Pegasus spyware, developed by NSO Group, has been deployed in multiple countries for intelligence and surveillance purposes. It targets smartphones to extract data and monitor communications. Governments and...
Global stock markets experienced a significant crash triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions in multiple regions. Major indices across Asia, Europe, and North America recorded sharp declines within a...
India’s Meteorological Department (IMD) released the 2026 southwest monsoon forecast, predicting normal rainfall with a 96% probability. The forecast estimates monsoon rainfall at 98% of the Long Period...
The Maoist insurgency in India has shown a significant decline in activity over recent years. Security forces reported multiple successful encounters in states like Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, and...
Hungary witnessed a significant political transition with the election of a new Prime Minister in April 2024. The new leader belongs to the opposition coalition that defeated the...
The AI industry witnessed significant advancements in 2024, marked by the launch of Anthropic's new AI model and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) expansion. Anthropic introduced Claude 3,...
The Indian rupee depreciated against the US dollar due to the latter's strengthening in global currency markets. The rupee fell by 0.5% to 83.20 per dollar on the...
The US-Iran conflict escalated with Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route. The Strait connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of...
Q1. Consider the following Antarctic fauna: Antarctic Fur SealSouthern Elephant SealEmperor PenguinAdelie Penguin Which of the above have seen their IUCN status downgraded (made more threatened) in 2026...
The Clinical Laboratory at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Bengaluru, has received ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for Biochemistry and Haematology. It is the first institute under the Central...
