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- Mesalina bishnoi, a newly identified lizard species belonging to the genus Mesalina, has been recorded in India for the first time from an open semi-desert habitat near Gajner, Bikaner district, Rajasthan.
- The species is named after the Bishnoi community in recognition of its long-standing tradition of wildlife conservation.
- Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy on 31 May 2026, succeeding Dinesh Kumar Tripathi after his retirement.
- Tamil Nadu farmer Valluvan from Pollachi has been recognised as an “FAO Soil Farmer Hero” by the Food and Agriculture Organization for promoting the sustainable agriculture.
- Paradip Port Authority (PPA), Odisha, received the Sagar Aankalan Award 2026 from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) for excellence in port operations and logistics performance.
- PPA also secured third rank in the Sagar Aankalan Certificate for Logistics Port Performance.
- World Peatlands Day is observed annually on 2 June to raise global awareness about the importance of peatlands and peat.
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