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Why in news? Scientists recently used historic DNA and modern genomic tools to confirm that the Himalayan pangolin (Manis aurita) is a separate specie...
Why in news? On 7 July 2026 United Kingdom F‑35 jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Norwegian Sea. The Russian plane was see...
Why in news? On 7 July 2026 Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto awarded the “Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia” to India’s Prime M...
Why in news? At the conclusion of the BRICS Heads of Anti‑Drug Agencies Meeting on 7 July 2026 in Guwahati, member countries adopted the “Guwahati...
Why in news? In June 2026 wildlife experts reported that Egyptian vultures are disappearing from the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. Once common...
Why in news? Heavy rains in August 2025 caused the Vihar Lake in north Mumbai to overflow, reminding residents of its role in the city’s water syste...
Why in news? Ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises in Sudan have kept the country in global headlines. Understanding its geography, climate and re...
Why in news? On 7 July 2026 the Union Ministry of Education released the latest Performance Grading Index 2.0 reports for states and districts. These ...
Why in news? The 540 megawatt Kwar hydroelectric project on the Chenab river is one of several hydropower schemes under construction in Jammu and Kash...
Why in news? In late 2025 researchers at the University of Cologne reported that the amino acid leucine can stabilise proteins on the outer membrane o...
Why in news? The government’s Indiahandmade platform continues to gain attention as an online marketplace that directly connects weavers and artisan...
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...
Why in news? Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari chaired a review meeting on 6 July 2026 with officials of National Highwa...
Why in news? The 2026 Global Passport Index report was released, ranking the strength of passports based on mobility, investment prospects and quality...
Why in news? On 6 July 2026 President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investi...
Why in news? Heavy monsoon rainfall in Maharashtra on 7 July 2026 caused the Ulhas River to cross its danger mark at Badlapur and Ambernath. The nea...
Why in news? The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) resolved a long‑standing issue concerning foreign currency donations at the Mahabodhi Temple ...
Why in news? The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Mahendragiri, its sixth Project‑17A stealth frigate, on 11 July 2026 at Visakhapatnam. The v...
Why in news? On 5 July 2026 the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, approved new measures to support the Changpa pastoral community...
Why in news? The Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) organisation recently featured in news for holding awareness programmes on labour laws and grieva...
