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Why in news? During discussions on regional economic cooperation in May 2026, the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) was cited for its role in help...
Why in news? Environmentalists and bird watchers highlighted Pulicat Lake on 21 May 2026 as migratory birds returned in large numbers and local author...
Why in news? On 18 and 19 May 2026 the private defence company Nibe Limited successfully demonstrated its Suryastra rocket system for the Indian Army ...
Why in news? India’s Defence Minister visited South Korea in May 2026 to strengthen strategic ties. The visit prompted interest in the geography and...
Why in news? On 20 May 2026 the Director‑General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), QU Dongyu, presented the prestigious Agricola Medal...
Why in news? With India’s long coastline facing rising sea levels and frequent storms, attention has turned to institutions that support coastal pla...
Why in news? On 21 May 2026 the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change’s Expert Appraisal Committee granted Terms of Reference cle...
Why in news? The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) announced on 21 May 2026 that it would launch RAINMUMBAI, India’s first exchang...
Why in news? India’s farming community faced a shortage of urea in May 2026. In response, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) urged s...
Why in news? In her Union Budget speech on 1 February 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the creation of SHE‑Marts—community‑ow...
Why in news? Kumbhalgarh Fort in Rajasthan often features in travel and heritage news due to its gigantic ramparts and UNESCO recognition. In May 2026...
Why in news? Astronomers analysing data from the Hubble Space Telescope released a comprehensive catalogue of blue straggler stars in May 2026. Their ...
