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Key Facts about Sweden

Key Facts about Sweden

Why in news? India and Sweden deepened their cooperation on artificial intelligence on 25 February 2026 by signing a Statement of Intent to create the...

e‑Railway Claims Tribunal System

e‑Railway Claims Tribunal System

Why in news? As part of the “52 Reforms in 52 Weeks” initiative, the Union Minister for Railways announced on 26 February 2026 the launch of an e�...

International Climate Initiative (IKI)

International Climate Initiative (IKI)

Why in news? During a high‑level climate dialogue in New Delhi on 25 February 2026, Germany announced a new grant of up to €20 million for India u...

State Innovation Mission (SIM)

State Innovation Mission (SIM)

Why in news? The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog launched the country’s first State Innovation Mission in Tripura on 26 February 2026. T...

Indravati River

Indravati River

Why in news? The Indravati River made headlines after security forces engaged Maoist insurgents along its banks in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district o...

Sky Sting Missile

Sky Sting Missile

Why in news? During the Prime Minister’s state visit to Israel in late February 2026, reports emerged that India is considering acquiring the Israel...

Vikko Sat‑1

Vikko Sat‑1

Why in news? On 26 February 2026, thirteen Class XI students from Ariyakudi Government Higher Secondary School in Tamil Nadu’s Sivagangai district s...

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Why in news? Wildlife experts reported in February 2026 that although breeding among vultures has declined in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary of Kerala...

Vitamin B3 (Niacin) – New Hope for NAXD Deficiency

Vitamin B3 (Niacin) – New Hope for NAXD Deficiency

Why in news? Researchers recently reported that high‑dose vitamin B3 supplements greatly improved survival in laboratory models of NAXD deficiency, ...

Employees’ State Insurance Corporation – Seventy‑Five Years of Social Protection

Employees’ State Insurance Corporation – Seventy‑Five Years of Social Protection

Why in news? The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) marked its 75th foundation day in February 2026. At a celebratory event in New Delhi,...

Impatiens nagorum – A New Balsam from Nagaland

Impatiens nagorum – A New Balsam from Nagaland

Why in news? Botanists working in Nagaland’s Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary have described a new species of balsam flower, Impatiens nagorum. The discover...

Smew – A Rare Diving Duck Spotted in Kaziranga

Smew – A Rare Diving Duck Spotted in Kaziranga

Why in news? Birdwatchers in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park recorded the arrival of a Smew in February 2026. This small diving duck is rarely seen ...

Staphylococcus aureus – Understanding a Common Pathogen

Staphylococcus aureus – Understanding a Common Pathogen

Why in news? Scientists at a Department of Science and Technology (DST) institute have synthesised a biosurfactant that shows promising activity again...

Epstein–Barr Virus – Toward a Vaccine for a Common Infection

Epstein–Barr Virus – Toward a Vaccine for a Common Infection

Why in news? Scientists have announced progress in developing a vaccine against the Epstein–Barr Virus (EBV), offering hope for preventing infectiou...

Celiac Disease – An Autoimmune Response to Gluten

Celiac Disease – An Autoimmune Response to Gluten

Why in news? Celiac disease has gained attention as doctors urge greater awareness of this lifelong autoimmune disorder. Many Indians still remain und...

Peatlands – Ancient Carbon Stores Under Threat

Peatlands – Ancient Carbon Stores Under Threat

Why in news? An international team of researchers announced that large peatland lakes in the central Congo Basin are releasing carbon that is thousand...

Raising & Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) – Boosting Small Enterprises

Raising & Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) – Boosting Small Enterprises

Why in news? The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) recently launched three sub‑schemes under the World Bank‑supported Raising...

FSSAI Mandates Clear Labelling of Chicory in Coffee

FSSAI Mandates Clear Labelling of Chicory in Coffee

Why in news? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed coffee manufacturers to clearly display the percentage of chicory o...

SUJVIKA Portal – AI‑Driven Insight into India’s Biotech Imports

SUJVIKA Portal – AI‑Driven Insight into India’s Biotech Imports

Why in news? The Department of Biotechnology celebrated its 40th Foundation Day by launching the SUJVIKA portal, a new platform that uses artificial i...

Exercise Dharma Guardian – Strengthening India–Japan Military Ties

Exercise Dharma Guardian – Strengthening India–Japan Military Ties

Why in news? India and Japan have begun the seventh edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian, a bilateral military drill in Chaubattia, Uttarakhand. This t...

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