Meets, Conferences And Summits 2026
=>Plastindia 2026: PLASTINDIA 2026, one of the world's largest plastics exhibitions, commenced today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The 12th edition of the triennial event was held from 5 to 10 February 2026 with the support of the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
External Affairs (globally) 2026
=>The new START Treaty ends now: The New START treaty limits both countries to a maximum of 1,550 deployed long-range nuclear warheads on delivery systems, including intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine-launched ballistic missiles and bombers. But it was binding up to 5 february of 2026.
Technology boosts 2026
=>Hydrogen powered train in India: India's First Indigenous Hydrogen Train is set to revolutionize rail transport! With a 1,200 HP engine (the world's most powerful hydrogen engine), zero emissions, and a 140 km/h speed, it marks a major leap toward sustainable transportation. The first trial run starts in January 2025 on the Jind-Sonipat route!
Places in the News 2026
=>Assam is the 1st state in India to adopt 8th pay commission: Assam Leads the Nation with 8th State Pay Commission, Bringing Timely Relief to Employees Assam has taken a decisive and forward-looking step in public administration by becoming the first state in India to constitute the 8th State Pay Commission, well ahead of the expiry of the 7th Pay Commission provisions in January.
Person in the News 2026
=>Saina Nehwal retires: Indian badminton legend Saina Nehwal has confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton!! 🇮🇳🥹 The 2012 Olympics bronze medallist was last in action in 2023. Happy Retirement Saina 🙏 A great badminton Ace says quits, after about 2 years lay off due to injuries
=>Astronaut Sunita Williams retires: NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has retired from the space agency, capping a stellar 27-year career during which she completed three missions aboard the International Space Station and set various human spaceflight records. Ms. Williams, 60, is currently visiting India. On Tuesday (January 20, 2026) afternoon, she participated in an interactive session hosted at the American Center here.
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Economy 2026
=>Contribution of India in Global real GDP: Real GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is the inflation-adjusted value of all final goods and services produced within an economy in a given year, expressed in constant base-year prices. Unlike nominal GDP, which uses current prices, real GDP removes the impact of inflation or deflation, providing a precise measure of actual, volume-based economic growth over time.
Games 2026.
=>The Women's Premier League 2026: The 2026 Women's Premier League (also known as WPL 2026) was the fourth season of the Women's Premier League, a women's franchise Twenty20 cricket league organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The tournament, featuring five teams, took place from 9 January to 5 February 2026.
In the final, Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets to win their second title
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Winners:
Roy J. Glauber – for his contribution to the quantum theory of optical coherence.
John L. Hall – for contributions to the development of laser-based precision spectroscopy, including the optical frequency comb technique.
Theodor W. Hänsch – for contributions to the development of laser-based precision spectroscopy, including the optical frequency comb technique.
Winners:
Yves Chauvin
Robert H. Grubbs
Richard R. Schrock
For: The development of the metathesis method in organic synthesis, a powerful tool for creating complex molecules efficiently.
Winners:
Barry J. Marshall
J. Robin Warren
For: Their discovery of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori and its role in gastritis and peptic ulcer disease.
Winner:
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its Director General Mohamed ElBaradei
For: Their efforts to prevent nuclear energy from being used for military purposes and to ensure it is used safely for peaceful ends.
Winner:
Robert J. Aumann
Thomas C. Schelling
For: Their work on game-theory analysis — understanding conflict and cooperation through mathematical models.
Winner:
Harold Pinter (United Kingdom)
For: His plays that expose the struggles of power and truth in everyday life — known for works like The Birthday Party, The Caretaker, and The Homecoming.
Moments of Honor 2025
=>The Kevda Renewable Energy Park: India is constructing the world's largest renewable energy park in Khavda, Gujarat, and the numbers are staggering. This isn't just another solar farm—it's a 726-square-kilometre engineering marvel that's seven times the size of Paris.
Ecology 2025
New missions, projects and plans 2025
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