Soil Health Guardian: It is also known as “Soil Health Guardian” or “Soil Hero Guardian”+ Initiated by – the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) under the Global Soil Partnership+ Aim – To recognises farmers and land managers who adopt innovative, regenerative agriculture+ Focuses on - Improve soil health, Increase organic matter, Prevent soil degradation.

Global Liveability Index, 2026: Released annually by – Economist Intelligence Unit+ Coverage – 173 cities worldwide on 30 indicators+ Objective – To identify those offering the highest quality of life+ 5 Categories Top 3 Cities – Copenhagen (Denmark), followed by Vienna (Austria) and Melbourne (Australia)+ Indian Cities – New Delhi (120), Mumbai (121), Chennai (123), and Bengaluru (127), Stability, Healthcare, Culture and environment, Education, and Infrastructure.

Thorium Mineral Deposit: A recent discovery revealed that thorium deposits cover 700 acres, with 20 acres designated for a mining auction+ Thorium is a naturally occurring radioactive metal and a potential alternative nuclear fuel+ Discovered in – Gundlupet taluk, Chamarajanagar district, Mysuru, by Geological Survey of India (GSI)+ Significance: It is considered an important fuel for advanced nuclear power generation+ It is eco-friendly and reduces emissions, unlike uranium+ Applications include aerospace, jet engines, specialised alloys, and high-technology industries.