Daily Current Affairs

Facts in News Albino Palm Civet Sighted Recently, an albino common palm civet has made a comeback in Odisha after 129 years in Satkosia Tiger Reserve (STR). Scientific Name: Paradoxurus hermaphrodites Features It is a small carnivore mammal belonging to the family Viverridae. Their long, stocky body is covered with coarse, shaggy hair that is […]

In News Recently, it has been decided to produce the biopic of Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair. About Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair (Image Courtesy: NPG) Birth: On 11th July 1857 in Mankara village of Malabar’s Palakkad. He was an acclaimed lawyer and judge in the Madras High Court and one of the early builders of the […]

In News Every year, 4th July is observed as the death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, who is regarded as one of the finest spiritual leaders and intellectuals from India. About Vivekananda (Image Courtesy: VS) Birth: He was born on 12th January 1863 in a Bengali family in Calcutta and was originally named Narendranath Datta.  In […]

In News Recently, India has diverted excess waters under the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) 1960 to irrigate its own land. About The move to harvest excess water comes against the backdrop of India working on a plan to divert the waters of Ujh, which is one of the main tributaries of the Ravi river that […]

In News Recently, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has invited comments/suggestions from all the stakeholders on the draft Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021. About The draft bill aims to Prevent and counter trafficking in persons, especially women and children. Provide care, protection and rehabilitation to the victims, while respecting […]