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Khurasani Imli: Mandu's Baobab Fruit Gets GI Tag in MP
Why in news? The fruit of the Baobab tree growing in the historic town of Mandu in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, locally known as Khurasani Imli or...
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Why in news? The fruit of the Baobab tree growing in the historic town of Mandu in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, locally known as Khurasani Imli or...
Why in news? Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) recently discovered a new species of wild brinjal in the evergreen forests of Middle ...
Why in news? High‑level talks between United States and Iranian officials were held in Switzerland recently to address differences over Iran’s nuc...
Why in news? Researchers from India and Europe have discovered two tiny snail species, Georissa meghalayaensis and Acmella bensoni, in the limestone c...
Why in news? Tamil Nadu will soon deploy India’s first 3D‑printed artificial reef modules off the Ramanathapuram coast under the second phase of t...
Why in news? China’s state broadcaster CCTV recently aired footage of the launch of the Dongfeng‑17 hypersonic missile, drawing international atte...
Why in news? Volunteers in Patiala district recently removed several trolley‑loads of garbage from the dilapidated Nabha Fort and adjoining park, re...
Why in news? Recent research highlighted that applying biochar to soil can increase crop yields by 10 to 30 percent and improve water‑holding capaci...
Why in news? An ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing unit in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district in June 2026 led to several workers falling ill. T...
Why in news? The Kerala High Court recently called for a unified authority to oversee the cleanliness of the Periyar River after concerns about pollut...
Why in news? Scientists from the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) measured non‑methane hydrocarbons (NMHCs) in the ai...
Why in news? On 21 June 2026 the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) marked the 12th International Day of Yoga with its “Yoga Sangam 2026” initiative. Under ...
Why in news? The World Bank has provided development policy financing (DPF) to India to support climate‑friendly reforms. Recent operations, totalli...
Why in news? India depends on West Asian suppliers for roughly one‑third of its bitumen needs. In early 2026 geopolitical tensions in the region dis...
Why in news? Norway has announced that children aged 6–13 should generally not use generative artificial‑intelligence tools in school. The policy,...
Why in news? Sickle cell disease is a hereditary blood disorder that remains a public‑health challenge in India, especially among tribal populations...
Why in news? On 19 June 2026 the Union Home Minister launched the Abhigyan mobile application at the 26th All India Fingerprint Conference in New Delh...
Why in news? On 20 June 2026 Professor Bimal N. Patel of India was elected as a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for...
Why in news? Kalamkari, a traditional art of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, has gained renewed interest as heritage agencies promote crafts with Geogra...
Why in news? A research team from Auburn University, Nalanda University and other Indian institutions reported in June 2026 that microplastics are acc...