India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026: The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. The 3-day conference, starting on the 21st of January, will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It […]
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0: The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0 has sparked nationwide concern due to widespread voter distress, manual procedural delays, and the summoning of eminent citizens to prove residency despite the availability of advanced digital infrastructure.It highlights a critical mismatch between the Election Commission’s (EC) digital capabilities (ECINet) and the ground-level […]
India Launches Responsible Nations Index (RNI)
India Launches Responsible Nations Index (RNI): India has launched the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) 2026 to introduce a new global benchmark for evaluating countries on ethical governance and responsibility, with India ranked 16th globally.The Responsible Nations Index (RNI) is a global composite index designed to assess countries based on ethical governance, social well-being, environmental stewardship, […]
Export Promotion Mission (EPM)
Export Promotion Mission (EPM): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued operational guidelines for extending interest subvention on export credit under Niryat Protsahan, bringing exporters under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM).The Export Promotion Mission (EPM) is a mission-mode, unified national framework to strengthen India’s export competitiveness by integrating financial support, market access, compliance readiness, […]
Parbati Giri
Parbati Giri: Prime Minister of India paid tribute to Parbati Giri on her birth centenary, highlighting her role in the freedom struggle and her lifelong dedication to social service.Parbati Giri (1926–1995) was an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer from Odisha, widely known as the “Mother Teresa of Western Odisha” for her humanitarian work among […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 20th January 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 20th January 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Umbilo Shree Ambalavaanar Alayam
Umbilo Shree Ambalavaanar Alayam: The 151-year-old Umbilo Shree Ambalavaanar Alayam temple in Durban, a national monument, faces potential discontinuation of civic services due to a pending bill amid fraud allegations. It is a Hindu temple located in Durban, South Africa. Built in 1875, it was established by indentured labourers who arrived in Durban from India. […]
Bor Tiger Reserve : Two New Safari Gates
Bor Tiger Reserve: Two New Safari Gates Two new safari gates at the Bor Tiger Project were inaugurated recently. It is located in the Wardha District of Maharashtra. It is the smallest tiger reserve in India by area. It is centrally located among several other Bengal tiger habitats. Towards the northeast lies the Pench Tiger […]
Brandt’s Hedgehog
Brandt’s Hedgehog: A new species of hedgehog, Brandt’s hedgehog, not so far found in India, has been recently discovered in Jammu and Kashmir, DNA analysis and morphological studies reveal. It is a species of desert hedgehog. Scientific Name: Paraechinus hypomela It is native to parts of the Middle East and Central Asia, with a range […]
Soft Matter
Soft Matter: Every morning, as you use either your toothpaste or shampoo, you engage with soft matter, materials that flow like liquids under force but hold their shape at rest. Soft matter, or soft materials, is a sub-field of “condensed matter”, referring to a variety of materials that can be easily deformed or structurally altered […]
