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SNIPPETS 17 OCTOBER 2026
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sets Mars Driving Record: Set a new record for the longest distance driven by any vehicle on another world + Distance – 28.10 miles (45.22 km), surpassing NASA&rs...
SNIPPETS 16 OCTOBER 2026
Lakshadweep Achieves 100% Literacy Status: Declared a 100% literate Union Territory on October 11, 2026, by Administrator Praful Patel + Announcement Venue – Secretariat, Kavaratti + Programme &...
SNIPPETS 15 OCTOBER 2026
Budhi Gandaki River Flash Flood, Nepal: Sudden flash flood struck Gorkha district on October 11, 2026, sweeping away homes, bridges and infrastructure + Cause – Landslide blocked a stream or riv...
SNIPPETS 14 OCTOBER 2026
UNCTAD Trade and Development Report 2026: Titled “The Geoeconomics of Development,” highlights key projections and structural shifts in the global economy + Global Growth – Projected...
SNIPPETS 13 OCTOBER 2026
Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar: Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved renaming Noida International Airport in Jewar as Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar, announced by CM Yogi...
SNIPPETS 12 OCTOBER 2026
World Cotton Day 2026: India and Mali held an event at UN Headquarters, New York, to commemorate World Cotton Day + Theme – “Cotton for Sustainability: Livelihoods, Value Addition and Part...
SNIPPETS 10 OCTOBER 2026
World Cerebral Palsy Day 2026: Observed on October 6, 2026, to unite the global movement supporting over 50 million people living with cerebral palsy + Theme – “Unique and United” (#...
SNIPPETS 09 OCTOBER 2026
Great Indian Bustards (GIB): First-ever pilot release of captive-bred Great Indian Bustards into the wild to begin in Desert National Park, Jaisalmer + Importance – Keystone species of arid and ...
SNIPPETS 08 OCTOBER 2026
Desert National Park (DNP): One of India’s largest national parks in the Thar Desert, providing habitat for desert wildlife and the Great Indian Bustard + Location – Western Rajasthan alon...
SNIPPETS 07 OCTOBER 2026
Reviving Aak Fibre: Need to preserve traditional knowledge of Aak fibre extraction and weaving in western Rajasthan + Botanical Profile – Aak (Calotropis) belongs to the Apocynaceae family + Hab...
SNIPPETS 06 OCTOBER 2026
India’s 1st Lock Museum: Being built in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, known as Tala Nagri (City of Locks) + History – Will preserve Aligarh’s 150-year-old lock-making heritage + Exhibits &...
SNIPPETS 05 OCTOBER 2026
Project Meridian: A 120-day U.S. Department of War initiative announced on October 1, 2026, to study the future of warfare + Supervisor – Department Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael + Co-Le...
SNIPPETS 03 OCTOBER 2026
Polity – Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2026 (AIR): The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act has come into force, amending the Registration of Births and Deaths ...
SNIPPETS 02 OCTOBER 2026
15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice: UN Crime Congress – Also called the UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice + Largest Gathering – World’s larg...
SNIPPETS 30 SEPTEMBER2026
KAZIND-2026: KAZIND-2026 is the 9th edition of the annual India–Kazakhstan joint military exercise, held from September 28 to October 11, 2026, in Oskem en, Kazakhstan+ Participants – A 60...
SNIPPETS 29 SEPTEMBER 2026
World Tourism Day 2026: World Tourism Day is celebrated worldwide every year on September 27+ Objective – To highlight the vital social, cultural, political, and economic value of travel+ Theme ...
SNIPPETS 28 SEPTEMBER 2026
Lamyanba Hijam Irabot: Manipur Chief Minister recently attended the 75th Death Anniversary of pioneering social activist and communist leader Lamyanba Hijam Irabot in Imphal+ He was a monumental freed...
SNIPPETS 26 SEPTEMBER 2026
Geo – Typhoon Dujuan (TH): A tropical cyclone formed over the western North Pacific, causing torrential rain, flooding, and landslides along eastern Japan’s Pacific coast+ A typhoon is a t...
SNIPPETS 25 SEPTEMBER 2026
EU’s First Full-Scale CO₂ Storage Facility: Denmark has inaugurated the Greensand carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, operated by INEOS, which began storing CO₂ beneath the North Sea o...
