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The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026

  [ca_topic  source="LL" source_url="https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/lok-sabha-passes-tribunals-reforms-bill-2026-without-debate-545083" subject="Government Bill and Acts"] Context: The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha to replace the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, following Supreme Court directions in the Madras Bar Association v. Union of India case. The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 About The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026: What It Is? …

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The Hallaniyat Islands

Source: AJSubject: Geography Context: The Oman Environment Authority launched containment operations after an oil spill covering ~390 sq km off southern Oman. The spill originated from the explosion-damaged Caroline Bezengi, a Russian shadow fleet tanker that grounded near the protected Hallaniyat Islands. The Hallaniyat Islands About The Hallaniyat Islands: What It Is? The Hallaniyat Islands …

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Lake Mead

Source: LMSubject: Geography Context: Lake Mead—the largest artificial reservoir in the United States—fell to a record low water level of 1,040.4 feet (317.1 meters) above sea level. Lake Mead About Lake Mead: What It Is? Lake Mead is the largest man-made reservoir by volume in the United States. Created by the damming of the Colorado …

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Glaw Lake (Glow Lake)

Source: PIBSubject: Miscellaneous/Geography Context: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, announced the designation of Glaw Lake (also known as Glow Lake) in Arunachal Pradesh as India’s 101st Ramsar Site. This landmark recognition marks Arunachal Pradesh’s very first Ramsar Site, raising India's national tally of internationally protected wetlands past the 100 mark. Glaw Lake …

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Manasbal Lake

Source: THSubject: Geography Context: Following large-scale de-weeding and channel dredging over 70,000 square feet, Manasbal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir is showing clear signs of ecological recovery. Manasbal Lake About Manasbal Lake: What It Is? Manasbal Lake—often called the supreme gem of all Kashmir Lakes—is an ancient water body named after the sacred Manasarovar Lake. …

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The Khawthlangtuipui River

Source: NIESubject: Geography Context: Incessant monsoon rainfall over the past week caused the Khawthlangtuipui River to overflow its banks, submerging portions of the border town of Tlabung in Mizoram's Lunglei district. The Khawthlangtuipui River About The Khawthlangtuipui River: What It Is? The Khawthlangtuipui River is a major, ecologically vital transboundary river flowing through Northeast India …

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The Indira Point

Source: IESubject: Geography Context: The Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has sought strict Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearances to structurally reinforce and develop a tourist hub around the iconic lighthouse at Indira Point. The Indira Point About The Indira Point: What It Is? Indira Point is a critical geographical feature that marks the …

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The Borjuli Wetland

Source: DD NewsSubject: Geography Context: The Borjuli wetland in Assam has been officially notified as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) to protect its unique population of Oryza rufipogon, a disease- and pest-resistant wild rice variety. The Borjuli Wetland About The Borjuli Wetland: What It Is? The Borjuli wetland is a biologically unique freshwater swamp and …

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The Niokolo-Koba National Park (PNNK)

Source: IUCNSubject: Geography Context: The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved US$1.26 million for a new conservation initiative led by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Niokolo-Koba National Park, Senegal. The Niokolo-Koba National Park (PNNK) About The Niokolo-Koba National Park (PNNK): What It Is? Niokolo-Koba National Park is a vast, legally protected …

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Lipulekh Pass

Source: DHSubject: Geography Context: India has officially resumed its border trade with China via the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand after a six-year suspension that began during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Lipulekh Pass About Lipulekh Pass: What It Is? Lipulekh is a highly strategic, high-altitude mountain pass in the Himalayas that acts as a vital cross-border …

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The Ras Laffan Gas Facility

Source: NDTVSubject: Geography/Mapping Context: An explosion and major fire ripped through the Barzan gas supply facility inside Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial area, injuring at least 54 people and leaving 18 workers missing. The Ras Laffan Gas Facility About The Ras Laffan Gas Facility: What It Is? The Ras Laffan gas facility—primarily centering around operations like …

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The Super El Niño

Source: DTESubject: Geography Context: The United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed the formation of a new El Niño in the equatorial Pacific, placing the odds at 63% that it will intensify into a very strong or super El Niño by the northern winter. The Super El Niño About The Super El Niño: …

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The El Niño

Source: NIESubject: Geography Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has officially confirmed the return of El Niño conditions over the equatorial Pacific Ocean. The El Niño About The El Niño: What It Is? El Niño (Spanish for "The Boy Child") is the warm phase of the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a major global climate …

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