News: Taiwanese author Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King won the 2026 International Booker Prize for ‘Taiwan Travelogue’, becoming the first book translated from Mandarin Chinese to receive the prestigious literary award. About Booker Prize 2026 The Booker Prize 2025, one of the most prestigious awards in English-language fiction. Awarded by: The Booker Prize Foundation First award: The Booker… Continue reading Booker Prize 2026
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L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards
News: Five women scientists were named laureates of the 2026 L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards in Paris on May 19, 2026. About L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards Establishment: The Awards were created in 1998 through a joint partnership between the French cosmetics company L’Oréal and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and… Continue reading L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards
Grand Slam
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
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
