India-Maldives FTA: First Negotiation Round & Bilateral Trade
Why in news? India and Maldives completed their first free-trade negotiation round. Both sides reported progress across several areas. Bilateral trade...
The day’s current affairs covered in full — the terms, names and facts UPSC actually asks about, in six languages.
Why in news? India and Maldives completed their first free-trade negotiation round. Both sides reported progress across several areas. Bilateral trade...
Why in news? India helped develop seven food-standard texts adopted at a global meeting. The meeting occurred in Geneva during 6β10 July 2026. New w...
Why in news? Scientists tracked mobile intron material moving between very different microorganisms. It travelled from a bacterial predator into dead ...
Why in news? A new project is removing invasive African catfish from Periyar Tiger Reserve. The removed fish will become safe, marketable products. Lo...
Why in news? Researchers described two new solitary bee species from Arunachal Pradesh. The scientific paper appeared on 6 July 2026. Each species is ...
Why in news? A new study estimated a steep fall in Gulf shorebirds. Modelled abundance declined about fifty-seven per cent over four decades. Repeated...
Why in news? The Centre is considering a redesigned second phase through 2029. The extension had not received final approval by 11 July 2026. Official...
Why in news? Gujarat reported seven laboratory-confirmed infections during a new outbreak. Three infected children died, while four remained under tre...
Why in news? Forest staff rescued a large flying squirrel near Ramnagar in Uttarakhand. Villagers found it at night near homes in Teda village. Offici...
Why in news? Security researchers reported weaknesses in a major government-services platform. Some connected services exposed sensitive user details....
Why in news? A national student drone challenge reached its final stage in January 2026. The government had launched it on 18 March 2025. Teams design...
Why in news? The Geographical Indications Registry issued certificate 789 for Jodhpurβs Mojari craft. It sealed the certificate on 28 March 2026. Th...