Eurasian Lynx: Sighting in Sikkim, Tso Lhamo Plateau & Features
Why in news? A camera trap on the Tso Lhamo plateau in Sikkim recorded the Eurasian lynx at an altitude of over 17,000 feet. This is the first confi...
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Why in news? A camera trap on the Tso Lhamo plateau in Sikkim recorded the Eurasian lynx at an altitude of over 17,000 feet. This is the first confi...
Why in news? Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari chaired a review meeting on 6 July 2026 with officials of National Highwa...
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Why in news? Heavy monsoon rainfall in Maharashtra on 7 July 2026 caused the Ulhas River to cross its danger mark at Badlapur and Ambernath. The nea...
Why in news? The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) resolved a long‑standing issue concerning foreign currency donations at the Mahabodhi Temple ...
Why in news? The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Mahendragiri, its sixth Project‑17A stealth frigate, on 11 July 2026 at Visakhapatnam. The v...
Why in news? On 5 July 2026 the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, approved new measures to support the Changpa pastoral community...
Why in news? The Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) organisation recently featured in news for holding awareness programmes on labour laws and grieva...
Why in news? In early July 2026 the Supreme Court reiterated that lower benches must follow larger benches. During a criminal appeal from Haryana the ...
Why in news? In March 2026 the Registrar of Geographical Indications granted a GI tag to the Sirsa Kinnow. The certificate, finalised on 28 March 2026...
Why in news? On 4 July 2026 the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested the last remaining accused in a 2002 idol theft case. The arrest relate...
Why in news? On 2 July 2026 the digital infrastructure firm Lightstorm announced contracts with Microsoft, Singtel and Tata Communications to build th...
Why in news? On 5 July 2026 veteran Pandavani singer Teejan Bai passed away in Raipur at the age of 69. She was the most celebrated exponent of the Ch...
Why in news? On 3 July 2026 the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted a static ground test of the new Sub‑Orbital Launch ...
Why in news? The Karnataka government ordered a study on the carrying capacity of Bandipur Tiger Reserve after tiger numbers increased significantly. ...
Why in news? Germany announced in July 2026 that it would build a second Arrow‑3 missile defence site in Bavaria. The first battery near Berlin beca...
Why in news? India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Doha in early July 2026. He met Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister M...
Why in news? The Panchganga River featured in news reports during July 2026 because of rising water levels after heavy monsoon rainfall. Authorities i...
Why in news? The National Medical Commission recently asked all medical colleges to register with the Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) �...