Table of Contents:
1. India’s First Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) To Start from Uttarakhand 
2. Major Iron Ore Deposits Discovered in Rajasthan’s Karauli 
3. 7^th Indian Ocean Conference Held in Perth, Australia 
4. Supreme Court Declares Electoral Bonds Scheme Unconstitutional 

India’s First Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) To Start from Uttarakhand 

India is set to launch its first Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) from Uttarakhand. 

A helicopter will be stationed under the service at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) from where it will be sent anywhere within a radius of 150 km to airlift anyone who has met with an accident to the medical facility. This positioning enables the swift airlifting of individuals who have encountered accidents or medical emergencies, ensuring prompt access to critical healthcare facilities 

• Capital of Uttarakhand - Dehradun 
• Governor of Uttarakhand - Gurmit Singh 
• Chief Minister of Uttarakhand - Pushkar Singh Dhami 

Major Iron Ore Deposits Discovered in Rajasthan’s Karauli 

Rajasthan’s Karauli district has emerged as a new focal point for mineral exploration after the Mines Department announced the discovery of substantial iron ore deposits. According to preliminary indications, there are deposits of more than 840 million tonnes of iron ore in Khoda, Dadaroli, Todupura and Liloti near Hindon in Karauli 

This find, located near Hindon, spans approximately 1,888 hectares and is poised to significantly impact the state’s industrial landscape. Mines Secretary Anandi highlighted this discovery’s potential to spur industrial development and generate employment opportunities within the state 

• Capital of Rajasthan - Jaipur 
• Governor of Rajasthan - Kalraj Mishra 
• Chief Minister of Rajasthan - Bhajan Lal Sharma  

7^th Indian Ocean Conference Held in Perth, Australia 

The Indian Ocean Conference is a flagship consultative forum for countries in the Indian Ocean Region, organized annually by the Ministry of External Affairs, in association with the India Foundation. The 7^th Indian Ocean Conference recently convened in Perth, Australia, drawing together leaders, ministers, and officials from Indian Ocean rim countries. 

Organized by India Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the conference aimed to address diverse issues under the theme “Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean.” 

The IOC aims to foster Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) by uniting critical states and principal maritime partners in dialogue and cooperation. 

Supreme Court Declares Electoral Bonds Scheme Unconstitutional 

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled the electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional, citing it as arbitrary and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution. 

This verdict came following a batch of pleas challenging the legality of the scheme, which allowed for anonymous funding to political parties. 

A Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Dr D.Y. Chandrachud and also comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna, B.R. Gavai, J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Mishra has held that the non-disclosure of voluntary political contributions is violative of Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution.