The Keliber project in western Finland is the first in Europe to integrate the entire lithium production chain, including the mine, concentrator, and refinery, within 43 kilometres. The project features the Syvajarvi…
Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) acquires five critical mineral blocks in Argentina
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- Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL), a joint venture of National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO) and Hindustan Copper Ltd. (HCL) under the Ministry of Mines, has secured five critical mineral blocks in Argentina.
- Nearly 93% of India’s critical mineral requirements are currently met through imports.
- The National Critical Minerals Mission has an outlay of ₹32,000 crore to strengthen domestic capabilities and achieve self-reliance.
- ₹1,500 crore in incentives have been allocated to promote recycling of critical minerals.
- Import duty exemptions on 24 critical minerals have been announced to support industry growth and reduce input costs.
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Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) delivered the first batch of 2,000 NEGEV 7.62x51 light machine guns to India under the 'Make in India' initiative. The delivery was executed by PLR Systems, a joint venture between IWI and…
Himadri Speciality Chemical has commissioned its first anode material production facility at Mahistikry in Bengal to enter the lithium-ion battery value chain. The facility produces raw materials for lithium-ion cells…
A research team at the Institute of Metal Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has advanced all-iron flow battery technology. The battery prototype demonstrated a 99.4 per cent leak-proof efficiency over…
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) secures 10-year marine services contract for Argentina's first LNG export project
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- Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has secured a 10-year marine services contract for Argentina's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project.
- The deal involves an estimated investment commitment of $70 million and marks the entry of APSEZ into South America.
- The contract was secured through APSEZ's subsidiary Adani Harbour International in partnership with Meridian Group, following a bidding process by Southern Energy S.A. (SESA).
- Commercial operations are expected to begin in September 2027, with the first phase producing approximately 2.45 million tonnes of LNG annually.
- Argentina plans to export gas to India starting from 2027.
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The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, approved a five-year extension of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to establish India's first geothermal power…
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) secures order worth ₹2,000-2,500 crore from Nigeria (Start of June)
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has secured a significant international contract valued between ₹2,000 crore and ₹2,500 crore. The contract agreement was signed on June 2 with Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery…
United States (US) and Philippines to develop 4,000-acre industrial hub under Pax Silica initiative (Mid of April)
The Philippines has joined the United States (US)-led Pax Silica initiative as its 13th member to secure technology supply chains for semiconductors and Artificial Intelligence (AI). A 4,000-acre industrial hub will be…
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) constitutes six sector-specific working groups to identify 100 products for domestic manufacturing
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- The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has constituted six sector-specific working groups to identify up to 100 products to promote domestic manufacturing and reduce import dependence.
- The six working groups focus on pharmaceuticals, biotech and medical devices; chemicals and petrochemicals, textiles and footwear; capital goods, automotive and electric vehicles, advanced capital goods; energy; construction equipment and infrastructure; and defence and aerospace (civilian applicability only) and electronics.
- These groups are chaired by the secretary of the DPIIT and are required to submit the final list of items to the cabinet secretariat within three weeks.
- Participating members include officials from the ministries and departments of commerce, DPIIT, Niti Aayog, pharmaceuticals, economic affairs, science and technology, chemicals, textiles, heavy industry, ports and shipping, electronics and IT, road transport, new and renewable energy, and oil.
- India's imports rose by 7.5 per cent to USD 775 billion in 2025-26.
- Key imports in the last fiscal included crude oil (USD 174 billion), electronic goods (USD 116.2 billion), machinery (USD 61.73 billion), transport equipment (USD 34.75 billion), chemicals (about USD 28 billion), coal, coke and briquettes (USD 27.9 billion), artificial resins and plastic materials (USD 22.75 billion), vegetable oil (USD 19.5 billion), fertiliser (USD 16 billion), and ores and minerals (USD 14.12 billion).
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Government constitutes 6 Sector-Specific Working Groups to Identify 100 Products for Domestic Manufacturing (Start of June)
The Government of India has constituted six sector-specific working groups to identify 100 products for promoting domestic manufacturing and reducing import dependence. These groups will be chaired by the Secretary in…
S&P Global releases HSBC India Manufacturing PMI data for March 2026 (Start of April)
HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 53.9 in March 2026 from 56.9 in February, the lowest since June 2022. Input cost inflation hit a 43-month high in March, driven by higher prices for aluminium…
Government of India (GoI) plans ₹1 lakh crore fund for domestic semiconductor manufacturing (Mid of March)
The Government of India (GoI) plans to unveil a fund exceeding ₹1 lakh crore ($10.8 billion) to bolster domestic chipmaking and advance its manufacturing hub ambitions. The proposed fund will provide subsidies for…
Bloomberg Data Ranks India 7th Globally in Market Capitalisation
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- India has slipped to the seventh position in the list of the world's biggest stock markets by market capitalisation, falling behind South Korea and Taiwan.
- The total market capitalisation of South Korea reached $5 trillion after an 86% climb this year, while India’s market capitalisation stands at approximately $4.8 trillion.
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) now holds a 14.21% weight in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets index, which is higher than India’s total weight.
- Foreign Institutional Investors have withdrawn $26.4 billion from Indian equities so far in 2026, surpassing the $18.9 billion outflow recorded in 2025.
- The top four global stock markets by market capitalisation are the United States, Japan, China, and Hong Kong.
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Taiwan has become the fifth largest stock market globally with a market capitalization of $4.95 trillion, overtaking India's value of $4.92 trillion. The global stock market rankings are led by the United States (US)…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates India's GDP at $3.92 trillion for 2025, ranking it sixth globally. The IMF estimates the United Kingdom's GDP at $4 trillion and Japan's GDP at $4.44 trillion for 2025.
QS Executive MBA Rankings 2026: South Korea enters for first time, IIM Bangalore slips to 64th (Start of May)
South Korea entered the QS Executive MBA Rankings for the first time in 2026, with Korea University Business School placed 76th globally. Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released the Executive MBA Rankings 2026.
