World Telecommunication Day 2024

• World Telecommunication Day is annually observed on 17^th May.
• The day raises awareness about the benefits that the Internet and other information and communication technologies (ICTs) can offer to society and economies.
• The theme for the day 2024 is Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development.

World Hypertension Day 2024

• World Hypertension Day is annually observed on 17^th May.
• The purpose of the day is to increase public awareness of high blood pressure, which affects over a billion people globally and is a major cause of death.
• The theme for the day 2024 is Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer!

US FDA Approved Glenmark for Ophthalmic Solution

• Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. secured final approval from the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its Brimonidine Tartrate and Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution.
• Ophthalmic Solution is bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to Combigan ophthalmic solution, 0.2 per cent/0.5 per cent of AbbVie.

MDoNER Launched Swachhata Pakhwada

• The Ministry of Development of Northeastern Region (MDoNER) launched of Swachhata Pakhwada.
• Swachhata Pakhwada promotes cleanliness and environmental sustainability.

Ex-Servicemen Welfare Department Organized Samadhan Abhiyan

• The Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare organized “Samadhan Campaign”, an outreach program.
• The program aimed at honoring the sacrifices made by ex-servicemen and their families and sought to address their grievances related to various welfare schemes of the department.

National Endangered Species Day 2024

• National Endangered Species Day is annually observed on 17^th May.
• The day raises awareness about protecting endangered species.
• The theme for the day 2024 is Celebrate Saving Species.