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Gujarat Reports Fresh Chandipura Virus Outbreak: 22 Child Deaths, 35 Confirmed Cases Why in News? Gujarat has reported a fresh outbreak of Chandipura Virus (CHPV), resulting in 22 child deaths and 35 laboratory-confirmed cases out of 184 suspected infections. The outbreak has prompted the Gujarat Government to issue a fresh health advisory and intensify surveillance, … Read more
Source: The Shillongtimes In a major breakthrough for India’s livestock sector, the Government of India has launched the country’s first indigenous vaccine against African Swine Fever (ASF), offering new hope to pig farmers, especially in the Northeastern states where pig farming is an important source of livelihood and food security. The announcement was made by … Read more
Why in News? India delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, Scotland, finishing 4th in the overall medal tally despite participating in a significantly reduced sporting programme. The Games marked a new model for the Commonwealth Games, with fewer sports and venues aimed at reducing hosting costs and ensuring the … Read more
Why in News? India has approved QDENGA (TAK-003) as its first approved dengue vaccine. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted market authorisation for the vaccine, marking a major milestone in India’s fight against dengue. Key Highlights What is QDENGA? QDENGA is a live attenuated (weakened) tetravalent vaccine that provides protection against all … Read more
Current Affairs Notes: Sarnath Becomes India’s 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site (2026) Why in News? The Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath, located in Uttar Pradesh, was officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 48th Session of the World Heritage Committee held in Busan, Republic of Korea, on 25 July 2026. With this … Read more
Source: DIPR Meghalaya Why in News? The Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, along with Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, launched “Mission Golden Spice – Integrated Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain Enhancement Project” on 21 July 2026. The mission aims to transform Meghalaya’s GI-tagged Lakadong turmeric into a … Read more
Pokkhi: Assam’s Digital Bird Repository Why in News? Assam has launched “Pokkhi”, the state’s first comprehensive digital bird repository, aimed at documenting and promoting the rich avian diversity of the state. The portal currently features 372 bird species with information available in both Assamese and English, making bird knowledge more accessible to researchers, students, birdwatchers, … Read more
FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026: Church Leaders Express Concern Over Proposed Asset Takeover Provisions Context:Church leaders in Meghalaya have raised objections to certain provisions of the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, arguing that they may allow the government to take control of assets created using foreign contributions if an organisation loses its FCRA registration. … Read more
Why in News? India has launched Operation Amistad, a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission to support Venezuela after a series of devastating earthquakes caused widespread destruction. Under the operation, the Indian Army, in coordination with the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), dispatched medical teams, field hospitals, and … Read more
Right to Recall: Democratic Accountability and the West Bengal Debate Why in News? The voters in West Bengal should have the Right to Recall legislators who remain absent from their constituencies or fail to perform their duties. What is the Right to Recall? The Right to Recall (RTR) is a democratic mechanism that allows voters … Read more