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Climate-Resilient Coral Reefs: A Ray of Hope for Marine Ecosystems

Jun 19, 2026

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Coral reefs off Kenya's coast are showing signs of resilience despite climate change. A recent study presented at the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa found that coral cover in the studied region recovered from 27% to 40% within a year after severe bleaching in 2024. This is a rare positive development in marine conservation.

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Rs5,932 Crore and Counting: Why Farm Loan Waivers Are Under Scrutiny

Jun 19, 2026

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Farm loan waivers are government schemes where the state repays farmers' outstanding agricultural loans to banks. While they provide immediate relief, they are often criticized for encouraging strategic defaults, weakening credit discipline, and straining state finances. Tamil Nadu's recent ₹5,932 crore waiver has reignited the debate on their effectiveness and fiscal sustainability.

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Celtic Princely Grave Discovered in Germany: A Window into Iron Age Elite Life

Jun 19, 2026

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Archaeologists in Germany have discovered a Celtic princely grave from the Iron Age near Bad Camberg. The burial, found during work on a solar park, dates to around the middle of the first millennium BCE. It contains gold jewellery, weapon fragments, and a bronze jug imported from Italy. It is a rare find of great historical importance.

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Mishmi Takin: The Rare Goat-Antelope of the Eastern Himalayas

Jun 19, 2026

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The Mishmi Takin is a rare mountain-dwelling goat-antelope found in the Eastern Himalayas. It lives in high-altitude forests and alpine regions. Recently, the first video footage of a herd was recorded in North Sikkim. The species is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN and needs conservation attention.

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Hitesh Joshi Appointed Chairman and Managing Director of GIC Re

Jun 18, 2026

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he Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has appointed Hitesh Joshi as the Chairman and Managing Director of the General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re). He had been serving as the acting CMD since October 2025 after the retirement of his predecessor, N. Ramaswamy. His appointment was approved on 12 June 2026.

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