UPSC Daily Quiz: History & Culture Questions Answered
Ace your UPSC Prelims prep with this History & Culture quiz on Somnath Temple, Piprahwa relics, Parakram Diwas, and more. Check explanations and answers.
Ace your UPSC Prelims prep with this History & Culture quiz on Somnath Temple, Piprahwa relics, Parakram Diwas, and more. Check explanations and answers.
Archaeologists warn illegal mining near Nagpur's prehistoric Bhatala site, dating back 2 million years, could erase crucial evidence of early human life in Central India. Urgent action needed to protect heritage.
Plan your 2026 travels with our guide to the world's 5 most photographed natural wonders, from the Grand Canyon to Cappadocia. Discover why these iconic sites are camera magnets.
Udupi Tollway installs India's first 10 kW vertical axis wind turbine on a toll plaza rooftop. This pilot project aims to power highways sustainably and reduce carbon emissions. Read more about this green energy initiative.
Dehradun's air quality deteriorates as AQI reaches 316. Citizens protest massive tree cutting for the new Asharodi-Jhajra bypass highway, fearing ecological disaster. Join the call for action.
India's road construction pace declined 12% year-on-year in Q1 FY25, reveals ICRA. However, the toll collection sector demonstrates robust stability with 6-8% growth. Get the full analysis.
Discover five breathtaking national parks in the US where you can hike and explore without the fear of encountering venomous snakes. Perfect for families and anxious travellers.
India recorded 166 tiger deaths in 2025, a sharp rise of 40 from 2024. Madhya Pradesh saw the highest fatalities. Experts cite territorial pressure as a key cause. Read the full analysis.
Kanpur dispatches 32 volunteers for 12-day disaster management training under the Aapda Mitra scheme. They will become first responders, equipped with emergency kits. Read more about this community resilience initiative.
Explore Maharashtra's heritage independently! ASI launches self-guided digital audio tours at Kuda Caves & Lohagad Fort using QR codes. Plans to expand to 24 more monuments. Read more.
India recorded 166 tiger fatalities in 2024, with over 60 occurring outside protected reserves. Discover the causes, state-wise data, and conservation challenges.
Udupi MP Kota Shrinivas Poojary demands NHAI repair drinking water pipelines damaged during highway widening in Kundapur. The work has disrupted supply across multiple gram panchayats.
NHAI announces the removal of KYV verification for most car FASTag users from February 1, 2026. The process will now be required only in specific complaint cases. Read details.
US President Donald Trump pauses National Guard deployment to Democrat-led cities after legal challenges. Read about the federal-state clash and political implications.
India's landmark National Sports Governance Act partially takes effect from January 1, 2026, establishing a new framework for sports bodies, a National Sports Board, and a Tribunal. Read about the key changes.
Key provisions of India's National Sports Governance Act come into force on January 1, 2026, reshaping the framework for National Sports Bodies. Read about the new rules.
The Union government has greenlit two crucial highway projects in Maharashtra and Odisha, totaling Rs 7,210 crore, to boost connectivity and economic growth. Read more about the strategic infrastructure push.
A team of 10 athletes from Vadodara represented Gujarat at the 69th National School Games in New Delhi. Swimmer Smriti Singh clinched a bronze medal. Read about their inspiring journey.
Tigress PN-224 released into Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve, a milestone in India's second interstate tiger translocation project. Continuous monitoring underway.
NHAI transforms a 12km stretch of NH-45 through a tiger reserve into India's first integrated wildlife-safe corridor. See how red roads and underpasses aim to stop fatal collisions.
NGT mandates a detailed report on Delhi's vanishing wetlands. Land-owning agencies must disclose encroachment, water quality, and revival plans. Read the full story.
CJI Surya Kant mourns the 25 lives lost in the Goa nightclub fire, calling it a national tragedy. He outlines a balanced legal approach to drug abuse, emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment for users. Read his full vision.
The National Green Tribunal has pulled up Noida Authority for repeated pollution violations during construction. It noted a massive gap between imposed and recovered penalties. Read the full story.
National Green Tribunal directs UPPCB to monitor Noida Authority for environmental violations, including dust pollution from damaged roads. Next hearing set for March 13, 2026.
NHAI is conducting a feasibility study to extend the Manesar flyover by 900 metres to tackle chronic traffic snarls near the hill section. The study, due by January, will assess traffic, terrain, and safety.
The crucial Mumbai-Goa highway expansion faces major delays due to four flyovers and two bypasses. Travel time remains 8-9 hours instead of promised 6. Key completion dates revealed.
Central Electricity Authority seeks stakeholder suggestions to bridge the mismatch between power sector research needs and academic efforts. Inputs will shape the National Electricity Plan for 2027-28 to 2036-37. Read more.
NHA CEO Dr. Sunil Kumar Barnwal emphasizes healthtech's pivotal role in strengthening Ayushman Bharat. Discover how innovation is shaping India's healthcare future.
Engineers connect both ends of Tunnel 5 on Shimla Bypass, a key milestone for the 27.4-km corridor. The project promises to cut travel time by an hour and boost tourism, healthcare, and agriculture logistics. Read more.
India's infrastructure sector is pivoting from massive spending to a systems-driven strategy in 2026. Explore key reforms in highways, railways, and ports for sustainable growth.