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National Biodiversity Authority (NBA): Expert Committee on Invasive Alien Species

01-Aug-2026

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has constituted an Expert Committee on Invasive Alien Species (IAS) to tackle the increasing ecological, economic, and social threats posed by invasive species across India. 

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana 2026: Who will get ₹2,500 Per Month? Eligibility, Online Application, Benefits, Documents & Complete Details

01-Aug-2026

The Delhi Government has officially launched the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana on August 1, 2026, a flagship welfare scheme aimed at providing ₹2,500 per month as financial assistance to eligible women from economically weaker households.

UK Records Highest Child Exposure to Extreme Heatwaves in Three Decades

31-Jul-2026

According to a Save the Children analysis (2026), the United Kingdom recorded its highest child exposure to extreme heatwaves since 1995, with 10.7 million children (75% of the child population) affected during the first half of 2026. The report highlights the increasing impact of climate change and extreme weather events on children's health and well-being.

Urban Challenge Fund (UCF): Transforming India's Urban Infrastructure Through Competitive Financing

31-Jul-2026

The Union Government has informed the Lok Sabha that 33 projects have been approved or accorded in-principle approval under the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF)

US-Iran Conflict Reshapes Gulf Security Architecture: Implications for West Asia and India

31-Jul-2026

The ongoing US–Iran confrontation has triggered major strategic shifts in West Asia (Middle East). Gulf Arab countries are strengthening defence partnerships with Pakistan, hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis have resumed, and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb Strait have intensified. These developments have significant implications for regional security, global energy markets, and India's strategic interests.

ISRO & JAXA Review Chandrayaan-5 (LUPEX) Mission Ahead of 2028 Launch: Objectives, Features, Scientific Significance

31-Jul-2026

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) held a high-level technical review meeting at the UR Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru, to assess the progress of Chandrayaan-5, also known as the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX).

Supreme Court Rules on Ex-Post Facto Environmental Clearances: No Blanket Amnesty, Only Public Interest-Based Relief

31-Jul-2026

The Supreme Court has quashed the Environment Ministry's July 2021 Office Memorandum (OM) that allowed ex-post facto (retrospective) Environmental Clearances (ECs) for projects that had begun without prior approval.

25 Years of the Himalayan Chandra Telescope: India Celebrates a Milestone in Astronomy

31-Jul-2026

India has celebrated 25 years of successful operations of the 2-metre Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT) at Hanle, Ladakh. A three-day conference organized by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) highlighted the telescope's achievements, scientific contributions, and future expansion plans.

Pithora Painting Receives Geographical Indication (GI) Tag (2026)

31-Jul-2026

The Pithora Painting, a centuries-old ritual wall painting tradition of Gujarat's tribal communities, particularly the Rathwa tribe, has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag in 2026

Scientists Reveal How Extreme Drought Caused the Collapse of Bronze Age Civilisations

30-Jul-2026

A new study by researchers at Stockholm University has found that the collapse of major Late Bronze Age civilisations—including the Mycenaeans, Minoans, and the Hittite Empire—was caused by extreme droughts triggered by the combined effect of multiple natural climate cycles.

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