Explanation: India’s first Chadar Mahotsav of the Jain community will be held from 6–8 March 2026 in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The festival will honor the 872-year-old garments of Dada Shri Jindatt Suri Maharaj, kept in the Jain temple library. more than 150 Jain saints and 30,000 devotees are expected. The garments, preserved since VS 1945, are believed to have remained intact during cremation and an epidemic.

Explanation: The United Nations’ International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime is observed every year on 9 December to honour all victims of genocide worldwide. The day highlights the responsibility of individual states and the global community to prevent genocide, punish perpetrators, and uphold human rights and dignity.

Explanation: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation has begun its 75th Foundation Year celebrations, marking 70 years of social security service to workers. ESIC is a statutory social security body functioning under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. It administers the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme, which provides medical care and financial protection to employees. The scheme covers benefits related to sickness, maternity, disablement, and death due to employment injury. The legal basis of the scheme is the Employees’ State Insurance Act, enacted in 1948. The scheme was officially launched on 24 February 1952, which is observed every year as ESIC Foundation Day.

Explanation: Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman Prime Minister, passed away at 80 after a prolonged illness. She was the Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). She played a major role in restoring democracy following periods of military rule. She dominated Bangladesh’s political landscape for several decades.

Explanation: Recently, a 12-year-old male tiger was brutally hunted, dismembered, and buried in Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary, four months after a previous poisoning incident. The sanctuary is located at the intersection of the Western and Eastern Ghats in Chamarajanagara District, Karnataka. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 2013. It is contiguous with Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve, Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, and Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. It is home to the famous Male Mahadeshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva (Mahadeshwara). The sanctuary is bounded by the Kaveri River to the northeast and Palar River to the south.

Explanation: The Indian Army recently conducted Exercise ˜Sanjha Shakti, a joint MilitaryCivil Fusion exercise. It took place at the Dighi Hills Range, Khadki Military Station, under the Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa Area of the Southern Command. The exercise aimed to strengthen coordination between the armed forces and civilian agencies for complex security challenges and emergency situations.

Explanation: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Uttar Pradesh Police launched Operation Shikanja from 9th to 13th October 2025. The operation led to the arrest of 23 absconding economic offenders across the state. The main objective was to catch long-time absconders involved in major financial scams in Uttar Pradesh. It aimed to recover misused public funds and strengthen the rule of law against white-collar crimes. The drive shows a statewide crackdown on financial crimes, enhancing public trust and economic justice in Uttar Pradesh

Explanation: The Government of India, through the Tea Board of India, is implementing the Tea Development & Promotion Scheme (TDPS) in Assam to boost tea production, quality, exports, and small grower income. From 2021–22 to 2025–26, ₹152.76 crore was allocated and ₹150.20 crore was used in Assam. The scheme supported replantation in 437.42 hectares, formed 318 Self Help Groups (SHGs), 143 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and 26 Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs). It helped set up 31 mini tea factories, converted 30.32 hectares to organic tea, and ran 1,343 capacity-building programmes. Indian tea exports rose from USD 751.07 million (2021–22) to USD 923.89 million (2024–25).

Explanation: More than 2,700 tourists were recently rescued after being stranded due to heavy snowfall near Tsomgo Lake in East Sikkim. Tsomgo Lake, also known as Tsongmo or Changu Lake, is a glacial lake located in Sikkim. It is formed by melting snow from the surrounding mountains. The lake receives its water mainly from seasonal snowmelt in the high-altitude region. After winter ends around mid-May, the lake’s surroundings bloom with rhododendrons, primulas, blue and yellow poppies, and irises. Rhododendron is the state tree of Sikkim. The area supports rich biodiversity, including Brahminy ducks and the rare red panda.

Explanation: The Asian Rifle and Pistol Shooting Championships 2026 started on 2 February at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Ranges, New Delhi. The event will last two weeks with elite athletes from across Asia. Events cover 10m, 25m, and 50m rifle and pistol disciplines. Seventeen countries are participating in the championship.