Argentina formally withdraws from World Health Organization: Argentina has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), effective March 2026, following a one-year notification period initiated by President Javier Milei’s administration.The WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. It acts as a coordinating authority on global […]
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Himalayan Griffon Vultures Death
Himalayan Griffon Vultures Death: 25 Himalayan Griffon vultures died in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve due to suspected secondary poisoning after scavenging on stray dog carcasses that had consumed pesticide-laced rice.Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri and Bahraich districts lies in the Terai belt along the Indo-Nepal border. It comprises Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur […]
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India : In News
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India : In News The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the Draft Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulation, 2026. It was established under the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, passed by Parliament. Mandate is to regulate telecom services in India, including tariff fixation/revision, this was earlier […]
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for the Food Processing Industry
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for the Food Processing Industry: The Production Linked Incentive Scheme for the Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) has shown encouraging results, with cumulative investment exceeding nine thousand crore rupees against a committed investment of around seven thousand crore rupees. It was launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. It is a […]
Umred–Pauni–Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary
Umred–Pauni–Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary: A melanistic (black-colored) spotted deer, commonly known as a chital, has been spotted at the Umred–Pauni–Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary near Nagpur. Umred–Pauni–Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over Pauni tehsil in Bhandara district and Umred, Kuhi, and Bhivapur Taluka of Nagpur district. It is surrounded by the Wainganga River and the Gose Khurd Dam […]
Poshan Pakhwada
Poshan Pakhwada: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will commemorate the 8th edition of Poshan Pakhwada from 9th to 23rd April 2026. It is celebrated in the month of March/April for 15 days. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of nutrition and promote healthy eating habits through Jan Andolan and Jan Bhagidari. […]
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana : Completed 11 Years
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana : Completed 11 Years The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) — completed 11 Years of empowering Small and Micro Entrepreneurs. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana was launched in 2015. It is the flagship programme of the central government aimed at funding the Unfunded microenterprises and small businesses. Any Indian citizen who has […]
Shellear fish
Shellear fish: Scientists have confirmed that shellear fish climb a vertical waterfall 15 metres (50 feet) tall in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Shellear fish, whose scientific name is Parakneria thysi. It is found in the upper Congo Basin (particularly Luvilombo Falls on the Luvilombo River). It is a benthopelagic; freshwater species. Shellear’s climbing abilities […]
INS Sunayna
INS Sunayna: The Indian Navy’s offshore patrol vessel INS Sunayna reached Male as part of its deployment under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative. It is the second Saryu-class offshore patrol vessel of the Indian Navy. It was designed and constructed indigenously by the Goa Shipyard Limited. It is based under Southern Naval Command. […]
Oak Tree
Oak Tree: The Uttarakhand High Court stayed the felling of oak trees in Mussoorie for construction by the Municipal Council. Oak belongs to the genus Quercus in the Fagaceae family. Oaks are found in diverse habitats around the world, with a broad distribution in North America, Europe, Asia and parts of Africa. They can adapt […]
