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
Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD)
Context: India has begun Phase I human clinical trials of a new fully indigenous vaccine against Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), developed under ICMR-led collaboration. About Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD): What it is?Read More
Moon’s Mons Mouton
Context: A study by ISRO’s Space Applications Centre has identified a safe landing patch near the Moon’s Mons Mouton for Chandrayaan-4, India’s first lunar sample return mission. About Moon’s Mons Mouton: What itRead More
Govt forms expert groups to upgrade Project Tiger scheme
Context: The Union Government has constituted four expert working groups to review and modernise 50 years of policy decisions under Project Tiger, as the programme completes its golden jubilee. About Govt forms expert groupsRead More
Social Media Ban for Children
Context: The tragic suicide of three sisters in Ghaziabad, sparked by screen addiction and parental conflict over mobile phone use, has reignited an intense national debate on banning social media for minors inRead More
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