News: Italy’s recent dominance in tennis has revived demands to recognise the Italian Open as a fifth Grand Slam tournament. About Grand Slam Introduction Grand Slam in tennis refers to winning all four major championships — Australia, France, Britain (Wimbledon) and the United States — in the same calendar season. Modern Meaning of Grand Slam:… Continue reading Grand Slam
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National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026
News: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2026 to the nursing personnel, on the occasion of International Nurses Day, at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. About National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 About The Florence Nightingale Awards are India’s most prestigious recognition for exceptional nurses… Continue reading National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026
National Technology Day
News: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi extended greetings on National Technology Day and recalled the successful Pokhran nuclear tests of 1998. About National Technology Day National Technology Day: It is observed on May 11 every year to commemorate India’s technological achievements and honour scientists and innovators. Origin: The day marks the successful nuclear tests conducted… Continue reading National Technology Day
Guidance Document on Diabetes Mellitus in Children
News: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released a national framework for childhood diabetes at the National Summit on Public Healthcare Service Delivery. About Guidance Document on Diabetes Mellitus in Children It is a structured and standardized national framework for screening, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of childhood diabetes. Released by: It was released… Continue reading Guidance Document on Diabetes Mellitus in Children
Operation WHITE STRIKE
News: The Narcotics Control Bureau uncovered a transnational cocaine syndicate and seized 349 kg cocaine worth ₹1,745 crore under Operation WHITE STRIKE. About Operation WHITE STRIKE Operation WHITE STRIKE is a large-scale anti-narcotics operation targeting an international cocaine trafficking syndicate operating through India’s logistics networks. Executing Agency: The operation is executed by the Narcotics Control… Continue reading Operation WHITE STRIKE
Mehar Baba Competition-3
News: The Indian Air Force launched Mehar Baba Competition-3, with registrations starting from 27 April 2026 for drone-based radar innovation. About Mehar Baba Competition-3 Launched by: Mehar Baba Competition-3 (MBC-3) is the third edition of a defence innovation competition launched by the Indian Air Force. Launched In: Mehar Baba Competition was originally launched in 2018.… Continue reading Mehar Baba Competition-3
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026
News: Samriddh Gram: Integrated Phygital Service Delivery Model Enabled by BharatNet has been selected as a nominee for the prestigious WSIS Prizes 2026. About World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026 The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum is a globally recognized multi-stakeholder platform focused on advancing digital development and fostering… Continue reading World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026
Sports Genomics Programme
News: Gujarat has introduced an ambitious ‘Sports Genomics Programme’ to strengthen India’s preparation for the Commonwealth Games 2030. About Sports Genomics Programme The Sports Genomics Programme has been launched to integrate genetic, physiological, and performance data with a long-term objective of enhancing India’s preparedness for the Commonwealth Games 2030. Launched by: It is being undertaken… Continue reading Sports Genomics Programme
T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026
News: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, congratulated the Indian cricket team after it won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 title. About T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is an international cricket tournament played in the Twenty20 International format. Organized by: The tournament is organised by the International… Continue reading T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026
Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG)
News: The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced that the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games will be held in Chhattisgarh. About Khelo India Tribal Games Khelo India Tribal Games is a national sporting event dedicated exclusively to tribal athletes to promote mass participation and sporting excellence. Inaugural edition: The inaugural edition of the… Continue reading Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG)
