Kali Tiger Reserve: The Union environment ministry proposes an Eco-Sensitive Zone around Karnataka’s Kali Tiger Reserve, spanning 663.32 sq km.It is located in the central portion of the Uttara Kannada (North Canara) district of Karnataka.The Tiger Reserve comprises two important protected areas of the region viz., Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary and Anshi National Park.These two protected […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 13th April 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 13th April 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025: The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha, seeks to revolutionize higher education by establishing a single apex regulatory body. Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025: The Bill proposes the creation of the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (the Commission) as the supreme regulatory […]
Quantum Cloning
Quantum Cloning: Researchers have experimentally demonstrated a method to create perfect copies of quantum states by exploiting a loophole in the fundamental no-cloning theorem, opening transformative possibilities for quantum computing and cloud storage infrastructure. No-Cloning Theorem: It is a foundational rule in quantum physics that prohibits the perfect duplication of unknown quantum states — it […]
FIU-IND and I4C MoU on Financial Crimes
FIU-IND and I4C MoU on Financial Crimes: The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a coordinated framework for intelligence sharing, aimed at securing India’s digital payment ecosystem and combating cyber-enabled financial crimes. The partnership adopts a “Whole of Government” approach […]
Trends in India’s Female Credit Market
Trends in India’s Female Credit Market: The joint report by NITI Aayog, TransUnion CIBIL, and MicroSave Consulting (MSC), titled “From Borrowers to Builders: Women and India’s evolving credit market,” highlights women are transitioning from basic financial access to becoming key drivers of the entrepreneurial economy. Key Highlights of the Report: Significant Portfolio Growth: Women borrowers […]
Export Inspection Council
Export Inspection Council: India said that the requirement for a certificate of inspection from Export Inspection Council (EIC) for rice exports is limited to the EU, UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. It was set up by the Government of India under Section 3 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963. It ensures […]
Sulphur
Sulphur: The West Asia conflict disrupts supply chains, deeper shocks emerge and Sulphur may not grab headlines like oil, but it quietly powers industry and agriculture. Sulphur (identified by the letter S) is a non-metallic chemical element. It can be found as a pure element or as sulphate or sulphide minerals. It occurs naturally in […]
Indus River Dolphin
Indus River Dolphin: It was observed that conservation reserves, citizen science, and habitat protection gives the Indus River dolphin a fighting chance in India. The Indus River dolphin (Platanista minor) is one of the rarest mammals. It has the long, pointed nose characteristic of all river dolphins. The teeth are visible in both the upper […]
Lanjia Saora Tribe
Lanjia Saora Tribe: It is observed that among the younger members of the Lanjia Saora Tribe community, tradition is being reinterpreted and negotiating modernity on its own terms. Saora is one of the ancient tribes of Odisha and categorized as a particularly vulnerable tribal group. Other names: Savaras, Sabaras, Saura, Sora, etc. A small number […]
