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🔷 Telangana Declares Cancer a Notifiable Disease — Mandatory Reporting Within One Month
The Government of Telangana took a landmark public health decision by declaring cancer a notifiable disease, making it mandatory to report all diagnosed cancer cases across the state.
Key Facts:
All hospitals, diagnostic labs, and clinics — both public and private — must report cancer cases
Reporting deadline: Within one month of diagnosis
Purpose: Better tracking, data collection, and healthcare planning
Makes Telangana one of the progressive states in cancer surveillance
About Telangana:
Detail
Information
Established
2 June 2014
Capital
Hyderabad
Chief Minister
Revanth Reddy
Deputy CM
Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka
Governor
Shiv Pratap Shukla
💡 Exam Tip:
A Notifiable Disease = A disease that must be legally reported to government authorities upon diagnosis
Other examples of notifiable diseases in India: Cholera, Tuberculosis, Dengue, Malaria, COVID-19
Telangana was carved out of Andhra Pradesh on 2 June 2014 under AP Reorganisation Act, 2014
Important for UPSC GS2 (Health), SSC, Banking, and State PCS exams
🔷 India Post and PM Museum Sign MoU to Promote India’s Democratic Heritage
India Postand the Prime Minister Museum and Library (PMML) signed an MoU to jointly preserve and promote India’s democratic and national heritage.
Key Facts:
Agreement signed on the Foundation Day of Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, New Delhi
Aims to enhance public awareness of India’s political history
India Post = Department of Posts under Ministry of Communications
Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya = Museum dedicated to all Prime Ministers of India
Located at: Teen Murti Estate, New Delhi
💡 Exam Tip:
Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya was inaugurated by PM Modi on 14 April 2022
Features exhibits on all Prime Ministers from Nehru to Modi
India Post is one of the largest postal networks in the world
India Post also runs India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
Important for UPSC, SSC, and Banking exams
👤 Appointments News
🔷 Smriti Mandhana Partners with Agilitas Sports for One8 Brand
Agilitas Sports signed a brand endorsement deal with star cricketer Smriti Mandhana for its premium sportswear brand One8.
Key Facts:
Smriti Mandhana = India’s leading women’s cricket star — signed as brand ambassador for One8
Virat Kohli had previously acquired a minority stake in Agilitas Sports for ~₹40 crore
Agilitas Sports acquired Kohli’s sportswear brand One8 as part of the deal
Strengthens Agilitas Sports’ presence in the sports apparel market
Infosys Global Brand Ambassador, World No. 1 tennis, Infosys Topaz AI
FICCI Secretary General
Anant Swarup, Founded 1927, GD Birla + Purshottamdas Thakurdas
Susan Coyle
First woman Chief of Army, Australia, Takes over July 2026
Wisden Men’s Leading Cricketer
Mitchell Starc (Australia)
Wisden Women’s Leading Cricketer
Deepti Sharma (India)
Wisden T20 Cricketer
Abhishek Sharma (India)
Wisden 5 Cricketers of Year
Gill, Jadeja, Pant, Siraj, Hameed
Wisden Trophy
Shubman Gill, 430 runs at Edgbaston
ICC Men’s Player March 2026
Sanju Samson (India)
ICC Women’s Player March 2026
Amelia Kerr (New Zealand)
Amazon + Globalstar
$11.57 billion deal, Project Kuiper, rival to Starlink
International Wellness Day
15 April, UNGA proclaimed, holistic well-being
World Chagas Disease Day
14 April, Neglected Tropical Disease, 8 million affected, Latin America
Sonam Wangchuk
Lion of Ladakh, Maha Vir Chakra, Kargil War, Ladakh Scouts, Chorbat La
🎯 Practice MCQs — 17th April 2026
Q1. Which state became the first to declare cancer a notifiable disease with mandatory reporting within one month?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Kerala
(d) Telangana ✅
Q2. FICCI was founded in which year?
(a) 1905
(b) 1927 ✅
(c) 1935
(d) 1947
Q3. Who was named the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World (Women’s) for 2025?
(a) Smriti Mandhana
(b) Shafali Verma
(c) Deepti Sharma ✅
(d) Harmanpreet Kaur
Q4. Amazon’s satellite internet project that will be strengthened by the Globalstar acquisition is called?
(a) Amazon Orbit
(b) Project Kuiper ✅
(c) Amazon Sky
(d) Project Cosmos
Q5. Who was appointed as the first woman Chief of Army in Australia?
(a) Vice Admiral Mark Hammond
(b) Admiral David Johnston
(c) Lt. Gen. Susan Coyle ✅
(d) Rear Admiral Matthew Buckley
Q6. Sonam Wangchuk, ‘Lion of Ladakh’, was awarded which gallantry honour?
(a) Param Vir Chakra
(b) Maha Vir Chakra ✅
(c) Vir Chakra
(d) Ashoka Chakra
Q7. Who was named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March 2026?
(a) Virat Kohli
(b) Rohit Sharma
(c) Sanju Samson ✅
(d) Abhishek Sharma
Q8. Carlos Alcaraz has been appointed as Global Brand Ambassador of which Indian IT company?
(a) TCS
(b) Wipro
(c) HCL
(d) Infosys ✅
Q9. World Chagas Disease Day is observed every year on which date?
(a) 7 April
(b) 10 April
(c) 14 April ✅
(d) 15 April
Q10. Shubman Gill received the Wisden Trophy for his 430-run performance at which ground?
(a) Lord’s, London
(b) The Oval, London
(c) Edgbaston, Birmingham ✅
(d) Old Trafford, Manchester
📊 Answer Key
Q No.
Answer
Q1
(d) Telangana
Q2
(b) 1927
Q3
(c) Deepti Sharma
Q4
(b) Project Kuiper
Q5
(c) Lt. Gen. Susan Coyle
Q6
(b) Maha Vir Chakra
Q7
(c) Sanju Samson
Q8
(d) Infosys
Q9
(c) 14 April
Q10
(c) Edgbaston, Birmingham
📢 Editor’s Note
✍️ By Ishan Verma | TheExamHub.in
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Today we pay our deepest respects to Major Sonam Wangchuk 🙏 — the Lion of Ladakh — a true hero who fought at 18,000 feet to protect our nation during the Kargil War. His bravery will inspire generations.
Today’s edition also brought us great sporting pride — 4 out of 5 Wisden Cricketers of the Year are Indians! 🇮🇳🏏 That’s the strength of Indian cricket today!
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