Fields Medal 2026: It is the highest honor a mathematician can receive, often described as the "Nobel Prize of Mathematics."+ It recognizes outstanding mathematical achievement for existing work and the promise of future achievement+ Founder – Canadian mathematician John Charles Fields+ Frequency – Awarded every four years+ Age Limit – Winners must be under 40 years old on January 1 of the year the medal is awarded+ Prize – solid gold medal and a cash prize of 15,000 Canadian dollars.

Global Tiger Day: It is an annual event observed on July 29 to raise worldwide awareness about tiger conservation, protect natural habitats, and address threats like poaching+ Establishment – Created at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia in July 29, 2010+ Summit launched the Tx2 Initiative, a global commitment by 13 tiger-range countries to double wild tiger numbers+ Tigers act as apex predators that maintain balance within forest ecosystems+ Key threats – Tigers face pressure from habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and illegal wildlife trade+ India houses nearly 70% to 75% of the global wild tiger population, leading major conservation initiatives like Project Tiger.

Governance – International Film Festival of India (IFFI) (NOA): Asia’s oldest film festival, held annually in Goa, co-organised by National Film Development Corporation and Government of Goa. Theme for the 57th edition (2026): Stories Without Borders+ ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal is presented annually at IFFI to a film that best exemplifies Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals of peace, tolerance, and non-violence.