SNIPPETS 24 SEPTEMBER 2026
Chandni Chowk’s Town Hall: Chandni Chowk’s Town Hall to be developed as ‘Global Heritage Centre’+ The Delhi Town Hall in Chandni Chowk is a historic 160-year-old Victorian-era ...
SNIPPETS 23 SEPTEMBER 2026
Schizopygopsis waddellii: Scientists recorded the rare fish Schizopygopsis waddellii in India for the first time at Pangkang Teng Tso Lake in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh+ It is a cold-adapted freshwater...
SNIPPETS 22 SEPTEMBER 2026
IR – Cardiff Agreement (IE): The First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed the Cardiff Agreement+ It asserts the right to self-determination, calling on UK to facilitate con...
SNIPPETS 21 SEPTEMBER 2026
India’s first Coke Oven Gas (COG) injection project: Tata Steel commissioned India’s first Coke Oven Gas (COG) injection project+ Location – Meramandali steel plant, Odisha+ Develope...
SNIPPETS 19 SEPTEMBER 2026
Saratchandra Chattopadhyay: PM Modi pays tribute to Bangla writer Saratchandra on his 150th birth anniversary+ Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay (1876–1938) – He was a legendary Bengali novelist...
SNIPPETS 18 SEPTEMBER 2026
Bird Hearing Technology: Forest Department to introduce bird hearing technology in Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary, Chhattisgarh+ Method – Audio‑recording devices to capture sounds of birds and a...
SNIPPETS 17 SEPTEMBER 2026
4th Edition of Exercise Samudra Laksamana: INS Mysore arrived at Lumut, Malaysia for bilateral maritime exercise Samudra Laksamana+ Participants – Indian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy+ Activitie...
SNIPPETS 16 SEPTEMBER 2026
Badingilo–Boma Landscape – South Sudan’s First UNESCO World Heritage Site: Recently, In July 2026, Boma and Badingilo National Parks designated as South Sudan’s first UNESCO Wo...
SNIPPETS 15 SEPTEMBER 2026
First-Ever CSR Framework for Coal Companies: Recently, Ministry of Coal and Coal India Limited (CIL) celebrating two major healthcare milestones and launching a new CSR framework+ Thalassemia Bal Sewa...
SNIPPETS 12 SEPTEMBER 2026
AstraZeneca Breast Cancer Drug – Etcamah: US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) grants accelerated approval to Etcamah (camizestrant) for advanced/metastatic breast cancer+ Etcamah (camizestrant...
SNIPPETS 11 SEPTEMBER 2026
International Day Against Child Marriage: UNGA adopts resolution declaring Nov 27 as International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage+ India’s Role – India co‑sp...
SNIPPETS 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
Cold Allodynia: Researchers have identified the “brain circuit” that involves the sensations associated with a certain side effect of chemotherapy known as “cold allodynia”+ Co...
SNIPPETS 09 SEPTEMBER 2026
National Departmental Summit on Water 2026: Ministry of Jal Shakti hosts First Departmental Summit on at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan+ Vision – Part of PM’s Cooperative Federalism and Water Secure...
SNIPPETS 08 SEPTEMBER 2026
5th Edition – Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar: Union Minister chairs high‑level meeting of science ministries at CSIR‑Science Centre, New Delhi+ Campaign – Preparations for Swachh Sagar,...
SNIPPETS 07 SEPTEMBER 2026
Zero Legacy Waste – Depalpur: Indore and Depalpur achieve Zero Legacy Waste under Swachh Bharat Mission‑Urban 2.0+ System – 4‑bin segregation, 100% door‑to‑door collection, peer le...
SNIPPETS 05 SEPTEMBER 2026
US Control of Venezuelan Oil Reserves: US president announces “historic” deal giving US control over a joint venture overseeing 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves+ Impact &ndas...
SNIPPETS 04 SEPTEMBER 2026
Own Revenue Ranking: Own revenue = (Own Tax + Own Non‑Tax Revenue) ÷ Revenue Receipts × 100; indicates self‑reliance, not overall fiscal health+ Top Performer – Delhi boasts hig...
SNIPPETS 03 SEPTEMBER 2026
Lionel Messi – International Retirement: Lionel Messi at 39, announces retirement from international football after 2026 season+ Career – Led Argentina to two Copa América titles an...
