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24Feb 2026

India Tops Global Pesticide Toxicity Rankings

INDIA AMONG TOP CONTRIBUTORS TO GLOBAL PESTICIDE TOXICITY Why in the News? Global Study Findings: New study published in Science reports India among four countries contributing nearly 70% of global Total Applied Toxicity (TAT) from pesticides. Biodiversity Commitment: Findings raise concerns over progress toward UN Biodiversity pledge to reduce pesticide risk by 50% by 2030. …

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24Feb 2026

Education Minister Launches AI Teacher App 2.0

EDUCATION MINISTER LAUNCHES AI-POWERED TEACHER APP 2.0 Why in the News? AI Integration: Education Minister launched Teacher App 2.0 – Powered by AI to strengthen technology-enabled teaching. Public-Private Collaboration: Initiative developed in partnership with Bharti Airtel and CK12 Foundation. FEATURES AND OBJECTIVES OF TEACHER APP 2.0 AI Companion: App serves as an AI-driven digital assistant …

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24Feb 2026

Great Indian Local Governance Challenge

THE GREAT INDIAN LOCAL GOVERNANCE CHALLENGE Syllabus: GS 2: Governance Organs of Government Why in the News? Recent debates around urban infrastructure financing, enhanced grants recommended by the 16th Finance Commission (2026–31), and renewed attention to India’s crumbling cities have revived scrutiny of India’s weakest democratic layer — local governments. Despite constitutional backing under the …

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24Feb 2026

Green Ammonia: India’s Energy Revolution

INDIA’S ENERGY SHIFT THROUGH THE GREEN AMMONIA ROUTE Syllabus: GS 3: Science and technology Development and its application in everyday life Why in the News? At India Energy Week 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted investment opportunities worth $500 billion, signalling India’s transition from energy security to energy independence. Central to this shift is green …

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23Feb 2026

Rajaji Utsav at Rashtrapati Bhavan 2026

RAJAJI UTSAV TO BE CELEBRATED AT RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN Why in the News? Commemorative Event: Rajaji Utsav is being celebrated at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking tribute to C. Rajagopalachari. Statue Unveiling: Government announced installation of C. Rajagopalachari’s statue, replacing that of Edwin Lutyens. SIGNIFICANCE OF RAJAJI AND SYMBOLIC REPOSITIONING Historic Role: C. Rajagopalachari was the first and …

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23Feb 2026

POCSO Court FIR vs Swami Avimukteshwaranand

SPECIAL POCSO COURT ORDERS FIR AGAINST SWAMI AVIMUKTESHWARANAND Why in the News? Judicial Direction: Special POCSO Court in Prayagraj ordered registration of FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati. Serious Allegations: Case involves alleged offences under POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) related to sexual assault. LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND COURT INTERVENTION POCSO Provisions: FIR directed under …

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23Feb 2026

Zimbabwe Launches Lenacapavir HIV Drug

ZIMBABWE ROLLS OUT LONG-ACTING HIV PREVENTION DRUG LENACAPAVIR Why in the News? Public Health Initiative: Zimbabwe has launched rollout of long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug lenacapavir. Global First Mover: It is among the first countries offering a twice-yearly injectable HIV preventive treatment. LENACAPAVIR AND HIV PREVENTION STRATEGY Long-Acting Protection: Lenacapavir provides six months’ HIV prevention …

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23Feb 2026

RBI’s 2nd Secure Data Centre in Odisha

RBI ESTABLISHES SECOND SECURE DATA CENTRE IN ODISHA Why in the News? Infrastructure Expansion: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has operationalised its second high-security data centre in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Strategic Location: Facility is positioned away from cross-border threat zones and high seismic-risk areas to ensure operational resilience. STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE NEW DATA CENTRE Critical …

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23Feb 2026

Bangladesh Joins AI Declaration

BANGLADESH BECOMES 89TH SIGNATORY TO NEW DELHI DECLARATION ON AI Why in the News? Global Endorsement: Bangladesh became the 89th signatory endorsing the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact adopted at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. International Consensus: The Declaration reflects broad global agreement on leveraging Artificial Intelligence for economic growth and social good. …

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23Feb 2026

Centre Plans Temple Tourism in AP

CENTRE PLANS TEMPLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN ANDHRA PRADESH UNDER PRASHAD Why in the News? Scheme Expansion: Union Government announced plans to develop temple tourism destinations in Andhra Pradesh under the PRASHAD Scheme. Infrastructure Focus: Emphasis placed on improving connectivity, sanitation, and pilgrim amenities to strengthen spiritual tourism. PRASHAD SCHEME AND TEMPLE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT Scheme Objective: …

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