Leprosy : Notifiable Disease Leprosy will be declared a notifiable disease under the Delhi Epidemic Diseases Act, making it mandatory for all healthcare providers to report every new case of leprosy to the District Leprosy Officer, the government recently. Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria […]
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DAMPE Satellite
DAMPE Satellite: China’s DAMPE space telescope recently made an observation on the acceleration of cosmic rays, such as nuclei of hydrogen, helium, etc., and found that the intensity of the cosmic radiation decreases more rapidly upon reaching a specific high-energy threshold. DAMPE (Dark Matter Particle Explorer), also known as “Wukong”, is China’s first astronomical satellite. […]
Hepatitis
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Padma Doree
Padma Doree: The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) officially launched ‘Padma Doree’, a cross-regional initiative merging Northeast India’s Eri silk with Madhya Pradesh’s Chanderi traditions. Padma Doree is a unique cross-cultural textile initiative that fuses two distinct Indian heritage crafts: the Eri (Ahimsa) silk of Northeast India and the intricate Chanderi weaving […]
Canine Distemper Virus
Canine Distemper Virus: A tigress and her last surviving cub recently died at the Mukki quarantine facility in Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve following a suspected outbreak of Canine Distemper Virus (CDV). Canine Distemper Virus is a highly contagious and potentially fatal viral disease caused by a single-stranded RNA virus of the Paramyxoviridae family (the […]
Bargi Dam : In News
Bargi Dam : In News Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister ordered a high-level inquiry following a tragic cruise boat capsize at Bargi Dam that resulted in nine deaths. Bargi Dam is one of the most significant multipurpose river valley projects in Central India. It serves as a vital source of water for drinking, irrigation, and hydropower, […]
Canine Distemper
Canine Distemper: A tigress and her four cubs died in Kanha Tiger Reserve recently, prompting concerns over a Canine Distemper Virus outbreak. It is a contagious and serious disease caused by the canine distemper virus (CDV). The virus attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of dogs and has a very high mortality rate. All […]
Bnei Menashe : In News
Bnei Menashe: In News The Government of India’s advisory about the security situation in Israel, amid the ongoing war in West Asia, came into focus recently when Israel airlifted around 240 individuals from Mizoram to Tel Aviv as part of Israel’s ‘Operation Wings of Dawn’. The Bnei Menashe, known in India as the Shinlung, is […]