World Bank (WB) projects India GDP growth at 7.6 per cent for FY26 (Start of April)
The World Bank (WB) estimated India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth to have accelerated to 7.6 per cent in Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26) from 7.1 per cent in FY25. The WB projected India's growth to slow to 6.6 per…
E-Jagriti Platform Wins Silver Award at National Awards for e-Governance 2026
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- The E-Jagriti platform of the Department of Consumer Affairs received the Silver Award under Category I-Government Process Re-engineering by Use of Technology for Digital Transformation at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026.
- The award was presented by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
- The platform is an initiative of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
- Launched on 1st January, E-Jagriti is an AI-enabled, paperless platform that unified four legacy applications: OCMS, e-Daakhil, NCDRC CMS, and CONFONET.
- The platform has facilitated the filing of over 2.29 lakh consumer cases and the disposal of over 2.07 lakh cases, achieving an overall disposal rate of 90.75%.
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The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has been selected for the Gold Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026. The award was conferred under Category VII, which recognizes…
Jammu and Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank) won a Gold award at the Finacle Innovation Awards 2026 for its Data Insights and Analytics Platform. The award was presented in the category “Modern Technologies-led Innovation – Data…
Mission Karmayogi 2.0 to Institutionalise Capacity Building Reforms and AI-Enabled Governance (End of May)
The National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB), popularly known as Mission Karmayogi, was launched in 2020 to transition towards a competency-driven training system. Mission Karmayogi 2.0 aims to…
The Personnel Ministry announced the selection of 17 projects and initiatives for the 29th National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026 across seven categories. The awards ceremony will be held during the 29th National…
Coal Gasification Push: ₹4 Lakh Crore Investment Target
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- The Union Ministry of Coal and Mines (MoCM) is prioritising surface and underground coal gasification to reduce import dependence and target investments of ₹4 lakh crore.
- The initiative aims to save approximately ₹3 lakh crore in foreign exchange and generate employment for nearly one lakh people.
- The MoCM has commenced surface gasification, allocating 100 million tonnes of coal with incentives worth ₹46,000 crore.
- The policy seeks to unlock high-value by-products, including ammonia, methanol, hydrogen, fertilisers, chemicals, and petrochemicals.
- The government targets the closure of 147 abandoned mines by 2028, with oversight committees formed across 600 districts to monitor the process.
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Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects: ₹37,500 Crore Outlay (Mid of May)
The Union Cabinet approved the Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects with a total financial outlay of ₹37,500 crore. The scheme aims to gasify approximately 75 million tonnes of coal to…
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) and Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) signed a land lease agreement for a coal-to-ammonium nitrate project at Lakhanpur in Jharsuguda district, Odisha. The agreement…
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has been awarded a large contract by Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Ltd (BCGCL) to construct a coal-to-ammonium nitrate plant in Odisha. Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Ltd (BCGCL) is…
BCGCL and MCL sign Odisha land lease for 2,000 TPD coal-to-ammonium nitrate plant using BHEL technology (Start of April)
Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Ltd (BCGCL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) signed a land leasing pact in Odisha for a 2,000 tonnes per day coal to ammonium nitrate project. The facility will be built on about…
Great Nicobar Island Airport Project: ₹13,000 Crore Investment
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- India will invest ₹13,000 crore to build a dual-use airport and runway at Great Nicobar Island for use by civilians and the Indian Navy.
- The project is jointly funded by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) with an expected completion timeline of five years.
- The airport is situated 40 nautical miles from international shipping lanes to enhance surveillance across the Malacca, Sunda, and Lombok straits.
- A trans-shipment hub will be established at Galathea Bay under the Maritime India Vision 2030 to reduce dependence on foreign ports such as Colombo, Dubai, and Singapore.
- The infrastructure will complement the Andaman and Nicobar Command, which is India's only tri-services command.
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Warangal and Adilabad airports approved for Telangana (Mid of April)
The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) approved development of two new airports in Telangana at Warangal and Adilabad. The foundation stone for the Adilabad airport will be laid within the next three months.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 51st meeting of Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation (PRAGATI) at Seva Teerth. The meeting reviewed seven major infrastructure projects in the Railways, Power, and Road…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the revised total capital cost of ₹3,630.77 crore for greenfield connectivity to Jewar international airport. The 31.42 km…
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approves ₹7,597 Crore Highway Expansion Project in Telangana (Start of June)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the widening of National Highways 63 and 563 in Telangana to four-lane standards at a total cost of ₹7,597.16 crore. The…
National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) reports Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ Total Fertility Rate at 0.9
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- The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) released the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6), which revealed that Andaman and Nicobar Islands recorded India’s lowest Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 0.9.
- The TFR of 0.9 in the Union Territory is significantly below the replacement level of 2.1 and represents a decline from 1.3 in NFHS-5 and 1.4 in NFHS-4.
- The share of children under five years of age in the islands decreased from 5.3 per cent in NFHS-5 to 3.7 per cent in NFHS-6.
- The population aged 60 and above in the Union Territory increased from 11 per cent to 12.6 per cent, indicating an ageing demographic trend.
- Preschool attendance for children aged two to four years witnessed a sharp decline from 88.5 per cent in NFHS-5 to 66.2 per cent in NFHS-6.
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The Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2024 was published by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Union Ministry of Home Affairs. India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is estimated…
NFHS-6: Child Nutrition and Health Indicators in Madhya Pradesh (Start of June)
The National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) 2023-24 reports that 31.4 per cent of children in Madhya Pradesh are stunted, 39.7 per cent are underweight, and 23.8 per cent suffer from wasting. Only 12 per cent of…
National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) reports decline in child stunting in Meghalaya (Start of June)
The National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) recorded a decline in stunting among children under five years in Meghalaya from 46.5% in NFHS-5 to 36.8%. NFHS-6 data shows that 76.4% of children in Meghalaya were breastfed…
The Office of the Registrar General of India (ORGI), functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs, released the Sample Registration System (SRS) report for 2024. India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) remained at 1.9 in…
Land Port Management System (LPMS) to enhance cross-border trade and security
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- Union Home Minister Amit Shah will launch the Land Port Management System (LPMS) on June 9 in New Delhi.
