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Why in news? On 11 March 2026 the Department of Revenue amended the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Regulation of Controlled Substances) O...
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Why in news? On 11 March 2026 the Department of Revenue amended the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Regulation of Controlled Substances) O...
Why in news? Scientists recently described a new species of lynx spider named Hamataliwa mawlyngot. The species was discovered on a shrub near Mawlyng...
Why in news? In June 2026 researchers published a study in the journal Science revealing how the Venus flytrap closes its trap so rapidly. The finding...
Why in news? World Crocodile Day is observed every year on 17 June to raise awareness about crocodiles and their habitats. The 2026 theme, “Legacy i...
Why in news? Drop shipping has gained attention as major e‑commerce firms and small entrepreneurs adopt the model to reduce costs. A number of regul...
Why in news? A recent study modelling more than 1,000 years of earthquake history found that the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults in southern Califo...
Why in news? Botanists recently identified a new genus and species of liverwort, named Indocolea devendrae, from the forests of northern Kerala. This ...
Why in news? In June 2026 four traditional products from Jharkhand — Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery and bamboo craft — received Geogr...
Why in news? On 15 June 2026 the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight test of the Long Range Land Attack...
Why in news? India will participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, a large multinational air exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). ...
Crohn’s Disease – Understanding and Emerging Therapies Why in news? Recent studies have deepened our understanding of Crohn’s disease and pointe...
Why in news? Tetanus cases have surfaced recently in parts of the United States. Public health experts worry that waning vaccination and booster cover...
Why in news? The Bihar government dispatched around 125 quintals of GI‑tagged Jardalu mangoes from Bhagalpur to the President, Vice‑President and...
Why in news? Scientists from the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland and the British Geological Survey have reported that the basalt columns of the ...
Why in news? An international research team has mapped the global distribution of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. The study estimates the scale and carb...
Why in news? Kaziranga National Park authorities in Assam released their first scientific assessment of the greater hog badger. Using camera traps, re...
Why in news? As markets remain volatile, investors are exploring arbitrage mutual funds as an alternative to bank deposits. These funds are promoted f...
Why in news? Delegations from Armenia and Azerbaijan met in Aghveran, Armenia, for the thirteenth session of their commissions on border delimitation ...
Why in news? A new documentary titled Enchanting Mukundra showcases the landscapes and wildlife of Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan. The fil...
Why in news? The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has reached several milestones, including establishing thousands of tinkering labs and incubation centr...