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1. India is participating in its 19th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2026, continuing a journey that began with its debut at the 1934 Commonwealth Games.

2. The Commonwealth Games 2026 are being held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August 2026.

1. Cognitive Warfare is a strategy that seeks to influence, manipulate, or disrupt human thinking and decision-making by targeting the human mind rather than physical or digital infrastructure.

2. Unlike conventional cyber warfare, which attacks computers, networks, and software, cognitive warfare directly targets human cognition, perception, and behaviour.

1. Soil is a strategic national resource that supports agricultural productivity, food security, ecosystem health, and the livelihoods of more than 46% of India’s workforce engaged in agriculture and allied activities.

2. According to Land Use Statistics 2022–23, India’s total reported geographical area is 306.65 million hectares, of which nearly 59% is under agriculture.

1. Climate finance refers to local, national, and international financial flows from public, private, and alternative sources that support climate change mitigation and adaptation activities.

2. Climate mitigation finance aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through projects such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and low-carbon technologies.

1. The Planetary Boundaries framework was proposed in 2009 by Johan Rockström and a team of 28 scientists at the Stockholm Resilience Centre to define a safe operating space for humanity.

2. The framework identifies nine critical Earth-system processes that regulate the stability and resilience of the planet.

1. Nearly 70 percent of India’s surface water is contaminated, and the country ranks 120th out of 122 nations on the global Water Quality Index, highlighting the severity of its water pollution crisis.

2. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), India has 296 polluted river stretches spread across 271 rivers.

1. India is the only country in the world that cultivates all four recognised cotton species—G. Arboreum, G. Herbaceum, G. Hirsutum, and G. Barbadense.

2. India ranks first globally in cotton cultivation area and second in cotton production and consumption, reflecting the strength of its agricultural and textile sectors.

1. Rising sea levels caused by climate change threaten the physical existence of several small island nations, creating unprecedented challenges to their sovereignty and statehood.

2. Under the Montevideo Convention, a sovereign state requires a permanent population, defined territory, government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other states.

1. India’s space startup ecosystem has grown from just one startup in 2014 to more than 400 startups in 2026 following major space sector reforms.

2. India’s space economy is currently valued at about USD 8.4 billion and is projected to reach USD 40–45 billion by 2030, with a target of USD 100 billion by 2040.

1. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is the apex development financial institution for agriculture and rural development in India.

2. According to NABARD’s Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (May 2026), about 77.2% of rural households reported higher consumption levels, while around 51% relied exclusively on formal sources of credit.