डेली करेंट अफेयर्स / Daily Current Affairs
Category-wise and date-wise current affairs for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and all competitive exams — updated every day by Exampur experts.
Five Years of Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan (2022-2026): From Rankings to Clean-Air Governance
Why in the News? Marking the 5-year milestone of the **Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan (SVS)** introduced in 2022-23 under the National Clean Air Pro…
New Microscopic Land Snail Species 'Dicharax tilariensis' Discovered in Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Why in the News? Researchers from the Thackeray Wildlife Foundation have discovered a new species of microscopic land snail named **Dicharax…
Two New Flowering Plant Species 'Ophiorrhiza shidiensis' and 'Ophiorrhiza pemae' Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
Why in the News? Researchers have discovered two new flowering plant species—**Ophiorrhiza shidiensis** and **Ophiorrhiza pemae**—belonging …
Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan-Rabi 2026'
Why in the News? Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, **Shivraj Singh Chouhan**, launched the nationwide campaign **‘Khet Ba…
India’s First Snow Leopard Survey Records 718 Count Across Himalayas, 477 in Ladakh
Why in the News? On the occasion of International Snow Leopard Day, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change **Kir…
UNEP Releases 17th Emissions Gap Report 2026
Why in the News? The United Nations Environment Programme (**UNEP**) has released its 17th flagship **Emissions Gap Report 2026: The Point o…
NBA Releases ₹1.19 Cr Benefit-Sharing Funds for Conservation
Why in the News? The National Biodiversity Authority (**NBA**) has disbursed approximately **₹1.19 crore (₹1,18,61,655)** to 29 State Biodiv…
Agri Welfare Portal Launched for Farmers' Single-Window Scheme Access
Why in the News? Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister **Shivraj Singh Chouhan** launched the upgraded **Agri Welfare Portal**, pr…
Three New Centipede Species Discovered in South India
Why in the News? Scientists have discovered and described three new centipede species belonging to the genus ***Rhysida*** from Southern Ind…
Kufri Jamunia: ICAR-CPRI Develops Nutrient-Rich Purple Potato to Tackle Hidden Hunger
Why in the News? The Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Potato Research Institute (**ICAR-CPRI**) has developed **'Kufri Jamu…
India's Ramsar Sites Reach 103 with Inclusion of Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel
Why in the News? Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, announced that two new wetlands—**Sukhna Wetlan…
National Biodiversity Authority Marks 23rd Foundation Day
Why in the News? The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) celebrated its 23rd Foundation Day on October 1, 2026, marking significant progre…
India’s Cheetah Population Rises to 52 Four Years After Reintroduction
Why in the News? India's cheetah population has risen to 52, exactly four years after the world's first intercontinental translocation of la…
Gujarat Completes Mangrove Plantation Across 27,000 Hectares in Kutch Under ‘MISHTI’ Scheme
Why in the News? Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav announced that Gujarat has achieved a major envir…
Himalaya Diwas Observed on September 9
Why in the News? Himalaya Diwas is observed annually on September 9 across India, specifically championed by Himalayan states like Uttarakha…
New 'Devil Flower' (Thismia daemona) Species Discovered in Thai National Park
Why in the News? Botanists from Chulalongkorn University and Prince of Songkla University have discovered a new species of leafless flowerin…
Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary Emerges as Major Breeding Hub for Black-Necked Stork: GEER Study
Why in the News? A recent study conducted by researchers at the Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) Foundation revealed that th…
Karnataka: Tiger Sighted in Kishkindha Hills of Koppal After Nearly Five Decades
Why in the News? A tiger has been captured on a camera trap in the Temba forest area of the historic Kishkindha hills in Karnataka's Koppal …