Sustainable Gastronomy Day On June 18, we celebrate 'Sustainable Gastronomy Day,' recognizing that everyone has a role to play in making sustainable choices for a future of healthy eating and food security. National Fishing Day National Fishing Day (also known as National Go Fishing Day) is celebrated annually on June 18. Current Facts Following a recommendation by the National Testing Agency—amidst allegations that fraudsters misused Telegram's 'edit message' feature to deceive candidates participating in the NEET UG 2026 re-examination—the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology temporarily blocked the Telegram service in India under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology said India has emerged as a major electronics manufacturing hub and is now the world’s sixth-largest exporter of electronics. Yoga Park Portal : Digital initiative of the Ministry of Ayush to transform existing public parks into community wellness hubs for yoga, meditation, and preventive healthcare. Brain-Eating Amoeba Brain-eating amoebae are free-living, microscopic single-celled organisms commonly present in warm freshwater environments such as lakes, rivers, and hot springs, as well as in soil. Among the various free-living amoebae, three are known to cause serious infections in humans: Acanthamoeba – responsible for Granulomatous Amoebic Encephalitis (GAE). Naegleria fowleri – causes Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM). Balamuthia mandrillaris – associated with rare but severe infections affecting the brain and other organs. These amoebae can gain entry into the body through the nasal passages, broken skin, or inhalation, and in certain cases may reach and infect the brain. They are referred to as brain-eating amoebae because they damage and destroy brain tissue, resulting in serious and often fatal infections of the central nervous system. Battle of Haldighati 450 years have passed since the Battle of Haldighati, which took place on 18 June…
