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Eurasian Lynx: Sighting in Sikkim, Tso Lhamo Plateau & Features

Eurasian Lynx: Sighting in Sikkim, Tso Lhamo Plateau & Features

Why in news? A camera trap on the Tso Lhamo plateau in Sikkim recorded the Eurasian lynx at an altitude of over 17,000 feet. This is the first confi...

Indiahandmade Portal: GI Tags, ODOP & Digital Marketplace

Indiahandmade Portal: GI Tags, ODOP & Digital Marketplace

Why in news? The government’s Indiahandmade platform continues to gain attention as an online marketplace that directly connects weavers and artisan...

Panchganga River: Origin, Geography, Floods & Tributaries

Panchganga River: Origin, Geography, Floods & Tributaries

Why in news? The Panchganga River featured in news reports during July 2026 because of rising water levels after heavy monsoon rainfall. Authorities i...

India-Qatar Relations: EAM Visit, Diaspora & Energy Ties

India-Qatar Relations: EAM Visit, Diaspora & Energy Ties

Why in news? India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Doha in early July 2026. He met Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister M...

Arrow-3 Missile Defence System: Features, Israel-US Origin

Arrow-3 Missile Defence System: Features, Israel-US Origin

Why in news? Germany announced in July 2026 that it would build a second Arrow‑3 missile defence site in Bavaria. The first battery near Berlin beca...

Bandipur Tiger Reserve: Capacity Study, Location & Conflicts

Bandipur Tiger Reserve: Capacity Study, Location & Conflicts

Why in news? The Karnataka government ordered a study on the carrying capacity of Bandipur Tiger Reserve after tiger numbers increased significantly. ...

SOLVE ISRO Test: Gaganyaan Mission & Sub-Orbital Vehicle

SOLVE ISRO Test: Gaganyaan Mission & Sub-Orbital Vehicle

Why in news? On 3 July 2026 the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted a static ground test of the new Sub‑Orbital Launch ...

Pandavani Folk Art: Teejan Bai, Origin & Mahabharata Tales

Pandavani Folk Art: Teejan Bai, Origin & Mahabharata Tales

Why in news? On 5 July 2026 veteran Pandavani singer Teejan Bai passed away in Raipur at the age of 69. She was the most celebrated exponent of the Ch...

I-2SEA Submarine Cable: India-Singapore Link & Key Features

I-2SEA Submarine Cable: India-Singapore Link & Key Features

Why in news? On 2 July 2026 the digital infrastructure firm Lightstorm announced contracts with Microsoft, Singtel and Tata Communications to build th...

Garhwa Fort: Location, Buddha Idol Theft & Temple Complex

Garhwa Fort: Location, Buddha Idol Theft & Temple Complex

Why in news? On 4 July 2026 the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested the last remaining accused in a 2002 idol theft case. The arrest relate...

Sirsa Kinnow GI Tag: Haryana's First Fruit & Characteristics

Sirsa Kinnow GI Tag: Haryana's First Fruit & Characteristics

Why in news? In March 2026 the Registrar of Geographical Indications granted a GI tag to the Sirsa Kinnow. The certificate, finalised on 28 March 2026...

Doctrine of Per Incuriam: Meaning, SC Judgment & Exception

Doctrine of Per Incuriam: Meaning, SC Judgment & Exception

Why in news? In early July 2026 the Supreme Court reiterated that lower benches must follow larger benches. During a criminal appeal from Haryana the ...

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