Global Teacher Prize 2026

News– Indian teacher Rouble Nagi won Global Teacher Prize 2026 at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, UAE, for setting up hundreds of learning centres. About Global Teacher Prize It is an annual international honour conferred on an outstanding teacher who has made a meaningful difference in the lives of students and the wider community.… Continue reading Global Teacher Prize 2026

Saltwater Crocodiles

News: A recent genetic study has confirmed that the now-extinct crocodiles of the Seychelles were saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus). About Saltwater Crocodiles The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is the largest and heaviest living reptile in the world and an opportunistic apex predator. It is also known as the estuarine or Indo-Pacific crocodile. It is uniquely… Continue reading Saltwater Crocodiles

Devnimori Relics

News: India organised the first-ever public exposition of the Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha outside India at the Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo (Sri Lanka). About Devnimori Relics The Devnimori Relics originate from the Devnimori archaeological site near Shamlaji in the Aravalli district of Gujarat. The inscription language is Brahmi script & Sanskrit. The site was first… Continue reading Devnimori Relics

Blyth’s tragopan

News: Blyth’s tragopan is an indicator species for some of Asia’s most biodiverse and least-explored mountain ecosystems. About Blyth’s Tragopan Blyth’s tragopan is a rare and colourful mountain ground-dwelling pheasant. Family: Phasianidae Scientific name: Tragopan blythii Habitat: It lives in montane broadleaf forests, rhododendron forests, bamboo thickets, and dense undergrowth. It prefers moist, cool mountain… Continue reading Blyth’s tragopan

Saltwater Crocodile

News: A recent genetic study has confirmed that the now-extinct crocodiles of the Seychelles were saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus). About Saltwater Crocodiles The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is the largest and heaviest living reptile in the world and an opportunistic apex predator. It is also known as the estuarine or Indo-Pacific crocodile. It is uniquely… Continue reading Saltwater Crocodile

‘Vayu Shakti 2026’ Exercise

News: The Indian Air Force will conduct a major firepower exercise called Exercise Vayu Shakti at the Pokaran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. About ‘Vayu Shakti 2026’ Exercise It is a major air combat exercise by Indian Air Force, modelled after Operation Sindoor. Location: The exercise will take place at the Pokaran Field Firing Range,… Continue reading ‘Vayu Shakti 2026’ Exercise

Revised Startup Recognition Framework

News: India has notified a revised recognition framework and eligibility criteria for recognising entities as startups. About Revised Startup Recognition Framework The Revised Startup Recognition Framework aimed at strengthening the country’s innovation ecosystem and expanding support for emerging deep-technology ventures, long-term R&D-driven enterprises, and innovation-led cooperative institutions. Key revisions to the startup recognition criteria include:… Continue reading Revised Startup Recognition Framework

African Union

News: African Union (AU) stated that a drone attack by the M23 armed group on a civilian airport at Kisangani (DR Congo) may constitute an “act of terrorism”. About African Union Establishment Founded: 2002 Predecessor: Organisation of African Unity (OAU) OAU Founded: May 25, 1963 Constitutive Act signed: July 11, 2000 (Lomé, Togo) Constitutive Act… Continue reading African Union

NE-RACE Portal

News: The NE-RACE portal, launched to strengthen market linkages for farmers of the North Eastern Region (NER), has facilitated agri-trade worth ₹895.56 lakh as of January 2026. About NE-RACE NE-RACE is a digital agri-marketing platform that connects farmers, FPOs, SHGs and cooperatives of the North Eastern Region with buyers across India and abroad. It enables… Continue reading NE-RACE Portal

Anthropic AI Workplace Suite

News: Global technology stocks declined sharply after Anthropic launched its AI-powered workplace automation suite. It raised concerns that AI may replace, rather than support, traditional software and IT services. About Anthropic AI Workplace Suite It is a set of autonomous, AI agent-based tools for enterprise automation. Developed by: Anthropic The suite operates through Claude Cowork… Continue reading Anthropic AI Workplace Suite

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