News: Three people have died, and three others have fallen ill following a suspected outbreak of Hantavirus on a Netherlands-based cruise ship. About Hantavirus Hantavirus is a group of viruses carried mainly by rodents that can infect humans. The virus name comes from the Hantan River area of South Korea, where the virus was identified… Continue reading Hantavirus
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e-Court Mission
News: Chief Justice of India highlighted that the e-Courts Mission integrates digital technology to remove geographical barriers and improve access to justice. About e-Court Mission It is a Pan-India project to modernize the judiciary using Information and Communication Technology for efficient justice delivery. Origin: It was conceptualized on the basis of the National Policy and… Continue reading e-Court Mission
World Press Freedom Index 2026
News: India ranked 157th in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders ahead of World Press Freedom Day. About World Press Freedom Index 2026 World Press Freedom Index: It Index is an annual ranking of 180 countries, which has been compiled and published since 2002, based on the assessment of press… Continue reading World Press Freedom Index 2026
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
United Nations Committee against Torture (CAT)
News: The United Nations Committee against Torture (CAT) raised serious concerns over Pakistan’s mass deportation of Afghan refugees under the 2023 Illegal Foreigners’ Repatriation Plan, citing lack of individual protection assessments and risks of refoulement. About United Nations Committee against Torture (CAT) It is the body of independent experts that monitors the implementation of the Convention against Torture… Continue reading United Nations Committee against Torture (CAT)
Exercise CINBAX-II 2026
News: The Indian Army contingent departed for the second edition of India – Cambodia Bilateral Military Exercise CINBAX-II 2026. About Exercise CINBAX-II 2026 It is conducted between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army. First edition: Its first edition was conducted in 2024. Present edition: The present edition is the second edition of the exercise.… Continue reading Exercise CINBAX-II 2026
India’s First Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Barrier-less Tolling System
News: Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari announced the launch of India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system at the Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat–Bharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat. About India’s First Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Barrier-less Tolling System Initiated at: It has been initiated at the… Continue reading India’s First Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Barrier-less Tolling System
Padma Doree and Eri Silk
News: Padma Doree was formally unveiled by NEHHDC under MDoNER, showcasing a cross-cultural textile initiative through a fashion show and exhibition. About Padma Doree Padma Doree is a unique cross-cultural textile initiative that fuses Eri silk of Northeast India with Chanderi weaving of Madhya Pradesh. Launched by: It was launched by the Ministry of Development… Continue reading Padma Doree and Eri Silk
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
Operation ‘Clawing Back’
News: The Himachal Pradesh Forest Department conducted raids in Rohru and arrested six persons for illegal trade of wildlife body parts. About Operation ‘Clawing Back’ Operation ‘Clawing Back’ is a special operation launched to bust organised trade of wildlife body parts. Launched by: The operation was launched by the Himachal Pradesh Forest and Wildlife Department. Objective:… Continue reading Operation ‘Clawing Back’
