Kharai camel: Despite the National Green Tribunal (NGT) orders, illegal salt pans and encroachment of creeks continue to threaten Kachchh’s Kharai camels. It is indigenous to Gujarat, derives its name from the local term “Khara,” meaning saline, reflecting its adaptability to both desert and coastal ecosystems. The Kharai is known for its rare ability to […]
K-6 Missile
K-6 Missile: In a major boost to its strategic deterrence and naval capabilities, India is developing the K-6 hypersonic submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM). K-6 Missile is a nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM). It is under development at DRDO’s Advanced Naval Systems Laboratory in Hyderabad. It is designed specifically for the advanced S-5 class SSBNs (nuclear-powered […]
Statistics Day 2025
Statistics Day 2025: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will celebrate the 19th Statistics Day in Delhi on June 29th. Statistics Day is celebrated annually on 29th June to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, a pioneering Indian statistician and planner. The day aims to create awareness, especially among the […]
India’s Longest Animal Overpass Corridor Unveiled on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
India’s Longest Animal Overpass Corridor Unveiled on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has constructed the country’s first wildlife overpass corridor on a national highway. Spanning a 12-kilometre stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, which cuts through the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve’s buffer zone, the project includes five overpasses and India’s longest wildlife underpass, […]
India Posts $13.5 Billion Current Account Surplus in Q4 FY25
India Posts $13.5 Billion Current Account Surplus in Q4 FY25: The country reported a current account surplus of $13.5 billion equivalent to 1.3% of GDP for the fourth quarter of FY25, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This marks a stark reversal from the $11.3 billion deficit recorded in the […]
Parag Jain Appointed as New RAW Chief
Parag Jain Appointed as New RAW Chief: Senior IPS Officer Parag Jain has been appointed as the new Chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India’s premier external intelligence agency. Jain, who is credited with a critical role in Operation Sindoor—India’s swift and covert response to the Pahalgam terror attack—will assume office following the […]
Sonowal Unveils Sagarmala Finance Corporation to Boost Maritime Financing
Sonowal Unveils Sagarmala Finance Corporation to Boost Maritime Financing: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the country’s first Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) dedicated to maritime development – the Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL). The launch marks a significant step in bridging critical financial gaps in the sector and aligns with India’s Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, […]
JioBlackRock Broking Gets SEBI Nod to Launch Brokerage Operations
JioBlackRock Broking Gets SEBI Nod to Launch Brokerage Operations: JioBlackRock Broking Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of JioBlackRock Investment Advisers Pvt. Ltd., has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to begin operations as a brokerage firm. The entity is part of a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Ltd. […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 26th June 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 26th June 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Passport Seva Portal
Passport Seva Portal: The Passport Seva Portal experienced widespread server issues recently, disrupting operations at Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) across India. Passport Seva Portal established by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in partnership with Tata Consultancy Services, the Passport Seva portal is an excellent example of a Public-Private Partnership. It simplifies the passport application […]
