World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has projected that the La Niña: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has projected that the La Niña weather phenomenon may return between September and November 2025.La Niña is a natural climate phenomenon that occurs when the surface waters of the central and eastern Pacific Ocean become unusually cold due to stronger-than-normal […]
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Purple Notice
Purple Notice: The Enforcement Directorate has secured an Interpol Purple Notice on trade-based money laundering modus operandi. Purple Notice is one of eight types published by the Interpol It provides member countries with information on modus operandi, objects, devices and concealment methods used by criminals. Unlike notices that target specific individuals (such as Red Notices), […]
Nepal Enters the International Big Cat Alliance
Nepal Enters the International Big Cat Alliance: Nepal has officially joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) is an India-led global multi-country, multi-agency coalition of more than 90 big cat range and non-range countries dedicated to conserving 7 big cat species and their habitats. It was proposed by the Prime […]
Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways
Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways NITI Aayog released the report “Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways” on 22 August 2025 in collaboration with IAMAI. The report aims to provide a strategic roadmap for strengthening India’s homestay and BnB sector. It is a policy-oriented document highlighting opportunities and challenges in India’s homestay ecosystem. Developed through consultations with […]
Quality Council of India : New Medical Application Portal
Quality Council of India : New Medical Application Portal The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India launched its new Medical Application Portal. Quality Council of India is a non-profit autonomous organisation registered under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. It was set up […]
National Centre for Disease Control : Issued Guidelines
National Centre for Disease Control : Issued Guidelines The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recently issued several guidelines to combat illnesses arising out of water contamination. National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is an institute under the Indian Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The institute was established to […]
UN World Food Programme : In News
UN World Food Programme : In News India launched a new collaborative initiative with the support of the UN World Food Programme to strengthen Rice Fortification and Supply Chain Management in Nepal. Report released by the WFP is the Global Report on Food Crisis which describes the scale of acute hunger in the world. Headquarters: […]
Ayurveda Aahara
Ayurveda Aahara: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in consultation with the Ministry of Ayush, has released a definitive list of Ayurvedic food preparations under the category of “Ayurveda Aahara”. Ayurveda Aahara refers to food products developed in line with the holistic dietary principles of Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest systems […]
Global Specs 2030 Initiative
Global Specs 2030 Initiative: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a global initiative called ‘Global Specs 2030’. It aims to ensure that everyone has access to affordable eyecare services by 2030. The SPECS 2030 initiative spearheads the actions needed for success, focusing on five key areas: Services: Improving access to refractive services Personnel: Building capacity of […]
International Seabed Authority : In News
International Seabed Authority : In News After two weeks of negotiations, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is still far from finalising rules for the extraction of coveted metals on the high seas despite heightened pressure triggered by US efforts to fast-track the controversial practice. It is an autonomous international organization established under the 1982 United […]
