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JABALPUR CRUISE TRAGEDY Why in News A tragic boat capsizing incident occurred in Jabalpur on April 30, 2026, in the Bargi Dam reservoir on the Narmada River, leading to multiple
NOTAM IN BAY OF BENGAL Why in News India has recently issued a NOTAM declaring a large area of the Bay of Bengal as a danger zone for a long-range
WHAT THE LAW SAYS ON FORMING A NEW GOVERNMENT? Context : On 5 May 2026, Mamata Banerjee refused to resign even after clear election results. Results show: BJP → 207
ATAL PENSION YOJANA Why in News Atal Pension Yojana has crossed a major milestone of 9 crore total enrolments (April 2026). FY 2025–26 enrolments exceeded 1.35 crore, the highest-ever in
INDIA GERMANY DEFENCE INDUSTRIAL AGREEMENT Why in News Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed German Parliamentarians in Berlin on 21 April 2026. He called for enhanced defence industrial partnerships between India
PROMOTION & REGULATION OF ONLINE GAMING (PROG) RULES, 2026 Why in News The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has notified the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Rules,
HEMOPHILIA Why in News The World Health Organization has advanced a new resolution to improve care equity for haemophilia. India carries the second-largest global burden, with an estimated ~1.4 lakh
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT PROMOTION SCHEME Why in News The Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia released the revised guidelines of the Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme. Implemented
INDIA SRI LANKA DIVING EXERCISE: DIVEX Why in News Indian Naval Ship INS Nireekshak arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka for the 4th edition of India–Sri Lanka Diving Exercise (DIVEX 2026).
TEMPLE TOURISM & ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS IN WESTERN GHATS Why in News Sewage from temple-based tourism activities in Kollur (Udupi district, Karnataka) is polluting the Souparnika River, which flows through Mookambika
