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EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Takes Effect On January 1, 2026, the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) officially entered into force. The policy imposes a carbon price on selected imports to ensure that EU climate objectives are not weakened by carbon leakage from countries with less stringent environmental regulations. What is CBAM? Aspect Details Full Form CBAM stands for Carbon Border Adj

Madhya Pradesh: Home to India’s Highest Vulture Population

Madhya Pradesh: Home to India’s Highest Vulture Population Madhya Pradesh has emerged as the state with the highest vulture population in India, reflecting major progress in wildlife conservation. According to the first phase of the 2025 Vulture Census, the state’s vulture population reached 12,981, showing a sharp rise over previous years. Vulture Census Highlights Year Vulture Population 2019 8,397 vultures recorded.

Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar Tiger Reserve

Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar Tiger Reserve On 9th January 2026, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh announced that the Ratapani Tiger Reserve would be renamed after the renowned archaeologist Dr. Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar. The decision honours Dr. Wakankar’s contribution to archaeology, heritage conservation, and astronomical geography. Contributions of Dr. Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar Area Contribution Bhimbetka Discovery Dr. Wakankar brought

Space Tech Policy, 2026

Space Tech Policy, 2026 On 13th January 2026, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh approved the Madhya Pradesh Space Tech Policy, 2026. The policy aims to promote innovation in satellite manufacturing, geospatial analysis, and downstream space applications. Key Highlights Component Details Policy Name Madhya Pradesh Space Tech Policy, 2026. Approval Date Approved on 13th January 2026. Innovation Focus Promotes

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Maharashtra :Agricultural Status to Livestock & Poultry Farming

Maharashtra:Agricultural Status to Livestock & Poultry Farming In July 2025, Maharashtra became the first Indian state to grant agricultural status to livestock and poultry farming. The move aims to bring livestock and poultry farmers within the ambit of core agricultural benefits and financial support systems. Why Was Agricultural Status Needed? Issue Explanation Earlier Classification Livestock and poultry were treated as “allied

Places in News

Places in News Thailand On 22 January 2025, Thailand became the 38th country and the first in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex marriage. Dakar, Senegal In July 2025, France closed its last permanent military bases in Dakar, ending 65 years of military presence since Senegal’s independence in 1960. Mudh-Nyoma Airbase Located in Ladakh, the airbase was inaugurated in November 2025 at 13,700 feet, making it one of the world’s highest fighter-capable

Winter Olympics 2026

Winter Olympics 2026 Aspect Details Host City/Country Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Mascot Tina and Milo (Stoats). Tina represents the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, while Milo represents the Paralympic Winter Games. Mascot Name Link Their names are inspired by the host cities: Tina from Cortina d’Ampezzo and Milo from Milano. Table Topper Norway ranked 1st, followed by the USA.

Badminton Championships

Badminton Championships All England Open Badminton Championships 2025 The 2025 All England Open was held at the Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, England, from 11 to 16 March 2025. Singles Title Winner Men’s Singles Shi Yuqi, China. Women’s Singles An Se-young, South Korea. US Open 2025 The Yonex US Open 2025 was held in Council Bluffs, United States, from 24 to 29 June 2025. Category

Cricket ( Recents Tournaments/Winners)

Cricket 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup Hosts: India and Sri Lanka. Final Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Champion: India won its 3rd title. Runner-Up: New Zealand. Player of the Match: Jasprit Bumrah. Player of the Series: Rachin Ravindra, New Zealand. 2026 Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Host: Co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia. Champion: India beat England to secure its record-extending 6th title. Player of the Tournament: Vaibhav Sury

Apps, and Portals/Digital Initiatives

Apps, Portals & Digital Initiatives Initiative / App Ministry / Organisation Objective / Purpose DRUM App IIT Kharagpur & IIITM Gwalior Suggests travel routes based on air quality, energy efficiency, speed and distance. Land Stack Portal Ministry of Rural Development Unified platform for transparent digital land governance. ECINET Election Commission of India One-stop digital platform for election-re