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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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�...

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...

Moist Heatwave

Moist Heatwave

Why in news? Scientists from the University of Reading and the UK Met Office reported in February 2026 that “moist heatwaves” occurring during Ind...

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Why in news? Health professionals and educators highlighted Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) in late February 2026, emphasising that ...

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...

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...

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...

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