Today’s Current Affairs: 1st jun 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Mettur Dam
Mettur Dam: The probability of the Mettur dam getting opened on the scheduled date appears to be remote, in view of the poor storage and the forecast of a poor southwest monsoon (June-September) this year. Mettur Dam is located at Mettur, Salem District, in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the largest dams in India […]
Giant Malabar Squirrel
Giant Malabar Squirrel: A rare Giant Malabar Squirrel has been recently spotted in the Devpur forest area of Chhattisgarh’s Barnawapara forest. The Malabar Giant Squirrel, also known as the Indian Giant Squirrel, is a large multicoloured tree squirrel species endemic to India. It is one of the largest squirrels in the world. Scientific Name: Ratufa […]
Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel
Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel: The Supreme Court recently observed that the doctrine of promissory estoppel cannot be invoked to claim a benefit under a government policy which was never aimed to benefit a specific class of industrial unit. It is a legal doctrine that states that if someone reasonably relies on a promise and acts […]
Design Linked Incentive Scheme : In News
Design Linked Incentive Scheme: In News The Union Minister said that India’s design-linked incentive (DLI) scheme is showing good results. Design Linked Incentive Scheme is a key instrument in advancing India’s ambition to develop a strong fabless capability. The scheme aims to reduce import dependence, strengthen supply chain resilience, and enhance domestic value addition. Start-ups […]
Beaufort Castle
Beaufort Castle: Beaufort Castle — known locally as Qalaat al-Shaqif or the “Castle of the High Rock”, is a medieval fortress situated atop a commanding hill near the city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon. Originally built by Crusaders in the 12th century, the castle has changed hands multiple times throughout history, passing through Crusader, Muslim, […]
Indopottia Himalayensis : New Species Of Moss
Indopottia Himalayensis : New Species Of Moss Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India have discovered a new species of moss and named it as Indopottia himalayensis. It is a new moss species discovered from high-altitude forests of the Western Himalayas in Uttarakhand state. It is only the third species of its kind ever identified […]
James Webb Space Telescope : In News
James Webb Space Telescope: In News The NASA James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captured weather of exoplanet which is nearly 700 light-years away. James Webb Space Telescope was launched in December 2021. It is the largest and most powerful space observatory built through collaboration between NASA, European Space Agency (ESA), and Canadian Space Agency (CSA). […]
Ahilyabai Holkar : Tribute
Ahilyabai Holkar : Tribute The Prime Minister of India paid tributes to Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar on her birth anniversary. Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar (31 May 1725 – 13 August 1795) was a ruler of the Malwa territory, a part of the Maratha Confederacy, from 1767 to 1795. She is known as Punyashlok(“One as Pure as the […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 30th May 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 30th May 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
