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Narmada River: West-Flowing River, Geography
Why in news? The Narmada River, one of India’s major waterways, often features in discussions on river systems because it flows westwards, unlike mo...
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Why in news? The Narmada River, one of India’s major waterways, often features in discussions on river systems because it flows westwards, unlike mo...
Why in news? The Indian Army dispatched a contingent to Cambodia to participate in the second edition of Exercise CINBAX. This joint exercise with the...
Why in news? The Union Ministry of Health released revised guidelines for the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) 2.0. The updated programme expan...
Why in news? On 3 May 2026, start‑up GalaxEye successfully launched Mission Drishti – the world’s first OptoSAR satellite – aboard a Falcon 9 ...
Why in news? The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published new standards for medical assistive technologies, aligned with the National List of Essent...
Why in news? Recent reports of deaths aboard a cruise ship raised concerns about hantavirus. It is a rare but serious illness caused by viruses carrie...
Why in news? Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR‑NCL...
Why in news? The Department of Financial Services (DFS) convened a colloquium to discuss reforms for India’s Debt Recovery Tribunals. Officials emph...
Why in news? The Maharashtra forest department put on hold a proposal to increase the morning walker pass fee at Sanjay Gandhi National Park from ₹3...
Why in news? The Mayon stratovolcano in the Philippines erupted in early May 2026, prompting authorities to raise the alert level and evacuate nearby ...
Why in news? India’s External Affairs Minister began a nine‑day tour of the Caribbean and South America, starting in Jamaica. The visit aims to st...
Why in news? Militant groups have recently used fibre‑optic drones in conflict zones. These unmanned aircraft are guided through ultra‑thin fibre ...
Why in news? The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region recently launched “Padma Doree,” a cross‑cultural textile initiative. It brings...
Why in news? Archaeologists have initiated restoration of the Udayan Fort in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh. The fort, associated with the ancient ...
Why in news? Genetics research and discussions about inherited diseases often use the term “allele.” UPSC aspirants are expected to understand the...
Why in news? Ichak, a historic town near Hazaribag in Jharkhand, has entered the spotlight due to calls for heritage conservation. Once home to dozens...
Why in news? The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) recently featured in discussions about nuclear safety and regulatory reforms. Concerns have bee...
Why in news? The Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) scheme has achieved major milestones. The gover...
Why in news? The Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Himachal Pradesh, has been in the news for its conservation efforts an...
Why in news? Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) frequently appears in medical news and civil services examinations due to its genetic nature and recent adv...