- The initiative by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and security in cross-border trade and passenger movement.
- LPMS is a digital platform designed to integrate operations across land ports into a unified system for real-time exchange of logistics and regulatory information.
- The system provides end-to-end digital workflows for cargo and passenger processing, including slot booking, payments, tracking, and single-window clearances.
- The Home Minister will also inaugurate stakeholder accommodation facilities at Dawki in Meghalaya and Srimantapur Land Port in Tripura.
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Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) and Maritime Digital Reforms for Global Competitiveness (End of May)
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) launched the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25 under the Sagar Aankalan framework to benchmark the operational performance of Indian ports. The…
V O Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) launches India’s first Digital Twin platform for major ports (Mid of March)
V O Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, became the first major port in India to implement a comprehensive Digital Twin platform for port management. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned the Haldia Bulk Terminal (HBT), a fully automated dry bulk handling facility developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) at the Haldia Dock Complex of Syama Prasad…
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) operationalises India’s first Port of Refuge (End of March)
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) operationalised India’s first designated Port of Refuge on 27 March 2026. The International Maritime Organisation defines a Port of Refuge as a location where ships can…
West Bengal to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) with health cover up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year
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- West Bengal will become the 36th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) on June 8.
- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed between the National Health Authority (NHA) and the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY provides health cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation to eligible beneficiaries.
- The MoU signing ceremony will be presided over by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, J.P. Nadda, in the presence of Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, and other officials.
- The implementation is expected to extend financial protection against catastrophic health expenditure to millions of eligible beneficiaries and enable seamless portability of healthcare benefits across the country.
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The West Bengal Legislative Assembly signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). West Bengal is the 33rd legislature in the country to join…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal will implement Annapurna Bhandar, a Direct-Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme for women, from June 1. Eligible women under Annapurna Bhandar are expected to receive…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) appointed Neelam Meena as the new Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal. She succeeds Manoj Kumar Agarwal, who was elevated to the post of chief secretary.
The West Bengal government approved the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission to revise salaries, pensions, and allowances for lakhs of state government employees and retirees. The decision was finalised during a…
Shishu Maapan App: AI-powered newborn growth tracking in Andhra Pradesh
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- The Medical and Health Department of Andhra Pradesh has partnered with Wadhwani AI to introduce the Shishu Maapan application for contactless newborn measurements.
- The AI-powered system enables the automatic measurement of a newborn's weight, height, head circumference, chest circumference, and arm circumference through mobile phone videos.
- The application will be integrated with the app used by Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) and involves training for ASHA workers and Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs).
- A pilot project is being conducted in the Mangalagiri constituency, covering urban health centres at Indira Nagar, Koppurao Colony, Kaza, and Errabalem, along with the Pedavadlapudi Primary Health Centre.
- The initiative supports the Home-Based Newborn Care programme, under which ASHA workers visit newborns six times within 42 days of birth to record health parameters.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Nara Chandrababu Naidu announced one-time cash grants of ₹30,000 for the birth of a third child and ₹40,000 for a fourth child. The policy initiative aims to reverse the declining…
Netrasemi, a Kerala-based semiconductor startup backed by Zoho, has developed the A2000 AI system-on-chip (SoC) using the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) 12nm process. The A2000 targets smart cameras…
India’s largest pregnancy cohort study under the GARBH-INi initiative has enrolled about 12,000 pregnant women to develop indigenous AI-driven solutions to prevent preterm births. The study has created a repository of…
Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh (CUUP) launches Centre of Excellence in Smart Healthcare (End of March)
Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh (CUUP) inaugurated the Centre of Excellence in Smart Healthcare at its Unnao campus. The centre is powered by 168 GB GPU memory using NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture.
Himachal Pradesh-UNDP MoU for climate-resilient and sustainable development
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- The state government of Himachal Pradesh and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote climate-resilient, inclusive and sustainable development.
- The MoU was signed by Sushil Singla, Secretary of Environment, Science, Technology and Climate Change, and Dr Angela Lusigi, Resident Representative of UNDP.
- Collaboration areas include circular economy, waste management, social inclusion of waste management workers, electric mobility for waste collection, natural resource management, and biodiversity conservation.
- Biodiversity conservation efforts include landscape restoration, ecosystem-based adaptation, nature-based solutions, biodiversity-linked sustainable livelihoods for local communities, protection of critical habitats, and biodiversity corridors.
- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the Safai Mitra Scheme to empower informal waste management workers across the state.
- The partnership aims to transform Himachal Pradesh into a Green Energy State and achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through knowledge exchange, capacity building, implementation of pilot projects, and mobilisation of climate finance.
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Colombia and Netherlands launch Santa Marta Conference to accelerate transition away from fossil fuels (Start of May)
The Santa Marta Conference was launched by Colombia and the Netherlands to initiate multilateral coordination for the transition away from fossil fuels (TAFF). The coalition consists of 57 countries and the European…
A delegation led by Tirupati Urban Development Authority (TUDA) Chairman C. Divakar Reddy presented the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy at the World Climate Cities Forum in Yeosu, South Korea. The World…
India expands nuclear arsenal and military spending according to SIPRI Yearbook 2026
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- The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released the SIPRI Yearbook 2026 on June 8, estimating India's nuclear arsenal at approximately 190 warheads by early 2026.
- India's military expenditure reached $92.1 billion in 2025, ranking it as the world's fifth-largest military spender behind the United States, China, Russia, and Germany.
- India was the world's second-largest importer of major arms during the 2021-25 period, accounting for 8.2 per cent of global imports, with the five largest recipients being Ukraine, India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Pakistan.
- The nine nuclear-armed countries are the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel, with India primarily producing plutonium as fissile material.
- The SIPRI report identified six interstate armed conflicts in 2025: Afghanistan-Pakistan, Cambodia-Thailand, India-Pakistan, Iran-Israel/United States, Russia/North Korea-Ukraine, and Congo-Rwanda.
