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🎉Haryana and Rajasthan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the long-pending 1994 Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) Agreement. 🎉Objective: To provide Rajasthan's allocated share of Yamuna water through a dedicated underground pipeline network for drinking water and other needs. Key Features >Water Allocation: Haryana will supply 580 million cubic metres of Yamuna water to Rajasthan every year. >Supply Period: July to October >Infrastructure: Around 300 km of underground pipelines will be laid from Hathinikund Barrage to Rajasthan. >Project Cost: Estimated at ₹3,900 crore for the pipeline network. 🎉Implements a 32-year-old agreement, resolving a long-pending inter-state water-sharing issue. ⭐Experts warn that diverting surplus monsoon water may reduce groundwater recharge. ⭐Opposition leaders argue Haryana should first secure its full share of water from Punjab, including through the long-pending Sutlej–Yamuna Link (SYL) Canal, before transferring water to Rajasthan

📲The Kerala Police and Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) have issued alerts over a rise in Boss Scam frauds targeting companies through WhatsApp messages and malware-laced files. 🎭 What is a Boss Scam? It is also known as CEO Impersonation Fraud or Business Email Compromise (BEC), a social engineering cyberattack in which fraudsters impersonate a senior executive or employer to manipulate employees into: 1.Transferring funds. 2.Sharing confidential information. 3.Installing malicious software Modus Operandi : 1.Gather information about the organisation and senior executives. 2.Impersonate the CEO or manager via WhatsApp, email, or SMS. 3.Create urgency using messages such as "Immediate payment required" or "Confidential task." 4.Share a malicious attachment or fake payment request. 5.Victim opens the file or transfers funds. 6.Attackers steal money, compromise accounts, or gain access to organisational systems

🎉The Union Health Ministry has revised the Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) guidelines, renaming the programme as Anaemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. 🎉The revised framework introduces a 7×7×7 strategy, replacing the previous 6×6×6 strategy. What is 6x6x6 and 7x7x7 strategy ? The original 6×6×6 strategy means => Beneficiary Groups + 6 Interventions + 6 Institutional Mechanisms =>The revised framework expands the programme to: 7 Beneficiary Groups + 7 Interventions + 7 Institutional Mechanisms New 7th Beneficiary Group Low Birth Weight (LBW) babies (0–6 months) added to address anaemia from the earliest stage of life. What is Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB)? 🎉A flagship initiative of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to reduce the prevalence of anaemia across vulnerable population groups. 🎉Launched in 2018 under the POSHAN Abhiyaan, building on the earlier National Iron Plus Initiative (NIPI). 🎉Objective: Reduce anaemia prevalence by 3 percentage points per year through a life-cycle approach.

🎉India and China will resume border trade via Lipulekh Pass from June 2026 after a 7-year suspension. 🎉Trade was suspended due to COVID-19 (2020) and later because of India–China border tensions 🎉Marks a step towards normalising bilateral relations. Expected to: -Revive the border economy. -Boost livelihoods of Himalayan communities. -Restore traditional Indo-Tibetan trade. Lipulekh Pass Location - High-altitude Himalayan pass in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. - Elevation : ~5,334 m. - Near the India–Nepal–China tri-junction. - Connects India (Uttarakhand) with Purang (Taklakot), Tibet. Importance - One of the three India–China border trade routes: 1.Lipulekh 2.Nathu La 3.Shipki La 🎉Important route for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. 🎉Strategically significant due to its proximity to the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Dispute : - Claimed by Nepal as part of the Kalapani-Limpiyadhura region. - India considers it part of Uttarakhand.

Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana reached a historic consensus to jointly protect the interests of farmers dependent on the Tungabhadra Basin. The agreement was announced during the inauguration of 33 newly installed spillway gates at the Tungabhadra Dam in Karnataka. The three States also agreed to: - Improve cooperation in water sharing. - Desilt the Tungabhadra Reservoir, where nearly 33 TMC ft of silt has accumulated, reducing its storage capacity. - Work together for the long-term safety and efficient management of the dam. Tungabhadra River 🎉 River System: Krishna River system 🎉Largest tributary of: Krishna River 🎉Origin: Formed by the confluence of the Tunga and Bhadra rivers at Koodli (Shimoga/Shivamogga district), Karnataka. 🎉Source of Tunga & Bhadra: Both originate from Gangamoola (Varaha Parvatha) in the Western Ghats. Due to extensive irrigation from the Tungabhadra Project, the basin mainly grows: 🌾 Paddy 🌱 Sugarcane 🎉Joins Krishna River near Sangameswaram, Andhra Pradesh.