SNIPPETS 02 SEPTEMBER 2026
Gnani Artha – Sovereign AI Stack (Evon 3.3 and Plexus): Recently, Vice President unveils ‘Gnani Artha’ at Uprashtrapati Bhavan+ Components – Comprises Evon 3.3 (large language ...
SNIPPETS 01 SEPTEMBER 2026
Renaming of Lake Ontario: US President Donald Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America+ Reason – To assert trade dominance over Canada and make geographic landmarks reflect US gr...
SNIPPETS 31 AUGUST 2026
Judicial Service Practice Requirement: Supreme Court reduces mandatory 3‑year legal practice to 1 year for entry‑level judicial service exams+ Eligibility – Candidates for exams between May ...
SNIPPETS 29 AUGUST 2026
UNCERD – Grave Concern on Rights in India: Findings – UN Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD) expresses grave concern over violations against SCs, STs, Dalits, Bengal...
SNIPPETS 28 AUGUST 2026
Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 – Territorial Army: Territorial Army launches national‑level hackathon ‘Terrier Cyber Quest 2026’+ Aim – Develop innovative solutions for defence, cy...
SNIPPETS 27 AUGUST 2026
India‑Japan Cooperation on Critical Minerals: India and Japan discuss cooperation on critical minerals and e‑waste recycling+ Event – Meeting between Union Minister and Japan’s State M...
SNIPPETS 26 AUGUST 2026
S&T – National Space Day (AIR): Celebrated on August 23rd every year to commemorate the historic soft landing of the Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander near the Moon's south pole at Shiv Sh...
SNIPPETS 25 AUGUST 2026
Tamirabharani (Porunai) river: Origin: Agastyarkoodam peak of Pothigai hills of the Western Ghats, above Papanasam in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu+ It flows through Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi d...
SNIPPET 24 AUGUST 2026
Banni Grasslands: It is located along the northern border of Kachchh district in the state of Gujarat+ The Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary and Chhari Dhand Conservation Reserve are part of the Banni G...
SNIPPETS 22 AUGUST 2026
Earthquake Swarms: It occurs when multiple seismic events of comparable intensity strike a small area in relatively quick succession+ It involves a series of many (sometimes thousands) low-intensity s...
SNIPPETS 21 AUGUST 2026
Hara Mangrove: Location: Situated primarily on Qeshm Island along Strait of Hormuz in Persian Gulf+ Unique Flora: Dominated by resilient Avicennia marina (grey mangrove) species, locally named hara/ha...
SNIPPETS 20 AUGUST 2026
Gallantry Award: Objective: Recognitions given for acts of bravery, valour and self-sacrifice during both wartime and peacetime+ Conferred By: The President of India, who is the Supreme Commander of t...
SNIPPETS 19 AUGUST 2026
Fragile Five: Term coined by Morgan Stanley (2013) + A term used to refer to five emerging economies considered highly vulnerable to external financial shocks and sudden capital outflows+ Countries: B...
SNIPPETS 18 AUGUST 2026
Submarine Fan: A submarine fan is a fan-shaped sediment deposit on the deep-sea floor+ Formation: Mainly formed by turbidity currents carrying mud, sand and other sediments downslope through submarine...
SNIPPETS 15 AUGUST 2026
Glueballs: Fundamental Forces: There are four fundamental forces in nature- Strong, Weak, Electromagnetic and Gravity+ Force-carrier particles: These forces result from the exchange of certain specifi...
SNIPPETS 14 AUGUST 2026
Lake Mead: It is located in the Mojave Desert region+ It is the largest reservoir in the U.S by water storage capacity+ Formation: Artificial reservoir Created in the 1930s by Hoover Dam on the Colora...
SNIPPETS 13 AUGUST 2026
Tropical Cyclones: Warm-core, non-frontal, low-pressure systems developing over tropical/subtropical waters with organised, closed circulation+ Formation Conditions: High Sea Surface Temperature (SST)...
SNIPPETS 12 AUGUST 2026
MSS+ technology: Developed by: CSIR-Central Road Research Institute+ Purpose: It is a road construction and maintenance technology for low to medium volume traffic roads+ Current status: Implemented o...
SNIPPETS 11 AUGUST 2026
Bhopal declaration: It provides a framework for strengthening cultural cooperation among BRICS Member and partners+ Also announced cooperation in creative industries, UNESCO multinational nominations,...