- Operation Sindoor was described as an unusually severe military crisis between India and Pakistan in May 2025.
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India is the world's fifth-largest military spender with an expenditure of $92.1 billion in 2025, following an 8.9 per cent increase. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released the trends in…
Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026 released by Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) (End of March)
Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026 published by Sydney-based Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). Pakistan ranked 1st with score 8.57, recording 1,139 deaths and 1,045 incidents in 2025.
India has set a target to scale up its nuclear power capacity from the current 8.8 gigawatt (GW) to 100 GW by 2047. Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad announced the roadmap during an…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha (LS) regarding the West Asia conflict, highlighting its impact on India’s energy security and the safety of nearly 1 crore Indian citizens in the region. The…
Uttarakhand Disaster Management Model recognised at BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction meeting in Puri
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- The second technical meeting of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group was held in Puri, Odisha, from June 3 to 5, 2026, under India's presidency.
- The meeting brought together officials from 11 member and partner countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia.
- The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) presented the state's approach to disaster preparedness, capacity building, and technological innovation.
- The Silkyara Tunnel Rescue Operation and the management of the Dharali disaster were cited as examples of effective coordination and humanitarian sensitivity in challenging terrain.
- The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) was recognised as a model for disaster response in mountainous regions.
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Odisha to host second BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction technical meeting from June 3-5, 2026 (Start of June)
Odisha will host the second technical meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Group of BRICS from June 3-5, 2026, in Puri. The event will feature representatives from 11 countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China…
India delivered humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) materials to Afghanistan including kitchen sets, hygiene kits, plastic sheets, tarpaulins, and sleeping bags. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)…
Global Climate and Health Alliance urges tripling of adaptation finance at Bonn Climate Conference 2026
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- The 64th sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB64) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) took place in Bonn from 8 June to 18 June 2026.
- The Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA) urged governments to triple public, grant-based adaptation finance to at least $120 billion by 2035.
- A previous adaptation finance goal of $40 billion was established four years ago at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland.
- Current pledges to the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage total just over $800 million.
- The SB64 sessions are intended to lay the groundwork for COP31, which will be held in Antalya, Türkiye.
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Armenia Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary elections on 8 June 2026
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- Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party won the parliamentary elections with 49.81% of the votes.
- The Strong Armenia alliance led by Samvel Karapetyan secured 23.29%, followed by Robert Kocharyan's Armenia alliance at 9.94% and the Prosperous Armenia Party at 4%.
- The Central Election Commission reported a voter turnout of 59.97% for the elections.
- The European Union (EU) pledged €50 million ($57.6 million) to Armenia to counter economic pressure from Russia.
- The election follows a 2023 military defeat by Azerbaijan and a US-brokered peace agreement signed in August.
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R Praggnanandhaa wins Norway Chess title (Start of June)
R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title since the tournament's inception in 2013. The 20-year-old player from Chennai finished the tournament with a total of 18 points.
The Progressive Bulgaria (PB) party emerged as the winner of Bulgaria's eighth parliamentary election in five years held on 19 April 2026. Rumen Radev, leader of PB and former president of Bulgaria, will be the next…
To Lam elected as Vietnam's president for five-year term. (Start of April)
To Lam was unanimously elected as Vietnam's president by all 495 deputies present at the National Assembly session. To Lam holds the dual role of Communist Party Secretary General and state president, consolidating…
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing won 429 of 584 parliamentary votes cast to become Myanmar’s president. The vote took place in the pro-military parliament on Friday, as confirmed by combined-house speaker Aung Lin Dwe.
Indian Navy seeks indigenous 80-mm aero rockets for MiG-29K and MiG-29KUB fighter jets
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- The Indian Navy has invited domestic companies to design and manufacture 80-mm aero rockets for its MiG-29K and MiG-29KUB carrier-based fighter jets.
- The Expression of Intent (EoI) for the project was issued on May 26 by the Naval Armament Inspectorate (NAI) in Goa.
- The MiG-29K/KUB are Russian-origin twin-engine aircraft that serve as the strike force on the aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant.
- The 80-mm aero rocket is a dual-purpose munition designed to neutralise armoured targets (tanks and armoured personnel carriers) and unarmoured targets (radar installations, parked aircraft and troop concentrations).
- The Navy plans to procure 273 live rockets and 2,400 practice rounds, with a tentative induction timeline of 2026-27.
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India showcases next-generation indigenous defence arsenal at Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Hazira facility (Start of June)
The Zorawar light tank, developed with the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE), is a 25-tonne tank armed with a 105 mm gun designed for plains, deserts, and high-altitude regions. The K9…
India's DRDO and IAF conduct maiden flight-trial of indigenous TARA glide weapon system on 8 May 2026 (Start of May)
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully carried out the maiden flight-trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon system off the coast of…
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has invited bids to arm the Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-29 fighter aircraft with European Advanced Short-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (ASRAAM). The ASRAAM is a next-generation close combat…
India to induct five indigenous naval platforms in June 2026 (Start of June)
The Indian Navy is set to induct five indigenously built naval platforms in June 2026. The new additions comprise two Project 17A stealth frigates (INS Dunagiri and INS Mahendragiri), one large survey vessel, and two…
Air India and Riyadh Air sign MoU to boost India-Saudi Arabia connectivity on June 4
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- Air India and Riyadh Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 4 to strengthen air connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia.
- The partnership introduces codeshare and interline agreements, allowing passengers to travel across both networks through a single booking.
- Passengers will access onward connections through Air India's hubs in Delhi and Mumbai and Riyadh Air's hub in Riyadh.
- The airlines will explore cooperation in cargo operations, operational support, digital and technology initiatives, and reciprocal loyalty programme benefits.
- Riyadh Air is scheduled to begin inaugural commercial services between Riyadh and London Heathrow on July 1.
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Air India and Uzbekistan Airways sign codeshare pact to expand India–Central Asia connectivity (Start of April)
Air India placed its ‘AI’ designator code on Uzbekistan Airways-operated flights effective 20 March 2026. Covered routes under the codeshare are Delhi–Tashkent, Mumbai–Tashkent, and the seasonal Goa–Tashkent service.
