Nereid: Third-largest moon of Neptune New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope suggest that Nereid may not have originated from the Kuiper Belt, as its crystalline water ice and unique spectral signature differ from known Kuiper Belt objects. Nereid is the third-largest moon of Neptune. It was discovered by Dutch astronomer Gerard Kuiper, who […]
Stroke : World Health Assembly Resolution
Stroke : World Health Assembly Resolution The World Health Assembly (WHA) recently passed the first-ever resolution on strokes, urging member states to recognise the medical condition as a public health priority. Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either due to a blockage or bleeding. This lack […]
Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre : In News
Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre : In News The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) recently identified a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Apple iPhone users whose devices have been lost or stolen, according to an advisory issued by the agency. I4C has been established under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to act as a nodal point […]
Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle
Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle: Forest officials recently found the rare Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle in the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve forests of Chhattisgarh, marking an unusual sighting of the Himalayan species in central India. It is a small, terrestrial turtle species belonging to the family Geoemydidae. It derives its name from the three distinct keels […]
Hutti Gold Mines Company Limited
Hutti Gold Mines Company Limited: Hutti Gold Mines, the only functional gold mine in the country, earned a whopping ₹633.34 crores more in 2025-26, thanks to the skyrocketing price of gold in the world market. Hutti Gold Mines Company Limited (HGML) is a Government of Karnataka undertaking established in 1947. It has the unique distinction […]
India’s Cold Water Fisheries
India’s Cold Water Fisheries: India’s cold water fisheries sector is emerging as an important component of the Blue Economy by generating livelihoods, improving nutrition, promoting eco-tourism, and supporting sustainable mountain development. Cold-water fisheries are practiced in high-altitude snow-fed rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs with temperatures ranging between 5°C and 25°C, dissolved oxygen above 6 mg/L, […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 23rd May 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 23rd May 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Public Accounts Committee : In News
Public Accounts Committee: In News Reconstituted Public Accounts Committee (PAC) convened and took up certain subjects for examination. Public Accounts Committee is the oldest parliamentary committee in India which was established in 1921. It is constituted every year. The Chairperson is appointed by the Speaker from amongst its Members of Lok Sabha. The Speaker, for […]
BHAVYA Scheme
BHAVYA Scheme: The central government announced the launch of guidelines for the ‘BHAVYA (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna) Scheme’. BHAVYA (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna) is a Central Sector Scheme aimed at developing investment-ready, world-class industrial parks across the country. The major focus of the Scheme is on creation of Investment-ready industrial ecosystems with plug-and-play infrastructure, multimodal […]
Buxa Tiger Reserve : In News
Buxa Tiger Reserve: In News The Union Environment and Forest Minister announced the Centre’s plan to reintroduce tigers into Buxa tiger reserve. Buxa Tiger Reserve is located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. Its northern boundary runs along the international border with Bhutan. The fragile “Terai Eco-System” constitutes a part of this reserve. It […]