SNIPPETS 10 AUGUST 2026
DAY-NRLM: Genesis: NRLM was launched in 2010 as a mission-mode scheme by + Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development+ Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS)+ Four core components: social mobilization, c...
SNIPPETS 08 AUGUST 2026
James Webb Space Telescope+ International Collaboration: The telescope is an international partnership between NASA, European Space Agency (ESA), and Canadian Space Agency(CSA)+ Orbital Position...
SNIPPETS 07 AUGUST 2026
Roadmap for Active Management of Tigers in India – report: Released by – National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)+ Bengal tiger numbers in India may have increased significantly over t...
SNIPPETS 06 AUGUST 2026
Water bombers: Water-bombing aircraft have resumed crucial operations across Greece+ Water bombers are specialized firefighting aircraft, notably fixed-wing planes and helicopters, used to drop water ...
SNIPPETS 04 AUGUST 2026
Fields Medal 2026: It is the highest honor a mathematician can receive, often described as the "Nobel Prize of Mathematics."+ It recognizes outstanding mathematical achievement for existing work and t...
SNIPPETS 03 AUGUST 2026
INSPIRE Programme: It is a flagship scheme by the Department of Science and Technology (DST)+ Designed to – Attract young talent to science, build a national research base, and foster creative t...
SNIPPETS 01 AUGUST 2026
Sports – Commonwealth Games Winners (IE): Gyaneshwari Yadav won the Silver Medal in Weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026+ Other winners: Rishikanta & Singh, Raja Muthupandi (...
SNIPPETS 30 JUY 2026
Anhydrous Ammonia: Recently Government of India officially approved the manufacturing and use of anhydrous ammonia as a direct fertilizer in agriculture for an initial period of 3 years+ This strategi...
SNIPPETS 29 JULY 2026
Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Has been introduced in Rajya Sabha recently+ It amends Section 3 of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 to explicitl...
SNIPPETS 28 JULY 2026
Maglev trains: A maglev train is a high-speed vehicle that uses magnetic levitation to float, move, and stop without touching the ground+ It rely on electromagnetic suspension (EMS) and electrodynamic...
SNIPPETS 27 JULY 2026
IR – France Social Media Ban (IE): France became the first EU country to pass a blanket ban on social media for children under 15 to reduce cyberbullying, mental-health risks and screen time+ Au...
SNIPPETS 25 JULY 2026
Kharchi Puja: Kharchi Puja is a major festival of Tripura+ It is observed after the Ama Pechi (Ambu Bachi) period, believed to represent the menstruation of Mother Earth+ The festival marks the ritual...
SNIPPETS 24 JULY 2026
International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO): 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO 2026) concluded in Tashkent, Uzbekistan+ It is managed officially via – IChO 2026 Host Website+ Participation...
SNIPPETS 23 JULY 2026
World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO): WAICO is a newly established, independent intergovernmental international organization+ Initiative of – China+ Headquarters &ndash...
SNIPPETS 22 JULY 2026
TamilNadu Excavations: Recently excavations in Tenkasi district, Tamilnadu have uncovered evidence of continuous occupation, craft production and trade spanning thousands of years+ The dig has o...
SNIPPETS 21 JULY 2026
Investment Friendliness Index (IFI): Recently the Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) is released+ It is a data-driven framework to assess how effectively states and Union Territories create an enviro...
SNIPPETS 20 JULY 2026
12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting: Held successfully in Hyderabad under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026+ Theme – “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperatio...
SNIPPETS 18 JULY 2026
Soyuz MS-29 (HT): A Russian spaceflight launched aboard Soyuz-2.1a rocket from Kazakhstan, carrying three crew members (two Russian cosmonauts and Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon) to the Inter...
SNIPPETS 16 JULY 2026
Maori Powhiri Ceremonial Welcome: Prime Minister received a grand traditional Maori powhiri ceremonial welcome in Auckland (New Zealand)+ The Maori are the indigenous Polynesian people of mainland New...
SNIPPETS 15 JULY 2026
Mannathu Padmanabhan: Vice-president unveiled Mannathu Padmanabhan’s statue in New Delhi+ He was a towering Indian social reformer, freedom fighter, and community leader from Kerala+ Founded &nd...
