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Why in news? Public health authorities have warned about rising cases of shigellosis, a highly contagious bacterial diarrhoeal disease. Understanding ...
Why in news? The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has launched “Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra,” a WhatsApp‑based chatbot that delivers 24�...
Why in news? Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India and the University of Madras have discovered a new species of damselfly, Mortonagrion sant...
Why in news? A recent observational study involving older adults in Japan found that higher plasma levels of vitamin C were associated with greater gr...
Why in news? The Masroor rock‑cut temple complex in Himachal Pradesh is drawing renewed attention from heritage lovers and tourists. Often called th...
Why in news? The Forest Department of Telangana has announced plans to start safari tours in the Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary. The move aims to boos...
Why in news? The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has placed its first dedicated space‑weather satellite, SOLAR�...
Why in news? On 10 June 2026 the first Airbus C‑295 military transport aircraft to be assembled in India successfully completed its maiden test flig...
Why in news? On 20 March 2026 India’s finance ministry launched the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions‑2.0 (CGSMFI‑2.0). The ...
Why in news? The 12th meeting of the India–Tajikistan Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation was held on 10 June ...
Why in news? The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued new rules for the manufacture of tea bags. The standards prohibit the use of epichlorohyd...
Why in news? The 114th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) is being held in Geneva from 1 to 12 June 2026. Delegates are discussing c...