Aditya-L1's primary payload, VELC helps decode why the Sun's outer atmosphere (corona) is much hotter than its surface? What is Aditya-L1? It is India's first dedicated solar observatory mission, launched by ISRO to study the Sun and its influence on space weather. Why is it called L1? The spacecraft is positioned near the Sun-Earth L1 (Lagrange Point-1). What is L1? It is a location where the gravitational forces of two large bodies balance the orbital motion of a spacecraft. It lies approximately 1.5 million km from Earth toward the Sun. Payloads on Aditya-L1 Aditya-L1 carries 7 scientific payloads. Remote Sensing Payloads : 🎉VELC 🎉SUIT 🎉SoLEXS 🎉HEL1OS In-situ Payloads : 🎉ASPEX 🎉PAPA What did Aditya-L1 Discover? Using VELC data, scientists found: -Tangled solar magnetic fields continuously reconnect. -These reconnections release enormous energy. -This energy replenishes losses caused by solar eruptions. -Wave motions account for only ~7% of the heating requirement.

Aditya-L1's primary payload, the VELC, decode helps why the Sun's outer atmosphere (corona) is much hotter than its surface? What is Aditya-L1? Aditya-L1 is India's first dedicated solar observatory mission, launched by ISRO to study the Sun and its influence on space weather. Why is it called L1? The spacecraft is positioned near the Sun-Earth L1 (Lagrange Point-1). What is L1? It is a location where the gravitational forces of two large bodies balance the orbital motion of a spacecraft. It lies approximately 1.5 million km from Earth toward the Sun. Payloads on Aditya-L1 It carries 7 scientific payloads. Remote Sensing Payloads : 🎉VELC 🎉SUIT 🎉SoLEXS 🎉HEL1OS In-situ Payloads : 🎉ASPEX 🎉PAPA What did Aditya-L1 Discover? Using VELC data, scientists found: -Tangled solar magnetic fields continuously reconnect. and they release enormous energy. -This energy replenishes losses caused by solar eruptions. -Wave motions account for only ~7% of the heating requirement.

The Lion Species Spotlight Programme was inaugurated on 14 May 2026 at Sasan Gir, Gujarat, as a pre-summit event of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026. The programme aims to highlight the conservation success of the Asiatic Lion and strengthen global cooperation for lion conservation. It is one of the pre-IBCA summit species events organized before the first IBCA Summit What is IBCA? The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) is a global, India-led intergovernmental alliance launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April 2023 during the commemoration of 50 years of Project Tiger. IBCA focuses on the conservation of seven major big cat species: Tiger,Lion,Leopard,Snow Leopard,Cheetah,Jaguar,Puma The first IBCA Summit in 2026 is being hosted by India. As part of the summit preparations, species-specific events such as the Lion Species Spotlight Programme have been organized.

India must prepare now for a possible rise in food inflation due to the emerging El Niño conditions, even though the overall inflation situation is currently under control. What is El Niño? El Niño is a climate phenomenon characterized by the abnormal warming of sea surface waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, particularly off the coasts of Peru and Ecuador. It occurs every 2–7 years and typically lasts 9–12 months, though strong events can persist longer. How El Niño Threatens Food Security. 1. Reduced Crop Production 2. Heat Stress on Crops 3. Rising Food Prices (Food Inflation) 4. Impact on Rural Livelihoods 5. Global Food Supply Disruptions Right now, India has : 🔥Prepared contingency plans for hundreds of vulnerable districts. 🔥Built substantial food grain stocks. 🔥Expanded crop insurance and support mechanisms. 🔥Improved irrigation and climate-resilient farming practices.

In an unprecedented move, the Indian government has temporarily restricted access to Telegram across the country until June 22, 2026, ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21. Acting on the recommendations of the National Testing Agency (NTA), the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) invoked Section 69A of the IT Act, 2000 to curb the misuse of the platform by organised cheating rackets allegedly involved in spreading fake question papers and exam-related fraud. Telegram has also been directed to disable its message-editing feature for already-posted messages until June 30 to prevent the fabrication of "after-the-event" paper leak evidence. The Centre says the temporary restrictions are aimed at safeguarding the integrity of one of India's largest entrance examinations, even as the move sparks debate over the balance between exam security and digital freedoms

Bharat Innovates is an event showcasing India's innovation ecosystem, bringing together startups, entrepreneurs, researchers and policymakers to promote Indian technological capabilities and global partnerships. PM Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron discussed strengthening cooperation in : 💫 Artificial Intelligence 💫Innovation and Startups 💫Defence Manufacturing 💫Space Exploration 💫Supply Chain resilience 💫Security and counter-terrorism 💫Trade and investment 💫Academic and research collaboration Objectives : ✨ Showcase Indian startups and innovations. ✨Attract foreign investment and technology partnerships ✨Promote collaborations in emerging technologies ✨Position India as a global innovation hub. Key Outcomes : 🎉Launch of India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030 🎉Agreement to double bilateral trade within 5 years 🎉Expansion of UPI usage in France 🎉Greater defence co-design and co-production 🎉Stronger cooperation in critical and emerging technologies