SNIPPETS 14 JULY 2026
Soil Health Guardian: It is also known as “Soil Health Guardian” or “Soil Hero Guardian”+ Initiated by – the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) under ...
SNIPPETS 13 JULY 2026
World Population Day: Observed on – July 11+ Designated by – United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)+ To focus public attention on population-related issues like family planning, maternal h...
SNIPPETS 11 JULY 2026
Sirsa Kinnow: Sirsa Kinnow is recently received Geographical Indication (GI) tag+ High-yield hybrid citrus fruit+ It is Haryana’s first fruit to receive a GI tag+ Grown in – Sirsa district...
SNIPPETS 10 JULY 2026
Mizoram’s Natural History Museum: Mizoram’s natural history museum has been notified as India’s 21st designated repository+ Location – Within the Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspo...
SNIPPETS 09 JULY 2026
Legal Metrology Act, 2009: To establish and enforce standards of weights and measures, regulate their trade and commerce etc+ Rules notified under the act- Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011: Gover...
SNIPPETS 08 JULY 2026
Matcha tea: Assam tea estate recently sold India’s first commercially-produced matcha tea+ A premium green tea powder traditionally produced in Japan, China, and Vietnam+ Vibrant green colour an...
SNIPPETS 07 JULY 2026
Lonar lake: Location: Vidarbha region, Maharashtra+ Origin: Formed nearly 50,000 to 52,000 years ago when a meteorite impacted the Earth in the basalt formations of the Deccan Plateau+ It is the one o...
SNIPPETS 06 JULY 2026
AI hallucination: These are incorrect or misleading results that AI models generate+ It perceives patterns or objects that are non-existent or imperceptible to human observers, creating outputs that a...
SNIPPETS 04 JULY 2026
National Doctors' Day: Celebrated annually on – July 1 (1st celebrated in 1991)+ Instituted by – Indian Medical Association+ Commemoration of – Birth and death anniversary of Dr. Bid...
SNIPPETS 03 JULY 2026
Second National Seafood Skill Olympiad: The Second National Seafood Skill Olympiad to be organised during Seafood Expo Bharat 2026+ Part of – Seafood Expo Bharat 2026+ Organised by – Marin...
SNIPPETS 02 JULY 2026
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF): NIIF is India's sovereign-anchored alternative asset manager+ Established in – 2015+ Ownership – Government holds a 49% equity+ Other 51...
SNIPPETS 01 JULY 2026
e-Zero FIR: A digital initiative of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre that automatically converts verified high-value cyber financial fraud complaints into Zero FIRs, enabling immediate polic...
SNIPPETS 30 JUNE 2026
Jeju Forum: Origin: Launched in 2001 (formerly Jeju Peace Forum) as a global dialogue platform+ Objective: Promotes peace and international cooperation to address global challenges+ Hosted By: South K...
SNIPPETS 29 JUNE 2026
Golden Langur (Trachypithecus geei): Conservation Status: IUCN: Endangered+ Wildlife Protection Act,1972: Schedule-I+ CITES: Appendix I +Distribution: Endemic to Bhutan, Northeastern India (Assam)+ Co...
SNIPPETS 27 JUNE 2026
Bow-and-Arrow-shaped Radio Galaxy (DTE): A giant radio galaxy located roughly 2 billion light-years away from Earth, with a straight, narrow jet feeding into a backwards-sweeping radio arc to form a &...
SNIPPETS 26 JUNE 2026
Nirbhay Chetana: Ministry: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj+ Funded through: Nirbhaya Fund+ Components of Nirbhay Rahoà Nirbhay Chetna: Sensitisation of men on gender equality and women's safety+...
SNIPPETS 25 JUNE 2026
Baobab tree: Popularly known as Upside-down Tree+ Native to Africa+ Characterized by a massive water-storing trunk and leafless branches resembling roots, highly drought-resistant+ Baobabs are a keyst...
SNIPPETS 24 JUNE 2026
Yoga Sangam 2026: Recently, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) participated yoga day celebrations through Yoga Sangam 2026+ It is the flagship digital and participatory initiative+ Launched by – Ministry ...
SNIPPETSS 23 JUNE 2026
Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI): Recently IWAI celebrated the International Day of Yoga on the Brahmaputra River across different locations in Assam+ Established in – 1986, under Inla...
