Current Affairs - Places

Bengaluru will host the 16th edition of Aero India from February 8 to 12, 2027, at Air Force Station, Yelahanka. Aero India is a biennial international air show and aviation exhibition recognised as Asia’s largest air show and a major global platform for the aerospace and defence industries. The event is organised by the Department of Defence Production under the Ministry of Defence. It aims to showcase aerospace and defence capabilities, promote investments and technology exchanges, encourage defence exports, and support India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision. The event also provides opportunities for Indian MSMEs and start-ups to participate in global aerospace and defence supply chains.

Mohali was the location where India’s first “Green Forge” complex was inaugurated at the National Agri-food & Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI). The facility is designed for controlled simulation, cultivation, and experimentation involving genetically modified (GM) crops. It can recreate environmental conditions such as light, humidity, and temperature and uses Artificial Intelligence and advanced simulation technologies to assess crop suitability across different geographical regions. The complex is part of broader efforts to strengthen India’s biotechnology ecosystem. The initiative also connects with the National Bio-Foundry Network, space biotechnology research with ISRO, and sustainability projects supporting India’s Net Zero 2070 goals.

New Delhi is the venue for the 4th Indo-German Environmental Forum, scheduled for September 1, 2026. The forum aims to strengthen cooperation between India and Germany on climate and environmental policy. It is co-chaired by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav and German Minister Carsten Schneider and is organised under the theme “Together For More Resilience.” Key areas of discussion include low-carbon industries, biodiversity conservation, resource efficiency, circular economy models, sustainable finance, green skills, and investment mobilisation. The event is jointly organised by India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Germany’s BMUKN.

Ashiv village in Latur district was officially declared Maharashtra’s first 100% LPG-free PNG village by Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) on August 20, 2026. The village successfully transitioned from Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to Piped Natural Gas (PNG), with MGL providing direct pipeline connections to 1,050 households. The initiative ensures an uninterrupted cooking fuel supply directly to homes and supports the government’s objective of increasing the share of natural gas in India’s energy mix. The project was implemented in coordination with the Ashiv Gram Panchayat and local district authorities, marking an important milestone in village-level clean energy adoption.

New Delhi hosted the first Steering Committee meeting for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on August 21, 2026. The meeting reviewed preparations for the festival, which is scheduled to take place in Goa from November 20 to 28, 2026. Ashutosh Gowariker has been appointed Festival Director, while Dr L. Murugan, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, is the Chairman of the Steering Committee. The meeting focused on providing opportunities for young students and emerging filmmakers, promoting India’s Orange Economy, strengthening international cinema outreach, and implementing masterclasses and mentorship programmes.