Rare Disease Day 2026: Rare Disease Day is observed globally on 28th February (or 29th February in leap years, symbolically the rarest day) to underscore the unique challenges faced by this community. It aims to achieve equity in social opportunities, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for rare disease patients. Established in 2008, it […]
Mars-Like Conditions in Salar de Pajonales
Mars-Like Conditions in Salar de Pajonales: Scientists discovered that in the Salar de Pajonales, a salt flat in the Atacama Desert, gypsum acts as a microscopic shield, protecting living microbes and preserving their ancient fossils. Salar de Pajonales is a large playa (salt flat) in northern Chile, situated on the western margin of the Altiplano-Puna […]
Centre Pauses Rice Fortification
Centre Pauses Rice Fortification: The Union government has decided to “temporarily” discontinue rice fortification under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and allied schemes after a comprehensive review based on a study from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur. The IIT Kharagpur study assessed the shelf life of Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK) […]
Centre designates Legacy Thrust Territories
Centre designates Legacy Thrust Territories: The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced the concept of Legacy Thrust Territories to prevent the resurgence of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) after major operational gains against Naxalism. Legacy Thrust Territories are previously Naxal-affected districts identified by the Union Government for continued security presence and focused developmental intervention, even after […]
Space Re-entry
Space Re-entry: Space re-entry has gained attention with advancing human spaceflight missions, especially India’s Gaganyaan programme, which focuses on safely returning astronauts to Earth. Space re-entry refers to the process by which a spacecraft or crew capsule returns from orbit and safely passes through Earth’s atmosphere to land on the surface. The re-entry corridor is […]
Operation Epic Fury
Operation Epic Fury: The United States military has officially named its recent strikes on Iran as Operation Epic Fury, amid escalating tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and regional security concerns. Operation Epic Fury is the codename adopted by the Pentagon for US military operations targeting Iranian military infrastructure, carried out in coordination with Israeli strikes. […]
US-Israel Attack on Iran
US-Israel Attack on Iran: The US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, reportedly killing Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (a Shia cleric), and targeting key strategic facilities while calling for regime change.The joint offensive, referred to as Operation Epic Fury by the US and Operation Lion’s Roar by Israel, marked a major escalation […]
SEBI Mandates Registered Name & Number Disclosure on Social Media
SEBI Mandates Registered Name & Number Disclosure on Social Media: SEBI has issued a new circular mandating all SEBI-registered market intermediaries to disclose their registered name and registration number while posting securities-related content on social media.A regulatory directive issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) requiring all SEBI-regulated entities and their agents […]
Maharashtra Launches Divyang Sahayak Portal for Easy Online Disability Schemes
Maharashtra Launches Divyang Sahayak Portal for Easy Online Disability Schemes: Maharashtra State government has launched the Divyang Sahayak Portal. Which is described as India’s first fully integrated online platform for disability welfare schemes. Announced in February 2026 the portal removes paperwork and physical visits for persons with disabilities. It enables online applications, real-time tracking, automatic […]
Gujarat’s semiconductor ecosystem gets ₹1,600 crore investment boost
Gujarat’s semiconductor ecosystem gets ₹1,600 crore investment boost: Gujarat’s semiconductor ecosystem has received a fresh investment push of over ₹1,600 crore. This comes from with proposals from Japan, South Korea and Malaysia aimed at strengthening the state’s chip manufacturing value chain. Announced during the Gujarat Semiconnect conference in Gandhinagar, the investments span manufacturing units, semiconductor […]
