Current affairs

World Wide Web Day 2026: Why We Celebrate It on August 1?

World Wide Web Day 2026 is observed on 1 August 2026 to celebrate one of the most revolutionary inventions in modern history—the World Wide Web (WWW). Invented by Sir Tim Berners-Lee in 1989, the World Wide Web transformed the way...

Bhogapuram International Airport: ₹5,000 Crore Project to Transform North Andhra Connectivity

Bhogapuram International Airport, officially named Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, is one of India's newest greenfield international airports located in Bhogapuram, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. The airport has been developed by the GMR Group at an estimated cost of ₹5,000...

Important Days in August 2026: National and International Days, Festivals and Important Dates

Important Days in August 2026 include several national and international observances, festivals, awareness campaigns, and historical anniversaries. The month is especially significant for India as it marks Independence Day (15 August), National Handloom Day, Quit India Movement Day, and National...

World Lung Cancer Day 2026: Date, Theme, History, Significance, Risk Factors, Symptoms and Key Facts

World Lung Cancer Day 2026 is observed on Saturday, August 1, 2026, to raise awareness about lung cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The annual observance encourages early detection, timely treatment, continued medical research, and support...

Butterflies and Moths in India: ZSI Releases First Comprehensive National Catalogue

India has achieved a major milestone in biodiversity documentation with the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) releasing the country's first comprehensive national catalogue of butterflies and moths. Compiled over 12 years, the catalogue documents 13,703 species of Lepidoptera found across India...

Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2026: Estonia Tops, India Ranked 176th

The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2026 has been released, providing a comprehensive assessment of how countries perform on environmental sustainability and ecological health. Covering 177 countries, the report evaluates nations across 47 indicators grouped into 12 environmental issue categories, including...

DAANVEER Initiative – Objectives, Features, Benefits

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has launched the DAANVEER Initiative (Digital Advancement and Access Network for Village Empowerment and E-governance Resources) to strengthen digital infrastructure in Gram Panchayats across India. The initiative creates a transparent digital platform that enables...

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2026: Theme, History, Significance

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2026 is observed every year on 30 July to raise awareness about the global crime of human trafficking, protect victims' rights, and strengthen international efforts to prevent trafficking. Established by the United Nations General...

Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026 Passed: Key Changes, Penalties and Fast-Track Courts

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 marks a major step in India's efforts to eliminate paper leaks and organized examination fraud. Passed by the Lok Sabha and taken up by the Rajya Sabha for consideration, the...

Polymer Banknotes in India: RBI to Pilot ₹10 and ₹20 Polymer Currency Notes

The Union Government has approved the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to conduct field trials of polymer banknotes in the ₹10 and ₹20 denominations. The initiative aims to enhance the durability of low-denomination currency notes, reduce replacement costs, improve security,...