World Wetlands Day 2026
World Wetlands Day 2026, observed on 2 February, highlights the critical importance of wetlands in sustaining life on Earth and maintaining ecological balance. The day draws global attention to wetlandsRead More
UAE central bank approves first USD-backed stable coin
Context: The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has approved the first USD-backed stable coin (USDU) under its Payment Token Services Regulation, marking a major step in regulating digital assets. About UAE centralRead More
Stealth Coronal Mass Ejection (CME)
Context: Astronomers have linked an intense geomagnetic storm that struck Earth in March 2023 to a Stealth Coronal Mass Ejection (CME)—a faint solar eruption with no obvious warning signals. About Stealth Coronal Mass EjectionRead More
Right to Menstrual Health as a Fundamental Right
Context: The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark verdict Dr. Jaya Thakur vs Government Of India, declared the right to menstrual health a fundamental right under Article 21, ordering all schoolsRead More
Tantya Mama and Bhil Tribe
Context – Tantya Mama has been in the news after the Madhya Pradesh government announced plans to install a new metal statue of the revered tribal figure. Tatya Mama About: He was a prominent tribalRead More
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary
Context: The Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha was officially declared ‘Maoist-free’ in January 2026, leading to a major breakthrough in wildlife monitoring. Recent camera trap data reveals a flourishing leopard populationRead More
Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0
Context: NITI Aayog CEO Shri B.V.R Subrahmanyam launched ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0’—a 3-month intensive campaign to achieve 100% saturation of critical development indicators in India’s most underserved regions. About Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0: What it is?Read More
World bank’s A Breath of Change Report
Context: The World Bank’s 2025 report, A Breath of Change, highlights that nearly one billion people in the Indo-Gangetic Plains and Himalayan Foothills (IGP-HF) breathe the world’s most polluted air, necessitating urgent transboundaryRead More
Arabian Sea
Context: Unusual boiling or bubbling of seawater has been reported in the Arabian Sea off the Gujarat coast, raising concerns among fishermen and authorities. About Arabian Sea: What it is? The Arabian Sea isRead More
Solar Radiation Storm
Context: The Sun unleashed the largest solar radiation storm in over 20 years, ranked S4 (Severe) by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, causing intense auroras across Europe and disruptions to aviationRead More