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Privileges Committee

News- Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena leader Sushma Andhare appeared before Maharashtra Legislative Council Privileges Committee regarding alleged derogatory remarks. About Privileges Committee The Privileges Committee examines cases of breach of privilege of the House, its members, or its committees and makes recommendations. Origin: Parliamentary privileges in India originated from the Charter Act,… Continue reading Privileges Committee

Pistol Shrimp

News– Researchers from the School of Industrial Fisheries at Cochin University of Science and Technology discovered a new pistol shrimp species in Kochi backwaters. About Pistol Shrimp The Pistol Shrimp, also known as the Snapping Shrimp, is a marine crustacean classified under the family Alpheidae. It has one disproportionately large claw that can generate an… Continue reading Pistol Shrimp

Bhirrana Site

News- Researchers using radiocarbon dating at Bhirrana indicate that the Harappan Civilisation of the Indian subcontinent could be over 8,000 years old. About Bhirrana Site Bhirrana is an archaeological site that shows early settlement phases of the Harappan Civilisation. Location: It is located in present-day Haryana along the paleo-channels of the Ghaggar river. Excavated by:… Continue reading Bhirrana Site

Malabar Pied Hornbill

News– To protect the rare Malabar Pied Hornbill and encourage natural forest growth, the Chhattisgarh Forest Department has begun setting up six “hornbill restaurants” in the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve. About Malabar Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros coronatus) It is a member of the hornbill family (Bucerotidae) and is also referred to as the Lesser Pied Hornbill.… Continue reading Malabar Pied Hornbill

Key Facts about Ireland

News– India and Ireland convened a high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi to enhance collaboration in telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies. About Ireland (Capital: Dublin) Location: Ireland is an island nation in Northwestern Europe and lies to the west of Great Britain. Separation from Great Britain: It is separated from Great Britain by the… Continue reading Key Facts about Ireland

Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 19 February 2026

About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper & Indian Express. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number… Continue reading Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 19 February 2026

Exercise MILAN 2026

News- Indian Navy inaugurated MILAN Village on 15 February 2026 at Eastern Naval Command as part of Exercise MILAN 2026 events. About Exercise MILAN Exercise MILAN is a biennial multilateral naval exercise hosted by the Indian Navy. Origin: It was launched in 1995 under the Andaman and Nicobar Command. Location: Exercise MILAN 2026 is being… Continue reading Exercise MILAN 2026

Bodhan AI

News- Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced integration of AI tools in teaching, following the launch of Bodhan AI at IIT Madras. About Bodhan AI Bodhan AI is a not-for-profit organisation created to build the Bharat EduAI Stack for AI-based education across all levels. Launched by: It was launched by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan under the… Continue reading Bodhan AI

United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)

News– The Indian Army is hosting the UN Fellowship Training Programme on Small Arms and Light Weapons Control for the Asia-Pacific region. About United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) It is a United Nations Secretariat office responsible for promoting global disarmament and arms control. Established: It was established in January 1998 as the Department… Continue reading United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)

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