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Lascaux Cave Discovery and Magdalenian Art Explained

February 27, 2026

Lascaux Cave Paintings: Prehistoric Masterpieces of Upper Palaeolithic France

In September 1940, four teenagers stumbled upon one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century — the Lascaux Cave in southwestern France. Eighteen-year-old Marcel Ravidat, while searching for his dog near Montignac in the Dordogne region, uncovered a concealed cavern whose walls displayed extraordinary prehistoric paintings dating back nearly 17,000 years.

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PM Narendra Modi Conferred Speaker of the Knesset Medal

February 27, 2026

India–Israel Ties Strengthen as Modi Receives Israel’s Top Parliamentary Honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented the Speaker of the Knesset Medal, Israel’s highest parliamentary distinction, during his official visit to Jerusalem. The honour was conferred at the Knesset, Israel’s unicameral Parliament, following his address to Israeli lawmakers. The award recognises his personal role in deepening the strategic partnership between India and Israel.

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DBT Launches SUJVIKA AI Biotech Data Portal

February 26, 2026

SUJVIKA Platform Strengthens India’s Bioeconomy Strategy

Commemorating the 40th Foundation Day of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh unveiled “SUJVIKA”, an AI-enabled Biotech Product Data Portal developed in partnership with the Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE). The platform was launched at the Civil Services Officers Institute, New Delhi, during celebrations marking DBT’s establishment in 1986.

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GRP Chiefs Conference Highlights Railway Security Reforms

February 26, 2026

Technology and Coordination Drive Focus at GRP Meet 2026

The 7th All India Conference of Government Railway Police (GRP) Chiefs concluded at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, under the convenorship of the Railway Protection Force (RPF). The conference was chaired by Director General, RPF, Sonali Mishra, with participation from Directors General of Police, Additional Directors General and senior GRP officers representing States and Union Territories. Senior officials of the Railway Board, including the Chairman-cum-CEO, were also present.

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Him-CONNECT Showcases Himalayan Innovations at WSDS 2026

February 26, 2026

MoEFCC Launches Him-CONNECT to Scale NMHS Technologies

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is organising Him-CONNECT during TERI’s World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2026, scheduled from 25 to 27 February 2026 in New Delhi. The platform is designed to connect researchers from the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) with start-ups, investors and policymakers, enabling large-scale deployment of scientific solutions. The exhibition will be open to visitors on 26 and 27 February.

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