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ALZHEIMER’S BLOOD TEST AIDS EARLY DETECTION BUT LIMITATIONS Why in the News? A blood test for Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, already cleared in the U.S. and available in India, can detect biological changes linked to the disease. However, experts caution that it is not a general screening test, particularly for people without symptoms. Science Behind Alzheimer’s …
Read MoreHALDWANI PURIFICATION RITUAL RAISES UNTOUCHABILITY QUESTIONS Why in the News? A purification ritual at Haldwani’s Ramlila Ground after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s rally has triggered debate over untouchability, caste-based purity and pollution. The controversy raises questions about whether cleansing a public space after a Dalit person’s presence can attract constitutional and criminal liability. Legal Framework: …
Read MoreTHAILAND’S AMNESTY LAW SEEKS PEACE BUT SPARKS CONTROVERSY Why in the News ? Thailand’s Peaceful Society Promotion Act came into force on August 24, offering amnesty for several politically motivated offences committed between 2005 and 2025. However, exclusion of lese majeste offences, particularly involving young activists, has raised concerns over selective reconciliation. Amnesty Act: Provisions …
Read MoreDistinguished Jurist Route Remains Unused for Supreme Court Why in the News ? Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has highlighted the prolonged non-use of Article 124(3), which permits appointment of a “distinguished jurist” directly as a Supreme Court judge. He called the provision an unused constitutional mandate requiring serious consideration. Constitutional Provision and Appointment …
Read MoreWakefield Accelerators Enable Compact Particle Acceleration Why in the News ? Wakefield acceleration is gaining scientific attention as an alternative to conventional particle accelerators because it can generate extremely strong accelerating electric fields over much shorter distances. The technology could eventually enable compact, high-energy accelerators for research, medicine and advanced industrial applications. How Wakefield Acceleration …
Read MoreUrban Mining and Critical Minerals Syllabus GS 3: Critical minerals Why in the News? Recently, growing electronic waste has highlighted urban mining as a way to recover critical materials, reduce imports, protect the environment, secure data, and build domestic capabilities. Introduction Rapid digitalisation creates growing streams of discarded computers, servers, batteries, and electronic devices. These …
Read MoreMAKING THE SCO WORK FOR INDIA Syllabus: GS-2: Regional Groupings, Important International Institutions WHY IN THE NEWS ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, highlighting India’s priorities.Terrorism Focus: India strongly emphasised counter-terrorism, particularly the need to address terrorism despite Pakistan’s participation.Regional Engagement: The SCO provides India …
Read MoreIndia Rejects Hague Order on Indus Waters Treaty Why in the News ? India has rejected the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s order concerning the Indus Waters Treaty, asserting that the tribunal lacks jurisdiction over India’s sovereign decisions. New Delhi maintains that its decision to keep the treaty in abeyance remains valid. India’s Stand on the Arbitration …
Read MoreSemicon 2.0 Expands India’s Semiconductor Support Framework Why in the News ? The Union Government has notified Semicon 2.0, reducing financial support for eligible silicon fabrication projects from 50% to 40% while expanding assistance for semiconductor packaging, display fabrication, equipment, materials, chip design, research and talent development. Key Changes Under Semicon 2.0 Under Semicon 1.0, …
Read MoreTamil Nadu Unveils Major Power Infrastructure Expansion Why in the News ? Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced major investments in power infrastructure, including a new supercritical thermal power station in Thoothukudi, a statewide transmission upgrade and improved electricity distribution infrastructure in Chennai. Power Generation and Transmission Expansion The State government announced the …
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