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Meghalaya Launches Mission to Protect Clouded Leopards: Key Objectives, Features and Significance

06-Aug-2026

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma launched Mission Clouded Leopard, a flagship conservation programme dedicated to safeguarding the Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), the official State Animal of Meghalaya. 

National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS): Discovery of New Gut Bacteria and the Need for an India-Specific Microbiome Map

06-Aug-2026

Scientists at the National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune, have discovered 14 previously unknown bacterial species and nearly 200 undocumented microbial strains while studying the gut microbiomes of India's tribal communities.

India’s First Indigenous ASF Vaccine for Pigs: Features, Significance, and Challenges

06-Aug-2026

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) dedicated India’s first indigenous African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccine for pigs. Developed by scientists at the ICAR–National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD) in Bhopal, this MA-104 Cell Line-Based Live Attenuated Vaccine represents a landmark breakthrough in veterinary science and animal biosecurity.

MoRTH Issues Draft Notification for Mandatory Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication Systems from 2028

06-Aug-2026

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has released a draft notification proposing the mandatory adoption of Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication systems in newly manufactured motor vehicles from 1 October 2028

Hexavalent Vaccine Could Strengthen India’s Universal Immunisation Programme

05-Aug-2026

A multi-institutional study led by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has concluded that introducing the Hexavalent Vaccine into India's Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) can improve operational efficiency and reduce the logistical burden of childhood immunisation. 

TRAI MyCall & Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI): Features, Objectives, Working and Significance

05-Aug-2026

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a revamped version of the "TRAI MyCall" mobile application to enable telecom consumers to assess and report their voice-calling experience in real time

Glaw Lake Becomes India's 101st Ramsar Site; Arunachal Pradesh Gets Its First Ramsar Wetland

05-Aug-2026

Glaw Lake, located in Arunachal Pradesh, has been designated as India's 101st Ramsar Site under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. The designation also marks Arunachal Pradesh's first Ramsar Site, highlighting the ecological significance of the lake and strengthening India's commitment to wetland conservation and biodiversity protection.

New Real-Time Portal for Organ Transplants Launched: A Major Reform in India's Organ Transplantation System

04-Aug-2026

The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has launched a real-time national organ transplant portal and mobile application to create a unified nationwide waiting list, ensure transparent organ allocation, facilitate Aadhaar-linked organ donation pledges, and improve coordination among hospitals and states.

Commonwealth Games 2026: India Wins 39 Medals, Historic Boxing Performance

03-Aug-2026

India concluded its Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign with an outstanding performance, securing 39 medals (13 Gold, 17 Silver and 9 Bronze) to finish fourth in the overall medal standings.

Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY): Promoting Floating Solar Power in India

01-Aug-2026

The Union Cabinet on 31 July 2026 approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) to accelerate the development of floating solar power projects in India. The scheme aims to install 5,000 MW of floating solar capacity by 2030-31.

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