Context: Prime Minister of India congratulated Sanae Takaichi on her landmark electoral victory in Japan’s House of Representatives, marking a historic mandate for her coalition. About Japan: What it is? Japan is aRead More

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: The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has issued a show-cause notice to the Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA) over serious safety lapses at Bargi Dam. About Bargi Dam: What it is?Read 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: Iran has witnessed nationwide protests for over a week triggered by economic collapse, soaring inflation, and currency depreciation, with demonstrations reported across most provinces. About Iran: What it is? Iran is aRead 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