Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC): The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. It is an emergency declaration formally announced by the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to a crisis of international […]
Day: May 20, 2026
IN–SPACe
IN–SPACe: Nine Indian space-tech companies, which were part of the delegation led by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), have signed multiple partnerships and collaborations at the recently held Space Meetings Veneto 2026 in Venice, Italy. Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) is a single-window, independent, nodal agency that functions […]
Red Sand Boa
Red Sand Boa: The Hyderabad zonal unit of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recently recovered live Indian Red Sand Boa (Eryx johnii) from a person, who was involved in illegal trading of live snakes at Warangal. The Red Sand Boa, commonly called the Indian Sand Boa, is a non-venomous snake species found throughout the dry […]
PM SHRI Scheme
PM SHRI Scheme: The Union ministry of education signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the West Bengal government to implement the PM SHRI Schools initiative in the state. The Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) Scheme is a centrally sponsored initiative launched by the Government of India under the guidance of the Ministry […]
National One Health Mission
National One Health Mission: The Fifth Meeting of the Scientific Steering Committee on National One Health mission was held in New Delhi. It was launched in 2024. It is a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach that unites human, animal, and environmental health sectors. It recognizes the interconnectedness of these domains, aiming to optimize health outcomes and address […]
Zimbabwe : Membership In The BRICS New Development Bank
Zimbabwe : Membership In The BRICS New Development Bank Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa. It shares its borders with four countries: Mozambique to the northeast and east, South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest and west, and Zambia to the northwest. Capital City: Harare Geographical Features of Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe is […]
Jaggery
Jaggery: India accounts for over 70% of global jaggery production, firmly establishing itself as the world leader in natural sweeteners. Jaggery is commonly known as gur and is a traditional, unrefined, natural sweetener. It is produced by concentrating sugarcane juice without the use of chemicals. It retains essential minerals and micronutrients that are typically lost […]
SMILE Mission
SMILE Mission: The Chinese and European space agencies are launching SMILE, their first joint mission, to investigate Earth’s defenses against the Sun. SMILE (Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) is a joint ESA (European Space Agency)and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) mission. It will study the interaction of the solar wind with the Earth’s magnetosphere […]
India’s Total Sugar Export Ban
India’s Total Sugar Export Ban: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a notification placing the export of all categories of sugar (raw, white, and refined) under the “Prohibited” category with immediate effect until 30th September 2026. This regulatory intervention marks a strategic shift from quantitative restrictions (“Restricted” category) to a total freeze […]
Roadmap of India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership (2026-2030)
Roadmap of India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership (2026-2030): The Prime Minister of India paid an official visit to the Netherlands. During this visit, both nations agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to a “Strategic Partnership” and adopted the comprehensive “Roadmap of India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership (2026-2030)”. India and the Netherlands upgraded their ties to a Strategic Partnership focused […]
