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Social

Sports Authority of India (SAI)

Why in news? The Sports Authority of India (SAI) kicked off a four‑day Sports Sciences Workshop in New Delhi for coaches of boxing, wrestling and ...

January 8, 2026 • 2 min read

Geography

Key Facts about Iran

Why in news? Iran continues to feature prominently in international news owing to ongoing protests, nuclear negotiations and regional tensions. For ex...

January 7, 2026 • 3 min read

Science & Technology

The Mpemba Effect – Why Hot Water Can Sometimes Freeze Faster

Why in news? Scientists from Kyoto University reported in March 2025 that they had developed a universal criterion to explain the Mpemba effect using ...

January 7, 2026 • 2 min read

International Relations

Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project – Indo‑Bhutan Energy Cooperation

Why in news? On 4 January 2026 Adani Power of India and Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) officially launched the Wangchhu Hydroelectric ...

January 7, 2026 • 2 min read

Geography

Sagar Island, Gangasagar Mela and the Proposed Bridge

Why in news? West Bengal is gearing up for the Gangasagar Mela 2026, to be held on 14–15 January during the Makar Sankranti festival. Authorities ha...

January 7, 2026 • 3 min read

Environment

New Katydid Species Discovered in Kashmir

Why in news? Researchers from Aligarh Muslim University announced in early January 2026 that they had discovered three new species of meadow katydids ...

January 7, 2026 • 2 min read

Science & Technology

Biomaterials – Types and Applications

Why in news? Biomaterials have attracted global attention in recent years because they offer solutions to challenges in healthcare, sustainability and...

January 7, 2026 • 3 min read

Polity

SHINE Scheme and Initiatives by the Bureau of Indian Standards

Why in news? The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) celebrated its 79th Foundation Day on 6 January 2026. During the event the organisation launched sev...

January 7, 2026 • 3 min read

Science & Technology

W Ursae Majoris Stars – New Insights from Indian Observations

Why in news? Astronomers from the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) in Nainital and the Physical Research Laboratory (PR...

January 7, 2026 • 2 min read

Environment

Melghat Tiger Reserve and the Release of Indian Vultures

Why in news? On 6 January 2026 the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) released fifteen critically endangered Indian vultures into the wild at Mahar...

January 7, 2026 • 3 min read

Economy

Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC)

Why in news? Veteran exporter A. Sakthivel was elected chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) for the fifth time on 6 January 2026. H...

January 7, 2026 • 3 min read

International Relations

Justice Mission 2025 – Chinese Military Drills Around Taiwan

Why in news? At the end of December 2025 China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched large‑scale live‑fire exercises around Taiwan, codena...

January 6, 2026 • 3 min read