UPPSC 2026 Prelims

Aug 11, 2026 3 min

Pteris madhusoodananii

Pteris madhusoodananii is a new fern species endemic to Kolli Hills in Tamil Nadu and preliminarily assessed as Critically Endangered.

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Aug 11, 2026 3 min

V.O. Chidambaranar Port: India’s First Major Port to Achieve Scope-2 Emission-Free Status

V.O. Chidambaranar Port became India's first major port with Scope-2 Emission-Free status, supported by renewable energy and ISO 50001 certification.

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Aug 11, 2026 3 min

QS World University Rankings 2027

India had 52 institutions in QS World University Rankings 2027, with IIT Delhi ranking 118th globally and emerging as India's top institution.

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Aug 08, 2026 3 min

E-Eye: IIT Guwahati Develops Low-Cost Device for Rapid Detection of Water Contaminants

IIT Guwahati developed E-Eye, a low-cost optical device for rapid detection of toxicants and heavy metals in water and biological samples.

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Aug 07, 2026 3 min

NITI Aayog School Education Quality Report 2026

NITI Aayog's 2026 school education quality report highlights Punjab's leading performance in learning outcomes, infrastructure, equity and governance.

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Aug 07, 2026 3 min

Anil Menon Completes First Spacewalk Outside International Space Station

NASA astronaut Anil Menon completed his first spacewalk at the ISS, working on power systems and solar array infrastructure during Expedition 75.

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Aug 06, 2026 3 min

Har Ghar Tiranga 2026

Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 will be held from 9–17 August, with the campaign dedicated to Vande Mataram's 150th anniversary and flag awareness.

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Aug 04, 2026 3 min

BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting 2026

Hyderabad hosts the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting 2026 under India's BRICS Presidency, focusing on asset recovery and ethical governance.

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Aug 04, 2026 3 min

Glaw Lake Becomes India’s 101st Ramsar Site

Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh has become India's 101st Ramsar Site and the state's first wetland of international importance. Learn its significance...

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Aug 03, 2026 3 min

Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill 2026

Learn about the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, which increases the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court from 34...

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