Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal and Avyana Mehta won The Earth Prize 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 3 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal and Avyana Mehta were named the Asia winners of The Earth Prize 2026.
The team developed 'Plas-Stick', a biodegradable powder made from tamarind seed waste that removes microplastics from water using a handheld magnet.
The students collaborated with professionals from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati to develop the project.
The team collectively received a regional award grant of $12,500.
The Earth Prize is an environmental competition for teenagers aged 13 to 19 founded by The Earth Foundation in Geneva, Switzerland.