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Why in news? Birdwatchers recently reported sightings of the knob‑billed duck in several Indian wetlands, including Pong Dam Lake. These reports dre...
Why in news? In June 2026 scientists operating the GRAPES‑3 cosmic ray telescope in Ooty reported a new feature in the energy spectrum of protons at...
Why in news? The Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation awarded a ₹126.37 crore contract to a joint venture led by Patel Engineering to ...
Why in news? On 15 June 2026 the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy launched India’s first wind‑turbine supply‑chain portal, called WT‑MARUT...
Why in news? On 8 June 2026 India and Japan adopted the rules of implementation for their Joint Crediting Mechanism under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agr...
Why in news? The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) decided to appoint consultancy firm AECOM Asia to prepare a detailed redevelopment plan for ...
Why in news? The Uttar Pradesh Forest Department extended the eco‑tourism season at Amangarh Tiger Reserve until 30 June 2026. The extension follows...
Why in news? The Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tarkash concluded a port call to Victoria, Seychelles on 15 June 2026. During the visit the ship�...
Why in news? Manas National Park in Assam continues to draw attention for its success in conserving endangered species like the greater one‑horned r...
Why in news? Thailand frequently features in current affairs due to its growing engagement with India and the wider world. Recent events include high�...
Why in news? On 11 March 2026 the Department of Revenue amended the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Regulation of Controlled Substances) O...
Why in news? Scientists recently described a new species of lynx spider named Hamataliwa mawlyngot. The species was discovered on a shrub near Mawlyng...
Why in news? In June 2026 researchers published a study in the journal Science revealing how the Venus flytrap closes its trap so rapidly. The finding...
Why in news? World Crocodile Day is observed every year on 17 June to raise awareness about crocodiles and their habitats. The 2026 theme, “Legacy i...
Why in news? Drop shipping has gained attention as major e‑commerce firms and small entrepreneurs adopt the model to reduce costs. A number of regul...
Why in news? A recent study modelling more than 1,000 years of earthquake history found that the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults in southern Califo...
Why in news? Botanists recently identified a new genus and species of liverwort, named Indocolea devendrae, from the forests of northern Kerala. This ...
Why in news? In June 2026 four traditional products from Jharkhand — Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery and bamboo craft — received Geogr...
Why in news? On 15 June 2026 the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight test of the Long Range Land Attack...
Why in news? India will participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, a large multinational air exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). ...
