News: A captive-bred, radio-tagged White-rumped Vulture released in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve died due to electrocution after its release in April 2026. About White-rumped Vulture The White-rumped Vulture is a small ‘Old World’ vulture native to South and Southeast Asia. Scientific name: Gyps bengalensis Alternative Names: It is also known as the Indian White-backed Vulture or the Oriental… Continue reading White-rumped Vulture
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Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK)
News: Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK), a unified national child healthcare programme. About Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK) Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK) is a unified national programme that provides integrated home and community-based healthcare for every child from birth to 36 months of age. Launched… Continue reading Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK)
Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026)
News: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh released the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026) on June 29, 2026, as a major administrative reform. About Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026) Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026) is a major administrative reform that decentralizes financial decision-making to accelerate strategic defence R&D projects. Launched by: It was… Continue reading Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026)
Global Skills Challenge Australia 2026
News:Team India delivered an impressive performance at the Global Skills Challenge (GSC) Australia 2026, securing three gold, one silver and one bronze medal. About Global Skills Challenge Australia 2026 About: Global Skills Challenge Australia 2026 is an international competition held from 23–29 June 2026. It has been designed as a full-scale simulation of the WorldSkills… Continue reading Global Skills Challenge Australia 2026
1994 Upper Yamuna Water Agreement
News: Haryana and Rajasthan signed an agreement to implement the long-pending Yamuna Water Project under the 1994 Upper Yamuna Water Agreement. About 1994 Upper Yamuna Water Agreement The 1994 Upper Yamuna Water Agreement is an inter-state pact for sharing the utilisable surface waters of the Upper Yamuna Basin. Signatory States: The original Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)… Continue reading 1994 Upper Yamuna Water Agreement
Scheme for Strengthening of Medical Device Industry (SMDI)
News: The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, has invited applications from eligible entities under the Scheme for Strengthening of Medical Device Industry (SMDI). About the Scheme for Strengthening of the Medical Device Industry (SMDI) About: It is a scheme to boost the medical device industry in India. Launched by: It was launched by… Continue reading Scheme for Strengthening of Medical Device Industry (SMDI)
SUMAN Roadmap 2030
News: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister will unveil the SUMAN Roadmap 2030 and the Operational Guidelines on National Ambulance Services (NAS), 2026 during the 16th Conference of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW). About SUMAN Roadmap 2030 The SUMAN Roadmap 2030 is a comprehensive national strategy to accelerate progress toward the… Continue reading SUMAN Roadmap 2030
Muzhiyan Kulam
News: Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the restored Muzhiyan Kulam at Pooranankuppam in Puducherry. About Muzhiyan Kulam Location: The Muzhiyan Kulam is located near Thavalakuppam at Pooranankuppam in Puducherry. It is also known as Naangu Mozhi Kulam. Historical significance: It is a more-than-400-year-old historic pond and is believed to date back to… Continue reading Muzhiyan Kulam
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index 2026
News: India achieved its highest-ever rank of 94th in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index 2026, improving from 99th in 2025. About UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index 2026 The SDG Index 2026 is an annual assessment that measures countries’ progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Publisher: It was released by the UN Sustainable… Continue reading UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index 2026
New GI Tag Crops of Madhya Pradesh
News: Four traditional crops of Madhya Pradesh have received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag, providing legal recognition to their authenticity, quality, and traditional agricultural heritage. About New GI Tag Crops of Madhya Pradesh Four traditional crops of Madhya Pradesh have received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. They are Sitahi Kutki (Sitahi Minor Millet), Nagdaman Kutki (Nagdaman… Continue reading New GI Tag Crops of Madhya Pradesh
