Why coffee cup lids have a tiny second hole — almost everyone gets it wrong, do you?
Education | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- The second hole in coffee lids prevents spills by allowing air in.
- It also lets steam escape, reducing pressure and making drinking safer
- This design feature ensures a smooth, pleasant coffee-drinking experience
9 Micro Habits That Rewire Your Brain for Academic Success
Education | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Micro habits like spaced repetition and self-testing boost academic performance
- Short study sessions with breaks boost retention and reduce stress.
- Teaching concepts and mixing topics enhance understanding and memory
UPSC CSE Notification 2026 OUT for 933 civil services posts; check eligibility, new changes and direct link here
Education | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- UPSC CSE 2026 offers around 933 posts including IAS, IFS, and IPS roles
- Online applications open from Feb 4 to Feb 24, 2026; prelims on May 24, 2026
- 33 vacancies reserved for PwBD; standard reservations for SC, ST, OBC, EWS apply
5 Games Linked to Child Deaths Worldwide — Red Flags Every Parent Should Watch Out For
Education | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Online games and challenges linked to youth suicides spark global concern
- Parents urged to stay vigilant and digitally literate to protect kids from risky content
- Experts link mental health issues with digital addiction in many cases.
Class 12 Chemistry Board Exam 2026: Tips and Tricks to Score Better
Education | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Focus on high-weightage chapters and NCERT textbook for Chemistry exam.
- Review key formulas, reactions, and diagrams for improved understanding.
- Use mind maps, summary notes, and past papers for effective revision and confidence.
NTA SWAYAM July 2025 Result Out at exams.nta.ac.in, Link to Download Scorecard Here
Education | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- NTA has declared SWAYAM July 2025 semester exam results on February 3, 2026
- 69 courses, 5,174 candidates, 82.21% attendance
- Final certificates will be issued later by national course coordinators
36 Machines, 10 Days, Rs 352 Crore: How big was India's biggest raid ever — not the Raid movie
Education | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Authorities seized Rs 352 crore in cash in a 10-day raid at Boudh Distilleries, Odisha.
- Ground-scanning wheel found hidden chambers and buried currency caches.
- Govt honored officers for merging tech with traditional investigation methods
UGC NET Result 2025 OUT for December session today @ ugcnet.nta.nic.in, direct link to scorecard here
Education | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- UGC NET December 2025 results to be declared today at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Candidates can download scorecards using application number and password
- E-certificates for qualified candidates will be available online in coming weeks
JEE Main Answer Key 2026 OUT today for Session 1 @ jeemain.nta.nic.in, direct link here
Education | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- NTA to release JEE Main 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key today
- Objection window open Feb 4-5; Rs 200 fee per challenged question applies
- Scores will be based on the revised answer key after review of challenges.
![Quote of the Day by John Keats: "Land and sea, weakness and decline are great separators, but death is ..."](/assets-mcnews/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.moneycontrol.com%2Fstatic-mcnews%2F2026%2F02%2F20260203105206_John-Keats-Quote-378x213.png&w=3840&q=75 "Quote of the Day by John Keats: "Land and sea, weakness and decline are great separators, but death is ..."")
Quote of the Day by John Keats: "Land and sea, weakness and decline are great separators, but death is ..."
Education | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Keats calls death "the great divorcer," marking its absolute finality.
- Physical and emotional separations can be bridged, unlike death's permanence.
- Keats urges cherishing connections before death's irreversible divide.
Word of the Day: Trialogue
Education | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Trialogue is a formal term for a three-way conversation or negotiation.
- Used in academic, diplomatic, and interfaith contexts for richer discourse.
- Trialogue allows for mediation, coalition, and deeper exploration than dialogue.
10 Hidden Brain Blocks That Slow Down Learning
Education | Updated: Feb 03, 2026
- Learning barriers include stress, fatigue, distractions, and poor environment
- Identifying brain blocks can help improve focus, memory, and motivation
- Simple habit or environment changes may help manage these learning barriers
10th Pass Security Guard to Zoho Software Engineer: Inspiring story of a man who never stopped learning
Education | Updated: Feb 04, 2026
- Abdul Alim went from Zoho security guard to Software Development Engineer.
- Mentorship and Zoho's skill-focused culture helped Alim unlock his potential.
- Alim's story highlights perseverance and learning beyond formal education.
IIT Madras Summer Fellowship Programme 2026: Check eligibility, stipend and direct link to apply here
Education | Updated: Feb 03, 2026
- IIT Madras opens Summer Fellowship 2026 applications for UG and PG students
- Internship runs from 18 May to 17 July 2026 with ₹15,000 monthly stipend
- Application portal opens 2 Feb 2026; deadline is 2 Mar 2026, 5:00 PM IST
TS Inter Hall Ticket 2026 Released for 1st, 2nd Year; Check Steps to Download Here
Education | Updated: Feb 03, 2026
- TS Inter Hall Ticket 2026 released for 1st and 2nd year students
- Admit cards available at tgbieht.cgg.gov.in; printout required for exam entry
- Exams scheduled from late February to mid-March 2026
CBSE 10th, 12th Admit Card 2026 released @ parikshasangam.cbse.gov.in, here's how students can collect it
Education | Updated: Feb 03, 2026
- CBSE Class 10 and 12 admit cards now available via Pariksha Sangam portal
- Schools must download, stamp, and distribute admit cards to students
- Board exams start February 17, 2026; admit card is mandatory for entry
Oxford Word of the Day: Dine-and-dasher
Education | Updated: Feb 03, 2026
- A dine-and-dasher leaves a restaurant without paying for their meal.
