1) Bidar district of Karnataka won ‘Water Harvesting Jan Bhagidari Award’
- About: Bidar district has been awarded under the Ministry of Jal Shakti for its excellence in water conservation and community participation.
- Significance: Recognises people-led water harvesting initiatives, aligning with the Jal Shakti Abhiyan.
- Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti.
2) FSSAI launches licensing window for Ayurvedic food products on ITDS portal FoSCoS
- About: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a dedicated licensing window for Ayurvedic food products.
- Platform: FoSCoS (Food Safety Compliance System) under ITDS portal.
- Significance: Promotes Ayurveda-based nutrition, ensuring food safety compliance and supporting AYUSH sector growth.
- Organisation: FSSAI (under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare).
3) Qatar became 8th country to adopt UPI
- About: Qatar has officially adopted India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), making it the 8th country to integrate UPI for digital transactions.
- Significance: Boosts cross-border remittances and strengthens India’s digital financial diplomacy.
- Context: Other UPI-adopting nations include Singapore, UAE, Bhutan, France, etc.
- Organisation: NPCI International Payments Ltd. (NIPL).
4) Chief Justice BR Gavai inaugurated the 2nd National Meditation Conference in Bhubaneswar
- About: The conference aims to promote meditation as a tool for mental wellness, stress management, and holistic health.
- Significance: Encourages integration of meditation into professional and social life, including judicial wellness programs.
- Venue: Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
5) Atal Innovation Mission launched ATL Sarthi and Frontier Area Programme in collaboration with University of Kashmir
- About: The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog launched:
- ATL Sarthi: To provide mentorship and guidance for Atal Tinkering Labs.
- Frontier Area Programme: To support research and innovation in advanced areas in partnership with University of Kashmir.
- Significance: Boosts innovation ecosystem and youth-driven startups in India, especially in J&K.
