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Why in news? Scientists have announced progress in developing a vaccine against the Epstein–Barr Virus (EBV), offering hope for preventing infectiou...
Why in news? Scientists at a Department of Science and Technology (DST) institute have synthesised a biosurfactant that shows promising activity again...
Why in news? Birdwatchers in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park recorded the arrival of a Smew in February 2026. This small diving duck is rarely seen ...
Why in news? Botanists working in Nagaland’s Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary have described a new species of balsam flower, Impatiens nagorum. The discover...
Why in news? The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) marked its 75th foundation day in February 2026. At a celebratory event in New Delhi,...
Why in news? Researchers recently reported that high‑dose vitamin B3 supplements greatly improved survival in laboratory models of NAXD deficiency, ...
Why in news? The Indian Embassy in Seoul has issued an advisory for Indian tourists visiting Jeju Island in South Korea after reports surfaced of an I...
Why in news? India has launched a national campaign to vaccinate girls aged 14 against human papillomavirus (HPV), a group of viruses that can lead to...
Why in news? More than 2,700 tourists were stranded near Tsomgo Lake in Sikkim after heavy snowfall blocked the roads on 23 February 2026. The Indian ...
Why in news? Reports indicate that Iran is close to finalising a deal to purchase the Chinese CM‑302 supersonic anti‑ship missile. The news has dr...
Why in news? The Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala has launched the third phase of India’s nationwide tiger estimation project. Forest staff will set ...
Why in news? India and Kenya recently held a virtual meeting of their Joint Working Group on agriculture. The meeting reviewed progress in research co...
