News: Recently, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the JANANI Platform to strengthen maternal and child healthcare at the National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity – Best Practices Shaping India’s Health Future. About JANANI Platform JANANI is a service-oriented digital platform designed to comprehensively monitor and maintain digital health records of women during their reproductive age.… Continue reading JANANI Platform
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World Migration Report 2026
News: The World Migration Report 2026 was released recently by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). About World Migration Report 2026 Released by: The report is released by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). First edition: The first World Migration Report was released in 2000. This report is the thirteenth in the series. Frequency: It is… Continue reading World Migration Report 2026
What happens if a Chief Minister refuses to relinquish office after electoral defeat?
News: After the Trinamool Congress lost the West Bengal elections to the BJP, Mamata Banerjee said that she would not resign as Chief Minister, alleging that the election result was due to a “conspiracy” and misuse of central forces by the BJP. What happens if a Chief Minister refuses to relinquish office after electoral defeat?… Continue reading What happens if a Chief Minister refuses to relinquish office after electoral defeat?
Mahi River
News: Two persons, including an eight-year-old boy, went missing after a boat capsized in the Mahi River in Rajasthan’s Banswara. About Mahi River Origin: It originates from the northern slopes of the Vindhya Mountain Range in Madhya Pradesh. It is the major interstate west-flowing river of India. It is one of three west-flowing major rivers in… Continue reading Mahi River
Key Facts About Vietnam
News: The President of India received the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Key Facts About Vietnam Location: Vietnam is located on the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia along the eastern coast of the Indo-Chinese Peninsula. Boundaries: It has land borders with three countries – China to the north, and… Continue reading Key Facts About Vietnam
Increasing the Judge Strength of the Supreme Court of India
News: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved the proposal to introduce the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Parliament, increasing the Judge Strength of the Supreme Court of India. About Increasing the Judge Strength of the Supreme Court of India The government has recently approved the Supreme Court (Number… Continue reading Increasing the Judge Strength of the Supreme Court of India
Riverine Heatwaves
News: Several studies have highlighted the increase in intensity and frequency of riverine heatwaves across rivers globally. About Riverine Heatwaves Definition: Riverine heatwaves are defined as periods where daily mean river water temperatures exceed the 90th percentile threshold of the locally defined and seasonally varying river temperatures, for at least five consecutive days. An increase… Continue reading Riverine Heatwaves
Mission for Cotton Productivity
News: Cabinet approves “Mission for Cotton Productivity” for Self-Sufficiency in Cotton and Competitiveness in Global Textile Markets by 2030-31. About Mission for Cotton Productivity Mission for Cotton Productivity is an initiative to address bottlenecks, declining growth, and quality concerns in India’s cotton sector. It aligns with the 5F vision (Farm to Fibre to Factory to… Continue reading Mission for Cotton Productivity
Mission Drishti- World’s First OptoSAR Satellite
News: Indian space start-up GalaxEye has launched Mission Drishti, which is the world’s first OptoSAR satellite. About Mission Drishti- World’s First OptoSAR Satellite GalaxEye has launched Mission Drishti, the world’s first OptoSAR satellite, using the Falcon 9 rocket from California, U.S.A. OptoSAR satellite: It is a modern satellite imaging system that combines optical cameras and Synthetic… Continue reading Mission Drishti- World’s First OptoSAR Satellite
Das Island, Tuapse Region and Primorsk port
News: Ukraine intensified long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure including hits on Primorsk and Tuapse region. Also, LNG carrier Umm Al Ashtan resumed movement from Dahej toward Das Island via the Strait of Hormuz, signaling improving stability in the region. About Das Island Das Island is an island of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) located… Continue reading Das Island, Tuapse Region and Primorsk port
