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Why in news? At the 11th Our Ocean Conference held in Mombasa in June 2026, sixteen countries adopted the Mombasa Declaration on fisheries transparenc...
Why in news? The ongoing conflict in West Asia and a decline in Iran’s saffron production have boosted demand for Kashmir saffron in 2026. Prices ha...
Why in news? The United Nations observed the 2026 World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on 17 June with the theme “Rangelands: Recognize. ...
Why in news? The India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), the training arm of the Election Commission of India, ce...
Why in news? An eight‑year deadlock over the Kishau Dam project was resolved in June 2026 after the Union government and beneficiary states agreed o...
Why in news? During a routine patrol in the Bakuchen area of the Tingda Reserve Forest, North Sikkim, forest officials filmed a herd of eight Mishmi T...
Why in news? A new analysis by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) finds that rising borrowing costs are squeezing develop...
Why in news? On 17 June 2026 the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved new appointments to the National Statistical Commission (NSC). The gov...
Why in news? Thailand frequently features in current affairs due to its growing engagement with India and the wider world. Recent events include high�...
Why in news? Manas National Park in Assam continues to draw attention for its success in conserving endangered species like the greater one‑horned r...
Why in news? The Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tarkash concluded a port call to Victoria, Seychelles on 15 June 2026. During the visit the ship�...
Why in news? The Uttar Pradesh Forest Department extended the eco‑tourism season at Amangarh Tiger Reserve until 30 June 2026. The extension follows...
