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• Will evaluate prey availability, habitat quality, and human-wildlife interactions.
• Conducted in three phases, combining ground-based tracking, satellite imagery, and over 40,000 AI-enabled camera traps.
• Following the 2022 census that recorded 3,682 tigers, this technologically advanced approach will set a global benchmark in wildlife conservation science.

The massive operation will involve more than 60,000 forest staff covering over 400,000 sq km across 20+ states, reflecting India’s leadership in conservation and ecological research.

• Allows one day of leave per month, supporting women’s health, productivity, and workplace dignity.
• Designed to foster gender equality and promote menstrual health awareness.
• Aligns with international best practices.
• Aims to reduce stigma around menstruation, encourage inclusive work environments, and create a health-supportive workplace culture for women.

• Marks a significant step in enhancing India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities and boosting self-reliance in aviation technology.
• The Tejas Mk 1A model integrates cutting-edge avionics, improved weapons systems, and superior operational performance.
• Deliveries will begin following final certification.
• HAL is concurrently planning to use F414 engines for the upcoming LCA Mk 2.
• Deepens India-US defence collaboration, bolstering the Indian Air Force’s combat readiness.

• Over 35 countries, including India, support the $1.3 trillion Baku to Belém Roadmap.
• Prioritizes adaptation finance, resilience-building, and climate justice.
• Discussions focus on implementing National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), sustainable agriculture, flood protection systems, and efficient water management.
• The summit’s broader mission is to connect climate policy with daily human experiences, ensuring that vulnerable nations and communities receive the support needed.

• He earned his International Master (IM) title in 2021.
• His achievement underlines India’s growing dominance in global chess.
• Raahul’s success follows the 2025 accomplishments of Illamparthi AR (90th GM) and S. Rohith Krishna (89th GM).
• Further expands India’s impressive roster of internationally recognized chess players.

• Comes on the back of a strong Q2 FY26 performance, driven by 12.7% credit growth and growing investor trust.
• Expansion across retail, SME, and agriculture lending, coupled with digital banking innovation.

• Total advances: ₹44.2 lakh crore
• Deposits: ₹55.9 lakh crore

SBI continues to serve as the cornerstone of India’s financial ecosystem and an emerging global banking force.

• Consolidating public sector banks, easing regulations, and building a robust financial ecosystem to enhance credit availability.
• Seeks to strengthen infrastructure financing, support MSMEs, and advance financial inclusion.

• Lifting borrowing caps for acquisitions and IPOs
• Reinforcing bank capital and governance standards

Together, these measures indicate a strategic drive toward a digitally advanced, efficient, and resilient banking system.

• China’s first flat-deck carrier equipped with an EMALS (Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System), enabling faster, smoother, and more powerful aircraft launches.
• Displacement: About 80,000 tonnes
• All-electric propulsion system
• Surpasses its predecessors — Liaoning (2012) and Shandong (2019) — in both technology and operational capacity.

This advancement boosts China’s maritime presence in the Taiwan Strait, South China Sea, and potentially the Indian Ocean, signifying growing naval ambitions and regional assertiveness.

• The missile’s re-entry vehicle successfully landed near Kwajalein Atoll in the central Pacific Ocean.
• The operation was part of routine checks to ensure reliability, readiness, and performance.
• Included testing the Airborne Launch Control System (ALCS) from an E-6B aircraft, verifying alternative command capabilities.
• The test reaffirmed the strategic importance of the Minuteman III within the US nuclear triad, underscoring its enduring role in deterrence and defense readiness.

• Developed by ImmunoACT, a startup incubated at IIT Bombay, in collaboration with Tata Memorial Hospital.
• Supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and BIRAC, showcasing a strong public-private partnership in cutting-edge medical innovation.
• Marks a major milestone for India’s biopharma sector, signaling the country’s advancement in personalized and cell-based therapies.

• The objective is to enhance public awareness about the rights of litigants and the provisions of the Legal Services Authorities Act.
• Commemorates the enactment of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, which came into force on November 9, 1995.
• Serves as a reminder of India’s commitment to providing free and fair legal assistance to those in need.

• The day honors radiographers and radiologists for their vital contributions to diagnostics, imaging, and patient care.
• Highlights progress in medical imaging technologies such as CT, MRI, PET, hybrid imaging, and AI-powered diagnostics.
• Also emphasizes radiation safety and the critical role of early disease detection in modern healthcare.

• Watson, along with Francis Crick, received the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking discovery, which revolutionized genetics and molecular biology.
• Served as the Director of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, mentoring numerous scientists.
• Authored the renowned book “The Double Helix.”

Despite his monumental contributions, Watson’s legacy remained controversial due to offensive comments and disputes regarding Rosalind Franklin and other peers. His death marks the end of an era in modern science.