Hepatitis: According to the WHO’s Global Hepatitis Report 2026 India remains among the countries bearing the highest burden of hepatitis-related deaths. It is an inflammation of the liver that is caused by a variety of infectious viruses and non-infectious agents. It is commonly the result of a viral infection, but there are other possible causes […]
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Whitley Awards
Whitley Awards: Indian conservationists Barkha Subba, Parveen Shaikh win Whitley Awards for conservation of Himalayan salamander and endangered Indian skimmer. It is often called as the “Green Oscars,” It recognises grassroots conservation leaders in the Global South. It is given by the UK charity Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN). It provides winners with £50,000 in […]
Jamaica
Jamaica: India has deployed its flagship Aarogya Maitri portable healthcare infrastructure in Jamaica, viewed as part of India’s broader outreach to CARICOM countries. It is a large island nation located in the west-central Caribbean in the Greater Antilles archipelago. It is situated to the south of Cuba; to the west of Hispaniola Islands (Haiti & […]
INS Mahendragiri
INS Mahendragiri: The INS Mahendragiri was delivered to the Indian Navy at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL) Mumbai. It is the sixth ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A). It was designed by Warship Design Bureau (WDB). It was built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL) Mumbai. These ships are configured with Combined Diesel or Gas […]
Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Critical Mineral Recycling
Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Critical Mineral Recycling: The Ministry of Mines has approved 58 companies under the Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Critical Mineral Recycling as eligible for participation. It is part of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), which is aimed at building the domestic capacity of and supply chain resilience in critical […]
Cauvery Water Management Authority
Cauvery Water Management Authority: The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has reaffirmed the 2018 Supreme Court verdict by directing Karnataka to ensure the timely release of water to Tamil Nadu for the month of May 2026. The Central Government, in June 2018, established two key bodies under the Cauvery Water Management Scheme 2018, i.e., the […]
International Workers’ Day 2026 (May Day)
International Workers’ Day 2026 (May Day): Every year, the 1st of May is observed globally as International Workers’ Day, commonly known as May Day or Labour Day. It is a day dedicated to honoring the historic struggles, sacrifices, and subsequent gains made by the labor movement and workers worldwide. May Day: Traces its origins to […]
India’s 1st Green Methanol Production Plant
India’s 1st Green Methanol Production Plant: The invasive shrub Prosopis juliflora, which has long threatened biodiversity in Kutch’s Banni Grasslands, is set to be used as feedstock for India’s first green methanol production plant. The plant at Deendayal Port Authority, Gujarat, will have an initial capacity of 5 tonnes per day and use gasification technology […]
US Returns 657 Stolen Antiquities to India
US Returns 657 Stolen Antiquities to India: The United States has repatriated 657 antiquities valued at nearly USD 14 million to India, marking a significant victory in the global crackdown on transnational cultural property trafficking networks. Key Recovered Antiquities Bronze Avalokiteshvara: A standout piece is a bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara (Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion in […]
Operation WHITE STRIKE
Operation WHITE STRIKE: The Operation WHITE STRIKE led to the seizure of 349 kg of high-grade cocaine worth ₹1,745 crore in the Mumbai logistics corridor. A large-scale anti-narcotics operation conducted by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) targeting an international cocaine trafficking syndicate operating through India’s logistics networks. Aim: To dismantle organized narcotics supply chains and […]
