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Bdelloid Rotifer Revival from Permafrost

Scientists revived a microscopic freshwater animal called a bdelloid rotifer that had been frozen in Siberian permafrost for approximately 24,000 years. Researchers extracted the organism from ice cores...

 May 15, 2026

Endangered Species Conservation India

National Endangered Species Day, observed on 15 May 2026, served as a global platform to raise awareness about the protection of threatened animals, plants, and marine organisms. As...

 May 15, 2026

Hydrogen Fuel Public Transport

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation launched hydrogen-powered shuttle bus services in the Central Vista area of Delhi on 15 May 2026. This service connects the Central Secretariat and...

 May 15, 2026

Climate Action Plans Karnataka

Karnataka is developing localized climate action plans for 5,994 gram panchayats and 340 urban local bodies under its revised State Action Plan on Climate Change Version 2, which...

 May 15, 2026

Election Commissioner Appointment Process

The Supreme Court of India on 14 May 2026 reviewed petitions challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office)...

 May 15, 2026

Defence Self-Reliance and Jointness

During the Kalam and Kavach 3.0 dialogue held on 14 May 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the integration of jointness and self-reliance within India’s national security framework....

 May 15, 2026

Kaal Bhairava Autonomous Combat Aircraft

Bengaluru-based AI warfare firm Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace announced a strategic partnership with European technology firm SKETCHPIXEL LDA to manufacture India's first Artificial Intelligence combat aircraft, Kaal...

 May 15, 2026

Wholesale Price Index Inflation

India’s wholesale price index-based inflation rose sharply to 8.3 percent in April 2026, marking the highest level in 42 months compared to 3.88 percent in March 2026. The...

 May 15, 2026

Two-State Solution Palestine Conflict

At the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held on 14 May 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine...

 May 15, 2026

Illegal Sand Mining National Chambal Sanctuary

The Supreme Court of India took suo motu cognisance of rampant illegal sand mining inside the National Chambal Sanctuary, which threatens endangered riverine species such as the gharial...

 May 14, 2026

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