Context: India has inaugurated a state-of-the-art pilot plant for manufacturing Nd-Fe-B (Neodymium-Iron-Boron) rare earth permanent magnets at the ARCI, Hyderabad. About Nd-Fe-B Rare Earth Permanent Magnets: What it is? A member of the rare-earth magnet family,Read More
Context: Fresh hostilities involving Iran, Israel, and a U.S.-led coalition have renewed global attention on Israel’s multi-layered missile defence architecture amid large-scale missile and drone attacks. About Israel’s Multi-Layered Defence System: What it is?Read More
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 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
