Environment
Lichen – Symbiosis of Fungi and Algae
Why in news? Scientists recently discovered new lichen species in the Western Ghats of India, highlighting the need to protect these delicate organism...
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Why in news? Scientists recently discovered new lichen species in the Western Ghats of India, highlighting the need to protect these delicate organism...
Why in news? The Ministry of Rural Development has expanded the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) by approving additional funds for self‑hel...
Why in news? Peru has been in the spotlight due to a combination of economic reforms and cultural heritage preservation initiatives. The country recen...
Why in news? Several recent studies have highlighted the role of melanin in protecting our skin against ultraviolet (UV) radiation and its potential a...
Why in news? The Government of India recently notified rules for the sustainable harnessing of fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone. A key part of...
Why in news? India observed National Cancer Awareness Day on 7 November 2025. Health organisations, hospitals and schools conducted awareness drives, ...
Why in news? The United States Air Force test‑fired an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base in ...
Why in news? The Ministry of Textiles recently approved a new round of research projects under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM). The mis...
Why in news? Flights landing at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport experienced disruptions when aircraft received misleading Global Positio...
Why in news? Reports from Tamil Nadu noted that migratory birds have started arriving at the Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, signalling the start of the ...
Why in news? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) gave Khangchendzonga National Park a “good” rating in its global assessment...
Why in news? The annual Baliyatra festival began on the banks of the Mahanadi river in Cuttack, Odisha, coinciding with the full moon of Kartika Purni...
