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Spina Bifida

Current Affairs 10-Jan-2026

Since 1991, it has been established that folic acid supplementation by women before pregnancy can prevent more than 70% of spina bifida cases. Despite this, even after three decades, India remains one of the few countries where no concrete and widespread efforts have been made to increase public awareness about this effective measure. As a result, India continues to have one of the highest prevalence rates of spina bifida in the world.

Somnath Swabhiman Parv

Current Affairs 10-Jan-2026

The "Somnath Swabhiman Parv" is being organized in Somnath from January 8th to 11th. The Government of India has decided to celebrate the "Somnath Swabhiman Parv" to mark the 1,000th anniversary of the first attack on the Somnath Temple, in order to convey the message of the continuity and vitality of Sanatan culture to our future generations.

US Climate Withdrawal Explained: Strategic Recalibration with Uneven Implications for India

Current Affairs 10-Jan-2026

The United States has announced its withdrawal from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and more than 60 international treaties and organisations, citing misalignment with American national interests.

Samagra Shiksha 3.0 Unveiled: Charting the Next Phase of India’s School Education Reforms

Current Affairs 10-Jan-2026

The Union Government has initiated nationwide consultations with States, Union Territories, and key stakeholders to prepare a roadmap for Samagra Shiksha 3.0, scheduled to be rolled out from the 2026–27 academic cycle.

Kamala Hydropower Cleared: Boosting Energy Security and Flood Control in the Eastern Himalayas

Current Affairs 10-Jan-2026

The Public Investment Board (PIB) has recently approved the ₹26,070-crore Kamala Hydroelectric Project with an installed capacity of 1,720 MW in Arunachal Pradesh.

Weimar Triangle Explained: India’s First Outreach to a Key European Trilateral

Current Affairs 10-Jan-2026

India’s External Affairs Minister recently participated in India’s first-ever engagement with the Weimar Triangle, holding discussions with counterparts from France and Poland, along with representatives from Germany.

M-STrIPES in Action: Strengthening India’s Tech-Driven Tiger Conservation

Current Affairs 10-Jan-2026

Forest staff involved in the upcoming tiger and wildlife census at the Anamalai Tiger Reserve will be using the Monitoring System for Tigers: Intensive Protection and Ecological Status (M-STrIPES) mobile application.