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Why in the News ? Scientists from Tata Memorial Centre have developed patient-derived organoid and xenograft models to study Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma (SRCC), a rare and aggressive colorectal cancer. This breakthrough could enable targeted therapies and improve treatment outcomes for SRCC patients. New Breakthrough in Rare Colorectal Cancer Research: Scientists have devised advanced methods …
Read MoreWhy in News : India and African nations launched the first edition of the multilateral maritime exercise AIKEYME off Tanzania’s coast. The exercise aims to boost regional cooperation, enhance interoperability among navies, and strengthen maritime security under India’s MAHASAGAR vision for mutual growth. India Strengthens Naval Ties with Africa: The first edition of the multilateral …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3 : Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology , Space Technology Focus: BatEchoMon, India’s first automated bat monitoring system, was developed to aid bat researchers by identifying species, recording calls, and processing data in real-time. It simplifies the previously tedious manual work, enhancing bat ecology research across India, especially in urban and rural …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Science and technology Artificial Intelligence and its Application Why in the News? OpenAI’s GPT-4o model update enabled users to generate Studio Ghibli-style images, sparking global controversy when military propaganda, terror attacks, and sensitive events were depicted in this aesthetic. This raised serious concerns about ethical AI use, copyright infringement, and cultural misappropriation of …
Read MoreWhy in News ? Amid escalating US-China tensions, there was speculation that China might devalue the yuan. However, economists believe China will use other economic tools, such as fiscal and monetary policies, to mitigate the impact of US tariffs without resorting to drastic devaluation. Speculation on Yuan Devaluation: The ongoing economic conflict between China and …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The US has sanctioned UAE-based Indian Jugwinder Singh Brar and his four companies for allegedly aiding Iran’s oil trade. This action is part of Washington’s ongoing “maximum pressure” campaign aimed at disrupting Iranian oil exports and related networks. Who Was Sanctioned and Why ? The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Trump’s high tariffs on Chinese imports are being compared to major past US policy shifts—the Nixon Shock and Volcker Shock—for their transformative impact on the global economy, trade balances, and monetary system, reigniting debates on protectionism and global trade. The Nixon Shock (1971): Collapse of Bretton Woods Post-WWII era (1949–1969) …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? A global team of scientists has created the largest functional brain map ever, tracing 84,000 neurons and 523 million connections in a mouse’s brain using electron microscopy. This breakthrough aims to unravel brain function and identify neurological disorder patterns. Groundbreaking Brain Mapping Project : Scientists have created the most detailed …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted trials of the 1000-kg class glide bomb ‘Gaurav’ from a Su-30 MKI aircraft. The bomb demonstrated nearly 100 km range with high accuracy, strengthening India’s indigenous long-range strike capabilities. Successful Trial and Launch Platform: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? China increased tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125% in retaliation to the US hiking tariffs to 145%. Beijing accused the US of violating international trade norms and engaging in unilateral economic coercion, worsening global trade tensions. What Happened? China’s finance ministry has announced a sharp increase in tariffs …
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