08Jul 2026

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Lab-grown placenta-on-chip for drug transfer

LAB-GROWN PLACENTA-ON-CHIP TO STUDY MATERNAL–FOETAL DRUG TRANSFER Why in the News? Scientific Breakthrough: Researchers from ICMR-NIRWoH and IIT Bombay have developed a placenta-on-chip through strategic partnerships, a laboratory-grown human placenta model to study the transfer of drugs, nutrients, pollutants, and pathogens from mother to foetus. Significance: The innovation could improve pregnancy-safe drug development, reduce dependence …

08Jul 2026

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Four States Sign Pact on Narmada Dues — Key Facts

FOUR BENEFICIARY STATES SIGN PACT ON NARMADA OUTSTANDING DUES Why in the News? Historic Agreement: Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan signed an agreement to settle the long-pending financial dues arising from the Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal (NWDT) Award, demonstrating effective diplomatic engagement among states. Significance: The settlement resolves decades-old issues related to cost-sharing, rehabilitation …

08Jul 2026

The “G Minus Two” Strategy Explained

For the Indo-Pacific: Understanding the “G Minus Two” Strategy Syllabus: GS – 2 – Regional development, Indo Pacific Focus : The article focuses on India’s emerging “G Minus Two” strategy in the Indo-Pacific, which seeks to strengthen cooperation with major Asian powers such as Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand. It emphasizes expanding …

07Jul 2026

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Census 2027: Open Column for Caste

CENSUS 2027 TO USE OPEN COLUMN FOR CASTE ENUMERATION Why in the News? Census Rehearsal: The second-phase Census rehearsal has begun in 16 States and Union Territories, with the questionnaire containing an open column for recording caste and ethnicity data. Historic Exercise: Census 2027 will be the first digital Census and the first Census after …

07Jul 2026

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EAC-PM Backs Women Cash Transfers

EAC-PM STUDY RECOMMENDS CONTINUATION OF WOMEN CASH TRANSFER SCHEMES Why in the News? EAC-PM Study: A paper by a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has recommended continuing women-focused cash transfer schemes in Maharashtra and Odisha. Key Finding: The study found that these schemes significantly increased household expenditure, savings, financial …

07Jul 2026

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INS Mahendragiri Commissioned 2026

INS MAHENDRAGIRI: SIXTH PROJECT 17A STEALTH FRIGATE TO BE COMMISSIONED Why in the News? Naval Induction: The Indian Navy will commission INS Mahendragiri (F38), the sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, on 11 July at Visakhapatnam. Aatmanirbhar Defence: The warship has been designed and built in India with over 75% indigenous content, strengthening domestic defence …

07Jul 2026

Ladakh gets customised self‑governance plan

LADAKH TO GET A CUSTOMISED SELF-GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK Why in the News? Governance Reform: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed a customised self-governance framework for the Union Territory of Ladakh, establishing new legislative districts and electoral power distribution mechanisms. Key Proposal: The Centre has discussed creating a UT-level elected body with constitutional safeguards modelled …

07Jul 2026

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Madhya Pradesh Reconstitutes Waqf Board

MADHYA PRADESH RECONSTITUTES WAQF BOARD UNDER WAQF (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2025 Why in the News? First State: Madhya Pradesh has become the first State to reconstitute its State Waqf Board under the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, implementing new voting qualifications and membership criteria for board representation. Legal Challenge: Congress MLA Arif Masood has announced that he …

07Jul 2026

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Delhi HC: Media’s Public Function Ruling

MEDIA’S ‘PUBLIC FUNCTION’: DELHI HC VERDICT ON PRESS FREEDOM & PRIVACY Why in the News? Delhi HC Ruling: The Delhi High Court held that private media houses perform a public function, allowing writ petitions against them for violating the fundamental right to privacy. Significance: The judgment expands the horizontal application of fundamental rights, with important …

07Jul 2026

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Voting Is More Than a Statutory Right

In India, voting cannot remain merely a statutory right Syllabus GS 2: Government Interventions Introduction Citizenship defines the legal relationship between an individual and the State, establishing voting qualifications and voter eligibility standards that prevent disenfranchisement. Why in the News? Recent debate: A Congress leader reignited the constitutional debate by demanding that the right to …

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