New Plant Species: Scientists have identified three new plant species named Euphorbia ananthapuramensis, Euphorbia chalamensis,and Ceropegia andhrica, in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. Euphorbia ananthapuramensis: It is a new shrubby plant species. It was discovered inNigidi Forest in the Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It grows among granite rocks in scrub forests. It […]
Samarth Panchayat Portal
Samarth Panchayat Portal: The central government is set to expand the rollout of its Samarth Panchayat portal to states including Assam, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. It is a unified digital platform designed to empower Panchayati Raj Institutions with efficient governance tools. It aims to digitally empower the panchayats to efficiently collect and monitor revenue under […]
Caracal
Caracal: Officials have confirmed the return of the rare caracal in the Thar Desert near the India-Pakistan border. Caracal is an elusive medium-sized wild cat species. It is often referred to as the desert lyn; however, they are more closely related to the African golden cat and the Serval. In India, it is called siya […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 5th May 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 5th May 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Sikkim Becomes India’s First Paperless Judiciary State
Sikkim Becomes India’s First Paperless Judiciary State: Sikkim has been declared the first state in India to adopt a fully paperless judiciary by Justice Surya Kant, marking a major milestone in digital justice delivery. The announcement was made by the Chief Justice of India during the National Conclave on Technology and Judicial Education held in […]
Strengthening India’s Supply Chains through Inland Waterways
Strengthening India’s Supply Chains through Inland Waterways: The Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) highlighted the importance of inland waterways in strengthening India’s supply chains and logistics efficiency. He stressed that amid disruptions in global shipping routes due to the West Asian conflict 2026, developing internal transport networks is essential for logistics resilience and economic stability. Inland […]
Evolution of India’s Labor Movements
Evolution of India’s Labor Movements: The history of Indian labor movements is a saga of transitioning from colonial “criminal conspiracy” charges to constitutional protections, currently facing new challenges under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020. Early Period (1850–1900): During this initial phase of industrialization (textile and jute mills), there were no formal unions. The movement was […]
Santa Marta Climate Conference
Santa Marta Climate Conference: Representatives from over 50 countries, accounting for nearly 50% of global GDP, gathered in Santa Marta, Colombia, for the First International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels. The conference was born out of growing frustration with the slow, consensus-bound negotiations of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) […]
70 Years of the Directorate of Enforcement
70 Years of the Directorate of Enforcement: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), established on 1st May 1956, completed its 70 years on 1st May 2026. ED is a premier financial investigation agency in India. It operates under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, and is primarily tasked with enforcing economic laws and fighting financial […]
Cell Broadcast System
Cell Broadcast System: The Ministry of Communications has launched the indigenous Cell Broadcast System (CBS), marking a shift in India’s disaster management from a reactive to a proactive framework through its first large-scale nationwide demonstration of capability. The system has already been deployed in disaster situations in States like Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Uttarakhand, and […]
