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Why in news? On 17 June 2026 the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved new appointments to the National Statistical Commission (NSC). The gov...
Why in news? A new analysis by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) finds that rising borrowing costs are squeezing develop...
Why in news? During a routine patrol in the Bakuchen area of the Tingda Reserve Forest, North Sikkim, forest officials filmed a herd of eight Mishmi T...
Why in news? An eight‑year deadlock over the Kishau Dam project was resolved in June 2026 after the Union government and beneficiary states agreed o...
Why in news? The India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), the training arm of the Election Commission of India, ce...
Why in news? The United Nations observed the 2026 World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on 17 June with the theme “Rangelands: Recognize. ...
Why in news? The ongoing conflict in West Asia and a decline in Iran’s saffron production have boosted demand for Kashmir saffron in 2026. Prices ha...
Why in news? At the 11th Our Ocean Conference held in Mombasa in June 2026, sixteen countries adopted the Mombasa Declaration on fisheries transparenc...
Why in news? The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) organised the second national consultation on draft National Technical Guidelines for watershe...
Why in news? The World Gold Council (WGC) released its 2026 central bank gold reserves survey in mid‑June. The survey reveals that central banks rem...
Why in news? Birdwatchers recently reported sightings of the knob‑billed duck in several Indian wetlands, including Pong Dam Lake. These reports dre...
Why in news? In June 2026 scientists operating the GRAPES‑3 cosmic ray telescope in Ooty reported a new feature in the energy spectrum of protons at...
Why in news? The Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation awarded a ₹126.37 crore contract to a joint venture led by Patel Engineering to ...
Why in news? On 15 June 2026 the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy launched India’s first wind‑turbine supply‑chain portal, called WT‑MARUT...
Why in news? On 8 June 2026 India and Japan adopted the rules of implementation for their Joint Crediting Mechanism under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agr...
Why in news? The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) decided to appoint consultancy firm AECOM Asia to prepare a detailed redevelopment plan for ...
Why in news? The Uttar Pradesh Forest Department extended the eco‑tourism season at Amangarh Tiger Reserve until 30 June 2026. The extension follows...
Why in news? The Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tarkash concluded a port call to Victoria, Seychelles on 15 June 2026. During the visit the ship�...
Why in news? Manas National Park in Assam continues to draw attention for its success in conserving endangered species like the greater one‑horned r...
Why in news? Thailand frequently features in current affairs due to its growing engagement with India and the wider world. Recent events include high�...
