Helicase: In a recent study scientists from the U.K. found that proteins Sld3-Sld7 detect “switched-on” MCM2-7 helicase and recruit Cdc45 to start DNA replication. Helicase is a crucial enzyme in molecular biology, playing an essential role in DNA replication, repair, and transcription. It is a motor protein and unwinds the double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) into single […]
Central African Republic
Central African Republic: A gold mining site collapsed in the western part of the Central African Republic and killed at least 30 miners and left others trapped. It is a landlocked nation located in the Central Africa region. It is bordered by six countries namely Chad (North), Sudan (Northeast), and South Sudan (Southeast), DRC (South), […]
Tamirabharani River
Tamirabharani River: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has declared Tamil Nadu’s Tamirabharani (Porunai) river a deity and granted it legal personhood to curb pollution. It is a perennial river of southern India flowing entirely within Tamil Nadu. It originates from the Agastyarkoodam peak of Pothigai hills of the Western Ghats. It flows […]
National Sports Awards
National Sports Awards: The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2025. The National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. Ministry: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Arjuna Award is given for good performance over a period of the previous four years and for […]
SHANTI Act, 2025 and Nuclear Liability Concerns
SHANTI Act, 2025 and Nuclear Liability Concerns: The Supreme Court of India has initiated a review to determine whether the statutory liability caps prescribed under the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, 2025, can legally restrict constitutional courts from awarding fair and suitable compensation to victims of a nuclear […]
India’s 1st Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems
India’s 1st Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems: India launched its first-ever Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems (ONEs) of India at the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The guide documents India’s grasslands, savannas, deserts, scrublands, ravines, rocky […]
Positive Indigenisation List
Positive Indigenisation List: The Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence, has notified the 6th Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) containing 405 strategically important defence items with an estimated business potential of ₹3,070 crore. A Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) is an official negative import list/procurement embargo list notified by the Ministry of Defence. Nodal Ministry […]
SC Directs Nationwide Protection of Elephant Corridors
SC Directs Nationwide Protection of Elephant Corridors: The Supreme Court ruled that no State can block elephant corridors, directing the Central Government to conduct a nationwide survey and ensure the right of passage for elephant herds through traditional elephant corridors across State borders. SC held that elephant corridors are not State-specific as elephant herds naturally […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 20th Aug 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 20th Aug 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
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