SNIPPETS 27 JANUARY 2026

Kaladi: Traditional dairy product belonging to Dogra cuisine, mainly prepared in the Udhampur district region of Jammu and Kashmir+ Integral part of Dogra food culture+ Prepared using traditional knowledge+ Mostly produced by local households and small dairies+ Kaladi has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag

Global Future Councils (GFCs): World Economic Forum’s flagship multi-stakeholder knowledge network, designed as time-bound, invitation-only think tanks that generate forward-looking insights on emerging global challenges and opportunities+ Established in: 2013 +Strategic partner host (2026–2030): United Arab Emirates

Advanced Chemistry Cell Production Linked Incentive (ACC-PLI) scheme: Central Sector Scheme + approved in 2021+For enhancing India’s Manufacturing Capabilities of ACC Battery storage+ ACC are the new generation advanced energy storage technologies that can store electric energy (either as electrochemical or as chemical energy) and convert it back to electric energy as and when required

Global Investment Trends Monitor (GITM): The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released GITM+ Key Findings of GITM: India: FDI inflows surged by 73% to $47 billion in 2025+ Global: FDI reached $1.6 trillion in 2025 (14% increase) + Note: UNCTAD (Founded in 1964, based in Geneva) is the UN’s principal organ for trade, investment, and development.