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The Border Roads Organization (BRO) is preparing to start the construction of Shinku-La Tunnel. This tunnel will be constructed for traffic under Shinku-La pass. It is situated on the Nimu-Padam-Darcha road link. Shinku-La Pass is located at an altitude of 16,580 feet between Lahaul Valley of Himachal and Zanskar Valley of Ladakh.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to submit an additional report within two weeks on the Hindon River pollution, detailing the action taken against polluting municipal bodies. Hindon, a tributary of Yamuna, extends for 400 km from Saharanpur to Noida. Urban, agricultural and industrial waste has made it one of the most polluted parts of the Ganges basin. In 2015, the CPCB declared it a 'dead river', unfit for bathing.

The European Union (EU) adopted its first law to combat violence against women. The law requires EU countries to criminalize female genital mutilation, forced marriage and online harassment.

Chad's military dictator and interim President Mahamat Idris Déby Itno won the 2024 presidential election. He took power in 2021 after the assassination of his father, President Idris Deby, by rebels.

The 19th United Nations Forum on Forests was recently held in New York, which aims to promote global forest management, conservation and sustainability. Established in 2000 under ECOSOC, it comprises all member states and specialized agencies of the United Nations, of which India is a founding member. Based in New York, it reports to the General Assembly through ECOSOC. Its objective is to strengthen long-term political commitment to forest issues and promote their sustainable development.

Two girls suffering from Kawasaki disease were successfully treated at Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital (CMCH). Kawasaki disease, a rare heart disease, mainly affects children under 5 years of age, causing high fever and swelling of the blood vessels. It is a significant cause of heart disease in children, targeting the coronary arteries. Symptoms include fever, rash, swollen hands and feet, and swollen mucous membranes.

Idashisha Nongrang created history as the first woman Director General of Police (DGP) of Meghalaya, breaking barriers in the state's matriarchal society. A member of the Indian Police Service from the Khasi community since 1992, she will replace Lajja Ram Bishnoi following his retirement on May 19.

A leopard cat, scientifically known as Prionelurus bengalensis, was spotted in Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra, marking its first appearance there. This forest-dwelling felid species is known for its leopard-like hair.

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is a global campaign on May 11 and October 12, 2024, that emphasizes migratory bird conservation. WMBD raises awareness of the importance of preserving the habitats of migratory birds.

Wadledge had won a silver at the Tokyo Olympics and a bronze at the 2023 World Championships, the two events where Chopra had won gold. Chopra won the 2023 Doha Diamond League with a throw of 88.67 metres, ahead of Wadlejch (88.63) and Peters (85.88 metres).