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
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
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
Context: A controlled (artificially triggered) avalanche was carried out on Mount Elbrus in Russia to safely release accumulated snow after heavy snowfall. About Mount Elbrus: What it is? Mount Elbrus is the highest mountainRead More
Context: Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have approved plans to divert water from the Kunar (Chitral) River toward the Darunta Dam, raising fears of reduced downstream flows into Pakistan. About Kunar River: What it is?Read More
Context: A new study using resurrected 1960s magnetic data shows clear evidence of active seafloor spreading near the Afar triple junction, confirming that Africa is gradually splitting into two plates. About East African RiftRead More
Context: A wild tiger has permanently settled in Gujarat’s Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary for the first time in decades, staying for nine continuous months—an unprecedented wildlife milestone for the state. This marks Gujarat asRead More
Context: Brazil, during COP30 at Belém, officially created 10 new Indigenous Territories, expanding protected areas amid ongoing protests demanding land demarcation. About Brazil creates new Indigenous territories: What is this decision?Read More
