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Microbial Trigger Identified in Early Ulcerative Colitis Why in the News? A Science journal study led by Nanjing University identifies a toxin-producing Aeromonas bacterium as a potential early trigger of ulcerative colitis, shifting focus from overt inflammation to microbiome-driven immune vulnerability and opening new diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities. This research may have implications for environmental …
Read MoreChina’s Live-Fire Drills Escalate Taiwan Tensions Why in the News? China conducted missile launches and large-scale live-fire drills around Taiwan under “Justice Mission 2025”, simulating a blockade of ports. The exercises follow US arms sales to Taiwan and strong reactions from Japan and Taipei, heightening regional security concerns. These actions have raised questions about environmental …
Read MoreHangul Population Shows Revival in Kashmir Valley Why in the News? The 2025 Hangul census reveals a rise in the population of the critically endangered royal stag from 289 in 2023 to 323, highlighting the impact of sustained conservation measures and improved ecological and security conditions in Jammu and Kashmir. This positive trend underscores the …
Read MoreSecondary Aerosols Deepen Delhi’s PM2.5 Crisis Why in the News? A recent Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA analysis) reveals that nearly one-third of Delhi’s annual PM2.5 load comes from secondary aerosols, especially ammonium sulfate, highlighting the role of coal-based SO₂ emissions, atmospheric chemistry, and regional pollution in worsening winter smog. This …
Read MoreQuantum Physics at Hundred: Shaping Science, Society, Technology Syllabus: GS-3: IT & Computers, Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology Why in the News? The year 2025 marks 100 years of modern quantum physics, originating from Werner Heisenberg’s breakthrough work in 1925. To commemorate its transformative impact on science and technology, the United Nations has …
Read MoreTHE INDIA-NEW ZEALAND FTA — UNLOCKING GROWTH Why in the News? India and New Zealand concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), announced by Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Christopher Luxon on December 22, 2025. The agreement highlights growing global confidence in India as a resilient and reliable partner amid an uncertain international trading environment. It …
Read MoreIndia’s Reform Express 2025 Syllabus GS 2: Government Interventions Why in the News? Recently, India completed a series of major economic, legal, labour, trade, logistics and energy reforms in 2025, strengthening growth, improving governance, boosting investor confidence, and consolidating its position as the world’s fourth-largest economy. Introduction As 2025 comes to an end, India’s progress …
Read MoreAbu Dhabi Leads Global First In SMA Gene Therapy Why in the News? Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, became the first hospital worldwide to administer ITVISMA, a one-time gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), marking a major milestone in precision medicine and genomics-led healthcare. This breakthrough raises important questions about environmental clearances and …
Read MoreGanga Basin Project Targets Sandbar-Nesting Bird Conservation Why in the News? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved a first-of-its-kind avifauna conservation project to protect sandbar-nesting birds, including the endangered Indian Skimmer, strengthening biodiversity conservation efforts under Namami Gange Mission–2. This initiative aligns with the broader goal of creating a pollution free environment …
Read MoreAntibiotic Misuse Driving India’s Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis Why in the News? AIIMS Director Dr M Srinivas warned that rampant antibiotic misuse is pushing India towards a public health crisis, echoing PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat concerns on rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and weakening effectiveness of life-saving drugs. This crisis parallels environmental challenges, where the need …
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