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Wheat

Wheat

Why in News? The Indian government announced on 13 February 2026 that it would permit the export of 25 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat and 5 LMT of ...

Chunar Fort

Chunar Fort

Why in News? The Uttar Pradesh government signed a memorandum of understanding in early 2026 to convert the historic Chunar Fort in Mirzapur district ...

Phoenicia and the Iron‑Age Scarab Discovery

Phoenicia and the Iron‑Age Scarab Discovery

Why in News? Archaeologists excavating at the Nuragic complex of Ruinas in Sardinia unearthed a small scarab amulet dating to the Iron Age. The artefa...

Dornier 228 Aircraft

Dornier 228 Aircraft

Why in News? The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on 13 February 2026 to acquire eight Dornier 228 aircr...

Bhakra Dam – Geological Study

Bhakra Dam – Geological Study

Why in news? The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) plans to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Geological Survey of India for a comprehensi...

Vidyanjali Initiative – Community Participation in Schools

Vidyanjali Initiative – Community Participation in Schools

Why in news? A new press release highlighted the progress of the Vidyanjali initiative ahead of its second anniversary. Launched in September 2021 und...

Ayushman Sahakar Scheme

Ayushman Sahakar Scheme

Why in news? The Ayushman Sahakar scheme has been highlighted for its potential to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in rural and semi‑urban area...

AgriStack and Bharat‑VISTAAR – Digital Tools for Farmers

AgriStack and Bharat‑VISTAAR – Digital Tools for Farmers

Why in news? The Union Budget 2026‑27 announced an AI‑powered advisory platform called Bharat‑VISTAAR. The tool, dubbed Bharati, will integrate ...

Sangtam Community Protects Pangolins

Sangtam Community Protects Pangolins

Why in news? The United Sangtam Likhum Pumji, the apex body of the Sangtam Naga community in Nagaland, passed a resolution to protect pangolins under ...

National Medicinal Plants Board – 25th Anniversary

National Medicinal Plants Board – 25th Anniversary

Why in news? The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), established to promote conservation and cultivation of India’s medicinal flora, marked its ...

Himalayan Tahr and Waste Threats

Himalayan Tahr and Waste Threats

Why in news? Environmentalists have raised alarms after camera traps in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary captured herds of Himalayan tahr grazing near gar...

Quorum Sensing – Bacterial Communication

Quorum Sensing – Bacterial Communication

Why in news? Researchers are exploring quorum sensing as a potential target for new therapies because disrupting this mechanism could weaken harmful b...

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