Somalia
Context: Suspected pirates have hijacked a St. Kitts and Nevis-flagged cargo vessel, the Sward, off the coast of Garacad and are currently steering it toward the Somali coastline. Read More
Asia’s First UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion
Context: India has successfully launched Asia’s first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development at Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU) in Pune. Read More
Petersberg Climate Dialogue
Context: The 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue recently convened in Berlin as a critical precursor to COP31, focusing on implementing the Paris Agreement amid a global energy crisis triggered by Middle East tensions. Read More
Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)
Context: The conflict in the Middle East has triggered a global supply chain crisis, causing printed circuit board (PCB) prices to surge by as much as 40% in April 2026 due to theRead More
Fossil bed dating back to Holocene period discovered in Tamil Nadu
Context: Union Environment Minister announced the discovery of a significant fossil bed from the middle-to-late Holocene period in the Panaiyur area of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. Read More
India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
Context: India and New Zealand signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking one of the fastest trade negotiations in India’s history. Read More
500 Years of the First Battle of Panipat
Context: April 21st marks the 500th anniversary of the First Battle of Panipat (April 21, 1526), a pivotal conflict where the outnumbered forces of Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur defeated the Lodi Sultanate. About 500 Years ofRead More
Samriddh Gram initiative
Context: India’s Samriddh Gram initiative has been nominated for the prestigious WSIS Prizes 2026 in the Enabling Environment category. About Samriddh Gram Initiative: What it is? Samriddh Gram is an integrated physical service deliveryRead More
India’s Forests Could Nearly Double Carbon Storage by 2100
Context: A new study published in Environmental Research: Climate has found that India’s forests could nearly double their carbon storage capacity by 2100 under current greenhouse gas emission trends. About India’s Forests Could NearlyRead More
Gorakhpur’s AI-based Flood Warning System
Context: Gorakhpur’s AI-based Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) has received appreciation from the Prime Minister’s Office and NITI Aayog for its data-driven and proactive flood management model. About Gorakhpur’s AI-based Flood Warning System: WhatRead More