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Cyclospora Outbreak: Symptoms, Severity & Prevention  General Studies Paper II: Health, Diseases Why in News? The United States faces an unprecedented Cyclospora outbreak, with 1,645 confirmed cases across 34 states and more than 5,100 under review, highlighting surveillance challenges. What is Cyclospora? 2026 U.S. Cyclospora Outbreak Highlights  FAQs: 1. What is the Cyclospora outbreak in […]

Delhi Right of Citizen to Time-Bound and Ease of Delivery of Service Bill 2026 General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Delhi Cabinet approved the Delhi Right of Citizen to Time-Bound and Ease of Delivery of Service Bill, 2026, strengthening digital governance. Provisions of Delhi Right of Citizen to

India Launches Seafarer-First Initiative To Boost Maritime Safety   General Studies Paper III: Government Policies & Interventions  Why in News? Recently, India launched the Seafarer-First initiative, prioritizing real-time monitoring and risk-based deployment to protect Indian seafarers in conflict-prone waters. What is the Seafarer-First Initiative? Need for Indian Seafarers Safety Initiative Global and Indian Legal Safeguards

Draft National Health Research Policy 2026: Provisions and Significance  General Studies Paper II: Health, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Centre released the Draft National Health Research Policy 2026 to strengthen India’s research ecosystem through evidence-based policymaking for improved public health outcomes. India’s National Health Research Framework and Gaps Provisions of Draft

India First Government-Driven AI University: Karnataka AI University General Studies Paper III: Artificial Intelligence, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, Karnataka announced the establishment of India’s first government-driven AI University, aiming to create a robust AI talent pipeline. What is Karnataka AI University? Karnataka’s Technology and Innovation Ecosystem & Initiatives  India’s AI Ecosystem

India AS-HAPS Programme to Build Indigenous Stratospheric Airships  General Studies Paper III: Defence Technology, Indigenization of Technology Why in News? Recently, India accelerated its AS-HAPS (Airship-Based High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite) programme to develop indigenous stratospheric airships, strengthening long-endurance ISR capabilities. What is AS-HAPS Programme? What are Stratospheric Airships? Significance of Stratospheric Airships FAQs: 1. What are indigenous

22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships 2026 General Studies Paper I: Sports & Affairs Why in News? Recently, Delhi launched “Mayur”, the official mascot for the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships 2026. Highlights of 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships 2026 About Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships (CTTC) What is the Commonwealth? What are Commonwealth Games?  FAQs: 1.

Concerns Over Draft National Food Security (Amendment) Bill 2026 General Studies Paper III: Government Policies & Interventions, Food Security  Why in News? Recently, Tamil Nadu CM urged the Prime Minister to reconsider the Draft National Food Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026, arguing that this could reduce foodgrain access for nearly 70 lakh vulnerable beneficiaries. What is

Supreme Court Forms Four Special Benches For Oldest Cases   General Studies Paper II: Judiciary, Indian Constitution Why in News? Recently, the Supreme Court constituted four special division benches to exclusively hear its oldest pending civil and criminal cases. Supreme Court’s Four Special Division Benches Note: A Division Bench is a panel of two judges that

Gujrati Unjha Cumin And Fennel Receive GI Tags General Studies Paper II: Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)  Why in News? Recently, Gujarat’s Unjha Cumin (Jeera) and Unjha Fennel (Variyali) received Geographical Indication (GI) tags under Class 30 (Spices).  Highlights of GI Tagged Unjha Cumin and Unjha Fennel What is a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag? FAQs: 1.