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United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)

News– The Indian Army is hosting the UN Fellowship Training Programme on Small Arms and Light Weapons Control for the Asia-Pacific region. About United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) It is a United Nations Secretariat office responsible for promoting global disarmament and arms control. Established: It was established in January 1998 as the Department… Continue reading United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)

Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 18 February 2026

About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper & Indian Express. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number… Continue reading Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 18 February 2026

Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 17 February 2026

Urban Challenge Fund

News- The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund with total Central Assistance of Rs.1 lakh crore. About Urban Challenge Fund Type of Scheme: It is a new centrally sponsored scheme. Ministry involved: It is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Aim: It… Continue reading Urban Challenge Fund

PM RAHAT Scheme

News- The Union Cabinet approved PM RAHAT on February 14, 2026, launched from Seva Teerth to strengthen emergency response after road accidents. About PM RAHAT PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) is an emergency healthcare and social security initiative focused on saving lives after road accidents. Launched by: Approved by the Union… Continue reading PM RAHAT Scheme

Army Ant Species

News- Researchers from Karnataka and Odisha discovered two new army ant species in Andhra Pradesh’s Eastern Ghats, as reported in Asian Myrmecology. About Army Ant Species They are keystone predators that play a critical role in regulating arthropod populations and shaping forest biodiversity by consuming large quantities of invertebrates on a daily basis. Scientific name:… Continue reading Army Ant Species

Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 16 February 2026

Species Turnover

News- A study in Nature Communications reported that short-term species turnover has slowed in many ecosystems over the past century. About Species Turnover Species turnover is the rate at which species exit and are replaced by others within ecological communities. It occurs because of species interactions such as competition, predation, and mutualisms. Key Aspects of… Continue reading Species Turnover

Motions of Parliament

News- BJP MP Nishikant Dubey gave notice for a substantive motion against Rahul Gandhi, seeking cancellation of his Lok Sabha membership. About Motions of Parliament Meaning A motion in Parliament is a formal proposal made by a member of the House to initiate discussion or influence the legislative process. It requests the House to take… Continue reading Motions of Parliament

Tangkhul Hui and Kombai Breeds

News : Indigenous dog breeds from Tamil Nadu and Nagaland are being inducted into Assam Rifles dog squads to gradually replace foreign breeds. About Tangkhul Hui and Kombai Breeds Background: The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a directive in 2025 to increase the induction of Indian canine breeds in dog squads of all armed forces.… Continue reading Tangkhul Hui and Kombai Breeds

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