Canscora agni: New Plant Species Discovered in Pune Savannas
Why in news? Botanists from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune and the Savanna Science Foundation have discovered a n...
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Why in news? Botanists from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune and the Savanna Science Foundation have discovered a n...
Why in news? Peru frequently appears in world news because of its political developments, economic reforms and rich cultural heritage. UPSC aspirants ...
Why in news? The National Medical Commission recently asked all medical colleges to register with the Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) �...
Why in news? India’s crop research agencies have identified for release two rice varieties, DRR Dhan 92 and CR Dhan 217, specifically bred for direc...
Why in news? Farmers in Andhra Pradesh and Kerala have reported severe infestations of the Giant African Snail. The invasive species has damaged horti...
Why in news? Ahead of an upcoming tour to the Indo‑Pacific, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zeala...
Why in news? Scientists from the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute announced the discovery of a new species of dory fish. Named Cyttopsis in...
Why in news? A sub‑adult white‑rumped vulture fitted with a GPS tag was found electrocuted near Ooty on 28 June 2026. The bird had been released i...
Why in news? Assam’s Forest and Environment Minister announced that the number of tigers in Nameri Tiger Reserve has risen from three in 2022 to twe...
Why in news? The Securities and Exchange Board of India introduced a new asset class called the Specialised Investment Fund (SIF). This category allow...
Why in news? The Ministry of Jal Shakti presented the sixth National Water Awards for the year 2024. The awards recognise outstanding efforts in water...
Why in news? Assam’s State Biodiversity Board announced that a small wetland in Borjuli village, Sonitpur district, has been notified as a Biodivers...