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10 May 2026

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World Ovarian Cancer Day Observed on 8 May 2026

World Ovarian Cancer Day was observed on 8 May 2026 with the theme "No Woman Left Behind." The 14th edition focused on equal access to …

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World Thalassemia Day Observed on 8 May 2026

World Thalassemia Day was marked on 8 May 2026 with the theme "Hidden No More: Finding the Undiagnosed. Supporting the Unseen." The day spreads awareness …

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09 May 2026

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100th N-Gen Post Office Inaugurated at NEHU in Shillong

India's 100th N-Gen Post Office was inaugurated at NEHU in Shillong, Meghalaya, on 6 May 2026 by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia. It is …

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08 May 2026

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Delhi Government Raises Salaries of Vocational and Samagra Shiksha Teachers

The Delhi Government approved higher salaries for over 1,100 Vocational and Samagra Shiksha teachers — Rs 38,100 and Rs 35,420 per month respectively — to …

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05 May 2026

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Andhra Pradesh Extends Ragi Java Nutrition Programme for School Students Until 2029

Andhra Pradesh extended its Ragi Java nutrition programme until April 2029. The scheme gives over 30 lakh students in around 44,000 government schools a free …

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04 May 2026

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Cardiovascular Diseases Account for 25.6% of Illnesses in India: NSO Survey 2025

According to the NSO Survey 2025, cardiovascular diseases now account for 25.6% of all reported illnesses in India, making them the leading category and affecting …

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03 May 2026

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World Day for Safety and Health at Work Observed on 28 April

The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on 28 April every year. Led by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), it promotes …

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02 May 2026

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ILO Announces Theme for International Labour Day 2026

The International Labour Organisation set 'Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment' as the theme for International Labour Day 2026, observed on 1 May, focusing on …

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01 May 2026

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Prashast 2.0 App to Screen School Children for 21 Types of Disabilities

The Prashast 2.0 app can screen school children for 21 types of disabilities, enabling early detection and support. The 21 disabilities align with the Rights …

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10th National Summit on Innovations in Public Health Systems Held in Chandigarh

The 10th National Summit on Good and Replicable Practices and Innovations in Public Health Systems was held in Chandigarh (30 April–1 May 2026), organised by …

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30 Apr 2026

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Chhattisgarh Launches 'e-Shram Saathi' Mobile App to Connect Workers with Jobs and Welfare Schemes

Chhattisgarh has launched the 'e-Shram Saathi' mobile app to connect workers with employment opportunities and welfare schemes, bringing multiple services onto a single digital platform.

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29 Apr 2026

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Asia's First UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development Launched in Pune

Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary launched Asia's first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development in Pune, aimed at boosting women's participation in AI, robotics …

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25 Apr 2026

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World Malaria Day 2026: India Targets Zero Indigenous Cases by 2027, Elimination by 2030

World Malaria Day 2026, observed on 25 April, was marked under the theme 'Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.' India is …

UPSC SSC BANKING STATE-PCS

19 Apr 2026

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World Liver Day 2026: 'Solid Habits, Strong Liver' on 19 April

World Liver Day was observed on 19 April 2026 with the theme 'Solid Habits, Strong Liver'. The day commemorates the founding of EASL in 1966 …

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Firecracker Factory Blast in Virudhunagar Kills 23: Industrial Safety in Spotlight

An explosion at a firecracker factory in Kattanarpatti village in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu killed at least 23 workers and injured six others on …

UPSC SSC STATE_PCS BANKING

18 Apr 2026

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Kerala's demographic transition: low fertility, ageing population and a rising maternal mortality ratio

Kerala's pioneering demographic transition is producing a counter-intuitive result: with fertility well below replacement, even a small absolute number of maternal deaths is pushing the …

UPSC STATE_PCS SSC BANKING TEACHING

17 Apr 2026

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NIMHANS-ICMR consultation proposes national framework for digital mental health tools

A NIMHANS-ICMR consultation in Bengaluru held on 15-17 April 2026 has proposed a national governance framework for digital mental-health tools, a verified directory of apps …

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Sakti power plant boiler explosion toll rises to 21; spotlight on India's industrial safety regime

The death toll from the boiler explosion at a power plant in Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, rose to 21 on 16 April 2026. The accident has …

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