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24Jul 2025

ICMR’s New Malaria Vaccine Shows Promise

ICMR Develops Promising New Malaria Vaccine Candidate Why in the News? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has unveiled AdFalciVax, a potential malaria vaccine candidate offering over 90% protection in mice, with plans for further development and clinical trials, raising fresh hopes in the decades-long global malaria fight. AdFalciVax: A Breakthrough Against Malaria: AdFalciVax …

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24Jul 2025

India Resumes Tourist Visas for Chinese Visitors

India Resumes Tourist Visas for Chinese Nationals Why in the News? After a five-year pause, India has resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals, marking progress in India-China relations following the 2020 LAC military standoff. This move signals a shift in foreign policy and a step towards normalizing diplomatic relations between the two Asian giants. …

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24Jul 2025

Paika Rebellion: Odisha’s First Freedom Fight

Paika Rebellion: Odisha’s Uprising Against British Rule Why in the News? The Paika Rebellion, a significant early revolt against British colonialism in Odisha and a precursor to the Indian independence movement, has sparked controversy after its omission from the latest NCERT Class 8 history textbook. The movement symbolizes regional resistance and Odia sub-nationalism. Background and …

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24Jul 2025

Prasar Bharati’s Free News App Goes Live

Prasar Bharati Launches Free Multimedia News Platform Why in the News? Prasar Bharati, established under the Prasar Bharati Act, has invited all Indian media outlets to register for PB-SHABD, a free newswire service offering daily multimedia news stories in multiple languages. It aims to ensure authentic information dissemination and wider access to public service broadcasting …

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24Jul 2025

World Food India 2025: Boosting Food Processing

World Food India 2025 Promotes Processing for Prosperity Why in the News ? The 4th edition of World Food India 2025, themed “Processing for Prosperity”, will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from 25th September, aiming to boost India’s food processing sector through collaboration, innovation, and strategic policy focus.   Event Highlights and Government’s …

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24Jul 2025

National Sports Bill Plans Single Oversight Body

National Sports Bill Proposes Unified Oversight Board Why in the News ? The National Sports Governance Bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, proposes a National Sports Board to regulate all sports federations, including the BCCI, with a focus on accountability, dispute resolution, and transparency reforms. This new legislation aims to …

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24Jul 2025

Swachh Survekshan 2024–25: Key Sanitation Lessons

Lessons from Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Sanitation Survey Syllabus: GS Paper – 2Health/Welfare Schemes GS Paper – 3Urbanization WHY IN THE NEWS? The 9th edition of Swachh Survekshan, the world’s largest cleanliness survey, offered key insights into urban sanitation, solid waste management, and the role of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). With over 4,500 cities participating, this …

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23Jul 2025

Trump Declassifies MLK Assassination Papers

Trump Declassifies Martin Luther King Assassination Papers Why in the News? The Trump administration has declassified records related to the 1968 assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., sparking public and scholarly interest. The move follows the earlier release of documents tied to John F. Kennedy’s 1963 killing. Recent Development: Key Highlights of the Release: …

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23Jul 2025

India Screens 6 Crore People for SC Disease

India Screens Six Crore for SC Disease Why in the News? India has reached a milestone under the National Sickle Cell Mission by screening six crore individuals for SC disease (SCD). Launched in 2023, the mission aims to eliminate sickle cell anemia by 2047, especially in tribal populations through universal screening and comprehensive management of …

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23Jul 2025

Court Upholds Fundamental Rights of Undertrial Prisoners

Court Affirms Fundamental Rights of Undertrials Why in the News? A Delhi court ruled that undertrials retain their fundamental rights, granting former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan weekly e-mulakat and phone call access despite his custody under a special act, reinforcing protections for undertrials under the Constitution. This decision highlights the importance of balancing security concerns …

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