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 […]
Month: May 2026
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 […]
2026 US-China Summit and its Impact on India
2026 US-China Summit and its Impact on India: The President of the US visited China for a two-day summit, followed by the scheduled visit of the Russian President linked to the 25th anniversary of the Sino-Russian Treaty. The engagements highlight China’s growing centrality in great-power politics and sparked debate over a possible shift from post-Cold […]
CIC Exemption of BCCI from the RTI Act, 2005
CIC Exemption of BCCI from the RTI Act, 2005: The Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) does not qualify as a “public authority” under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. The CIC reversed its 2018 order, which had earlier declared the BCCI a […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 18th May 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 18th May 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Anaimangalam Copper Plates
Anaimangalam Copper Plates: The Netherlands returned the 11th-century Anaimangalam Copper Plates (Leiden Plates) to India during the Prime Minister’s recent visit, restoring a monumental Chola-era record of maritime trade and religious pluralism. The Anaimangalam Copper Plates, also known as the Leiden Plates, are 11th-century inscriptions associated with the Chola Empire. They are held together by […]
