World Dugong Day : 28th May Every year, May 28th is celebrated as World Dugong Day.Dugongs (Dugong dugon) are the only herbivorous mammals found in India’s marine ecosystems.It is known as the sea cow, but resembles a cross between a seal and a whale, and is distributed through the Indo-Pacific region.They are found along the […]
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Ker Sangri : Received a Geographical Indication tag
Ker Sangri : Received a Geographical Indication tag Rajasthan’s famous dish Ker Sangri has received a Geographical Indication tag.It is a Rajasthani delicacy made using sangri pods sourced from hardy khejri trees and Ker berries that grow on Ker trees. Both these ingredients are native to the arid regions of the Thar Desert.Preparing Ker Sangri […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 28th May 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 28th May 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Kilauea Volcano : Released Lava Fountains
Kilauea Volcano : Released Lava Fountains The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island released lava fountains reaching over 1,000 feet into the air recently. Kilauea Volcano is one of the world’s most active volcanoes. It is a shield-type volcano located in the southeastern part of the island of Hawaii, Hawaii state, United States. The volcano […]
Caliphaea sinuofurcata
Caliphaea sinuofurcata: Scientists have identified a new species of damselfly, Caliphaea Sinuofurcata, from Arunachal Pradesh. Caliphaea sinuofurcata is a new species of damselfly. It was discovered during biodiversity surveys in the Upper Siang and Lower Dibang Valley districts of Arunachal Pradesh. Proposed to be called the “Bearded Bronzeback,” this stunning insect marks only the second […]
Coastline Paradox
Coastline Paradox: The coastline paradox reveals more than a peculiar measurement challenge: it underscores how science evolves with better tools. In December 2024, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs made an important announcement as part of its 2023-2024 annual report. It said the length of India’s coastline had increased from 7,516.6 km to 11,098.8 km, […]
Bharat Forecasting System
Bharat Forecasting System: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) will soon adopt the Bharat Forecast System (BFS), which offers the highest resolution among weather models. Bharat Forecasting System (BFS) is an indigenously built advanced weather forecasting system. It was developed by the Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM). It will provide forecasts with a 6 […]
Kiru Hydropower Project
Kiru Hydropower Project: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently filed a chargesheet against the former Jammu and Kashmir Governor and five others over alleged irregularities in the Rs 2,200-crore civil works contract for the Kiru hydropower project. Kiru Hydropower Project is a 624 MW run-of-river scheme on the Chenab River in the Kishtwar district […]
Mosura fentoni : New extinct species
Mosura fentoni : New extinct species Scientists recently identified a new extinct species, Mosura fentoni, an early marine predator from around 506 million years ago during the Cambrian period. Mosura fentoni is a newly discovered Cambrian marine organism found in the Burgess Shale, a globally significant fossil site in British Columbia, Canada. It belongs to […]
Maldives : Three-day official visit to India
Maldives: Three-day official visit to India Maldivian Foreign Minister is on a three-day official visit to India, accompanied by a high-level delegation, marking his third visit to India in 2025. Maldives is home to the 7th largest coral reef system in the world, contributing 14% of global reef area. The country has no rivers or […]
