Today’s Current Affairs: 19th jun 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
The National Statistical Commission
The National Statistical Commission: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) officially approved the appointment of Dr. Saibal Chattopadhyay as Chairperson, along with three prominent domain experts as part-time members of the National Statistical Commission (NSC). The National Statistical Commission (NSC) is an empowered, autonomous advisory body created to serve as the nodal agency for […]
Kashmir Saffron
Kashmir Saffron: The ongoing crisis in West Asia, coupled with a sharp decline in saffron output from Iran has resulted in the demand for Kashmiri saffron. Kashmir Saffron is often called “red gold” for its distinctive aroma, flavour, and natural colouring properties. It is primarily cultivated in Pampore and nearby regions of South Kashmir. It […]
World Gold Council
World Gold Council: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) 2026 Central Bank Gold Reserves (CBGR) survey indicated that the central banks around the world would accumulate more gold in the future. World Gold Council is a nonprofit association of the world’s leading gold producers formed in 1987. It is a market development organization for the gold […]
Manas National Park
Manas National Park: The Chief Minister of Assam announced that Manas National Park has recorded zero rhino and tiger poaching cases for three consecutive years. Manas National Park is located in the foothills of the Himalayas in Assam. It shares a border with Bhutan’s Royal Manas National Park. The park’s elevation ranges from 60 to […]
GRAPES-3 Telescope
GRAPES-3 Telescope: Researchers from Mumbai, Kochi, and Japan used the GRAPES-3 telescope to track how the Earth’s upper atmosphere temperature and the Sun’s magnetic field affect muons — subatomic particles from space. Gamma Ray Astronomy PeV EnergieS phase-3 (GRAPES-3) is designed to study the origin, acceleration and propagation of cosmic rays through measurement of extensive […]
Powai Lake
Powai Lake: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) recently proposed appointing infrastructure consultancy firm AECOM Asia Company Limited to prepare a comprehensive redevelopment plan for a stretch of Powai Lake along Adi Shankaracharya Marg at a consultancy cost of Rs 1.85 crore. Powai Lake is an artificial lake situated in the northern suburb of Mumbai, Maharashtra. […]
Joint Crediting Mechanism
Joint Crediting Mechanism: India and Japan have adopted the Rules of Implementation for the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. Joint Crediting Mechanism was first proposed by the Government of Japan and was officially launched in 2013. It is a Japanese initiative that aims to facilitate the diffusion of leading […]
INS Tarkash : In News
INS Tarkash: In News Indian Naval Ship Tarkash, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, recently arrived in Port Victoria, Seychelles, during its ongoing deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region. INS Tarkash is a state-of-the-art stealth frigate of the Indian Navy.\ It is the second of three Talwar-class guided missile frigates. Designed and […]
Amangarh Tiger Reserve
Amangarh Tiger Reserve: The fourth eco-tourism season at Amangarh Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh was recently extended by 15 days. Amangarh Tiger Reserve is situated in the Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh and forms a part of the Terai-Bhabar ecosystem, a unique stretch of forests at the foothills of the Himalayas. It was originally a […]
