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Why in news? The government has announced progress on the BharatNet Project, with more than 2.14 lakh Gram Panchayats now service‑ready for broadban...
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Why in news? The government has announced progress on the BharatNet Project, with more than 2.14 lakh Gram Panchayats now service‑ready for broadban...
Why in news? Researchers at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) hav...
Why in news? The Indian Coast Guard ship Sarthak made its first port call at Chabahar in Iran in December 2025. The vessel, which is part of a series ...
Why in news? During his state visit to Ethiopia in December 2025, India’s Prime Minister paid homage at the Adwa Victory Monument, honouring Ethiopi...
Why in news? An Indian Army contingent of 45 soldiers from the Mechanised Infantry Regiment has travelled to the United Arab Emirates to participate i...
Why in news? Materials scientists in Japan and Europe have confirmed that the compound ruthenium dioxide (RuO₂) exhibits a newly discovered form of ...
Why in news? A team of researchers has demonstrated that injecting a colloidal carbon mixture into polluted aquifers can dramatically lower the levels...
Why in news? Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills has attracted attention due to concerns about limestone mining near its eco...
Why in news? During the celebrations of Vijay Diwas on 16 December 2025 the Indian Army showcased several home‑grown technologies. Two highlights we...
Why in news? Ichthyologists have described a new species of snakehead fish named Channa bhoi from a small stream in Ri‑Bhoi district of Meghalaya. T...
Why in news? The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying recently announced major progress under the National Digital Livestock Mission. Over 35 c...
Why in news? The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C‑DAC) has unveiled DHRUV64, a 64‑bit dual‑core microprocessor built under the go...
Why in news? The classical treatise Natyashastra continues to inspire artists and scholars. Recent discussions on cultural heritage have highlighted i...
Why in news? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched an egg safety drive after a viral video alleged that eggs from a popula...
Why in news? As the nation commemorates Vijay Diwas and honours its war heroes, discussions often centre on the Param Vir Chakra (PVC), the highest mi...
Why in news? The Indian Army has received the final batch of Boeing AH‑64E Apache Guardian helicopters under a multi‑billion‑rupee deal. These s...
Why in news? The 900 megawatt Arun‑3 Hydropower Project in eastern Nepal has been in the news as construction progresses under the supervision of SJ...
Why in news? With the arrival of winter, Tamil Nadu’s Vellode Bird Sanctuary has once again become a favourite stopover for thousands of migratory b...
Why in news? New research from India has highlighted that high blood sugar detected early in pregnancy is more common than previously thought. Studies...
Why in news? The World Health Organization’s 2025 malaria report has warned that the malaria parasite is showing partial resistance to artemisinin�...