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  • Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda: Why Global Health Security Matters More Than Ever

    Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda: Why Global Health Security Matters More Than Ever

    Why the Ebola Outbreak Is a Global Concern The recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda has once again highlighted the vulnerability of the global health system to infectious disease outbreaks. The World Health Organization (WHO) has described the situation as an “emergency of global concern” because of: Although Ebola…

  • The SHANTI Act, 2025: A New Era for India’s Nuclear Energy

    The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, 2025, represents the most significant overhaul of India’s nuclear governance framework since Independence. By repealing: The SHANTI Act establishes a modern and consolidated legal framework aimed at expanding India’s nuclear energy capacity to 100 GW by 2047. The legislation reflects India’s broader…

  • Data and Justice: How AI & Digital Courts Can Transform India’s Judiciary

    Important For: UPSC / HCS / PCS Aspirants GS Paper 2: Judiciary, Governance, E-GovernanceGS Paper 3: Technology & AI ApplicationsEssay Topics: AI in Governance, Judicial Reforms, Digital India Why in News? The Supreme Court of India announced initiatives involving: ➤ Open Courts Data➤ Artificial Intelligence (AI)➤ Digital judicial records to improve: The discussion focused on…

  • India Gets Its First Alzheimer’s Therapy Explained

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCS Prelims: Alzheimer’s disease, monoclonal antibodies, FDA approvalMains: GS Paper 2 & 3 — Public Health, Biotechnology, Healthcare Accessibility Why in News? India has approved its first treatment for Alzheimer’s disease with the launch of Donanemab, a breakthrough therapy aimed at slowing cognitive decline in early-stage patients. The therapy…

  • India Tests Advanced Agni Missile with MIRV Capability

    India Tests Advanced Agni Missile with MIRV Capability

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Agni Missile, MIRV Technology, DRDOMains: GS Paper 3 — Defence Technology, Internal Security, Strategic Capabilities Why in News? India successfully tested an: Advanced Agni missile equipped with MIRV technology marking a major milestone in India’s strategic defence capability. The missile can:→ Deploy multiple warheads at different targets simultaneously.…

  • ‘Made in India’ Cloud Push: Govt Plans Data Sovereignty in Critical Sectors

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Cloud computing, data sovereignty, cybersecurityMains: GS Paper 3 — Economy, Science & Technology, Internal Security Why in News? The government is considering mandating the use of ‘Made in India’ cloud systems in critical sectors to reduce reliance on foreign providers and ensure data security. What is Cloud Computing?…

  • CAR-T Cell Therapy Breakthrough: New Method Targets Solid Tumours

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: CAR-T therapy, immunotherapy, cancer biologyMains: GS Paper 3 — Science & Technology, Biotechnology, Health Why in News? A recent scientific breakthrough has improved CAR-T cell therapy, enabling it to detect and attack solid tumours, which were previously difficult to treat using this method. What is CAR-T Cell Therapy?…

  • Artificial Rain or Cloud seeding

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Key facts about Artificial Rain or Cloud seeding.Mains: General Studies Paper-1&3 : Effectiveness in Addressing Water Scarcity , silver iodide, potassium iodide, or sodium chloride into suitable clouds. Context: The Delhi government is considering artificial rain through cloud seeding to combat air pollution and has partnered with IIT Kanpur to explore…

  • India-UK Defence Collaboration

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: India-UK Free Trade Agreement , People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), Royal Navy (RN), India­-UK Electric Propulsion Capability Partnership . Mains: General Studies Paper- 2&3- India’s Bilateral Relations with UK, India-UK FTAs and its significance , Defence and Security . Context– India and the United Kingdom have signed multiple agreements…

  • What is Ebola?

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims:  Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)Mains: General Studies Paper 2 – Health and Medicine . Context- Researchers recently developed the first nanobody-based inhibitors targeting the Ebola virus. What is Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)? Key Challenges in Ebola Response: Lessons Learned from Past Outbreaks: CBL Practice Questions for Prelims – Which of…

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