US Energy Department Adds Helium to Critical Materials List
On 23 October 2026, US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright designated helium a critical material under the Energy Act of 2020. Helium became the 20th material on the...
Madhya Pradesh Receives Semiconductor Proposals Worth Over ₹15,400 Crore
The Madhya Pradesh Semiconductor Summit 2026 opened in Indore on 23 October 2026. The state received semiconductor investment proposals stated at over ₹15,400 crore. The announced figures included...
Ashoke Sen Receives 2026 Oskar Klein Medal
Physicist Ashoke Sen received the 2026 Oskar Klein Medal on 22 October 2026. He is the first Indian physicist to receive the medal, which is awarded annually by...
Wildfires Threaten Ancient Cave Paintings in Maros-Pangkep
Wildfires in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, have burned more than 270 hectares of the Maros-Pangkep national park between 30 September and 18 October 2026. The fires came within 800...
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 24, 2026
1. Kamala Hydroelectric Project, that was recently seen in news, is located in which State? [A] Sikkim [B] Arunachal Pradesh [C] Uttarakhand [D] Himachal Pradesh Show Answer Correct...
Important International Frameworks for Ocean Governance
International Frameworks for Ocean Governance Ocean governance is shaped by international agreements and institutions that regulate maritime activities, protect marine ecosystems and guide the sustainable use of ocean...
Important Drug-Resistant Bacteria and Associated Diseases
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) makes infections harder to treat and can limit the medicines available to patients. Drug-resistant bacteria cause illnesses ranging from skin and urinary infections to pneumonia...
Major Sedimentary Basins of India
India has 26 sedimentary basins across onshore, shallow-water and deepwater regions. They are important repositories of hydrocarbons and other resources, and support exploration that contributes to energy security....
Major Digital Platform Regulations in the European Union
The European Union’s digital rulebook combines privacy, platform accountability, competition, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity measures. Together, these laws establish obligations for services operating in the EU, including some...
Data Privacy and Digital Rights Framework in India
India’s data privacy framework combines constitutional protections, cyber-law provisions and dedicated legislation for digital personal data. It seeks to protect individual privacy and digital rights while allowing lawful...
Asian Games: History, Editions and Important Facts
The Asian Games, or Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years for athletes from across Asia. Recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), it is...
