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Russia has recently banned WhatsApp, as indicated by the fact that the homework answer states 'Russia country ne WhatsApp per ban laga diya h'.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chauhan recently launched 'Bharat Vistaar', the digital companion for farmers, from Jaipur. The objective of this initiative is to make farmers smart, empowered, and information-rich. Through this platform, farmers will be able to get all the necessary information with just one call from their mobile phones.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta recently inaugurated 51 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, increasing the number of primary health centers in the city to 370 within 8 months. These centers provide free medicines, diagnostics, and cancer screening facilities.
HAMMER missiles are used in Rafale fighter jets. HAMMER stands for 'Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range'. Until now, these were imported from France, but after the new agreement, they will be manufactured in India. This will ensure faster delivery to the Indian Air Force and contribute to the 'Make in India' campaign.
Researchers have discovered a new plant species named Tetrataenium paikadae in the state of Kerala, India. This discovery was made in the high-altitude grasslands (Shola forest area) of the Western Ghats in Idukki district. It is a rare plant that appears only during the monsoon season.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy recently inaugurated the 23rd edition of the BioAsia 2026 International Summit. The two-day global conference is being held at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC).
Under 'Operation Stripes', an adult male tiger 'Explorer' has been re-released into the forests of Papikonda National Park. This step aims to strengthen tiger conservation and restoration of their natural habitat. This national park is located on the banks of the Godavari River in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh.
World Human Spirit Day, celebrated every year on February 17, inspires self-reflection, meditation, and deep spiritual connection.
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has become the first cricketer to take 700 wickets in T20. He achieved this feat against UAE during the men's T20 World Cup played in New Delhi.
Sadhguru and Isha Outreach have announced the Bhavya Bharat Bhushan Awards, which honor exceptional Indians whose work promotes the welfare of the nation. These awards encompass science, art, literature, security, and other fields, highlighting commitment to national development and collective prosperity.
Milan Village is a specially designed experience zone that aims to promote friendship, cooperation, and cultural exchange among naval representatives. It serves as a social and cultural center where professional dialogue and mutual relations are strengthened.
Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen added another historic achievement to his illustrious career by winning the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026 title. In this competition held in Weissenhaus, Germany, between February 13 and 15, Carlsen defeated America's Fabiano Caruana in the final.
The U.S. Department of Energy and Defense partnered with X-energy to airlift a ward microreactor (without fuel) from California to Utah using a C-17 cargo plane, marking the first air transport of a nuclear reactor.