Current affairs

Places in News: Sohar Port, Oman-Location, Importance, India Link

ohar Port, Oman is an important topic for UPSC Prelims and Mains 2026. Located on the Gulf of Oman, Sohar Port has gained attention because Oman is promoting it as a gateway for Indian businesses and regional trade. Its location...

Species in News: Cheetah | Project Cheetah, 52 Cheetahs, IUCN Status and Key Facts

Species in News: Cheetah-Why in News? The cheetah is in the news as Project Cheetah completes four years on 17 September 2026. According to the four-year status review, India’s cheetah population has reached 52, including 32 cheetahs born in India....

Quantum Computing: RRI Scientists Demonstrate Single-Shot Operation to Delay Quantum Decoherence

Scientists at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, have demonstrated a single-shot quantum operation that can delay the loss of fragile quantum states. The work could contribute to efforts to improve the reliability and stability of future quantum computing systems....

Artificial Intelligence in Warfare: How AI Is Changing the Nature of War

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the character of modern warfare. Advances in machine learning, computer vision, autonomous systems, drones and data analytics are allowing militaries to process battlefield information and make decisions at unprecedented speed. The transformation is particularly...

World Ozone Day 2026: Ozone Layer, Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendment

World Ozone Day 2026 is observed on September 16 to raise awareness about the importance of the ozone layer and global efforts to protect it. The day highlights the role of international environmental cooperation, particularly through the Vienna Convention, Montreal...

Places in News: Mayun Island- Why Is Perim Island Strategically Important?

Mayun Island, also known as Perim Island, is a small volcanic island belonging to Yemen. It is located in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a major maritime chokepoint connecting the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Its strategic location makes...

UPI MDR Charges 2026: Who Will Pay How Much?

UPI MDR Charges 2026: Why in News? The Government has announced a new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions. The new framework will come into effect from 15 October 2026. Under the new system, person-to-person...

Place in News: Auli – Location, Geography and Yudh Abhyas 2026

Why Is Auli in News? Auli, located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, is in the news as one of the venues for the 22nd edition of Yudh Abhyas 2026, the bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and the US...

Species in News: Asian Wild Pig- Habitat, Behaviour, African Swine Fever and IUCN Status

The Asian wild pig is in the news amid growing concerns over the conservation of wild pig species in South and Southeast Asia. Habitat loss, hunting, fragmentation and African Swine Fever (ASF) are putting additional pressure on several vulnerable species....

BRICS AI Open-Source Community: China’s Proposal, India’s Position and Key Concerns

At the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed establishing a “BRICS AI open-source community” to promote cooperation in artificial intelligence among member countries. The proposal focuses on large language models (LLMs), AI training, technology exchange...