- The term combines "dine" and "dash" to describe this specific act of theft.
- "Dine-and-dasher" often depicts petty crime in news, stories, and pop culture.
![Quote of the Day by Blaise Pascal: "I lay it down as a fact that if all men knew what others say of them, there would not be ..."](/assets-mcnews/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.moneycontrol.com%2Fstatic-mcnews%2F2026%2F02%2F20260202104924_Blaise-Pascal-378x213.png&w=3840&q=75 "Quote of the Day by Blaise Pascal: "I lay it down as a fact that if all men knew what others say of them, there would not be ..."")
Quote of the Day by Blaise Pascal: "I lay it down as a fact that if all men knew what others say of them, there would not be ..."
Education | Updated: Feb 03, 2026
- Pascal believed total honesty would destroy most friendships.
- He argued private thoughts and criticisms are a normal part of social life.
- True friendship balances honesty, loyalty, and kindness.
![Thought of the Day: "Don't worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when ..."](/assets-mcnews/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.moneycontrol.com%2Fstatic-mcnews%2F2026%2F02%2F20260202121300_Thought-of-the-Day-378x213.png&w=3840&q=75 "Thought of the Day: "Don't worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when ..."")
Thought of the Day: "Don't worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when ..."
Education | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- Fear of failure can lead to missed opportunities and lasting regret
- Failure teaches; inaction breeds regret.
- Choosing to try is a victory, whether you succeed or learn from mistakes
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Apply here for 28,740 vacancies – 10th pass selection without exam
Education | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 offers 28,740 vacancies for 10th-pass candidates
- Selection is merit-based on 10th marks; no exam or interview required
- Apply online by 14 February 2026 at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
Runaway Bride to Govt Officer: How Sanju Rani Verma turned her life into an inspiring movie
Education | Updated: Feb 03, 2026
- Sanju Rani Verma left home to avoid forced marriage and pursued her education.
- She became a Commercial Tax Officer after clearing the UPPSC exam in 2018.
- Her journey inspires girls to pursue education and overcome societal barriers.
JKBOSE Class 11 Result 2026 (OUT) for Winter Zone @ jkbose.jk.gov.in; 83.27% students pass, check direct link here
Education | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- JKBOSE Class 11 Winter Zone Result 2025 declared today on jkbose.jk.gov.in
- Students to collect original certificates from schools post online results.
- JKBOSE opens revaluation window for Class 10 and 12 answer scripts
![Quote of the Day by Dalai Lama: "If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with ..."](/assets-mcnews/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.moneycontrol.com%2Fstatic-mcnews%2F2026%2F02%2F20260202041107_Dalai-Lama-378x213.png&w=3840&q=75 "Quote of the Day by Dalai Lama: "If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with ..."")
Quote of the Day by Dalai Lama: "If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with ..."
Education | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- Small actions can create significant change, like a mosquito's persistent buzz
- Persistence in small efforts leads to real impact over time
- You don't need to be big to make a difference; start where you are
Education Budget 2026: 5 key announcements for students and institutions
Education | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Budget 2026-27 focuses on education, linking studies with job skills
- New committee to guide skills for future jobs, including AI and service sectors
- Girls' hostels to be built in every district for women's higher education
How 12-year-old Steve Jobs landed a Job at HP — from a call that was never about work
Education | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- At 12, Steve Jobs called HP's co-founder for parts to build a frequency counter.
- Bill Hewlett sent the parts and offered Jobs a summer job at HP's assembly line
- Jobs' bold call taught him that courage to ask can open doors to opportunity
Social sector gets a Rs 6 lakh crore push in Budget 2026-27
Education | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Rural, health, and education budgets saw modest increases for FY 2026-27
- VB-GRAM replaces MGNREGA, focusing on rural jobs linked to infrastructure
- Social security coverage doubled from 24.4% in 2021 to 48.8% in 2024
Who is Siddharth Babu? The young IFS officer who stood beside PM Modi at Republic Day Parade
Education | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- IFS officer Siddharth Babu trended after appearing with PM Modi on Republic Day.
- He secured AIR 15 in UPSC, choosing diplomacy over administrative roles.
- His journey inspires UPSC aspirants to pursue passion and resilience.
JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key and Response Sheet Release Date Announced, Check Details Here
Education | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- JEE Main 2026 Session 1 answer key and response sheet out by Feb 4
- Objection window for Session 1 answer key open from Feb 4 to Feb 5
- Session 2 registration starts Feb 1; exam dates are April 2 to April 9
CMAT 2026 Answer Key Out at cmat.nta.nic.in, Check Direct Link Here
Education | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- NTA releases CMAT 2026 provisional answer key and question papers online
- Challenge answer key from Jan 31 to Feb 2 for Rs 200 per question.
- Final results depend on revised answer key after expert review of objections.
Class 12 Accountancy Board Exam 2026: What to Focus On and How to Revise in Last One Month
Education | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Revise the entire Accountancy syllabus in 7-10 days, covering all topics.
- Solve sample papers under timed conditions to improve speed and exam confidence
- Create a revision notebook to track and correct mistakes for last-minute prep.