Laser weapon to destroy target for the first time in the world - Israel test success
- For the first time in the world, Israel has successfully tested a new laser missile-defense system, the 'Iron Beam', which can intercept and destroy a wide variety of aerial objects, including missiles, rockets, anti-tank missiles and drones.
- It will use lasers to shoot down incoming UAVs, rockets and motors at cost. It only costs $ 3.50 per shot.
Government decides to implement TB eradication program through health department
- Central and State Governments are taking various measures to eradicate tuberculosis in India.
- Accordingly, the National Tuberculosis Eradication Program is being implemented in all the states with the objective of eradicating tuberculosis by 2025. In Tamil Nadu, the rate of cure of tuberculosis is increasing due to diagnosis, combination drug treatment and continuous monitoring.
- Eighty-four percent of those affected by the disease recover with first aid and the rest with follow-up treatment. In addition, funding is provided to provide nutrition to patients during the treatment period.
- In this case, all these have been brought under the control of the Director of Public Health on the recommendation of the Project Director of the National Welfare Board.
- It empowers the Director of Public Health of the State to implement the National Tuberculosis Eradication Program and make key decisions in this regard.
Egypt decides to buy wheat from India
- The shortage of wheat in the international market is due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, two of the largest exporters and exporters of wheat.
- The Egyptian government has been importing large quantities of wheat from these two countries, and the country is currently facing food shortages. Subsequently, the Government of Egypt recognized India as a wheat supplier.
- In India, wheat is grown in large quantities in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar and Gujarat. It produces 10.75 crore tonnes of wheat per annum. Neighboring countries like India, Bangladesh, Yemen, Afghanistan, Qatar and Indonesia import wheat.
Puducherry University recognized as 'Green Champion' by the Central Government
- Led by Associate Professor Gurmeet Singh of the University of Pondicherry, several sustainable development and climate change initiatives have been implemented under the 'Green Campus' project for the last 4 years.
- In recognition of these pioneering efforts, the University of New Delhi has been recognized by the Mahatma Gandhi National Council for Rural Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India with the 'District Green Champion' Award for the year 2021-22.
- The award is given for the successful implementation of the Swastha Action Plan through outstanding greening practices and sustainable activities in line with sustainable waste management, water management, energy management, sanitation and green management.
Dismissed these games in the Commonwealth Games
- The 2026 Commonwealth Games are set to take place in Victoria, Australia. As such, wrestling, sniper and archery have been excluded from the Commonwealth Games.
