Geography
Bitra Island – Lakshadweep’s Smallest Inhabited Isle
Why in news? Bitra Island made headlines in mid‑2025 when reports suggested that the Lakshadweep administration was considering its takeover for def...
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Why in news? Bitra Island made headlines in mid‑2025 when reports suggested that the Lakshadweep administration was considering its takeover for def...
Why in news? Medications based on glucagon‑like peptide 1 (GLP‑1), such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, gained widespread attention in 2025 for th...
Why in news? The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued warnings of a cold wave in northern India during December 2025. With temperatures forec...
Why in news? The Chambal River and its wildlife sanctuary were in the spotlight as environmentalists called for stricter protection of one of India’...
Why in news? The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) celebrated its silver jubilee in November 2025. To mark the occasion, India issu...
Why in news? Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary drew attention in December 2025 as conservationists highlighted its rich biodiversity and the need for enhanc...
Why in news? In November 2025 authorities in Telangana ordered the suspension of quarrying at a hill near Edulapuram village after conservationists di...
Why in news? Tamil Nadu secured five new Geographical Indication (GI) tags in late 2025. The registrations protect traditional products including the ...
Why in news? Assam celebrates 2 December each year as “Asom Divas” or Assam Day to honour Chaolung Sukapha, the 13th‑century leader who establis...
Why in news? On 31 October 2025 UNESCO added Lucknow to its Creative Cities Network under the gastronomy category. The announcement was part of a broa...
Why in news? The 26th edition of the Hornbill Festival opened on 1 December 2025 at the Naga Heritage Village near Kohima, coinciding with Nagaland�...
Why in news? On 1 December 2025 the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) announced the Trade Enablement and Marketing (TEAM) Initi...
