Today’s Current Affairs: 12th June 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Khankhuuluu Mongoliensis
Khankhuuluu Mongoliensis: Scientists have confirmed that Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, dubbed the “Dragon Prince”, lived around 86 million years ago—approximately 20 million years before T. rex. Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, whose name translates to “Dragon Prince of Mongolia,” roamed the Earth approximately 86 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. The fossils of this new species were actually found […]
World Day Against Child Labour 2025
World Day Against Child Labour 2025: World Day Against Child Labour is observed every year on June 12. The day serves as a reminder of the urgent need to protect children from exploitation and uphold their rights. World Day Against Child Labour is a global observance marked on June 12 every year, serving as a […]
TOI-6894b : Giant Planet
TOI-6894b : Giant Planet Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery: a giant planet, TOI-6894b, orbiting a tiny red dwarf star—something previously believed to be impossible. TOI-6894b, a gas giant planet, roughly the size of Saturn, has been found orbiting an unusually small red dwarf star. This rare pairing defies current models, which say small stars […]
Ohler’s Spiny Frog
Ohler’s Spiny Frog: Ohler’s Spiny Frog, a newly discovered large stout frog with spiny chest, was found at a waterfall in Vietnam—over 4 inches long, challenging conservation norms. Ohler’s Spiny Frog refers to large, robust frogs within the Quasipaa or related genera, which are known for their spiny chests and large size. These frogs are […]
Taliban Sanctions Committee & 1373 Counter-Terrorism Committee
Taliban Sanctions Committee & 1373 Counter-Terrorism Committee: Pakistan has been appointed Chair of the 1988 Taliban Sanctions Committee and Vice Chair of the 1373 Counter-Terrorism Committee as part of its term as a non-permanent UNSC member (2025–26). 1988 Taliban Sanctions Committee (TSC): A subsidiary body of the UNSC, the 1988 Committee monitors the implementation of […]
Tourette syndrome
Tourette syndrome: Tourette syndrome affects an estimated 0.3% to 1% of the global population. Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that causes sudden, involuntary movements or vocal sounds known as It typically emerges between ages 2 and 15, with the average onset around six. It affects an estimated 0.3% to 1% of the global population, […]
Cathepsin B
Cathepsin B: Researchers at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) found that reducing the activity of a cellular protein called ‘Cathepsin B’ (Cat B) helps preserve the ovarian reserve. Cathepsin B is a lysosomal cysteine protease. It is primarily localized within subcellular endosomal and lysosomal compartments. It is involved in the turnover of intracellular […]
CROPIC Initiative
CROPIC Initiative: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare plans to launch CROPIC, a study to gather crop information using field photographs and AI-based models. CROPIC stands for Collection of Real Time Observations & Photo of Crops. It is an initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) with a dual purpose of monitoring […]
Exercise Khaan Quest 2025
Exercise Khaan Quest 2025: The Indian Army contingent reached Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia for the Multinational Military Exercise KHAAN QUEST, which is scheduled to be conducted from 14th to 28th June 2025. Exercise Khaan Quest is a multinational military exercise. The exercise will bring together military forces from around the world to collaborate and enhance their peacekeeping […]
