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May 12^th is recognized by the United Nations as the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) with the aim to increase worldwide recognition of the importance of safeguarding plant health.
This initiative is intended to combat hunger, diminish poverty, preserve biodiversity and the environment, and promote economic growth. The International Year of Plant Health in 2020 played a pivotal role in establishing this day as a significant legacy.

The Ministry of Ayush and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote and collaborate on integrative health research.
The agreement aims to focus on identified areas of national significance in healthcare, with a view to promoting high-impact research that utilizes modern scientific methods to generate evidence.

In New Delhi, India recently hosted the third edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum, which was the first-ever physical event of its kind.
The Department of Promotion for Industry and Internal Trade under the Ministry of Commerce organized the event through Startup India.
The forum aimed to foster interactions among startups in SCO Member States, promote innovation, generate employment, and build talent.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth more than Rs 5,500 crore in Rajasthan. The Prime Minister dedicated and laid the foundation stone for infrastructure projects in Nathdwara, Rajasthan.
The construction of a national highway will bring benefits to the Udaipur-Dungarpur and Banswara regions, while improving access to the border through the Bilara and Jodhpur sections. Furthermore, travel time between Jaipur and Jodhpur is expected to be reduced by three hours upon completion.

Unnati, an AgriTech company, announced that its subsidiary, Ora Finance, has received a license to operate as an NBFC.
Ora Finance is now equipped to provide financial services to different stakeholders in the agricultural ecosystem while striving to address the gaps in agri-financing that currently exist.
Unnati has a network of over 100,000 registered retailers and traders who utilize its uStore application to connect with farmers and oversee their agribusiness operations daily.
Through its applications, these partners engage with more than 1.3 million farmers. With a focus on innovation and data analysis, the company has supported all aspects of product procurement, crop cultivation, production, and sales, ultimately assisting farmers in enhancing their yields and profits, according to the agri-fintech firm.

As of May 11, 2023, Rajiv Dhar, the Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer of National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL), has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of NIIFL.
The decision to appoint an interim CEO and Managing Director follows Sujoy Bose's request to be relieved of his current responsibilities as the Managing Director and CEO, a position he had held since 2016 in the company.

May 12 marks International Nurses Day, which is a tribute to Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing, on her birth anniversary.
This occasion is a significant reminder of the invaluable contribution of nurses in the healthcare sector, acknowledging their essential role alongside physicians.
It aims to raise awareness about the significance of treating nurses with equal respect globally and prompts individuals to express appreciation towards these courageous and diligent healthcare providers.
International Nurses Day is marked on Florence Nightingale's birthday, as designated by the International Council of Nurses. Every year, a particular theme is selected, and for 2023, the theme is "Our Nurses. Our Future."
This theme underscores the importance of nurses in shaping the future of healthcare and highlights the significance of investing in their professional development.

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the conclusion of a 10-month-long global health emergency for smallpox, a viral disease that affected over 100 countries.
The WHO had designated smallpox as a public health emergency of international concern in July 2022, and its position was reaffirmed in November and February.
Based on the recommendation of the emergency committee, the Director-General of the WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced the conclusion of the emergency status for smallpox.

Gucci, the Italian luxury brand, has appointed Alia Bhatt as its first Indian global ambassador.
Bhatt is set to make her debut as the brand's newest global ambassador at the Gucci Cruise 2024 show, scheduled to take place in Seoul next week.

In preparation for the Special Olympics, which will be held in Berlin from June 16 to June 25, Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has been selected to inspire and support the Indian participants who have intellectual disabilities.