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Current affairs11th National Ayurveda Day 2026: Theme 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow', Key Initiatives and India's AYUSH ExpansionIndia observed the 11th National Ayurveda Day on September 23, 2026 — permanently fixed on the autumnal equinox by a Gazette Notification of March 2025 — with the theme "Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow." The Ministry of Ayush launched the Ayush Vision 2030 strategic document and conferred the National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards 2026 at the main national celebration in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Current affairsFSSAI Proposes Mandatory Red Hexagonal Front-of-Pack Warning Labels for High-Fat, High-Sugar, High-Salt Packaged Foods — Supreme Court Directs Expedited ImplementationFSSAI submitted a proposal on August 30, 2026 to the Supreme Court for mandatory red hexagonal front-of-pack (FOP) warning labels on packaged foods high in fat, sugar, salt, or classified as "highly sweetened beverages." The SC bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran had directed this on August 13, 2026. Thresholds will be based on ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines 2024. This remains a proposal — not yet gazetted or enforceable. Current affairsNasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) 6th Anniversary 2026: National Pledge Against Drug Abuse and Expanding De-Addiction CoverageAugust 18, 2026 marks the 6th anniversary of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), launched on August 15, 2020 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. A nationwide National Mass Pledge Against Drug Abuse was organised, with over 29.26 crore individuals reached since inception including 11.17 crore youth — underlining India's whole-of-government effort to combat drug demand reduction.
In previous-year questions
- Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides the primary constitutional mandate for the State to bring about prohibition of the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs injurious to health — the provision that underpins India's drug abuse control policy including the NMBA?UPSC · Current Affairs
- Which Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP) in the Constitution of India directs the State to endeavour to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife?UPSC · Current Affairs
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) proposed red hexagonal front-of-pack warning labels in August 2026. Which Article of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) most directly mandates the State to raise the level of nutrition and improve public health — forming the constitutional foundation for food safety regulation?UPSC · Current Affairs
- Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides the primary constitutional basis for the Government's promotion of traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda by mandating the State to improve public health and raise nutritional levels?UPSC · Current Affairs