100 Years of Ol Chiki Script
Context: The centenary (1925–2025) of the Ol Chiki script is being inaugurated on 16 February 2026 by the Ministry of Culture in New Delhi. About 100 Years of Ol Chiki Script: What is OlRead More
Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary
Context: Smooth-coated otters were officially recorded for the first time in Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand, marking a significant conservation milestone. About Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary: What it is? Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary is aRead More
Forest Fires in North East India
Context: Massive forest fires have been raging across Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland for over a week, necessitating high-altitude aerial firefighting by the Indian Air Force (IAF). Operations are concentrated in the Lohit Valley and Dzukou Valley, whereRead More
50th anniversary of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976
Context: February 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976. Despite five decades of the law, recent reports from Odisha highlight a disturbing trend where rescued labourers are slipping backRead More
UNEP FI Impact Centre
Context: UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has launched the UNEP FI Impact Centre, consolidating its SDGs & Impact workstream into a dedicated centre of expertise. About UNEP FI Impact Centre: What it is? The UNEPRead More
United Nations Fellowship Training Programme on SALW Control
Context: India is hosting the inaugural United Nations Fellowship Training Programme on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Control for the Asia-Pacific region for the first time in Asia. About United Nations Fellowship TrainingRead More
Beat the Heat Programme
Context: Maharashtra has announced that 30 cities have joined the global “Beat the Heat” programme during Mumbai Climate Week 2026. About Beat the Heat Programme: What is Beat the Heat? Beat theRead More
Bee Corridor
Context: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced India’s first dedicated ‘Bee Corridors’ along National Highways. About Bee Corridors: What it is? ‘Bee Corridors’ are linear stretches of pollinator-friendly vegetation developed alongRead More
Circular Economy in Agriculture
Context: The Government of India recently highlighted the progress of the “Waste-to-Wealth” mission, the GOBARdhan scheme has covered over 50% of India’s districts. About Circular Economy in Agriculture: What is it? A circular economy in agricultureRead More