The Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award 2026 is a new national-level cultural honour instituted by the Assam government in 2026. It recognises outstanding contributions to Indian music,...
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The Assam State Civilian Awards 2025 recognise individuals and organisations for their outstanding contributions to society. These prestigious honours include Assam Baibhav, Assam Saurav and Assam Gaurav. On 23...
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The Tea Research Association (TRA) developed the world’s first tea industry dedicated AI model ‘TocklAI’. It uses verified scientific research from the Tocklai Tea Research Institute in Jorhat, Assam....
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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) published the Emissions Gap Report 2026, titled “The Point of Return”. It is the 17th edition of UNEP’s annual climate assessment. The report...
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The World Bank has launched its first comprehensive digital strategy on 20th October, 2026. It aims to expand affordable internet access, improve digital skills and promote artificial intelligence (AI)...
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Why Was INS SAMARTHAK in the News? INS SAMARTHAK was in the news after the Indian Navy commissioned this indigenously built multi-purpose vessel in Karnataka. The commissioning marks an...
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Why Was the Global Hunger Index 2026 in the News? The Global Hunger Index 2026 (GHI 2026) was in the news following the release of the annual assessment of...
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The Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh received international recognition on 15 October 2026 under the Ramsar Convention. Sukhna Wetland is a human-made freshwater reservoir located at the foothills of the...
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The BS-VII emission norms are India’s proposed next-generation vehicle pollution standards. They aim to control harmful pollutants released by vehicles, including emissions from exhaust systems, brakes and tyres. The...
Read MoreThe Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh received international recognition on 15 October 2026 under the Ramsar Convention. Sukhna Wetland is a human-made freshwater reservoir located at the foothills of the...
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