1) Tamil Nadu Launches Ambu Karnhgal Programme for Orphaned Children
- Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu launched the Ambu Karnhgal Programme for the education and welfare of orphaned children in the state.
- Focus: Providing financial assistance, education support, and social security to orphans.
- Strengthens the state’s commitment to inclusive development and child rights.
- Nodal Body: Government of Tamil Nadu – Department of Social Welfare & Women Empowerment.
2) IGNCA Inaugurates Mann Ki Baat Art Exhibition
- The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi inaugurated a special art exhibition inspired by PM Modi’s radio programme “Mann Ki Baat”.
- The exhibition showcases paintings, sculptures, and digital art reflecting themes from Mann Ki Baat.
- Objective: Promote creative expression, civic awareness, and people’s participation.
- Nodal Body: Ministry of Culture.
3) Japanese Company Launches ISSA J2 Satellite on PSLV Rocket
- A Japanese private company launched its ISSA J2 satellite aboard India’s PSLV rocket, marking its first collaboration with ISRO.
- Highlights India’s emergence as a global low-cost satellite launch hub.
- Strengthens India’s commercial space programme under New Space India Ltd. (NSIL).
- Nodal Body: ISRO / Department of Space.
4) UK and USA Announce “Atlantic Partnership” for Nuclear Power Plants
- The United Kingdom and United States announced a new “Atlantic Partnership” to jointly set up nuclear power plants.
- Aim: To enhance clean energy generation, nuclear technology cooperation, and energy security.
- Part of global efforts to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and achieve net-zero targets.
- Nodal Agencies: UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero; US Department of Energy.
5) India–FAO Collaboration for Blue Ports Development
- India and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) partnered to develop Vanakbara (Diu), Karaikal (Puducherry), and Jhaku (Gujarat) into world-class blue ports.
- Focus: Sustainable fisheries, modern infrastructure, and global market access.
- Supports India’s Blue Economy Vision under Amrit Kaal.
- Nodal Bodies: Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (India) + FAO (UN).
