Indian researchers have produced the first comprehensive molecular and functional profile of the venom gland of the colonial spider Stegodyphus sarasinorum. The study was published in Scientific Reports on 24 August 2026. Researchers found molecules showing cytotoxic activity against cancer cells in laboratory experiments, opening possibilities for future anti-cancer and antimicrobial drug research. Key Findings…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 5 September 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 5 September 2026 brings together the news items of the day that map to the Prelims syllabus — polity, economy, environment, science and technology, and international relations. Each item is written as a factual pointer you can revise quickly, with the static-syllabus link made explicit so the reading feeds directly into your Prelims notes.
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Indian Softshell, Red-Crowned Roofed & Indian Peacock Turtles
1. Indian Softshell Turtle Scientific name: Nilssonia gangetica Family: Trionychidae Type: Freshwater softshell turtle Distribution: Mainly found in the Ganga-Brahmaputra river system and associated freshwater habitats. Key feature: Has a soft, leathery shell rather than a hard, heavily scuted carapace. Habitat: Rivers, lakes, ponds and other freshwater bodies. Threats: Habitat degradation, pollution, hunting and illegal…
ISRO Launches Advanced Imaging Satellite EOS-05
EOS-05 is an advanced Earth Observation (EO) satellite developed by ISRO. It is India’s first imaging satellite designed to operate from a Geosynchronous Orbit (GEO). Launch Vehicle: GSLV-F17 (GSLV Mk-II). Launch site: Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR), Sriharikota. Weight: Approximately 2,367 kg, making it India's heaviest Earth-observation satellite so far. The satellite was initially placed…
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