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Black‑capped Capuchin Monkey – An Intelligent New World Primate

Black‑capped Capuchin Monkey – An Intelligent New World Primate

Why in news? Wildlife biologists have been highlighting the behaviour and conservation challenges of the black‑capped capuchin monkey, drawing atten...

United Nations Alliance of Civilizations – India at the Riyadh Forum

United Nations Alliance of Civilizations – India at the Riyadh Forum

Why in news? The 11th forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 14–15 December 2025. India�...

Capacity Building for Service Providers – Skilling the Tourism Sector

Capacity Building for Service Providers – Skilling the Tourism Sector

Why in news? The Ministry of Tourism has announced that more than 6.4 lakh people have been trained under its Capacity Building for Service Providers ...

Project Mausam – Reconnecting Indian Ocean Heritage

Project Mausam – Reconnecting Indian Ocean Heritage

Why in news? The Archaeological Survey of India recently hosted a workshop titled “Islands at the Crossroads of Maritime Networks” to refine the t...

Artemisinin – Tackling Emerging Malaria Resistance

Artemisinin – Tackling Emerging Malaria Resistance

Why in news? The World Health Organization’s 2025 malaria report has warned that the malaria parasite is showing partial resistance to artemisinin�...

Vellode Bird Sanctuary – A Haven for Migratory Birds

Vellode Bird Sanctuary – A Haven for Migratory Birds

Why in news? With the arrival of winter, Tamil Nadu’s Vellode Bird Sanctuary has once again become a favourite stopover for thousands of migratory b...

Early Gestational Diabetes – Rising Prevalence in India

Early Gestational Diabetes – Rising Prevalence in India

Why in news? New research from India has highlighted that high blood sugar detected early in pregnancy is more common than previously thought. Studies...

CPGRAMS – Streamlining Public Grievance Redress

CPGRAMS – Streamlining Public Grievance Redress

Why in news? India’s Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) has reported a dramatic drop in pending complaints. Accord...

Ramappa Temple – a Kakatiya engineering marvel

Ramappa Temple – a Kakatiya engineering marvel

Why in news? The UNESCO World Heritage‑listed Ramappa Temple in Telangana has drawn renewed attention as conservation works continue and tourism to ...

Dieback disease affecting neem trees

Dieback disease affecting neem trees

Why in news? Authorities in Telangana have reported widespread dieback of neem trees across Hyderabad and surrounding districts. Residents are worried...

Gulf of Oman – vital maritime gateway

Gulf of Oman – vital maritime gateway

Why in news? The Gulf of Oman has been mentioned in recent geopolitical discussions because of tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and the security o...

Jordan – quick facts and context

Jordan – quick facts and context

Why in news? Jordan has appeared frequently in Middle East news due to its role in regional diplomacy, its hosting of large refugee populations and it...

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