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Digital Public Infrastructure

Context: India’s achievement of over 80% financial inclusion within six years has set a global standard, particularly highlighted at the...

Shaping Global Governance of Use of Artificial Intelligence in War

Context: The Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) summit, which recently took place in Seoul is...

White Hydrogen

Context: As the global energy landscape evolves towards greater sustainability, low-carbon hydrogen is emerging as a crucial component in the...

Blockchain Technology

Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the Vishvasya Blockchain Technology Stack which provides Blockchain-as-a-Service with...

Nighttime Light Pollution Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

Context: Researchers from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago found a correlation between nighttime artificial light pollution and an increased...

Agni Series of Missiles

Context: Recently, a successful test launch of the Agni-4 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile was conducted from the Integrated Test Range...

Space Junk

Context: Robots are playing a crucial role in removing the growing problem of space debris orbiting the Earth.     ...

siRNA Drugs for Genetic Disease Treatment

Context: Researchers from Nagoya University in Japan have successfully modified siRNA using formamide to minimise off-target effects, enhancing the safety...

India’s Shifting Food Habits

Context: A working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister analyses the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (2022-23)...

Tourism Governance in India 

Context: The 2020 Tourism Policy in Jammu and Kashmir led to a significant rise in tourist numbers, reaching 1.2 million...

H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus Detected in Multiple Bird Species in Antarctica

Context: A team of virologists from the U.K.’s Animal and Plant Health Agency, in collaboration with the British Antarctic Survey...

Saturn’s Rings to Briefly Disappear in March 2025

Context: Saturn’s rings, which make the planet unique, will temporarily “disappear” from view in a few months.  This is not...

Plastic Pollution

Context: India has emerged as the world’s largest plastic polluter, releasing 9.3 million tonnes (Mt) of plastic annually, according to...

Global Guidance to Tackle Antibiotic Pollution

Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued its first-ever global guidance titled Guidance on wastewater and solid waste management...

Council of Europe’s Convention on Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Context: The United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom (UK) are anticipated to sign the Council of Europe’s...