Current Affairs 2026

Feb 03, 2026 3 min

Veerabhadran Ramanathan Wins Crafoord Prize

Indian-origin scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan wins the Crafoord Prize for transforming climate science and shaping global policy through his research on trace greenhouse...

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Jan 11, 2026 4 min

Shaksgam Valley Controversy

India reiterates that Shaksgam Valley is part of Ladakh, rejects the 1963 China–Pakistan agreement, and opposes CPEC on sovereignty grounds.

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Jan 10, 2026 3 min

World Hindi Day 2026

World Hindi Day 2026 will be observed on January 10. Learn its history, global significance, difference from Hindi Diwas, and relevance for...

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Jan 08, 2026 5 min

Mission Sudarshan Chakra

Mission Sudarshan Chakra is India’s ambitious air defence programme to counter drones, missiles and aircraft through a layered, joint counter-UAS grid. Explained...

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Jan 06, 2026 6 min

Pax Silica Initiative

Pax Silica initiative explained: Trump’s transactional multilateralism, semiconductor geopolitics, critical minerals, and why India remains outside this US-led tech order.

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Jan 06, 2026 4 min

Mitapivat (Aqvesme): First Oral Drug for Thalassemia Anaemia

US FDA approves mitapivat (Aqvesme), the first oral treatment for anaemia in adults with alpha and beta thalassemia. Learn mechanism, significance, and...

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Jan 06, 2026 6 min

India Becomes World’s Largest Rice Producer

India overtakes China to become the world’s largest rice producer with 150.18 million tonnes output. Learn about ICAR’s new crop varieties, food...

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Jan 05, 2026 3 min

Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD)

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) is a strategic forum comprising India, the US, Japan, and Australia, focused on promoting a free, open,...

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Jan 05, 2026 3 min

India’s Adult Skill Assessment Survey vs OECD’s PIAAC Survey

A comparison of India’s Adult Skill Assessment Survey 2026 with OECD’s PIAAC highlights gaps, convergence, and lessons for workforce policy.

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Jan 05, 2026 3 min

Adult Skill Assessment Survey

India will conduct its first Adult Skill Assessment Survey in 2026 to map workforce competencies, address skill–employability gaps, and strengthen Skill India...

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