Philippines: A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck the central Philippine island of Samar. It is an island country of Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. It is surrounded by the South China (north and west); Philippine Sea (east); Celebes Sea (south); and by the Sulu Sea to the (southwest). Capital city: Manila Geographical Features of Philippines: […]
Rebalancing India’s Water–Energy–Food Nexus
Rebalancing India’s Water–Energy–Food Nexus: The World Bank in its report “Nourish and Flourish” has warned that global food systems are misaligned with hydrological (water) realities, threatening food security. This concern is reinforced by the International Energy Agency, which highlights how energy shocks can trigger cascading food and water crises. For India, a system reliant on […]
Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2026
Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2026: UNESCO has awarded the 2026 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize to the Sudanese Journalists Syndicate. The UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize is the only UN-recognized award honoring individuals or organizations defending press freedom under difficult conditions. Established In: 1997 Aim: To recognize outstanding contributions to the […]
The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to introduce the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026.
The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to introduce the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026: This move aims to increase the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court from 33 to 37 judges (excluding the Chief Justice of India). This is a legislative measure to expand the judicial capacity of India’s highest court. By […]
Trans-Neptunian object
Trans-Neptunian object: Astronomers have discovered a thin atmosphere on the trans-Neptunian object (612533) 2002 XV93, making it only the second such body after Pluto known to possess one. Trans-Neptunian Object: 2002 XV9 is a small, icy celestial body located in the Kuiper Belt, a vast region of the solar system beyond the orbit of Neptune. […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 6th May 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 6th May 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project
Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project: The Bhutan government and the World Bank recently signed financing agreements worth $515 million for the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project, with nearly 80% of its 4,500 GWh annual generation set to be supplied to India. It is a run-of-river project to be built on the Kurichhu River in eastern […]
UDGAM Portal
UDGAM Portal: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently told the Supreme Court that 30 banks have been integrated into its centralised web portal, UDGAM, to enable legal heirs to trace funds belonging to deceased account holders. UDGAM (Unclaimed Deposits-Gateway to Access inforMation) is an online portal developed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). […]
Indopotamon alipurduarense
Indopotamon alipurduarense: Scientists recently discovered a new species of freshwater crab named Indopotamon alipurduarense beneath the agricultural fields of West Bengal. It is a new species of freshwater crab. It was discovered in the sub-Himalayan Dooars region of West Bengal. It marks only the second species ever recorded in the Indopotamon genus and pushes the […]
Mahi River
Mahi River: Two persons, including an eight-year-old boy, went missing after a boat capsized in the Mahi River in Rajasthan’s Banswara recently. Mahi River is one of the major west-flowing interstate rivers of India. It flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. The river is popularly described as “Mahisagar” due to its […]
