Why in News? Botanists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) discovered and described a new plant species, Ceropegia tamilnaduensis, during a floristic survey of the Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. The discovery was reported on 13 October 2026. Discovery: Botanical Survey of India (BSI). Location: Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary, Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu. Plant…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 15 October 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 15 October 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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Rare Ground Gecko
Animal group: Reptile; belongs to the order Squamata and the infraorder Gekkota. Habitat: Geckos are commonly associated with rocky habitats, forests, caves and human settlements, depending on the species. Adaptations: Many geckos are nocturnal and have specialised toe pads that help them climb smooth surfaces. Biodiversity importance: Rare and range-restricted geckos may be vulnerable to…
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