Pakistan, Qatar, and Turkey Discuss Expansion of Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia on 13 May 2026 (Mid of May)
Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced that Qatar and Turkey could join the existing strategic defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the Strategic Mutual Defence…
India and European Union (EU) sign working arrangement for industrial aviation production (End of March)
India and the European Union (EU) signed a working arrangement in the field of industrial aviation production on 23 March 2026. The agreement between the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Directorate…
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed seven key agreements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. A strategic collaboration agreement was signed between Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited and Abu…
National Zoological Park (NZP) launches NZP Saathi App and self-ticketing kiosks
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- The National Zoological Park (NZP) in New Delhi has launched the NZP Saathi App and self-ticketing kiosks.
- Union Minister of State for Environment, Kirti Vardhan Singh, inaugurated the new facilities to improve visitor convenience.
- The NZP Saathi App is a dedicated mobile application designed for visitors of the NZP.
- The self-ticketing kiosks were inaugurated at the NZP to streamline the entry and ticketing process.
- These digital interventions were launched at the NZP on a Saturday to enhance the overall visitor experience.
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Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) partners with MapmyIndia to display authorised Aadhaar centres on Mappls App. (Start of April)
UIDAI signed a formal agreement with MapmyIndia on Wednesday to enable display of authorised Aadhaar centres on the Mappls App. The collaboration allows users to locate centres for adult enrolment, child enrolment, or…
The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the Delhi government inaugurated 18 Namo Oxygen Parks and launched the nationwide 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign on World Environment Day 2026. The 18…
Divya Bharat: A Window to the Soul of India launched to strengthen India’s tourism ecosystem (Mid of April)
National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) launched the anthology titled "Divya Bharat: A Window to the Soul of India" on 17 April 2026. The initiative aims to inspire citizens and global travellers to…
Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth introduced Namo Stalls in Ranchi under the Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme. The initiative provides street vendors with pushcarts…
Prehistoric Lighting Strategy Revealed in Italy's Bàsura Cave
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- Footprints from approximately 14,400 years ago in the Bàsura Cave of northwestern Italy reveal the movement of five Epigravettian hunter-gatherers and a canid.
- Research published in ScienceDirect indicates that these prehistoric humans used small branches of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris), generally under two to three centimetres in diameter, for lighting.
- Experimental results showed that two burning twigs provided visibility up to 10 metres for a five-person group, with each twig losing about 4 centimetres of length per minute.
- A full round trip through the cave system was estimated to take two hours, requiring approximately 20 twigs of about 30 centimetres in length.
- The group coordinated movement by placing one light source at the front and another at the rear, while middle members maintained formation through physical contact.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) identified prehistoric hunting structures at the Alpena-Amberley Ridge beneath Lake Huron. The site contains stone structures, artifacts, and environmental…
The article reports a 3200-year-old settlement in the Mohane River Basin, Hazaribag district, Chauparan block. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has been called to intervene to protect the site.
Oldest Neanderthal Population in Central-Eastern Europe Identified via DNA from Stajnia Cave (End of April)
Scientists have reconstructed the oldest Neanderthal population in Central-Eastern Europe using DNA from the Stajnia Cave in Poland. The genetic evidence dates back over 80,000 years and was extracted from a Neanderthal…
Archaeological survey of 200 sites in Greece: 2021–2025 (Mid of April)
The Swiss School of Archaeology in Greece (ESAG) identified over 200 ancient sites in the Eretrian plain region of Evia, Greece. The archaeological survey was conducted between 2021 and 2025 using Light Detection and…
New Species of Birdlike Dinosaur Jian changmaensis Discovered in China
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- Scientists discovered a 120-million-year-old fossil of a birdlike dinosaur, named Jian changmaensis, in the Changma Basin of Gansu province, China.
- The specimen belongs to a group of small feathered predators known as microraptors.
- Jian changmaensis is the only confirmed microraptor specimen found outside northeastern China, expanding the known geographical range of the group.
- The dinosaur possessed four wings, with feathers on both forelimbs and hind legs, which allowed it to glide between trees.
- The research findings regarding this specimen were published in the journal Annals of Carnegie Museum.
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Zoo Atlanta and China Wildlife Conservation Association sign International Cooperative Research Agreement for Giant Pandas (End of April)
Zoo Atlanta and the China Wildlife Conservation Association signed a new International Cooperative Research Agreement for the return of giant pandas. Two pandas, male Ping Ping and female Fu Shuang, born at the Chengdu…
India Identified as Cradle of Jamun Evolution (End of April)
A new study indicates that the genus Syzygium (Jamun) has an East Gondwanan origin dating back to approximately 80 million years ago, with India serving as a major centre of early diversification. The research was led by…
China successfully launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSLC) in northwestern China on 24 May 2026. The mission crew comprises commander Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Lai…
Pakistan Expands Earth-Observation Satellite Network for Surveillance of Indian Territory
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- Pakistan launched six Earth-observation satellites between January 2025 and June 2026 with development and launch support from China.
- The expanded satellite fleet includes PAUSAT-1, PRSC-EO1, PRSS-2, HS-1, PRSC-EO2, and PRSC-EO3.
- The PRSC-EO3 satellite, launched in April 2026, utilises an orbit that increases revisit rates over South Asia, specifically northern India and the Kashmir region.
- These satellites employ high-resolution imagery, hyperspectral imaging, and artificial intelligence-assisted processing to monitor India, Afghanistan, Iran, China, and the northern Indian Ocean.
- Between 2025 and 2026, India experienced failures in its strategic satellite missions, including the Earth Observation Satellite (EOS)-N1, EOS-09, and Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) NVS-02.
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China launches Pakistani satellite PRSC-EO3 (Start of May)
China launched the Pakistani satellite PRSC-EO3 from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in Shanxi Province. The satellite was launched using a Long March-6 carrier rocket.
