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Why in news? A college-led study reported important smooth-coated otter habitat around Mettur in Tamil Nadu. Researchers examined the reservoir and co...
Why in news? The Indian Institute of Astrophysics organised a silver-jubilee meeting for the Himalayan Chandra Telescope. Scientists met in Bengaluru ...
Why in news? The government reported e-Zero First Information Report implementation across eighteen States and Union Territories. Cyber-financial comp...
Why in news? A government backgrounder reviewed implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Vidyalaxmi Scheme. It reported 1,425 eligible Quality Higher Educ...
Why in news? A 2026 study examined vitamin levels and lung function within two asthma cohorts. Higher vitamin A levels were associated with several be...
Why in news? Cochin Shipyard launched Machilipatnam at Kochi on 29 July 2026. It is the seventh vessel within an eight-ship Mahe-class construction pr...
Why in news? Exceptionally low Danube water exposed possible mammoth remains near Ryahovo in northern Bulgaria. A resident noticed bones on the uncove...
Why in news? Sooty bark disease has emerged as a growing threat to maples in British Columbia, Canada. The province confirmed the disease after cases ...
Why in news? A local report described an alleged forest-guard firing inside Raimona National Park’s Athiabari Range. Phungkha Basumatary was reporte...
Why in news? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the DAANVEER Initiative on 29 July 2026. It enables voluntary computer donations to eligible Gram...
Why in news? Dense water-hyacinth mats covered stretches of the Bhavani River near Kooduthurai. Farmers and residents requested immediate removal by T...
Why in news? A July article revisited research criticising exclusionary fortress conservation. The study presented Soliga experience in the Biligiri H...
