News: The Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) received the SKOCH Gold Award 2026 for its SUVIKALPInitiative on 26 September 2026. About SUVIKALP Initiative SUVIKALP Initiative is an in-house Mine Repurposing Tool. Developed by: It is developed by the Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) under the Ministry of Coal. Aim: It aims to support scientific mine closure and… Continue reading SUVIKALP Initiative, PRISM Platform and SKOCHAwards
The struggle to preserve a fair international law
Source: The post “The struggle to preserve a fair international law” has been created based on “The struggle to preserve a fair international law” published in “The Hindu” on 22 October 2026. The struggle to preserve a fair international law. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2: International Relations Context: The liberal international legal order emerged after the… Continue reading The struggle to preserve a fair international law
Gitchak nakana and Rakthamichthys anchi
News: Researchers have found two new subterranean fish species, Gitchak nakana and Rakthamichthys anchi, from wells in Assam. About Gitchak nakana and Rakthamichthys anchi Gitchak nakana and Rakthamichthys anchi are blind, subterranean fish species found in groundwater environments. Found in: Both species were discovered in wells in Goalpara district, Assam, in areas dominated by alluvial… Continue reading Gitchak nakana and Rakthamichthys anchi
Barak River
News: Two Bangladeshi nationals were arrested after allegedly jumping into the Barak River to evade police during an operation in Assam’s Cachar district, raising border security concerns. About Barak River The Barak River is a major trans-boundary river in Northeast India and Bangladesh. It is the second largest river system in the North-Eastern region of… Continue reading Barak River
Basawan
News: A Mughal painting of a cheetah family, created by Basawan around 1575 under Akbar, sold for nearly ₹120 crore in London. About Basawan Basavan was an renowned Mughal painter. He flourished during 16th century. He was a leading painters in Emperor Akbar’s court. Painting style: His work is largely associated with innovation and expressive… Continue reading Basawan
International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML)
News: India will host the 61st CIML Meeting for the first time, organised by the Department of Consumer Affairs in collaboration with International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML). About International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) The International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) is an intergovernmental organisation to promote the global harmonisation of legal metrology procedures. Establish… Continue reading International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML)
Three New Centipede Species Discovered in Western Ghats
News: Researchers in Kerala and Karnataka have discovered three new centipede species in the Western Ghats. About Three New Centipede Species Discovered in Western Ghats Researchers in Kerala and Karnataka have discovered three new centipede species in the Western Ghats. The three species have been named – Rhysida quadrispinosa Rhysida coorgensis Rhysida neyyarensis Genus: They… Continue reading Three New Centipede Species Discovered in Western Ghats
Emissions Gap Report 2026
News: The United Nations Environment Programme has warned that the world will exceed the 1.5°C global warming limit, requiring urgent emission cuts. About Emissions Gap Report The Emissions Gap Report is an annual assessment that measures the gap between pledged emission cuts and pathways needed to meet the Paris Agreement temperature goals. Published by: It… Continue reading Emissions Gap Report 2026
UPSC Prelims Marathon 22 October – Vijaynagara Administration – 2026
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 22 October Vijaynagara Administration For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For schedule, refer to… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 22 October – Vijaynagara Administration – 2026
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 22 October 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… Continue reading Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 22 October 2026
