Today’s Current Affairs: 31st January 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Diplocentrum papillosum : New orchid species
Diplocentrum papillosum: New orchid species A new orchid species named Diplocentrum papillosum has been recently discovered in Kanthalloor, Marayoor, in the Idukki district, Kerala. It is a new species of orchid. It was discovered in the Idukki district, Kerala. Belonging to the Diplocentrum genus, which is found only in the southern ranges of the […]
Exercise Agni Pariksha
Exercise Agni Pariksha: The Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police recently conducted Agni Pariksha in Arunachal Pradesh to enhance joint combat capabilities. It is a joint training exercise involving personnel from the Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). Location: Arunachal Pradesh This first-of-its-kind initiative aimed to enhance inter-force combat synergy and operational integration. […]
Zapotec Civilization
Zapotec Civilization: Archaeologists in Mexico recently discovered a 1,400-year-old tomb from the Zapotec culture that features well-preserved details, including a sculpture of a wide-eyed owl with a man in its beak, multicolored murals and calendrical carvings. The Zapotec civilization thrived in the Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico, characterized by its high elevation and reliance on irrigation […]
Punjabi Folk Orchestra
Punjabi Folk Orchestra: The rich musical and spiritual heritage of Punjab will be presented at Bharat Parv 2026 at the historic Red Fort with captivating performances by the Punjabi Folk Orchestra and Qalandri Dhamal. It is a unique ensemble developed using a wide range of traditional Punjabi folk instruments such as Dhol, Dholki, Taal-Koze, Tansari, […]
Hanle Dark Sky Reserve
Hanle Dark Sky Reserve: A rare blood-red auroral activity was captured by the all-sky camera at the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Ladakh’s Hanle Dark Sky Reserve. Hanle Dark Sky Reserve is located in the remote Changthang region of Ladakh. It is part of the Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary, offering Bortle-1 dark skies (the darkest category). It […]
Coking Coal
Coking Coal: The Government of India has notified Coking Coal as a Critical and Strategic Mineral under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act). Coking Coal is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock found within the earth’s crust. It is also known as Metallurgical coal. It is a type of coal that […]
Living Root Bridges
Living Root Bridges: India submitted Meghalaya’s living root bridges to UNESCO for World Heritage status. The living root bridges are locally known as Jingkieng Jri or Lyu Chrai. These are nestled across the lush southern slopes of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya. These are masterpieces of bioengineering created by indigenous Khasi and Jaintia […]
NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme
NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) recently rolled out the NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS) on a pilot basis. NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS) is a new initiative launched by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) as a Proof of Concept (PoC) under its Regulatory Sandbox Framework. […]
Pechora Missile System
Pechora Missile System: Bengaluru-based defence equipment manufacturer Alpha Design Technologies Ltd (ADTL) has completed a major upgrade of the ’s (IAF) Pechora, a surface-toair missile (SAM) system, in line with the Centre’s push for modernising ageing military hardware through indigenous capability. The Pechora, officially known as the S-125 Neva/Pechora, is a Soviet-origin, medium-range surface-to-air missile […]
