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Dusky Eagle-Owl: Uttarakhand Sighting, Terai & Conservation

Dusky Eagle-Owl: Uttarakhand Sighting, Terai & Conservation

Why in news? A pair of highly elusive Dusky Eagle‑Owls was sighted in the Phato tourism zone of Uttarakhand’s Terai West forest division in early ...

NAT Blood Test: Transfusion Safety, HIV & Supreme Court

NAT Blood Test: Transfusion Safety, HIV & Supreme Court

Why in news? The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine whether the Nucleic Acid Test (NAT) should be made compulsory in blood banks. A public i...

India-Canada Relations: CEPA, Uranium Deal & Security Issues

India-Canada Relations: CEPA, Uranium Deal & Security Issues

Why in news? Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited India in early March 2026 to rebuild trust after years of diplomatic tension. During talks wi...

Iran Supreme Leader: Power Pyramid, Velayat-e-Faqih & IRGC

Iran Supreme Leader: Power Pyramid, Velayat-e-Faqih & IRGC

Why in news? Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's 86-year-old Supreme Leader, was killed in a recent missile strike amid the escalating conflict involving I...

Strait of Hormuz: India's Oil Imports, Crisis & Alternatives

Strait of Hormuz: India's Oil Imports, Crisis & Alternatives

Why in news? The continuing conflict in West Asia has disrupted oil and gas traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between Iran and ...

Pilibhit Tiger Reserve: Tiger Deaths, Canine Distemper & Terai

Pilibhit Tiger Reserve: Tiger Deaths, Canine Distemper & Terai

Why in news? An adult male tiger, approximately six to seven years old, was found dead near the Dhamela watchtower in the Mala forest range of Pilibhi...

IMD: Heatwave Forecast, Rainfall Deficit & Public Health

IMD: Heatwave Forecast, Rainfall Deficit & Public Health

Why in news? In its monthly forecast issued on 28 February 2026, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that an above‑normal number of hea...

Sulphur Dioxide: CREA Report, Steel Plants & Health Impacts

Sulphur Dioxide: CREA Report, Steel Plants & Health Impacts

Why in news? A study by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), released on 27 February 2026, reveals that India still lacks national ...

BEE: 25th Foundation Day, RCO Portal & PAT Scheme

BEE: 25th Foundation Day, RCO Portal & PAT Scheme

Why in news? On 1 March 2026 the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) celebrated its 25th Foundation Day at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. Union ...

Kosi River: Sorrow of Bihar, Course Shifting & Floods

Kosi River: Sorrow of Bihar, Course Shifting & Floods

Why in news? A recent feature on the Kosi River highlighted how this Himalayan river has shifted its course westward by more than 100 kilometres over ...

Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary: Indian Bison Fest & Gaur

Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary: Indian Bison Fest & Gaur

Why in news? The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha will host the second edition of the “Indian Bison Fest” on 8–9 March 2026. The Hirakud W...

EMI Scheme: Customs Duty, AEO Programme & CBIC Rules

EMI Scheme: Customs Duty, AEO Programme & CBIC Rules

Why in news? The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued guidelines for a new Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMI) scheme. Anno...

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