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Tetrataenium paikadae
Why in News? Botanists from Devagiri St Joseph’s College reported in early 2026 the discovery of a new plant species named Tetrataenium paikadae in ...
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Why in News? Botanists from Devagiri St Joseph’s College reported in early 2026 the discovery of a new plant species named Tetrataenium paikadae in ...
Why in News? India’s Prime Minister congratulated Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on winning a third consecutive term in the general ele...
Why in News? The Indian government announced on 13 February 2026 that it would permit the export of 25 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat and 5 LMT of ...
Why in News? The Uttar Pradesh government signed a memorandum of understanding in early 2026 to convert the historic Chunar Fort in Mirzapur district ...
Why in News? Archaeologists excavating at the Nuragic complex of Ruinas in Sardinia unearthed a small scarab amulet dating to the Iron Age. The artefa...
Why in News? The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on 13 February 2026 to acquire eight Dornier 228 aircr...
Why in news? The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) plans to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Geological Survey of India for a comprehensi...
Why in news? A new press release highlighted the progress of the Vidyanjali initiative ahead of its second anniversary. Launched in September 2021 und...
Why in news? The Ayushman Sahakar scheme has been highlighted for its potential to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in rural and semi‑urban area...
Why in news? The Union Budget 2026‑27 announced an AI‑powered advisory platform called Bharat‑VISTAAR. The tool, dubbed Bharati, will integrate ...
Why in news? The United Sangtam Likhum Pumji, the apex body of the Sangtam Naga community in Nagaland, passed a resolution to protect pangolins under ...
Why in news? The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), established to promote conservation and cultivation of India’s medicinal flora, marked its ...
