1. e-Raktkosh: Integration with Rare Donor Registry
Context:
The Ministry of Health is working to integrate India’s Rare Donor Registry with e-Raktkosh, the national online blood bank management platform.
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- About e-Raktkosh:
- A web-based blood bank management system under the National Health Mission, developed by C-DAC.
- Connects over 3,800 blood centers nationwide, providing real-time information on blood availability, donation camps, and blood banks.
- Features include biometric donor management, blood grouping, TTI and antibody screening, inventory management, biomedical waste tracking, and statutory reporting.
- Aims to ensure safe, adequate blood supplies, prevent wastage, restrict professional donors, and foster a national donor repository.
- A web-based blood bank management system under the National Health Mission, developed by C-DAC.
- Significance of Integration:
- The Rare Donor Registry will help patients with uncommon blood types access compatible donors more efficiently.
- Enhances coordination, reduces turnaround time, and supports critical care, especially for rare blood group recipients
- The Rare Donor Registry will help patients with uncommon blood types access compatible donors more efficiently.
2. National Conference of Estimates Committees
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A two-day National Conference of Estimates Committees of Parliament and State/UT Legislatures commenced in Mumbai.
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- Purpose:
- To discuss the role of Estimates Committees in monitoring and reviewing budget estimates for administrative efficiency and economy.
- To discuss the role of Estimates Committees in monitoring and reviewing budget estimates for administrative efficiency and economy.
- Highlights:
- Inaugurated by the Lok Sabha Speaker; release of the 75th Anniversary Souvenir of the Estimates Committee.
- Deliberations on strengthening parliamentary oversight of public expenditure and improving fiscal governance.
- Valedictory address by the Governor of Maharashtra scheduled for the closing day
- Inaugurated by the Lok Sabha Speaker; release of the 75th Anniversary Souvenir of the Estimates Committee.
3. India-Iran Diplomatic Engagement Amid US Strikes
Context:
After US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, India’s Prime Minister held talks with Iran’s President, who called India a key partner for regional peace.
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- Developments:
- US strikes on Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow nuclear facilities have escalated tensions in West Asia.
- Iran condemned the strikes as violations of international law and the UN Charter; called for an IAEA investigation.
- Air travel disrupted over the region; airlines rerouted flights, raising operational costs and delays.
- India’s Operation Sindhu evacuated 1,117 citizens from Iran, with Nepal and Sri Lanka expressing gratitude for regional support.
- US strikes on Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow nuclear facilities have escalated tensions in West Asia.
4. ISRO Announces SpaDeX-2 Satellite Docking Mission
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ISRO announced the SpaDeX-2 mission, a key step in India’s space ambitions.
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- Mission Details:
- SpaDeX-2 will demonstrate satellite docking in elliptical orbit, crucial for India’s Chandrayaan-4 lunar mission and the planned Bharatiya Antariksh Station (Indian Space Station).
- Advances India’s capabilities in autonomous space operations and orbital servicing
- SpaDeX-2 will demonstrate satellite docking in elliptical orbit, crucial for India’s Chandrayaan-4 lunar mission and the planned Bharatiya Antariksh Station (Indian Space Station).
5. INS Nilgiri Joins Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet
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INS Nilgiri, the first Project 17A stealth frigate, was inducted into the Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam.
Comprehensive Content:
- Features:
- Advanced stealth, sensors, and weaponry; boosts India’s maritime strength and indigenous shipbuilding.
- Advanced stealth, sensors, and weaponry; boosts India’s maritime strength and indigenous shipbuilding.
- Significance:
- Enhances naval deterrence and operational flexibility in the Indo-Pacific region
6. Southwest Monsoon Advances
Context:
The southwest monsoon has covered Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, and Kashmir, and is advancing over Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and North India.
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- Implications:
- Timely monsoon progression is critical for Kharif crop sowing and agricultural output.
- Supports water reservoir replenishment and mitigates heat wave impacts.
- Timely monsoon progression is critical for Kharif crop sowing and agricultural output.
7. University of Aberdeen to Open First Indian Campus
Context:
The University of Aberdeen, Scotland, received approval to establish its first campus in India.
Comprehensive Content:
- Location: Mumbai
- Significance:
- Marks a step forward in internationalization of Indian higher education and academic collaboration
- Marks a step forward in internationalization of Indian higher education and academic collaboration
8. China Launches Zhangheng 1-02 Disaster Monitoring Satellite
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China launched the Zhangheng 1-02 satellite for integrated monitoring of natural disasters.
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- Purpose:
- Enhances disaster preparedness and response through advanced remote sensing and data analytics
- Enhances disaster preparedness and response through advanced remote sensing and data analytics
9. Global Banks’ Fossil Fuel Funding
Context:
A report highlighted that global banks funded $869 billion in fossil fuels in 2024, with SBI among the top contributors.
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- Implications:
- Raises concerns about alignment with climate goals and the need for sustainable finance transitions
- Raises concerns about alignment with climate goals and the need for sustainable finance transitions