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Why in news? Researchers have identified a distinct species of leopard gecko in India, named the Painted Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis pictus). Found in ...
Why in news? The National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC) has reported a record disbursement of more than ₹613 crore d...
Why in news? Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has unveiled two mobile applications – MyLIC for policyholders and Sales Saathi for its agent...
Why in news? As several states prepared for Rajya Sabha elections in April 2026, questions arose about the method of electing members to India’s Cou...
Why in news? Disruptions to shipping in the Bab al‑Mandab Strait due to armed attacks on merchant vessels in early 2026 caused crude‑oil flows thr...
Why in news? The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a series of powerful eruptions from Sakurajima volcano in April 2026. Ash plumes rose up to 3.4 ...
Why in news? United Nations agencies reported in mid‑April 2026 that conflict‑related sexual violence and other human rights abuses in Sudan had e...
Why in news? The Union Minister of Science and Technology reviewed the progress of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) in April 2026. H...
Why in news? On 14 April 2026, World Chagas Disease Day was observed to raise awareness about this neglected tropical illness. Public health agencies ...
Why in news? At its recent ministerial meeting the alliance of oil‑exporting countries known as OPEC+ decided to extend voluntary production cuts in...
Why in news? The Telangana government has announced plans to promote eco‑tourism and community‑based conservation in Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuar...
Why in news? Geneticists and clinicians are increasingly advocating whole‑exome sequencing as a first‑line test for diagnosing rare genetic disord...
