Volume 6 - Issue 14 | 1-15 May, 2026

"Perceptive Minds" (Vol. 6, Issue 14, 1-15 May 2026) offers a diverse overview of topics. Key events include ISRO's civilian astronaut selection for the Gaganyaan program, new AI courses launched by IIT Madras, and India's rise as the fifth-largest global defence spender. News also covers Karnataka's record 94.1% SSLC pass rate and a Maharashtra heatwave alert issued by the IMD, alongside discoveries of new jumping spider species and the creation of five new districts in Ladakh.
Educational segments feature a "diving rainbow" science experiment, instructions for creating an origami eagle, and UPSC/MPSC/CSAT questions covering history, geography, and environment. Engaging activities like a personality questionnaire to determine types such as "Social Leader" or "Quiet Thinker," various puzzles including "join the dots" and "find the words," and a "news quest" board game are also present. Additional highlights include IPL 2026 updates, Dr. Chitra's column on MRI safety tips, "Wisdom Wood" quotes, and "Memes Mania," ensuring a broad mix of edutainment for youngsters.