Opium Poppy Cultivation: A new UNODC report shows that Myanmar’s opium poppy cultivation has surged 17%, reaching the highest level in a decade at 53,100 hectares, driven by conflict, economic distress, and rising opium prices.Opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) is a flowering plant cultivated for the latex-rich capsules that produce opium and its derivatives. It is […]
World Summit on Disaster Management (WSDM) 2025
World Summit on Disaster Management (WSDM) 2025: At the World Summit on Disaster Management (WSDM) 2025 in Dehradun, Dr. Jitendra Singh announced major upgrades to Uttarakhand’s early-warning systems, including six weather radars, 33 observatories, and 142 AWS stations.WSDM 2025 is a global platform on disaster resilience, bringing together scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and industry leaders to […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 3rd December 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 3rd December 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Norovirus : Rising
Norovirus: Rising Cases of norovirus, commonly known as the “winter vomiting disease,” have been rising in the United States in recent weeks. Norovirus is a common and highly contagious virus that causes inflammation in the stomach and intestines, a condition known as gastroenteritis. It is also sometimes referred to as the ‘stomach flu’ or the […]
Sariska Tiger Reserve : Adopting New Technology To Monitor
Sariska Tiger Reserve : Adopting New Technology To Monitor The administration of the Sariska Tiger Reserve in eastern Rajasthan is adopting new technology like drones to monitor its steadily increasing tiger population. It is located in the Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is a part of the Aravali Range and the Kathiawar-Gir dry deciduous forests eco-region. […]
Svalbard
Svalbard: A significant new discovery recently emerged in the Arctic, with scientists spotting an unexpected gathering of walruses on the remote shores of Svalbard, a wild stretch of land nestled between mainland Norway and the North Pole. Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago that is situated in the Arctic Ocean, to the north of the European […]
Ramban Sulai Honey
Ramban Sulai Honey: The Prime Minister, during the 128th episode of his radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ noted that Ramban Sulai honey from Jammu and Kashmir, made from wild basil, gained wider recognition after receiving a GI tag. Ramban Sulai Honey, produced in the Ramban District of Jammu and Kashmir, is known for its rich […]
Protosticta sooryaprakashi
Protosticta sooryaprakashi: A new species of damselfly named, Protosticta sooryaprakashi, sporting vibrant sky-blue markings, has been recently discovered in the biodiversity hotspots of India’s Western Ghats. It is a new species of damselfly. Named the Kodagu Shadowdamsel, it was discovered in Karnataka’s Kodagu district. The species has been named in honour of the late Dr. […]
Booth Level Officer
Booth Level Officer: Concerns have been raised with several Booth Level Officers (BLOs) deaths that have been reported from the states undergoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The BLOs are representatives of the Election Commission of India (ECI) at the grass-root level who assist in updating the electoral roll using their local knowledge. […]
Darjeeling Mandarin Orange
Darjeeling Mandarin Orange: The Darjeeling Mandarin orange received the Geographical Indication status. It is grown in the hills of Darjeeling in West Bengal. The Mandarin Orange (Citrus reticulata Blanco) is a major cash crop of the Darjeeling Hills. It is the third product from the region, after Darjeeling Tea and Dalley Khursani chilli, to get […]
