World Turtle Day May 23 is observed worldwide as World Turtle Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about turtles and tortoises and promoting their conservation. The theme for World Turtle Day 2026 is "Dancing Turtles Rock!" Ayush Grid Initiative The Ayush Anudan Portal was introduced under the Ayush Grid Initiative to make the submission, evaluation, approval, and tracking of grant proposals completely digital and more efficient. About the Ayush Grid Initiative The Ministry of AYUSH launched the Ayush Grid Initiative in 2018 as a digital programme aimed at creating an integrated, transparent, and citizen-focused digital system for the AYUSH sector. As part of this initiative, several digital platforms have been developed, such as the Ayush Hospital Management Information System (A-HMIS) and e-Aushadhi. The initiative is aligned with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) and covers areas like education, research, medicinal plant management, drug regulation, and other AYUSH-related services. Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board Establishment: Founded in September 1970 under the Tamil Nadu Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1971. Officially renamed from "Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board" to Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board in September 2021 to better represent urban poor welfare and housing infrastructure. The motto of Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board is “GOD WE SHALL SEE IN THE SMILE OF THE POOR“. Core Mandate: Clearing slums, building tenements with proper sanitation, providing affordable multi-story housing, and undertaking resettlement programs across urban Tamil Nadu. Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) CPGRAMS is an online platform that enables citizens to submit grievances related to public service delivery at any time. CPGRAMS was created and launched in June 2007. Developed by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG). It acts as a single integrated portal connected with all Ministries, Departments of the Government of…
HISTORY
Important Days World Turtle Day ▪ It is celebrated every year on May 23 to highlight the importance of protecting turtles and their habitats. ▪ It was first observed in 2000. Note ▪ National Marine Turtle Action Plan – January 2021. ▪ There are five species of turtles in India - Olive Ridley, Green turtle, Loggerhead, Hawksbill, Leatherback. ▪ They are protected in India under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Awards and Honour International Booker Prize 2024 ▪ The book ‘Kairos’ has been named as the winner of the International Booker Prize 2024. ▪ The book was written by Jenny Erpenbeck and translated by Michael Hofmann. Indian authors who have won the International Booker Prize ✓ 1971 - In a Free State by V.S. Naipaul ✓ 1981 - Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie ✓ 1997 - The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy ✓ 2006 - The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai ✓ 2008 - The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga ✓ 2022 - Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree Appointments Acting Chief Justice of Madras HC ▪ President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Justice R. Mahadevan as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court. ▪ The present Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangapurwala is set to retire. Note ▪ The Chief Justice and Judges of the High Courts are appointed by the President under Article 217 of the Constitution of India. ▪ They are appointed by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the state concerned
