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Dolphin Friends Initiative: Community-Led Conservation in Prayagraj

Dolphin Friends Initiative: Safeguarding the Ganges River Dolphin The Forest Department in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has launched the 'Dolphin Friends' volunteer network in April 2026. This initiative is a dedicated community-based effort to strengthen the conservation of the Ganges River dolphin (Platanista gangetica), which is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

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Tamil Nadu

Post-Poll Scrutiny Completed in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal: No Re-polls Ordered

Electoral Integrity: Post-Poll Scrutiny Finalized in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal In a significant step toward finalizing the 2026 Assembly Election process, the Election Commission of India (ECI) successfully completed the post-poll scrutiny of documents for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal on April 24, 2026.

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International

Laureus World Sports Awards 2026: Alcaraz, Sabalenka Win Top Honours; India Women's Cricket Team Nominated

The Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 were held in Madrid, Spain, recognising sporting achievements of 2025. - Sportsman of the Year: Carlos Alcaraz (tennis). - Sportswoman of the Year: Aryna Sabalenka (tennis). - Team of the Year: Paris Saint-Germain (football club). - Breakthrough: Lando Norris (F1); Comeback: Rory McIlroy (golf).

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Tamil Nadu

IIT Madras Introduces OmegaBall, a Three-Team Football Format, Plans National-Level Club

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) in Chennai has introduced OmegaBall, a new football format involving three teams, in 2026. The institute plans to form a national-level OmegaBall club in India. - Format: Three teams play at once on a circular field with three goals. - Rules: Each team attacks two goals while defending one.

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Science & Tech

DoT's Samriddh Gram Initiative Nominated for WSIS Prizes 2026

The Samriddh Gram Initiative has been nominated for the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026. - Launched by: Department of Telecommunications (DoT), using BharatNet broadband. - Model: One-stop digital services delivered through Samriddhi Kendras in rural areas. - Services: Telemedicine, education, e-governance and smart agriculture.

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Environment

National Biodiversity Authority Approves Revised Guidelines on Use of Access and Benefit Sharing Funds

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has approved revised guidelines under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 to improve how Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) funds are used. - Aim: Fair sharing of benefits from biological resources with local communities. - Source known: 60–75% of funds go to local communities and 25–40% to institutions.

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National

NSS 80th Round Health Survey: Reported Illness Rises to 13.1%, Institutional Deliveries Reach 96%

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the 'Household Social Consumption: Health' survey conducted under the 80th round of the National Sample Survey (NSS). - Illness: About 13.1% of people reported being ill, up from 7.5% in 2017–18; the elderly (60+) were most affected. - Hospitalisation: Around 2.9%, highest among the elderly and young children.

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International

UN English Language Day and UN Spanish Language Day Observed on 23 April

The United Nations observes two of its official language days on the same date, 23 April, every year. - UN English Language Day: Celebrates the English language and its worldwide importance. - UN Spanish Language Day: Promotes the Spanish language and cultural diversity.

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