24Aug 2026

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AI Genome Design: From Reading DNA to Designing Biology

AI Moves From Reading Genomes Toward Designing Biology Why in the News ? A Stanford University–Arc Institute experiment demonstrated that AI models can generate complete bacteriophage genomes that scientists can synthesise and test. The development highlights opportunities for phage therapy and biomedical research, while raising significant biosecurity and AI-governance concerns. From Genome Reading to Biological …

24Aug 2026

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Why Active Funds Struggle to Generate Alpha Consistently

Why Active Funds Struggle to Generate Alpha Consistently Why in the News ? The 2025 SPIVA report indicates that nearly three-fourths of large-cap active funds underperformed their blended LargeMidCap benchmark over a 10-year period. This highlights the difficulty portfolio managers face in generating consistent alpha despite expertise and information. Understanding Alpha: Skill versus Luck …

24Aug 2026

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National Tribunal Commission: Structural Weaknesses

New Tribunal Regulator Must Overcome Its Structural Weaknesses Syllabus: GS-2: Judgements & Cases, Tribunals, Quasi Judicial Bodies Why in the News ? The National Tribunal Commission (NTC) has become a reality after Parliament passed the Tribunal Reforms Bill, 2026.The Lok Sabha passed the Bill on 10 August 2026, followed by the Rajya Sabha on 11 …

24Aug 2026

India’s Free AI Coaching: Learn AI Skills at No Cost

India’s Free AI Coaching Syllabus GS 2: Education Why in the News? Recently, India’s growing coaching market has renewed debate over using Artificial Intelligence and digital public infrastructure to provide free, personalised examination support for students nationwide. Introduction India has millions of students preparing for competitive examinations through expensive coaching. The growing coaching market creates …

24Aug 2026

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India Restricts Cold Medicines for Kids Under 4

Government Restricts Cold Medicine Combinations for Young Children Why in the News ? The Health Ministry has restricted the manufacture, sale and distribution of fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride for children below four years, citing potential safety risks and availability of safer alternatives. Government Restrictions and Safety Measures The …

24Aug 2026

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Nanda Malini: Sri Lanka’s Voice of Change

Nanda Malini: Sri Lanka’s Voice of Social Change Why in the News ? Iconic Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini passed away at 82 in Colombo. Known for her powerful voice and socially conscious music, she reflected Sri Lanka’s political upheavals, youth disillusionment and social inequalities, becoming an important part of the country’s collective cultural memory. …

24Aug 2026

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SC Defends MGNREGA’s Rights-Based Model

SC Defends MGNREGA’s Rights-Based Rural Employment Model Why in the News ? The Supreme Court described the repealed MGNREGA as a “salutary scheme” that was neither a freebie nor exploitation. The observation came while hearing a petition concerning delayed wages, minimum wages and the constitutional status of the rural right to work. SC’s Observations on …

22Aug 2026

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Keep UPI Free: Fund It from Public Savings

Keep UPI Free By Sharing Its Public Savings Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: E-Governance, Growth & Development, Inclusive Growth, IT & Computers, Infrastructure Why in the News ? The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026 has amended Section 10A of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, which had barred charges on BHIM-UPI …

22Aug 2026

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MISA and the Emergency: Art vs Censorship

MISA Play Revives Emergency Debate on Artistic Freedom Why in the News ? A Malayalam play titled MISA, depicting the custodial torture of activist and artist Snehalatha Reddy during the 1975 Emergency, has triggered controversy in Kerala. Critics alleged obscenity, while its creators defended the production as an artistic portrayal of state repression and political …

22Aug 2026

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Sowcar Janaki: A Seven-Decade Cinema Legacy

Sowcar Janaki: A Five-Decade Legacy Across Southern Cinema Why in the News ? Veteran actress Sowcar Janaki passed away in Chennai at the age of 94. Renowned for her versatility across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam cinema, she acted in nearly 450 films and received prestigious honours including Padma Shri and Kalaimamani. A Versatile …

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