Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 3, 2026

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Researchers discovered five new species of Impatiens (flowering plants) in the Western Ghats of Kerala. The new species are Impatiens berchmansiensis, I. ninanii, I. filcyii, I. xanthopetala, and I. flavispicata. These species belong to the genus Impatiens of the Balsaminaceae family. Most of the new species were discovered in Idukki and Ernakulam districts. The discovery highlights the rich biodiversity and endemic flora of the Western Ghats.

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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched the PaleoIndia Portal. It is a digital platform developed jointly by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), Chennai, using Geological Survey of India (GSI) geological maps. The portal documents fossil fauna from all 28 States and 8 Union Territories. It contains information on fossils of mammals, reptiles, birds, fishes, amphibians, molluscs, arthropods, foraminifera, echinoderms, and ichnofossils.

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The Sangon clan in Arunachal Pradesh has launched an initiative to conserve the Transcaspian marinka (Schizothorax pelzami). It is a ray-finned fish belonging to the Cyprinidae family. It is locally known as Ngarsing in the Nyishi language. The species is mainly distributed in Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and Iran. It inhabits freshwater rivers, streams, springs, and qanats.

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The Ministry of Culture has invited applications under the Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) for Grant Year 2026–27.
The scheme provides financial assistance to artists, cultural organisations, NGOs, researchers, and institutions. It aims to preserve, promote, and strengthen India’s rich cultural heritage. The scheme supports diverse cultural activities, including the promotion and preservation of arts and cultural heritage. The Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) is implemented by the Ministry of Culture.