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Why in news? The United States reported a sharp seasonal rise in cyclosporiasis. Authorities confirmed 1,645 domestically acquired cases after 1 May 2...
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Why in news? The United States reported a sharp seasonal rise in cyclosporiasis. Authorities confirmed 1,645 domestically acquired cases after 1 May 2...
Why in news? Researchers described a new spreadwing damselfly from Kerala’s Western Ghats. They named the species Lestes paloti. It is India’s fir...
Why in news? The Union government approved detailed guidelines for a vehicle renewal scheme. It targets old, highly polluting trucks and buses. The pr...
Why in news? India’s Power Secretary reviewed the Arun-3 project in Nepal. The project will have 900 megawatts of installed capacity. Officials insp...
Why in news? India held a Strategic Infrastructure Conclave in New Delhi. The Border Roads Organisation organised the two-day event. The Defence Minis...
Why in news? The University of Queensland has created Queensland’s first coordinated koala reproductive bank. It will preserve sperm and egg cells i...
Why in news? The Indian Navy will commission Malvan on 22 July 2026. It is the second ship of the Mahe class. The vessel is designed for anti-submarin...
Why in news? India and Finland agreed to deepen their economic and technological partnership. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held high-level talks dur...
Why in news? Thousands of Ravidassias gathered at Phagwara in Punjab. Their organisations sought a separate religion category in India’s Census. The...
Why in news? United States forces struck military targets on Greater Tunb Island. The operation occurred on 15 July 2026. Iran controls the island, wh...
Why in news? Scientists described a new African monkey species named Likweli. Its scientific name is Colobus congoensis. The study appeared on 15 July...
Why in news? The Union Cabinet approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme. It carries an outlay of ₹62,500 crore. Incentives will run for five f...
Why in news? Nearly 2,000 Korku people marched in Madhya Pradesh. They alleged continuing encroachment within nearby forest areas. The protesters soug...
Why in news? A national event marked ten years of an urban climate programme. The programme has supported eight Indian cities since 2016. Officials re...
Why in news? West Bengal announced plans to reduce a proposed regulatory zone. The change concerns areas around Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary. The stat...
Why in news? A detailed report highlighted the restoration of Thukkachi’s historic Shiva temple. The project combined traditional craft with modern ...
Why in news? An international science team is sailing towards Greenland. Its six-week mission begins on 16 July 2026. Researchers will study how glaci...
Why in news? The Gandak crossed its local danger mark in Gopalganj district. Heavy rainfall in Nepal increased several north Bihar rivers. Bihar place...
Why in news? Researchers described two new solitary bee species from Arunachal Pradesh. The scientific paper appeared on 6 July 2026. Each species is ...
Why in news? A new project is removing invasive African catfish from Periyar Tiger Reserve. The removed fish will become safe, marketable products. Lo...