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Indian Navy Foils Piracy Attempt in the Gulf of Aden
Navy Foils Piracy Attempt in Gulf of Aden Context The Indian Navy successfully thwarted a piracy attempt on a merchant […]
Read MoreCentre Explores Tiger Reintroduction in West Bengal
Centre Explores Tiger Reintroduction in West Bengal Context The Centre is exploring the scientific reintroduction of tigers in suitable landscapes […]
Read MoreStrait of Hormuz: Strategic Importance and Surge in Ship Traffic
Surge in Ship Traffic Across the Strait of Hormuz Context Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased following […]
Read MoreGreat Nicobar Project: Development, Environment and Strategic Importance
Great Nicobar Project: Is What Can Be Justified Also Just? Context An editorial examines whether the Great Nicobar Development Project, […]
Read MoreIMD Forecasts Below-Normal July Rainfall
Below-Normal July Rainfall Forecast by IMD Context The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast below-normal rainfall during July 2026, with […]
Read MoreEco-Sensitive Areas (ESAs): Significance, Challenges and Way Forward
Eco-Sensitive Areas Context: The Karnataka government has requested the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to withdraw […]
Read MoreIndia Strengthens Border Infrastructure Along the LAC
India Strengthens Border Infrastructure Amid Chinese Incursion Concerns Context The Union Government has accelerated the construction of roads, bridges and […]
Read MoreProject Cheetah: Prey Base Assessment in Kuno National Park |
Project Cheetah: Prey Base Assessment in Kuno National Park Context A recent assessment under Project Cheetah found that goats and […]
Read MoreRadio-Tagged White-rumped Vulture Dies from Electrocution
Radio-tagged White-rumped Vulture Electrocuted Context A captive-bred White-rumped Vulture released into the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve landscape died after being electrocuted […]
Read MoreIndia Records Fifth Driest June Since 1901
Fifth Driest June Since 1901 Context India experienced one of its driest Junes since 1901 due to a significant rainfall […]
Read More25 Tiger Reserves Need Urgent Conservation
Tiger Reserves Need Priority Intervention Context The government has identified 25 out of 58 tiger reserves requiring urgent conservation measures […]
Read MoreTungabhadra Dam and Inter-State Water Cooperation
Tungabhadra Dam & Inter-State Water Cooperation Context The inauguration of 33 new spillway gates at the Tungabhadra Dam reflects cooperative […]
Read MoreNew Climate-Resilient Coffee Hybrid (Coffea × libex) Identified
Hardy Coffee Hybrid (Coffea × libex) Identified Context Scientists have confirmed the existence of Coffea × libex, a naturally occurring […]
Read MoreStrait of Hormuz: Strategic Importance and Global Energy Security
Iran and the Strait of Hormuz Context Iran attacked the Taiwan-linked container ship “Ever Lovely” in the Strait of Hormuz […]
Read MoreSeychelles and the Indian Diaspora
Seychelles and the Indian Diaspora Context Ahead of a planned PM Modi visit (29 July), focus is on India–Seychelles ties […]
Read MoreMinimum Temperatures Rising Faster Than Maximum Temperatures
Minimum Temperatures are Rising Faster than Maximum Temperatures Context : IMD data showed that minimum temperatures across many regions of […]
Read MoreIndia–Norway Green Strategic Partnership
India-Norway Green Strategic Partnership Context : India and Norway upgraded bilateral ties to a Green Strategic Partnership focusing on clean […]
Read MoreIndian Red Sand Boa Seized in Telangana: Wildlife Trafficking in Focus
DRI Recovers Two Indian Red Sand Boa Snakes in Telangana Context : The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence recovered two Indian […]
Read MoreDeclining Reservoir Water Levels in India: Causes, Challenges and Water Security
Rapid Decline in Reservoir Water Levels Across India Context : Recent data highlighted that 13 major reservoirs in India have […]
Read MoreHumpback Whale: Conservation, Migration and Ecological Importance
Rescued Humpback Whale Returned to Sea Context : A rescued humpback whale was transported through Danish coastal waters and released […]
Read MoreIndia–Netherlands Strategic Partnership
India–Netherlands Upgrade Bilateral Ties Context : India and the Netherlands elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister […]
Read MoreKuno National Park: India’s First Cheetah Reintroduction Site
Kuno National Park Kuno National Park is a strategically important protected area in India and the country’s first designated site […]