Study in Icarus Suggests Moons of Uranus Provide Clues to Missing Planets
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- A study published in Icarus analysed 122 scenarios of planetary evolution to examine the history of Uranus.
- Research simulations indicated that the moon system surrounding Uranus failed to survive in 85% of scenarios involving planetary upheavals.
- The moon Miranda is identified as a key candidate for providing clues about lost planets due to its geological activity and patchy surface.
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have proposed a mission for the 2040s to study Uranus and its moons.
- Planetary instability models suggest that additional gas giants may have existed in the solar system but were ejected during periods of instability.
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NASA chief Jared Isaacman responds to 10-year-old Kaela’s request to restore Pluto as ninth planet. (Mid of April)
Kaela, a 10-year-old, wrote to NASA requesting Pluto be reinstated as the ninth planet. NASA chief Jared Isaacman replied, “Kaela, We are looking into this.”
Scientists discover dwarf galaxy 'Loki' that was absorbed by the Milky Way billions of years ago (Mid of May)
Scientists discovered a dwarf galaxy named Loki, after the Norse god of trickery, that was likely consumed by the Milky Way billions of years ago. The findings were published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal…
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Webb Telescope Detects Methane on Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS (Start of June)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) detected methane gas on the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS for the first time. The detection was made using the JWST's Mid-Infrared…
Astronomers detect two Earth-like planets 120 light-years away in unconventional solar system (Start of April)
Astronomers discovered an alien solar system located 120 light-years from Earth containing two Earth-like planets. The system defies standard formation models by placing a rocky planet beyond gas giant planets.
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India wins U-18 Asia Cup 2026 hockey men's title
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- The Indian U-18 men's hockey team defeated Japan 4-1 in the final held in Kakamigahara, Japan, to win the U-18 Asia Cup 2026.
- Ashish Tani Purti was named Player of the Match in the final and finished as the tournament's top scorer with 13 goals.
- Ayush Rajak was recognised as the Best Goalkeeper of the tournament as India secured its third men's title in six editions.
- The Indian women's team won the bronze medal by defeating the Republic of Korea (ROK) 3-0, with goals from Sandeepa Kumari, Sweety Kujur, and Nausheen Naz.
- Nausheen Naz finished as the top scorer in the women's competition with 12 goals, while the People’s Republic of China emerged as the tournament champions.
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India wins 17 medals at Asian Wrestling Championships (Mid of April)
India concluded its campaign at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with a total of 17 medals. The final medal tally for India consisted of two gold, seven silver, and eight bronze medals.
Thomas and Uber Cup 2026: India men and women teams begin campaigns in Horsens, Denmark (Start of May)
The 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup championships are being held in Horsens, Denmark from April 24 to May 3. Indian men face defending champions Canada in Group A, while the women's team takes on Denmark in the opening round.
India defeats Chinese Taipei to reach Thomas Cup semifinals (Start of May)
India assured its second Thomas Cup medal by defeating Chinese Taipei 3-0 in the quarterfinals. The quarterfinal match was held in Horsens.
India finished the Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 with a tally of 10 medals, including one silver and nine bronze medals. The championships were held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking only the second time India…
India defeats Bangladesh to win SAFF Women’s Championship 2026
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- India defeated Bangladesh 3-1 in the final to win the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship 2026 title for a record sixth time.
- The final match of the tournament was held in Madgaon, Goa, where India reclaimed the trophy after seven years.
- Pyari Xaxa scored the opening goal for India in the first half, while Sanfida and Linda Kom added two more goals in the second half.
- Ritu Porna Chakma scored the only goal for Bangladesh, who entered the tournament as the defending champions.
- The Indian women’s team, also known as the Blue Tigresses, ended the campaign with a 1-1 score at half-time before dominating the second half.
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The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) officially withdrew from the 2026 South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women's Championship. The tournament is scheduled to take place from May 25 to June 6 at the Pandit…
India defeat Wales to qualify for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 (Mid of March)
India defeated Wales 4-1 in a Pool B match of the women’s hockey World Cup Qualifiers at the GMC Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad. Navneet Kaur scored a hat-trick for India, finding the net in the 29th, 34th and 55th…
India defeats Italy to qualify for Hockey World Cup 2026 (Mid of March)
India women's national field hockey team qualified for the Hockey World Cup 2026 by reaching the final of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey World Cup Qualifiers. The Indian team defeated Italy 1-0 in the…
R Vaishali wins FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 (Mid of April)
Indian Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu won the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 held in Cyprus. Vaishali defeated Kateryna Lagno in the final round to secure the title and a spot…
Kimi Antonelli wins Monaco Grand Prix
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- Kimi Antonelli won the Monaco Grand Prix, becoming the youngest-ever winner of the race.
- The 19-year-old Italian driver competes for Mercedes in the Formula One (F1) championship and has achieved five victories this season.
- Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari finished as the runner-up, equalling Ayrton Senna's record of eight Monaco podiums.
- Isack Hadjar of Red Bull provisionally finished in third place.
- Jarno Trulli was the last Italian to win the Monaco Grand Prix in 2004.
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Kimi Antonelli wins Canadian Grand Prix (End of May)
Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes won the Canadian Grand Prix, marking his fourth successive victory. Following the win, Antonelli holds a 43-point lead at the top of the drivers' championship.
Kimi Antonelli wins maiden Formula One Chinese Grand Prix (Mid of March)
Kimi Antonelli claimed his first Formula One victory in the Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit. Mercedes secured a one-two finish with George Russell second, 5.515 seconds behind Antonelli.
Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes won the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka on 29 March 2026. Antonelli became the youngest driver in Formula One history to lead the world championship standings at 19 years old.
Mirra Andreeva defeats Maja Chwalinska to win French Open women's singles title
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- Mirra Andreeva secured the 2026 French Open women's singles title by defeating Poland's Maja Chwalinska with a score of 6-3, 6-2.
- The final match took place at Court Philippe Chatrier in Paris, where Andreeva was presented with the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen trophy.
- Runner-up Maja Chwalinska earned a prize of $1.625 million and is expected to rise 93 places in the global rankings following the tournament.
