Andaman and Nicobar Islands

An Australian council hired specialists to search two remote cemeteries for lost graves; the project has now located 658 unmarked burials, with 338 at White Cliffs and 320 at Menindee

A groundbreaking project has identified 658 previously unmarked graves at the White Cliffs and Menindee cemeteries in Australia. Utilizing advanced non-invasive scanning techniques, Hunter Geophysics successfully located these burial sites, ensuring no distur…

In 2015, 2kg of rocket seeds went to the space station; after their return, 600,000 UK children helped test them, and researchers found they grew more slowly but remained viable

In 2015, ESA astronaut Tim Peake carried rocket seeds to the International Space Station, launching a groundbreaking research project. Upon his return, 8,600 UK schools engaged in a citizen science experiment analyzing the seeds. The outcomes indicated that w…

Grandmother’s gift, second-hand bow and 3 medals: How Kumkum Mohod made history

Kumkum Mohod from Amravati captured the spotlight at the 2026 Asian Games by clinching two gold medals and a silver in archery, a groundbreaking feat for Indian sports. Starting her journey with a simple Rs 3,000 wooden bow, her talent and commitment shone th…

Will India and Pakistan players shake hands? LIVE updates from Asian Games cricket final as handshake drama looms in Japan

IND vs PAK Asian Games 2026 cricket final LIVE: Follow ball-by-ball updates, gold medal match scores, and whether Indian players will shake hands with Pakistan.

IND vs PAK Asian Games final live score, toss winner, winning probability, result and highlights from Japan

As India faces Pakistan in the final of the Asian Games, here are the live updates from the game.

India vs Pakistan live: Asian Games cricket final

Our live updates on team news, weather forecast, prediction, toss, score and text commentary from the gold-medal match.

Andaman & Nicobar Police recruitment 2026 revised vacancies announced , online application window extended until June 25

Great Nicobar project : Ramesh flags non - transparency in latest letter to Environment Minister

Great Nicobar project: Ramesh flags non-transparency in latest letter to Environment Minister

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has raised concerns about the Great Nicobar Island project. He has written to the Environment Minister, highlighting a lack of transparency. Ramesh states that environmental impact assessments for the project are insufficient. He…

Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait

Thailand plans a massive "Land Bridge" to connect the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This project aims to offer a new shipping route, bypassing the busy Strait of Malacca. The government believes it will cut costs and transit times. However, the projec…

Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait

Thailand plans a massive "Land Bridge" to connect the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This project aims to offer a new shipping route, bypassing the busy Strait of Malacca. The government believes it will cut costs and transit times. However, the projec…

Great Nicobar task: Pursuing national security with ecological responsibility

In the Indo-Pacific century, Great Nicobar is not the edge of India. It is India’s watchtower at the gateway of the future

The Great Nicobar Project : A Holistic Folly

Great Nicobar Project Debate : Balancing Ecology , Tribal Rights & Indo - Pacific Strategy

US YouTuber who risked wiping out uncontacted tribe by leaving them a can of Coke says he 'wanted to propel them thousands of years into the future... you can't catch diseases by looking at someone'

Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, 25, was arrested in March last year after he set foot on the restricted territory of North Sentinel Island - part of India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Early findings of offshore oil exploration in Andamans indicate hydrocarbon potential: Lt Guv

“Drilling at the Sri Vijaya Puram-2 well by Oil India Limited has revealed a gas find with about 87% methane, as well as a zone likely containing crude oil,” said Lieutenant Governor D K Joshi

Congress' Jairam Ramesh slams Modi govt of '4C Policy' towards China, raises concerns over Great Nicobar project

The Congress has intensified its attack on the Modi government’s China policy, with Jairam Ramesh accusing the Centre of following a “4C policy of continued, calibrated capitulation” toward China. The Congress leader also questioned the strategic and environm…

Congress SG Jairam Ramesh slams Modi govt of '4C Policy' towards China, raises concerns over Great Nicobar project

The Congress has intensified its attack on the Modi government’s China policy, with Jairam Ramesh accusing the Centre of following a “4C policy of continued, calibrated capitulation” toward China. The Congress leader also questioned the strategic and environm…

Monsoon onset over Andaman around May 20: IMD

The Southwest Monsoon is set to arrive in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands around May 20. India anticipates below-average rainfall this year. This forecast raises concerns for key crops like pulses and oilseeds. The kharif season, crucial for food production, …

Monsoon 2026 update: IMD predicts ‘timely’ May 20 arrival in Andaman Sea

This year’s monsoon is expected to unfold under the influence of developing El Niño conditions in the Pacific Ocean.

How India uses remote island to show strength against China

At the edge of the Indian Ocean, the far-flung Great Nicobar Island is being turned into a strategic hub that New Delhi hopes will shape trade routes and boost its military reach.

India's Nicobar gamble for power and position against China

At the edge of the Indian Ocean, a remote island is being turned into a strategic hub that New Delhi hopes will shape trade routes and boost its military reach.

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 5th May 2026

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