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SOUPARNIKA RIVER POLLUTION Why in News The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a detailed action report to stop wastewater discharge into the Sauparnika River in Kollur, Karnataka. The case
RUSSIA’S KAMCHATKA PENINSULA Why in News Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula is facing a record-breaking snowstorm in January 2026. Snowfall levels are the worst in nearly 60 years. Authorities have declared a
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM 2026 Why in News Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw clarified India’s position on the World Economic Forum (WEF) during the 2026 meeting at Davos-Klosters. He stated that WEF
SANJHA SHAKTI EXERCISE Why in News? A joint Military–Civil Fusion (MCF) exercise named Sanjha Shakti was conducted in Pune, Maharashtra on 08–09 January 2026. The exercise focused on coordination between
WATER VAPOUR HEATS ATMOSPHERE MORE THAN AEROSOLS Why in News? A new scientific study has found that water vapour contributes much more to atmospheric heating than aerosols. The study highlights
PANKHUDI PORTAL Why in News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched PANKHUDI, an integrated digital portal, on 8 January 2026. The portal aims to strengthen partnerships, CSR participation,
UNDESA PROJECTS STRONG GROWTH FOR INDIA Why in News? The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) has projected strong economic growth for India in its World
POLAND BACKS INDIA AMID US TARIFF THREATS OVER RUSSIAN OIL IMPORT Why in News? On January 8, 2026, Poland publicly supported India amid rising tensions with the United States over
NATIONAL IED DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIDMS) Why in News? On January 9, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah virtually launched India’s first National IED Data Management System (NIDMS). The launch
INDIA URGES CITIZENS TO AVOID NON ESSENTIAL TRAVEL TO IRAN Why in News? On January 5, 2026, India issued a travel advisory asking its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to
