Explanation: India Meteorological Department has forecast above-normal heatwave days across most parts of India from March to May. It was established in 1875. It is the National Meteorological Service of India. It works under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. The headquarter is located in New Delhi, with observation stations across India and Antarctica.

Explanation: Ministry of Tribal Affairs is organising Tribes Art Fest 2026 in New Delhi under the vision of Narendra Modi. It is organised with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and National Gallery of Modern Art. More than 75 artists and 1,000 artworks from 30+ tribal traditions are showcased. Key initiatives highlighted include PM JANMAN for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, DAJGUA, Eklavya Model Residential Schools and Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India. Festival promotes fair markets, direct sales and sustainable livelihoods.

Explanation: The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) campaign completed 11 years since its launch in 2015. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Sambal vertical of Mission Shakti. It is jointly implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and Ministry of Education, later joined by Ministries of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minority Affairs. National Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) rose from 918 (201415) to 930 (202324); institutional deliveries increased from 61% to 97.3% in the same period.

Explanation: सिकंदर लोदी ने गुलरखी नाम से फारसी कविता लिखी।

Explanation: अलाउद्दीन अहमद शाह द्वितीय के बाद अलाउद्दीन हुमायूँ शाह, जो बहमनी वंश के राजाओं का दसवां शासक था,राजा बना । उनका एक तानाशाही चरित्र था जिसने कई विशेष रूप से अफाकियों का विरोध किया।

Explanation: India won the silver medal in Hockey at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 in Malaysia. India lost narrowly to Australia 2-1 in the final Australia’s Ian Grobbelaar scored first in the 13th minute. India’s Anmol Ekka equalized at the 17th minute, making it 1-1 at half-time. Ian Grobbelaar scored again in the 59th minute, securing Australia’s win. This is India’s fifth runners-up finish at the Sultan of Johor Cup. India had won bronze medals in the previous two editions. Australia ended their three consecutive final losses streak, avenging their 2022 defeat to India.

Explanation: The Government of Odisha has introduced India’s first policy for women-centric ergonomic testing of farm machines. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) was finalised on November 4, 2025, by an expert committee. It ensures that agricultural tools are designed for women’s body structure, strength, and posture. According to the Economic Survey 2024–25, women’s participation in farming rose from 57% in 2017–18 to 64.4% in 2023–24. A pilot study under the Shree Anna Abhiyan (formerly Odisha Millets Mission) tested tools in five districts with women farmers.

Explanation: India improved its rank by four places to 45th in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2025, released on 4 February 2026. The index assesses 127 economies across four pillars: Technology, People, Governance, and Impact, using 53 indicators. The report is prepared by the Portulans Institute, a non-profit research body based in Washington DC. India’s score increased from 53.63 in 2024 to 54.43 in 2025 out of 100. India ranked 1st in telecom investment, Artificial Intelligence (AI) publications, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) exports, and e-commerce laws. It ranked 2nd in Fibre to the Home (FTTH) subscriptions and internet traffic, showing strong digital growth.

Explanation: ओफियोरिज़ा एकिनाटा नामक नई कॉफी पौधे की प्रजाति हाल ही में केरल के इडुक्की जिले के देविकुलम की शोलावन में पश्चिमी घाट में खोजी गई है। यह पौधा 1,630 मीटर ऊँचाई पर सदाबहार जंगल और घास के मैदान के बीच उगता है। यह रुबिएसी परिवार से है और औषधीय संभावनाओं के साथ बहुत दुर्लभ है, अब तक केवल लगभग 35 पौधे मिले हैं।

Explanation: Villages of Excellence was announced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to Israel in February 2026. The Villages of Excellence is a collaborative initiative between India and Israel aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and farmer income. It aims to bring Israeli agricultural technology from centralized research centers directly to villages, increasing productivity and income for lakhs of Indian farmers.