Hydropower Projects in Arunachal Pradesh: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved investments of about ₹40,175 crore for two major hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh—the 1,720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project and the 1,200 MW Kalai‑II Hydro Electric Project.Kamala Project: The Kamala project, on the Kamala River(tributary of the Subansiri River) across Kamle, Kra Daadi […]
CAPF (General Administration) Act, 2026
CAPF (General Administration) Act, 2026: The notification of the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Act, 2026, has triggered protests by retired personnel and families, raising concerns over service conditions, cadre rights, and leadership structure in India’s internal security forces. Demonstrations were held at Raj Ghat on 9th April 2026 coinciding with CRPF Valour Day […]
Naphthalene Diimide (NDI)
Naphthalene Diimide (NDI): Researchers from CeNS and JNCASR have discovered a way to switch the structural and electrical properties of organic nanomaterials using only temperature.Naphthalene diimide (NDI) is a specialized amphiphilic molecule, meaning it possesses both water-attracting and water-repelling parts.This unique chemical nature allows it to organize itself into complex architectures when placed in water.Discovered: […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 10th April 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 10th April 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India : Nearly 4 lakh Inspections Conducted
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India: Nearly 4 lakh Inspections Conducted Official sources said that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has conducted nearly 4 lakh inspections across food establishments in 2025-26. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. FSSAI […]
Makhana : In News
Makhana : In News The exports of makhana (fox nuts) have been adversely affected by the ongoing West Asia war, owing to a huge drop in the demand and prices of the commodities. It is also known as Foxnut, is the dried edible seed of the prickly water lily or gorgon plant (Euryale ferox). The […]
Arogya Van Initiative
Arogya Van Initiative: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a new initiative to called ‘Arogya Van. It is a new initiative to develop thematic medicinal tree plantations on vacant land parcels along the National Highways. It aims to enrich biodiversity along the National Highways by introducing medicinal tree species that support pollinators, […]
Cornstarch : Study
Cornstarch : Study Researchers reported that at an extreme speed, the cornstarch mixture behaves like a liquid first before becoming tougher. Cornstarch is substance produced through wet milling of corn(Zea mays). Wet milling separates the components of corn kernels, which consist primarily of protein, fibre, starch, and oil. Once separated, the starch is dried, forming […]
National Quantum Mission : In News
National Quantum Mission: In News Union Minister said that India has successfully demonstrated a 1,000-kilometre quantum communication network under the National Quantum Mission, marking a major breakthrough in secure communication technologies. National Quantum Mission was launched by the Department of Science & Technology for a period from 2023-24 to 2030-31. It is aiming to seed, […]
Mount Semeru
Mount Semeru: The Mount Semeru in Indonesia erupted multiple times and sent thick columns of ash up to 1,100 metres above its summit. It is located in East Java, Indonesia. It is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. It is positioned within a subduction zone, where the Indo-Australian plate subducts beneath the Eurasia […]
