Context: Suspected pirates have hijacked a St. Kitts and Nevis-flagged cargo vessel, the Sward, off the coast of Garacad and are currently steering it toward the Somali coastline.          Read More

Context: UNESCO has advised the Government of India to strictly adhere to World Heritage Conservation norms regarding the proposed Aghanashini–Vedavathi river-linking project. About Aghanashini–Vedavathi River-Linking Project: About Aghanashini River: What it is? The AghanashiniRead More

Context: The West Asian conflict has escalated significantly following Israeli strikes on Iran’s South Pars gas field and retaliatory Iranian missile attacks on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facilities. About Ras Laffan and South Pars:Read More

Context: Several greenfield and upgraded airports across India have been inaugurated or are nearing completion during 2025–26. About Airports in News: Navi Mumbai International Airport (DB Patil Airport): What it is? A major greenfield internationalRead More

Context: Reports claiming the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during U.S.–Israel strikes have intensified global attention on Iran’s political future and regional stability. About Iran: What it is? Iran (officially the IslamicRead 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: 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