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Jordan Strengthens Ties with India in Renewable Energy and ResilienceIn early May 2026, Jordan officially joined two major India-led global initiatives: the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Coalition for Disast...
Digital Disaster Response: Mizoram’s Innovative ‘Khuarel’ AppIn May 2026, the Mizoram government launched the ‘Khuarel’ mobile app to strengthen real-time disaster reporting and response. Unveiled by Minister Lalnilawma...
India has expanded its Doppler Weather Radar network to 50 units by 2026, up from 14 in 2014, a rise of more than 250%. The radars now cover about 87% of the country, improving prediction of cyclones, heavy rainfall and...
C-ART: Strengthening Coastal Weather IntelligenceOn May 1, 2026, Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, MoES, inaugurated the Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed (C-ART) observatory at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Establi...
April 26, 2026 marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster. In 1986, an explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant released radioactive particles into the air, which spread across Europe as dust and smoke,...
India’s Agricultural Resilience: Record Stocks and Global Leadership In a powerful indicator of national food security, the Government of India reported that the country’s foodgrain stock has reached approximately 602 la...
Civil Services Day is observed on 21 April to recognise the role of civil servants in governance and nation-building. The 2026 theme is "Holistic Development – Saturation of Government Schemes".History: On 21 April 1947,...
ESA’s Celeste Mission: Precision Navigation from Low Earth Orbit The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully launched the first pair of its Celeste satellites, marking a significant upgrade to Europe's independent n...
International Amateur Radio Day is celebrated around the world every year on April 18. The date marks the formation of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) in 1925 in Paris. Amateur or "ham" radio operators use l...
World Heritage Day: Emergency Response for Living HeritageAlso known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, this day falls on April 18. The 2026 theme is “Emergency Response for Living Heritage in Contexts of...
River Basin Management (RBM) Scheme: Securing India's Water Future The Government of India has proposed the continuation of the River Basin Management (RBM) Scheme for the period 2026–31, with a total financial outlay of...
The Indian Army has successfully completed Operation Him Setu, a rescue mission launched to help tourists who were stranded in North Sikkim. The tourists were cut off after a landslide struck the area and blocked movemen...
