India Meteorological Department released its 'Climate of India during 2021' report. As per the report, 2021 was the fifth warmest year in India since nationwide records commenced in the country in 1901.
The 89-year old Kirana gharana Vocalist 'Prabha Atre' was awarded the Padma Vibhushan. She holds a world record for releasing 11 books on music in Hindi and English from a single stage.
India has announced financial assistance of USD 900 million loan to Sri Lanka to help the island nation in building up its depleted foreign reserves and for food imports.
India has been ranked third in the world in the US Green Building Council's annual list of top 10 nations and areas outside of the United States for LEED-certified green buildings in 2021.