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Why in news? Assam’s State Biodiversity Board announced that a small wetland in Borjuli village, Sonitpur district, has been notified as a Biodivers...
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? The Securities and Exchange Board of India introduced a new asset class called the Specialised Investment Fund (SIF). This category allow...
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? 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? Scientists from the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute announced the discovery of a new species of dory fish. Named Cyttopsis in...
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? Farmers in Andhra Pradesh and Kerala have reported severe infestations of the Giant African Snail. The invasive species has damaged horti...
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? The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) recently released their annual reports Animal Discoveries 20...
Why in news? Recent news reports drew attention to the Caspian cobra after herpetologists confirmed its presence in parts of northern India. The speci...
Why in news? The Indian Navy’s frigate INS Trikand recently took part in a multinational maritime exercise in the Arabian Sea. Its deployment showca...
Why in news? On 30 June 2026 tribals in Jharkhand and neighbouring states observed Hul Diwas, the anniversary of the Santhal uprising of 1855. The day...
Why in news? The Ministry of Rural Development recently announced new features for its eSARAS mobile app and fulfilment centre. The app serves as a di...
Why in news? In 2026 Africa witnessed outbreaks of Marburg virus disease and researchers commenced trials for an experimental vaccine. The disease, wh...
Why in news? In late June 2026 workers cleaning the Amrit Kund at Maharashtra’s Trimbakeshwar temple found a stone Shivalinga at the bottom of the 6...
Why in news? The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has announced new measures to boost seafood exports and ensure traceability. The...
Why in news? Skyroot Aerospace announced that its small satellite launcher, Vikram‑1, is scheduled for its maiden flight during a launch window from...
Why in news? IRENA’s annual assembly, held in early 2026, released reports on global renewable energy trends and urged countries to accelerate the t...
Why in news? Researchers around the world are racing to understand tiny particles called exosomes. These membrane‑bound vesicles are being investiga...
