Bengaluru has recorded the highest suicide rate among major Indian cities in recent years, according to data published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). The NCRB’s Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) reports show that Bengaluru’s suicide rate remained close to 20 per lakh population during 2022, 2023, and 2024, placing it at …
World Ovarian Cancer Day 2026 is being observed across the world on May 8 to spread awareness about ovarian cancer, its symptoms, early diagnosis, and the importance of timely treatment. Healthcare organisations, cancer support groups, governments, and survivors participate in awareness campaigns to educate women about ovarian health and improve access to screening and treatment …
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NASA has successfully tested a high-power plasma engine that could play a major role in future human missions to Mars. The test was conducted by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California on 24 February 2026. The experimental propulsion system, known as a magnetoplasmadynamic (MPD) thruster, achieved 120 kilowatts of power during testing. According …
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Every year on 8th of May world celebrates the World Red Cross Day. This day marks the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant who had founded the International Red Cross Movement after witnessing the suffering which caused during war. Every year this day recognizes the efforts of millions of volunteers, healthcare workers and humanitarian staff who …
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India officially opened its Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia 2026 in Venice, Italy. The exhibition was inaugurated in the presence of Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and senior international cultural dignitaries. The Pavilion of India presents the exhibition titled “Geographies of Distance: remembering …
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IndiaAI, the Government of India’s flagship Artificial Intelligence initiative under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to promote AI-based healthcare innovation in the country. The partnership aims to combine IndiaAI’s digital infrastructure and AI ecosystem with ICMR’s expertise …
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Union Minister for Labour and Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has launched a nationwide free annual health check-up initiative for workers aged 40 years and above under the new Labour Codes. The programme was launched from the ESIC Medical College and Hospital in Basaidarapur, New Delhi, and aims to strengthen occupational healthcare and social security coverage …
Welcome to the Current Affairs Section of Adda247. If you are preparing for Government Job Exams, then it is very important for you to read the Daily Current Affairs. All the important updates based on current affairs are included in this Daily Current Affairs 2026 article.
