News: The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026 has been released by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). About Global Innovation Index 2026 Global Innovation Index 2026 has been released by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). 2026 Edition: This is the 19th edition of the GII. Coverage: It ranked the innovation performance of 139 economies, maps the… Continue reading Global Innovation Index 2026
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India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime (IBSAMAR) Exercise 2026
News: Indian Naval Ship Tarkash is on an overseas deployment to South Africa to participate in the India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime (IBSAMAR) Exercise 2026. About India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime (IBSAMAR) Exercise 2026 India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime (IBSAMAR) Exercise 2026 is a trilateral maritime exercise between India, Brazil and South Africa. Aim: It aims to enhance interoperability, strengthen maritime… Continue reading India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime (IBSAMAR) Exercise 2026
2026 Nobel Prize in Economics
News: 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics is being awarded to Robert E. Hall of Stanford University and Michael Woodford of Columbia University. About 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics American-born economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics. They got prize for their work on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic… Continue reading 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics
Raja Ravi Varma
News: Radhikaraje Gaekwad, Maharani of Baroda and custodian of one of the world’s largest private collections of Raja Ravi Varma’s original paintings, announced that the paintings will be exhibited across India and abroad in the future. About Raja Ravi Varma Raja Ravi Varma was an Indian painter celebrated for blending Hindu themes with European realism… Continue reading Raja Ravi Varma
Aldabra Giant Tortoise
News: Recent study published showed that, Jonathan, the world’s oldest known known living Aldabra Giant Tortoise at 194 years, has 287 unique gene variants that may slow ageing. About Aldabra Giant Tortoise Aspects Details About 1. It is the world’s second-largest land tortoise species, after the Galapagos giant tortoise. 2. These tortoise have descended from… Continue reading Aldabra Giant Tortoise
Exercise KONKAN-26
News: INS Trishul arrived at Plymouth, UK, to participate in Exercise KONKAN-26 with the Royal Navy. About Exercise KONKAN-26 Exercise KONKAN-26 is bilateral maritime exercise between India and UK. It is conducted annually. Aim: It aims to strengthen the ability of both Navies to operate seamlessly in complex maritime scenarios, reinforcing their enduring partnership and shared… Continue reading Exercise KONKAN-26
PROJECT SEABIRD
News: Residential accommodation for Senior Sailors and Defence Civilians of Indian Navy along with critical trunk utility and amenity infrastructure was inaugrated as part of Project Seabird Phase IIA. About PROJECT SEABIRD Project Seabird is a strategic naval infrastructure project of the Indian Navy. It is the largest naval infrastructure project for India. Location: It… Continue reading PROJECT SEABIRD
National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM)
News: To safeguard the country from any supply disruptions, India’s National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM) has proposed to develop a National Critical Mineral Stockpile Programme. About National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM) National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) was launched in 2025 to establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical mineral sector. Nodal Ministry: Ministry… Continue reading National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM)
Central Asian Flyway Digital Hub
News: The Central Asian Conservation Network (CACN) has launched a new Central Asian Flyway Digital Hub for the conservation of migratory birds. About Central Asian Flyway Digital Hub Central Asian Flyway Digital Hub is a collaborative digital platform for the conservation of migratory birds. Launched by: It has been launched by Central Asian Conservation Network (CACN).… Continue reading Central Asian Flyway Digital Hub
Nobel Peace Prize 2026
News: Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay, a South African jurist of Indian origin and a former ICC judge won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. About Nobel Peace Prize 2026 Nobel Peace Prize 2026 was awarded to Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law. She has been honoured for her lifelong commitment to… Continue reading Nobel Peace Prize 2026
