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India Postpones First International Big Cat Alliance Summit Due to Ebola Concerns

May 22, 2026

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India postponed the first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit on 21 May 2026. The summit was originally scheduled for 1 June or 1–2 June 2026 in New Delhi. It was linked with the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit. The postponement happened because of an evolving Ebola health situation in parts of Africa. India took this decision in consultation with the African Union. The IBCA was formally launched on 12 March 2024 and currently has 25 member countries and five observer nations.

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Delhi Ration Card Reform: Income Limit Raised to ₹2.5 Lakh, 7.72 Lakh Cards Cancelled

May 22, 2026

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The Delhi government has announced two major changes to its ration card system. First, it plans to raise the annual income eligibility limit from ₹1.2 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh. This will allow many more families to get subsidised food. Second, the government has cancelled 7.72 lakh ration cards as part of a large verification drive. The aim is to remove fake or duplicate cards and make the system fairer. These reforms will help the truly needy while stopping misuse.

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Odisha Makes Electric Vehicles Mandatory for Government Use from June 1, 2026

May 22, 2026

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Odisha has taken a strong step towards clean energy. From 1 June 2026, the state government will only buy electric vehicles (EVs) for official use. This rule applies to both new two-wheelers and four-wheelers. It also covers four-wheelers hired for government work. The order was issued on 21 May 2026 by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. It is part of an eight-point plan to reduce pollution and fuel costs.

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JEEVAN App and SHATAYU Dashboard: India’s New Digital Push for Senior Citizen Care

May 22, 2026

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On May 22, 2026, Union Minister Virendra Kumar will launch two major digital platforms for eldercare in India. The JEEVAN mobile app is for senior citizens. The SHATAYU dashboard is for geriatric caregivers. The launch will happen during a virtual program themed “Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy.” This initiative aims to improve care services through technology, policy support, and community participation.

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FSSAI New Centralised Food Surveillance System: A Digital Shield for Your Plate

May 22, 2026

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is planning a major change. It wants to create a centralised food surveillance system. This system will handle market sampling, laboratory testing, and digital alert generation. The goal is to make food safety monitoring faster and more effective across all states. The new plan uses neutral third-party agencies to collect samples and a national database to trigger instant alerts. Let us understand how this will work.

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