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Agriculture
PMFBY Expanded Coverage – Kharif 2026
Localized Risk coverage now includes wild animal attacks (elephants, wild boars, nilgai, deer, monkeys) and paddy field inundation from flooding/waterlogging. Benefits forest-adjacent and flood-prone area farmers.
Technology
YUVA AI for ALL – IndiaAI Mission
Free 4.5-hour online course for AI literacy targeting 1 crore citizens. Covers fundamental and ethical AI concepts with Indian examples. Platforms: FutureSkills Prime & iGOT Karmayogi. Government certificate on completion.
Health
National Action Plan on AMR 2.0
Combats antimicrobial resistance through One Health approach (human, animal, environmental health coordination). Focus: awareness campaigns, surveillance, regulations, private sector engagement. Aims to curb antibiotic misuse.
Culture
Hornbill Festival 2025 – UK Country Partner
United Kingdom is Country Partner for Hornbill Festival 2025 (Nagaland). British Council to curate artistic programmes. Air India Express is Official Travel Partner. Festival celebrates Naga tribal culture and heritage.
Language
“Parasocial” – Cambridge Word of the Year 2025
Describes one-sided emotional connections people form with celebrities, influencers, fictional characters, or AI chatbots. Can provide comfort but may lead to unhealthy dependency and unrealistic expectations.
Energy
India-US LPG Deal – 10% Import Share
India to source ~2.2 MTPA LPG (10%) from US companies (Chevron, Phillips 66, TotalEnergies). Diversifies suppliers, strengthens energy security. Introduces Mont Belvieu–linked pricing as additional benchmark.
Climate
CCPI 2026 – India Drops to 23rd
India fell 13 places to 23rd in Climate Change Performance Index 2026. Main reasons: absence of national coal exit plan, continued coal expansion, concerns over social/environmental impacts of large-scale renewables.
Rankings
QS Sustainability Rankings 2026
Lund University (Sweden) topped the rankings. India: 103 universities ranked (26 debutants), 4th globally in representation. Rankings based on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) impact across ~2,000 universities.
Environment
Global Big Cats Summit – IBCA
India to host summit in New Delhi under International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). Focus: conservation strategies for 7 big cats—tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, jaguar, cheetah, puma. Climate resilience emphasis.
Science
DAE Innovations – ColoNoX & FC-BARC B140
ColoNoX: India’s first nitric-oxide wound dressing for diabetic foot ulcers (BARC + Cologenesis). Ferrocarbonatite (FC)–BARC B140: India’s first Certified Reference Material (CRM) for rare earth element research.
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What new risk does PMFBY cover from Kharif 2026?
Wild Animal Attacks
Elephants, wild boars, nilgai, deer, monkeys
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How long is the YUVA AI for ALL course?
4.5 Hours (Online)
Target: 1 crore citizens; free with certificate
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Which country is Hornbill Festival 2025’s Country Partner?
United Kingdom
British Council curates programmes; Air India Express travel partner
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What is Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year 2025?
Parasocial
One-sided emotional connections with public figures/AI
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What % of LPG will India source from US?
10% (~2.2 MTPA)
Chevron, Phillips 66, TotalEnergies; Mont Belvieu pricing
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Which university topped QS Sustainability Rankings 2026?
Lund University (Sweden)
India: 103 universities; 4th globally
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How many big cats does IBCA focus on?
7 (Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Jaguar, Cheetah, Puma)
Global Big Cats Summit in New Delhi
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What is ColoNoX used for?
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Wound Dressing
Nitric-oxide based; BARC + Cologenesis
Think & Discuss
India’s Coal Dilemma: Energy Security vs. Climate Commitments
Context from today’s quiz: India dropped 13 places to 23rd in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026, primarily due to the absence of a national coal exit plan and continued coal expansion. Meanwhile, India is also diversifying energy sources through deals like the US LPG agreement. The country faces the challenge of meeting growing energy demand while honoring climate commitments.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India argues that developed nations industrialized using fossil fuels and should now lead in emissions cuts, while developing countries need “carbon space” for growth. Critics counter that India’s continued coal expansion undermines global climate goals and exposes millions to air pollution. The country has committed to 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030 but hasn’t announced a coal phase-out timeline.
Should India announce a coal exit date to improve its climate standing, or should energy security and development needs take precedence until alternatives are fully scaled?
Should India announce a coal exit date to improve its climate standing, or should energy security and development needs take precedence until alternatives are fully scaled?
- How can India balance the livelihoods of millions dependent on coal mining with the transition to clean energy?
- Should developed nations provide more climate finance to help India accelerate its coal exit?
- Is the CCPI ranking methodology fair to developing countries with different historical emissions responsibilities?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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