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Drop Shipping: E-Commerce Business Model & Cost Reduction

Drop Shipping: E-Commerce Business Model & Cost Reduction

Why in news? Drop shipping has gained attention as major e‑commerce firms and small entrepreneurs adopt the model to reduce costs. A number of regul...

World Crocodile Day 2026: Theme & Habitat Conservation

World Crocodile Day 2026: Theme & Habitat Conservation

Why in news? World Crocodile Day is observed every year on 17 June to raise awareness about crocodiles and their habitats. The 2026 theme, β€œLegacy i...

Venus Flytrap: Snap Mechanism, Plant Biology & Research

Venus Flytrap: Snap Mechanism, Plant Biology & Research

Why in news? In June 2026 researchers published a study in the journal Science revealing how the Venus flytrap closes its trap so rapidly. The finding...

Hamataliwa Mawlyngot: New Lynx Spider Species in Meghalaya

Hamataliwa Mawlyngot: New Lynx Spider Species in Meghalaya

Why in news? Scientists recently described a new species of lynx spider named Hamataliwa mawlyngot. The species was discovered on a shrub near Mawlyng...

2-Bromo-4-Methylpropiophenone: Controlled Substance Regulation

2-Bromo-4-Methylpropiophenone: Controlled Substance Regulation

Why in news? On 11 March 2026 the Department of Revenue amended the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Regulation of Controlled Substances) O...

Indrayani River Pollution: Alandi Outcry & Ecological Impact

Indrayani River Pollution: Alandi Outcry & Ecological Impact

Why in news? Residents of Alandi near Pune have reported thick foam and dead fish in the Indrayani River. Images of the pollution have gone viral, pro...

Atal Innovation Mission: Tinkering Labs, Entrepreneurship & Milestones

Atal Innovation Mission: Tinkering Labs, Entrepreneurship & Milestones

Why in news? The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has reached several milestones, including establishing thousands of tinkering labs and incubation centr...

Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve: Rajasthan Wildlife & Ecosystem

Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve: Rajasthan Wildlife & Ecosystem

Why in news? A new documentary titled EnchantingΒ Mukundra showcases the landscapes and wildlife of Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan. The fil...

Armenia-Azerbaijan Border: Delimitation Commission & Relations

Armenia-Azerbaijan Border: Delimitation Commission & Relations

Why in news? Delegations from Armenia and Azerbaijan met in Aghveran, Armenia, for the thirteenth session of their commissions on border delimitation ...

Arbitrage Mutual Funds: Low Risk, Tax Efficiency & Investment

Arbitrage Mutual Funds: Low Risk, Tax Efficiency & Investment

Why in news? As markets remain volatile, investors are exploring arbitrage mutual funds as an alternative to bank deposits. These funds are promoted f...

Greater Hog Badger: Kaziranga Survey & Wildlife Conservation

Greater Hog Badger: Kaziranga Survey & Wildlife Conservation

Why in news? Kaziranga National Park authorities in Assam released their first scientific assessment of the greater hog badger. Using camera traps, re...

Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi: Subterranean Networks & Climate Role

Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi: Subterranean Networks & Climate Role

Why in news? An international research team has mapped the global distribution of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. The study estimates the scale and carb...

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