Environment
Aral Sea: Dried Seabed Now a Major Carbon Source
Why in news? A new study measured carbon released from the exposed Aral Sea bed. Drying changed the lake from a carbon store into a major source. Its ...
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Why in news? A new study measured carbon released from the exposed Aral Sea bed. Drying changed the lake from a carbon store into a major source. Its ...
Why in news? Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Shabdalok in Kolkata on 19 July 2026. Indiaβs first immersive language museum opened its init...
Why in news? A very heavy historic cannon disappeared from Narwar Fort in Madhya Pradesh. The theft occurred during the night of 15β16 July 2026. Po...
Why in news? Indiaβs maritime regulator issued a safety advisory on 17 July 2026. Shipping companies should avoid sending Indian seafarers through t...
Why in news? The Union Government appointed Harjit Singh Grewal as National Commission for Minorities Chairperson. It also named a Vice-Chairperson an...
Why in news? A new report examined the dispute surrounding Pallikaranai Marsh. Rapid southern Chennai development now conflicts with wetland protectio...
Why in news? Argentina defeated England in a 2026 World Cup semi-final. Two Argentine players then displayed a territorial-claim banner. Its message c...
Why in news? Officials sealed 21 resorts near Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve. The action followed directions from the Madras High Court. Authorities had...
Why in news? Hungarian President TamΓ‘s Sulyok signed a constitutional amendment. The amendment ends his own mandate before its scheduled expiry. Suly...
Why in news? New York City investigated a Legionnairesβ disease cluster. By 18 July, city officials had reported 72 confirmed cases. Two people had ...
Why in news? The National Institution for Transforming India, or NITI Aayog, released Indiaβs first Investment Friendliness Index. Gujarat ranked fi...
Why in news? Large numbers of fish died in Ajmerβs Ana Sagar Lake. Residents also reported foul smell around the waterbody. Municipal officials bega...
