Context: The United States military has officially named its recent strikes on Iran as Operation Epic Fury, amid escalating tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and regional security concerns. About Operation Epic Fury: What itRead More
Context: The United States and Israel launched a massive joint military operation, Operation Epic Fury (or Operation Genesis), against Iran. The strikes resulted in the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali KhameneiRead More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
