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National Commission for Scheduled Tribes – 23rd Foundation Day

National Commission for Scheduled Tribes – 23rd Foundation Day

Why in news? The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) celebrated its 23rd Foundation Day at the Civil Services Officers’ Institute in New...

CJ‑1000 Missile – China’s Scramjet Hypersonic Weapon

CJ‑1000 Missile – China’s Scramjet Hypersonic Weapon

Why in news? China showcased the CJ‑1000 hypersonic cruise missile during a military parade in Beijing. This road‑mobile weapon is reportedly the ...

Public Trust Doctrine – Extending to Man‑made Waterbodies

Public Trust Doctrine – Extending to Man‑made Waterbodies

Why in news? The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the public trust doctrine applies not only to natural waterbodies such as rivers, lakes and wet...

Strait of Gibraltar – Strategic Waterway

Strait of Gibraltar – Strategic Waterway

Why in news? The U.S. Navy’s nuclear‑powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford triggered public tracking systems while sailing swiftly toward th...

Discovery of a New Crab Species – Galathea balasubramaniani

Discovery of a New Crab Species – Galathea balasubramaniani

Why in news? Marine biologists from the National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) have discovered a tiny three‑millimetre squat lobster in t...

Finland – Key Facts and India’s Tech Collaboration

Finland – Key Facts and India’s Tech Collaboration

Why in news? Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo visited India for the India AI Impact Summit 2026. In his address he highlighted the strong partn...

VoicERA – India’s Open Voice AI Stack

VoicERA – India’s Open Voice AI Stack

Why in news? The Government of India launched VoicERA at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. This open‑source voice AI platform aims to bring multiling...

Lymphedema – New Hope for Treatment

Lymphedema – New Hope for Treatment

Why in news? Researchers from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, have identified the role of insulin‑like growth factor (IGF) in promoting the...

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve – Addressing Tiger Deaths

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve – Addressing Tiger Deaths

Why in news? The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Field Director of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve to explain a series of recent tiger deaths. Wi...

FCI and World Food Programme – Rice Supply Agreement

FCI and World Food Programme – Rice Supply Agreement

Why in news? On 18 February 2026 the Food Corporation of India (FCI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the World Food Programme (WFP). U...

CHEOPS Satellite – Discovery of a Rocky Outer Planet

CHEOPS Satellite – Discovery of a Rocky Outer Planet

Why in news? Astronomers using the European Space Agency’s CHEOPS satellite have discovered a remarkable four‑planet system around a red dwarf sta...

Lakhpati Didi Initiative – Empowering Rural Women

Lakhpati Didi Initiative – Empowering Rural Women

Why in news? The Union Minister for Rural Development has directed officials to accelerate the target of creating 6 crore “Lakhpati Didis” under t...

Indian Grey Hornbill – Voted Bird of Tirupattur

Indian Grey Hornbill – Voted Bird of Tirupattur

Why in news? In a public poll organised by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, residents of Tirupattur district chose the Indian Grey Hornbill as their ...

Dibang Multipurpose Project – Diversion Tunnel Milestone

Dibang Multipurpose Project – Diversion Tunnel Milestone

Why in news? Construction on the Dibang Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh reached an important milestone on 17 February 2026: engineers achiev...

Joint Naval Drills Near the Strait of Hormuz

Joint Naval Drills Near the Strait of Hormuz

Why in news? Iran, Russia and China announced that they will conduct a joint naval exercise, the “Maritime Security Belt 2026,” in waters near the...

Charax Spasinou: Rediscovering Alexander’s Port City

Charax Spasinou: Rediscovering Alexander’s Port City

Why in news? Archaeologists recently confirmed the precise location of the lost city of Charax Spasinou in the deserts of modern Iraq. Using drone pho...

Alpheus madhusoodanai: New Pistol Shrimp from Kerala

Alpheus madhusoodanai: New Pistol Shrimp from Kerala

Why in news? Researchers from Cochin University of Science and Technology have identified a new species of pistol shrimp in the Kochi backwaters. The ...

Tidal Flooding Declared a State‑Specific Disaster in Kerala

Tidal Flooding Declared a State‑Specific Disaster in Kerala

Why in news? The Kerala government has declared tidal flooding — the regular inundation of low‑lying coastal areas by high tides — a State‑spe...

Malabar Pied Hornbill and the “Hornbill Restaurant” Initiative

Malabar Pied Hornbill and the “Hornbill Restaurant” Initiative

Why in news? The Chhattisgarh Forest Department is setting up clusters of fruit‑bearing trees, dubbed “hornbill restaurants,” in the Udanti Sita...

Defence Acquisition Council: Major Procurement Approvals

Defence Acquisition Council: Major Procurement Approvals

Why in news? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared procurement proposals worth nearly ₹3.6 lakh crore to strengthen India’s armed forces. ...

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