Read MoreBiochar: A Carbon-Negative Solution for Soil Health and Sustainable Agriculture
Biochar Context : Amid the growing challenge of open-field crop residue burning, which wastes valuable agricultural biomass, biochar has emerged […]
Read MoreWestern Ghats: Biodiversity Hotspot, Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA) and Significance
Western Ghats Context : Twelve years after releasing its initial draft notification, the Central Government is set to finalize and […]
Read MoreFordow Nuclear Facility: Iran’s Underground Uranium Enrichment Site
Fordow Nuclear facility Context46: Amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, the heavily fortified Fordow nuclear facility has come under […]
Read MoreGlacial Lake Expansion in Arunachal Pradesh Raises GLOF Risk
Four Glacial Lakes in Arunachal have expanded in a decade Context: A satellite-based assessment of glacial lakes in Arunachal Pradesh’s […]
Read MorePadma Barrage Project: Bangladesh’s Major Water Infrastructure and the Padma River
The Padma Barrage Context: Bangladesh has formally approved the construction of the Tk 50,443 crore (approximately ₹39,170 crore) Padma Barrage […]
Read MoreKashmir Saffron: GI Tag, Unique Features and Global Demand
Kashmir Saffron Context: The ongoing tensions in West Asia, coupled with a sharp decline of nearly 140 tonnes in Iran’s […]
Read MoreMale Peacock Spider: Nature’s Extraordinary Courtship Performer
Male Spider Prelims (Facts) Male peacock spiders are tiny, highly colorful jumping spiders (genus Maratus) found primarily in Australia. Measuring […]
Read MoreAI Weather Forecasting: Challenges in Predicting Extreme Weather Events
AI falls short on extreme weather forecasting Context : The study concludes that while AI models have transformed routine weather […]
Read MoreZojila Tunnel and Strategic Connectivity in the Himalayas
Zojila Tunnel Context: The Zojila Tunnel has achieved a major construction milestone, bringing India closer to ensuring uninterrupted road connectivity […]
Read MoreSocial Immunity and Disease Management in Ant Colonies
How Ants Cope with Disease Outbreaks Context: Recent studies have shown that ant colonies adopt behavioural strategies similar to […]
Read MoreChocolate-Chip Sea Star and Biomimicry in Nature
Chocolate-Chip Sea Star (Protoreaster nodosus) Context: Scientists have discovered that the Chocolate-Chip Sea Star possesses microscopic structures capable of […]
Read MoreAfrican Grey Foam-Nest Tree Frog and Amphibian Adaptations
African Grey Foam-Nest Tree Frog (Chiromantis xerampelina) Context: Researchers have recently documented the remarkable nesting behaviour of the African Grey […]
Read MoreGeography and Strategic Significance
Slovakia Context: The Prime Minister of India is scheduled to pay an official visit to Slovakia from June 14 to […]
Read MoreCarbon Credits Under the Paris Agreement
The First Carbon Credits Under the Paris Agreement Context: The United Nations has issued the first carbon credits under Article […]
Read MoreFlamingos and Wetland Biodiversity Conservation
Flamingos Context : Large flocks of migratory flamingos have turned the coastal salt pans of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, into a […]
Read MoreEuphrates River and the Geography of Mesopotamia
Euphrates River Context: A recent study published in Nature Geoscience has used seismic imaging and geological evidence to explain the […]
Read MoreParaquat and the Challenge of Sustainable Agriculture
The human cost of a deadly weed killer: banning of paraquat in Telangana Context : In March, Telangana banned paraquat, […]
Read MoreEl Niño and Its Impact on Global Climate
El Niño Source : Wikipedia Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has officially announced the re-emergence of El Niño conditions […]
Read MoreZojila Tunnel: Enhancing Strategic Connectivity to Ladakh
Zojila Tunnel Prelims Facts Tunnel: Zojila Tunnel. Length: 13.14 km. Connects: Sonamarg (J&K) – Drass (Ladakh). Altitude: >11,500 ft. […]
Read MoreUrban Biodiversity and Bird Conservation in Delhi
Among Global capitals, Delhi ranked second in global biodiversity Context : Core Message The article highlights Delhi’s exceptional bird diversity, […]
Read MoreEarth’s Outer Core and Magnetic Field Dynamics
Outer Core: Unafraid of Drama What Happened Researchers analysing satellite and geomagnetic observations reported significant changes in the movement patterns […]
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