- The 19-year-old champion, Mirra Andreeva, was coached by Conchita Martinez during her successful Grand Slam campaign.
- The men's singles final at Roland Garros is scheduled to be contested between Alexander Zverev of Germany and Flavio Cobolli of Italy.
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Jannik Sinner defeated Casper Ruud 6–4, 6–4 to win the men's singles title at the 83rd Italian Open held at the Foro Italico in Rome. Sinner became the youngest player and second in history to win all nine active…
France defeats India in Thomas Cup 2026 semi-finals (Start of May)
The Indian men's badminton team secured a bronze medal at the Thomas Cup 2026 after losing to France in the semi-finals. This achievement marks India's second medal in the history of the tournament, following their gold…
Carlos Alcaraz was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year. Aryna Sabalenka was named the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year.
World Oceans Day observed on 8 June 2026 with the theme Reimagine
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- World Oceans Day 2026 is observed on 8 June with the official United Nations (UN) theme Reimagine.
- The wider action theme for the year is Strong Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for Our Blue Planet, which supports the global 30x30 target to protect at least 30% of the world’s waters and oceans by 2030.
- Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, produce at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen, and absorb approximately 30% of human-generated carbon dioxide.
- According to the UN, ocean-based industries are projected to provide employment to nearly 40 million people by the year 2030.
- The landmark High Seas Treaty entered into force in January 2026 to protect marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, covering nearly two-thirds of the world’s ocean surface.
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World Environment Day 2026 to be hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan (Start of June)
World Environment Day 2026 will be observed on 5 June 2026 with the official theme Now For Climate. The global celebrations for 2026 will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, as selected by the United Nations Environment…
Earth Day, also known as International Mother Earth Day, is observed annually on April 22. The first Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970, in the United States.
India hosted the 10th edition of the Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD-10) in New Delhi. The IOD-10 was conducted over two days from 07 May to 08 May 2026.
World Tuna Day is observed globally on 2 May 2026. The theme for World Tuna Day 2026 is 'Advocating for Tuna Conservation'.
World Day Against Speciesism observed annually on June 5
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- World Day Against Speciesism is an annual observance held on June 5.
- The observance was initiated by animal rights advocates.
- The term 'speciesism' was first used by British psychologist Richard D. Ryder.
- The concept was popularised by Australian moral philosopher Peter Singer in his 1975 book 'Animal Liberation'.
- The observance is supported by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM).
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International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May 2026: Acting locally for global impact (End of May)
The International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on 22 May, and the theme for 2026 is Acting locally for global impact. The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is the global alliance of regional…
World Environment Day 2026 to be hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan (Start of June)
World Environment Day 2026 will be observed on 5 June 2026 with the official theme Now For Climate. The global celebrations for 2026 will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, as selected by the United Nations Environment…
World Turtle Day is celebrated annually on May 23 to educate people about turtles and tortoises and inspire actions to protect them. The observance was established in 2000 by the American Tortoise Rescue.
Earth Hour marks 20th anniversary, urges sustained eco-friendly habits beyond 60-minute lights-off (End of March)
Earth Hour is organised annually by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Participants switch off non-essential lights for 60 minutes from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on March 28.
UN Russian Language Day observed on June 6
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- United Nations (UN) Russian Language Day is observed every year on June 6 to celebrate the Russian language and promote multilingualism and cultural diversity.
- The date June 6 was chosen to mark the birthday of Alexander Pushkin, who is regarded as the father of modern Russian literature.
- Russian is one of the six official languages of the UN, the others being Arabic, Chinese, English, French, and Spanish.
- The Russian language belongs to the East Slavic branch of the Indo-European language family and uses the Cyrillic alphabet.
- Russian is spoken by millions of people across Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and various countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
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Spanish Language Day observed on April 23 (End of April)
Spanish Language Day (Día del Idioma Español) is observed annually on April 23. The day was established by the United Nations (UN) to celebrate the history, culture, and use of Spanish.
The Justice Ministry of Russia added the United States (US)-based Stanford University to its list of undesirable organisations on 12 April 2026. Stanford University is the 19th Western university to be added to the list…
English Language Day observed on April 23 (End of April)
English Language Day is observed on April 23 to commemorate the contributions of William Shakespeare. The date marks the birth and death anniversary of William Shakespeare, who added over 1,700 new words and phrases to…
The United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day virtual forum is scheduled for 20 April. The theme for the event is “Fluent Futures Forum: Chinese Learning and Youth Engagement for a Multilingual UN 2.0 World”.
World Ocean Assessment released on 8 June 2026
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- The latest World Ocean Assessment was released on Monday, 8 June 2026.
- The next round of global plastics treaty negotiations is scheduled from 13 to 24 March 2027.
- United Nations Trade and Development agency is abbreviated as UNCTAD.
- Notpla is a UK-based company that makes biodegradable packaging out of seaweed and plants.
- Global seaweed exports reached $3.9 billion in 2022, quadrupling from two decades earlier.
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International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing observed on 5 June (Start of June)
The International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing is observed annually on 5 June to highlight the impact of unsustainable fishing on world fish stocks and food security. The…
The theme for International Biodiversity Day is Acting Locally for Global Impact. The Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT (Alliance) houses Future Seeds, a conservation and research hub containing 67,000 samples of beans…
World Tuna Day is observed globally on 2 May 2026. The theme for World Tuna Day 2026 is 'Advocating for Tuna Conservation'.
New World Screwworm (NWS) cases reported in Texas on June 6, 2026
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- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) detected a second case of the New World Screwworm (NWS) in a calf in south Texas.
- The NWS was previously thought to have been eradicated in the United States in 1966.
- Florida experienced an outbreak of NWS in 2016 that primarily impacted deer and was eliminated the following year.
- Texas established a 12-mile (20-kilometre) quarantine zone where all warm-blooded animals must be inspected before leaving.
- A USDA study estimated that a resurgence of the screwworm could cost the Texas economy US$1.8 billion.