SNIPPETS 22 JUNE 2026
Agri – Tripura Sarinda (DDN): A traditional tribal bowed string instrument from Tripura that received the Geographical Indication tag+ Artisans craft it from a single solid wood block with a hol...
SNIPPETS 20 JUNE 2026
Hiuen Tsang (629–645 CE) : He is a renowned Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar, traveller and translator of the Tang period+ He is best known for his 16-year pilgrimage to India+ In India, he Visite...
SNIPPETS 19 JUNE 2026
Brain-eating Amoeba: A free-living, single-celled amoeba found in warm freshwater bodies (lakes, rivers, hot springs) and soil+ Although there are several types of free-living amoebas, three are known...
SNIPPETS 18 JUNE 2026
Ingerana Occidens: Ingerana occidens is a new species of frog discovered in the Garo and Khasi Hills of Meghalaya+ It commonly known as the Western Trickle Frog+ Name Origin – ‘Occidens&rs...
SNIPPETS 17 JUNE 2026
One Station One Product (PIB): Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) is using OSOP outlets to market Divyangjan crafts under PM Vishwakarma, promoting Samriddhi (Prosperity)+ Launch...
SNIPPETS 16 JUNE 2026
DigiLocker Experiences Massive Expansion: The Digilocker has successfully onboarded 68 Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) and Power Departments across the country recently+ The Electricity D...
SNIPPETS 15 JUNE 2026
National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH): It is a statutory body under the National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020+ Under – Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India+ Regulates – homeo...
13 JUNE 2026
KABIL: Establishment: It was incorporated in 2019 under the Ministry of Mines+ Joint Venture Structure: Formed by NALCO, Hindustan Copper Ltd. (HCL) and MECL in a 40:30:30 ratios+ Objective: To secure...
SNIPPETS 12 JUNE 2026
BHAVYA Portal (DDN): Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana portal+ developed by the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC)+ to operationalis...
SNIPPETS 11 JUNE 2026
NVIDIA RTX Spark (IE): A new system-on-chip (SoC) co-developed by NVIDIA and MediaTek to run large language models (LLMs) and AI applications locally on Windows laptops and compact desktops+ The chip ...
SNIPPETS 10 JUNE 2026
Biomimicry: It is the practice of learning from and emulating nature’s designs, processes and systems to solve human problems and create sustainable innovations+ Application: Transportation &...
SNIPPETS 09 JUNE 2026
Geo – Typhoon Jangmi (NASA): Originated over the Northwest Pacific Ocean, it made landfall in western Japan+ Its large eye featured a mesocyclone, a localised low-level vortex+ A typhoon i...
SNIPPETS 08 JUNE 2026
Isobutanol: Isobutanol is a four-carbon alcohol (C₄H₁₀O), making it a higher alcohol compared to ethanol, which contains only two carbon atoms+ Can be produced from renewable sources like biomas...
SNIPPETS 06 JUNE 2026
Padma Barrage: Location: Proposed on the Padma River (Bangladesh stretch of the Ganga)+ Objective: Aims to improve water security and reduce drought conditions in southwest Bangladesh linked to reduce...
SNIPPETS 05 JUNE 2026
Martens: Yellow-throated marten was recently sighted for the very first time in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam (UNESCO World Heritage Site)+ It is a diurnal and arboreal member...
SNIPPETS 04 JUNE 2026
PMRC-Prime Minister Research ChairScheme: It is a flagship initiative of the Government of India to strengthen the country's research and innovation ecosystem+ Aim: To attract and engage distinguished...
SNIPPETS 03 JUNE 2026
Cotton: It is also termed as “White-Gold”+ A soft, fluffy natural fibre grown around seeds in a boll; a shrub (semi-xerophytic) crop of tropical and subtropical regions+ In India it is gro...
SNIPPETS 02 JUNE 2026
AUKUS: Origin: 2021, as a strategic defence alliance between Australia, UK and US+ To boost defense capabilities, accelerate technological integration, and expand the industrial capacity of all three ...
SNIPPETS 01 JUNE 2026
Kill Switch: Allows a system, device, account, or service to be disabled or blocked immediately in an emergency or under suspect of attack by fraudsters+ Currently, customers have the option to switch...
SNIPPETS 30 MAY 2026
Hog Deer: It gets its name from the hog-like manner in which it runs+ Distribution: Found across the Indo-Gangetic plains and parts of South and Southeast Asia, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Banglad...
