National Endangered Species Day National Endangered Species Day is observed annually on the third Friday of the month of May. National Endangered Species Day for the year 2026 is observed on the third Friday of May, on May 15, 2026. Theme for the year 2026: “Celebrating America’s Wildlife Recovery Stories; Advancing the Endangered Species Act.” Thirukkural “There is no age for a drunkard; he will slander and destroy his honor” Meaning: There is no such thing as an opportune time for those who work to elevate their family/lineage. If they indulge in laziness and worry about their self-respect/pride, the greatness of the family will be ruined. Thirukkural (No. 1028) Chapter: Kudiseiyal Vagai (The Way of Elevating the Family) State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu SIPCOT was established in 1971 under the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Act, 1965 to promote medium and large-scale industries in the state. It was created to develop industrial parks, especially in industrially backward regions, with the aim of balanced regional development and employment generation. SIPCOT’s first project was the establishment of the Cuddalore Industrial Complex, inaugurated in 1972. SIPCOT has nurtured the development of 50 Industrial Parks including 8 SEZs, spread over 24 districts in a total extent of about 48,926.48 acres. The 16th Finance Commission has, recommending that heatwaves be notified as a national disaster — a designation that would unbolt the door to dedicated central funding. National Testing Agency (NTA) The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an autonomous, self-sustained body under the Ministry of Education established to conduct transparent and standardized entrance examinations. It was established in 2017 and is registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and is not a statutory body created by an Act of Parliament. NTA conducts major national-level entrance examinations such as JEE Main, NEET…