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National Dengue Day is observed annually on May 16 in India to raise awareness and strengthen preventive pre-monsoon measures against the disease. The day is officially declared and observed by the Ministry of Health and…
India Becomes Second-Largest Global Honey Exporter (End of May)
India has risen from the ninth to the second-largest honey exporter globally in five years, exporting over one lakh metric tonnes last year. The National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) is supported by an investment…
International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May 2026: Acting locally for global impact (End of May)
The International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on 22 May, and the theme for 2026 is Acting locally for global impact. The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is the global alliance of regional…
World Hunger Day observed on May 28 (End of May)
World Hunger Day is observed globally on May 28. The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises found 35.5 million children aged 6–59 months were acutely malnourished across 23 countries and territories.
Banwarilal Purohit Elected President of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
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- Banwarilal Purohit was unanimously elected as the president of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan on June 7.
- Deepak Parekh was elected as the vice president of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.
- The appointments followed the resignation of former president Surendralal Mehta on health grounds.
- Banwarilal Purohit has previously served as the Governor of Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Meghalaya, and as the administrator of Chandigarh.
- Deepak Parekh is the former chairman of Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Ltd.
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N. Rangasamy was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fifth time on May 13, 2026. Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan administered the oath of office and secrecy at Lok Niwas in Puducherry.
N Rangasamy sworn-in as Chief Minister of Puducherry (Mid of May)
N Rangasamy, leader of the All India NR Congress (AINRC), took oath as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for a fifth term on May 13. Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan administered the oath of office and secrecy to…
Sanjay Khanna appointed chairman & managing director (C&MD) of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). Khanna, previously director (refineries) at BPCL, will serve…
Harivansh Nominated for Third Term in Rajya Sabha (Mid of April)
President Droupadi Murmu nominated senior Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) leader Harivansh for a third six-year term in the Rajya Sabha. Harivansh currently serves as the Deputy Chairperson of the Council of States (Rajya…
Suraj Hegde dies as All India Congress Committee (AICC) Secretary
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- Suraj Hegde passed away in Bengaluru after suffering a cardiac arrest at around 55 years of age.
- He served as the secretary of the All India Congress Committee (AICC).
- He held the position of vice chairman of the Karnataka government's Guarantee Committee.
- He previously served as the national in-charge of the Indian Youth Congress and as the Vice-President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC).
- He was the grandson of former Karnataka chief minister Devaraj Urs.
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Yogesh Patel Dies Former Gujarat Minister (Start of June)
Yogesh Patel, a veteran leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), passed away at the age of 79 in Vadodara, Gujarat. He served as a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for 36 years, winning eight consecutive elections…
Sudhanshu Sil, a veteran leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM) and former Member of Parliament, passed away at a private hospital in Kolkata. He was 81 years old and was born on March 27, 1945.
Venkataramanappa Passes Away as Former Karnataka Minister (Start of June)
Venkataramanappa, a veteran leader of the Indian National Congress (INC), passed away at the age of 80 in Bengaluru. He died following a heart attack at a private hospital on Friday morning.
Prateek Yadav passed away (Mid of May)
Prateek Yadav passed away at the age of 38 on May 13, 2026, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He was the son of the late Mulayam Singh Yadav, founder of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
Richard Scolyer, Australian of the Year 2024 and Pathologist, Dies
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- Richard Scolyer, a globally recognised pathologist and co-director of the Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA), has died at the age of 59.
- He was named the Australian of the Year in 2024 alongside Professor Georgina Long for their transformative research in the field of skin cancer.
- The research conducted by Scolyer and Long on immunotherapy has significantly improved the survival rate for advanced melanoma patients globally, increasing it from less than 10% to 50%.
- In 2023, he became the first brain cancer patient to receive a world-first experimental treatment for glioblastoma involving combination, pre-surgery immunotherapy and a personalised vaccine.
- The findings from his experimental treatment have led to the initiation of an early-stage clinical trial in the United States (US) to further investigate the efficacy of the protocol.
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A.C. Sreehari Passes Away as Malayalam Poet and Academic (Start of June)
A.C. Sreehari was a poet, writer, and academic who passed away at the age of 56 following a heart attack. He served as the former head of the Department of English at Payyanur College.
Phil Campbell, Motörhead guitarist, dies aged 64. (Mid of March)
Phil Campbell passed away peacefully at the age of 64 after a long stay in intensive care following a complex major operation. He served as the guitarist for the heavy-metal band Motörhead from 1984 until the group…
R. B. Choudary Passes Away as Film Producer; he was 76 (Start of May)
R. B. Choudary died in a car accident near Udaipur on May 5. He was a veteran film producer and the founder of Super Good Films.
E.A. Rajendran passes away at 71. (End of March)
E.A. Rajendran, veteran Malayalam actor-director, died at age 71 at his residence in Pattathanam, Kollam. He was a graduate of the National School of Drama and appeared in around sixty Malayalam films.
Sriram Krishnan leaves White House Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy adviser role
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- Sriram Krishnan is set to depart from his role as a White House AI policy adviser by the end of June.
- Krishnan was involved in the Trump administration's efforts to create a national framework for regulating developments in AI.
- He is considering establishing a new policy institution staffed by engineers to bolster future AI initiatives of the Trump administration.
- The White House issued an executive order directing federal agencies to ask leading AI developers to voluntarily submit their most capable models for government cybersecurity tests.
- The Pentagon blacklisted the AI firm Anthropic earlier this year after the company refused to allow the US military to use its models for domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons systems.
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Saurabh Vijay, the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), will assume additional charge as the CEO of the India AI Mission. The India AI Mission is a strategic…
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy on May 31, 2026. He succeeded Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who retired after completing his tenure as Navy chief.
Periasamy Kumaran assumed charge as India's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) (Mid of May)
Periasamy Kumaran formally assumed the role of India's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) on May 14, 2026. He presented his credentials to Scott Furssedonn-Wood, the Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps.
IIM Ahmedabad launches Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence on 27 March 2026 (End of March)
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) inaugurated the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence on 27 March 2026. The school was established through a Rs 100 crore endowment pledged by Grammy…