The first batch of 14 women cadets from the National Defence Academy (NDA) has been commissioned as officers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force, receiving Permanent Commission after completing their training. 📌 The Journey ⚖️ 2021 – The Supreme Court of India opened NDA entry to women through a landmark ruling. 🎓 2022 – Women joined NDA's first-ever mixed-gender batch. 🪖 2022–2025 – Completed three years of rigorous military training. ⭐ 2025–26 – Commissioned as officers in the Armed Forces with Permanent Commission. Why This Matters ? 💪 Women’s Empowerment Expands career and leadership opportunities for women in defence services. 🤝 Gender Inclusivity Strengthens equal representation in the Armed Forces. 🛡️ Stronger National Security Broadens the leadership and talent pool available to the military. 📜 Constitutional Milestone Reflects the principles of equality, fairness, and modernization in India's defence institutions.

India has achieved a historic breakthrough in the Zojila Tunnel, a 14.15-km engineering marvel beneath the Himalayas that will become the country's longest road tunnel and one of the world's longest high-altitude bi-directional tunnels. Why does it matter? 🔹 All-weather connectivity: For decades, heavy snowfall shut the Zoji La Pass for nearly six months every year, isolating Ladakh from the Kashmir Valley. 🔹 Travel time slashed: The journey between Sonamarg and Kargil, which currently takes hours through treacherous terrain, will be reduced to around 20–30 minutes. 🔹 A strategic shield: The tunnel will enable faster movement of troops, equipment, and essential supplies to India's sensitive northern frontiers, strengthening defence preparedness. 🔹 A lifeline for civilians: Students, patients, traders, and local communities in Ladakh will gain year-round access to healthcare, education, markets, and opportunities.

In rural Punjab, a pioneering healthcare initiative is proving that it can. Through WhatsApp-based training and real-time guidance from cardiologists, local doctors are rapidly identifying severe heart attacks and administering the life-saving clot-busting drug tenecteplase before patients reach specialized hospitals. The result? Faster treatment, reduced delays, and hundreds of lives saved. The model highlights how simple digital tools, when combined with medical expertise, can transform emergency healthcare in underserved regions. 📱💓 A powerful reminder that innovation doesn't always require advanced technology—sometimes, it starts with an app already in everyone's pocket.

A new study published in the journal Nature Medicine has shown that a simple blood test measuring the protein p-tau217 may help predict when Alzheimer’s disease symptoms are likely to begin, years before memory loss appears. Researchers analysed data from more than 600 adults and developed a “clock model” capable of estimating symptom onset within an accuracy range of about 3–4 years. The findings suggest that elevated p-tau217 levels reflect the gradual buildup of amyloid and tau proteins in the brain, which are key markers of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists believe the test could improve early detection and accelerate preventive clinical trials, though experts caution that further validation is needed before routine clinical use.

In a deeply emotional and historic decision, the Supreme Court of India has permitted the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for 31-year-old Harish Rana, who has been in a permanent vegetative state for over 12 years following a severe brain injury in 2013. The plea was filed by his elderly parents, who had been caring for their son for more than a decade with no hope of recovery. After examining medical reports and expert opinions, the court allowed passive euthanasia—the withdrawal of artificial life support—so that he may “die with dignity.” The Supreme Court also directed that the process be carried out under strict medical supervision, emphasizing a humane and compassionate approach in such end-of-life decisions. Why this matters: Reinforces the principle of “Right to Die with Dignity” under Article 21. Marks one of the most significant real-world applications of passive euthanasia in India. Rekindles the national debate on end-of-life care, medical ethics, and legal safeguards.

🔹The Union Budget 2026 announced the launch of Bharat-VISTAAR, an AI-powered agriculture platform. 🔹It will be officially launched by the Government of India to support farmers with data-driven advisory services. 🔹The platform integrates AgriStack data with scientific practices from Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). 🔹Provides real-time guidance on: ➡️Weather forecasts ➡️Pest and crop alerts ➡️Market prices ➡️Government schemes 🔹Offers multilingual AI chatbot support to farmers across India. 🔹Aims to improve farm productivity, reduce risks, and boost farmer incomes using AI technology. 🔹Part of India’s broader push to expand AI-based digital public infrastructure.

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