SNIPPETS 29 MAY 2026
Forest Advisory Committee (FAC): Statutory body constituted under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980+ Chairman: Director General of Forests+ It plays a crucial role in evaluating proposals for the di...
SNIPPETS 28 MAY 2026
Heat Dome: It is a high-pressure atmospheric system that traps warm air near the Earth’s surface for prolonged periods, leading to extreme heat conditions+ Because hot air expands, it creates a ...
SNIPPETS 27 MAY 2026
Nautapa: It is a traditional nine-day weather phase in the Hindu calendar that marks the peak of the summer heatwave+ Derived from the words Nau (nine) and Tapa (heat) that begins when the Sun enters ...
SNIPPETS 26 MAY 2026
Goddard Astronautics Award: Highest honor bestowed by AIAA for notable achievements in the field of astronautics+ Named after Robert H. Goddard, a pioneer in liquid rocket engine development, and rece...
SNIPPETS 25 MAY 2026
International Booker Prize: It is awarded annually for a single book, translated into English and published in the UK or Ireland+ It was established in 2005 as the Man Booker International Prize+ Indi...
SNIPPETS 22 MAY 2026
Artemis Accords: Launched: In 2020 under the Artemis space exploration program+ Artemis Accords are a set of international principles led by the United States (NASA) for peaceful and cooperative explo...
SNIPPETS 21 MAY 2026
Salween River: Also known as Nu (China) and Thanlwin (Myanmar), it is the second longest river in Southeast Asia after the Mekong River+ It is the longest waterway without a dam in Southeast Asia+ Ori...
SNIPPETS 19 MAY 2026
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA): Established: In 1999, pursuant to the terms of the Lausanne Declaration, as an international independent agency+ HQ: Montreal (Canada)+ Aim: To lead a collaborative wo...
SNIPPETS 18 MAY 2026
World Economic Outlook (WEO): It presents analyses and projections of the world economy in the near and medium term+ Published twice a year with updates in between+ Other Reports by IMF: Global Financ...
SNIPPETS 16 MAY 2026
Quantum Computing: Emerging field of computer science that uses properties of quantum mechanics to solve problems beyond the reach of classical computers+ Quantum computers use quantum bits, or qubits...
SNIPPETS 15 MAY 2026
Glufosinate: It is a broad-spectrum, non-selective, contact herbicide used globally for crop weed management+ It serves as a prominent alternative to glyphosate-based weedicides+ Mode of Action: It ir...
SNIPPETS 13 MAY 2026
One Case One Data: A unified case management system integrating multi-level databases of taluka courts, District Courts, High Courts and Government+ Aim: Automates data retrieval and verification, ena...
SNIPPETS 12 MAY 2026
Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI): Type: Central Sector+ Ministry: Ministry of Finance+ Aim: Financial assistance provided to the State Governments in the form of ...
SNIPPETS 11 MAY 2026
Artemis Accords: Launched: In 2020 under the Artemis space exploration program+ Artemis Accords are a set of international principles led by the United States (NASA) for peaceful and cooperative explo...
SNIPPETS 9TH MAY 2026
Hasdeo-Arand Forest: Location: Spans Korba, Surguja and Surajpur districts in Chhattisgarh+ Type: Dense Sal forests+ Fauna: Home to nine Schedule-I species, including leopards, sloth bears and elephan...
SNIPPETS 7 MAY 2026
World Migration Report 2026: International Organisation for Migration released the World Migration Report 2026+ Global Migration: ~304 million people were living outside their country of birth in 2024...
SNIPPETS 6 MAY 2026
International Labour Organisation (ILO): Established: 1919 under the Treaty of Versailles+ Objective: Promote labour rights, decent work and social justice+ Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland+ Members:...
SNIPPETS 04 MAY 2026
USTR Special 301 Report: Released by: Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), under Trade Act 1974+ The report identifies countries that are considered by the US as not providing adeq...
SNIPPETS 02 MAY 2026
Mission SAKSHAM: It aims to conduct a large number of training programmes (in-person and e-learning courses) for UCBs+ Covers Various Target groups including Board Members, Senior Management, Heads of...
SNIPPETS 01 MAY 2026
Mission Mausam: Launched: In 2024+ Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)+ Implementing Agency: India Meteorological Department (IMD), the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), and...