James Webb Space Telescope+ International Collaboration: The telescope is an international partnership between NASA, European Space Agency (ESA), and Canadian Space Agency(CSA)+ Orbital Position: Webb orbits the Sun at the second Lagrange point (L2), which is located 1.5 million kilometers away from Earth+ Scientific Mission: To study the first galaxies born after the Big Bang and examine every phase of cosmic history+ Observation: Specifically observes the infrared spectrum of light
Clouded Leopard: Habitat: Dense evergreen forests of Northeast India and Southeast Asia+ The highest recorded density in Asia is in Mizoram’s Dampa Tiger Reserve+ Striking Habits: Highly arboreal and nocturnal; possesses the proportionally largest canines among all cat species+ Threats: Large-scale deforestation, habitat fragmentation, and commercial poaching+ Conservation Status: Included under the Species Recovery Programme of the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (IDWH) scheme+ IUCN: Vulnerable+ WPA, 1972: Schedule I+ CITES: Appendix I.
World Development Report, 2026: The World Bank’s WDR 2026 highlights AI as a transformative technology to accelerate inclusive economic growth in developing nations+ Automation vs. Productivity: Only 4.5% of jobs in developing countries face AI automation, while 16.2% will experience productivity amplification+ Three-Step Strategy: Recommends developing nations to Adopt existing AI tools, Adapt them to local contexts (Small AI), and Advance frontier capabilities.