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INDIA’S WPI INFLATION RISES TO 42-MONTH HIGH Why in the News? Inflation Surge: India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation rose to 3% in April 2026, the highest in 42 months. Sharp Increase: WPI inflation increased significantly from 88% in March 2026 due to rising input costs. Major Drivers: Higher prices of fuel, crude oil, natural …
Read MoreCABINET APPROVES COAL GASIFICATION PACKAGE Why in the News? Cabinet Approval: The Union Cabinet approved a ₹37,500-crore package to promote coal gasification projects in India. Import Reduction: The scheme aims to reduce dependence on imports of LNG, urea, methanol, ammonia, and coking coal. 2030 Target: India targets gasification of 100 million tonnes of coal by …
Read MoreINDIA’S FIRST ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE-MODIFYING THERAPY Why in the News? Drug Launch: Eli Lilly launched donanemab in India under the brand name Lormalzi for Alzheimer’s treatment. First Therapy: It is the first Alzheimer’s disease-modifying therapy commercially launched in India for early-stage patients. High Cost: The treatment costs around ₹91,688 per dose and requires monthly infusions for …
Read MoreSC ON INDEPENDENCE OF ELECTION COMMISSION Why in the News? SC Observation: Supreme Court of India stressed that free and fair elections require a truly independent Election Commission. Act Challenged: The court was hearing petitions against the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. Selection Panel Issue: Concerns were raised regarding the dominance …
Read MoreIndia Strategic Autonomy Challenge Syllabus GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, the Iran war and increasing American pressure on trade, energy, and strategic policies raised concerns about India’s strategic autonomy and the effectiveness of its partnerships with Europe and major powers, affecting the country’s balance of payment position and international …
Read MoreINDIA NEEDS TO WIN BACK FOREIGN INVESTORS Syllabus: GS 3: Indian economy and related issues. Balance of Payment . Why in the News? The Union government recently increased the effective import duty on gold from 6% to 15% to reduce imports and ease pressure on India’s balance of payments amid rising oil prices and external …
Read MoreSCAN Brain Network Discovery Offers Hope Parkinson’s Treatment Why in the News ? A recent study has identified a new brain network called SCAN (Somatic Cognitive Action Network) linked to Parkinson’s disease, offering potential for improved therapies like targeted transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which showed reduced symptoms in early clinical trials. Discovery of SCAN and …
Read MoreProposed IT Rule Changes Raise Free Speech Concerns Why in the News ? The Union government has proposed amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, allowing takedown notices to individual social media users, raising concerns about free speech, censorship, and safe harbour protections, with digital rights groups warning of expanding executive control over online content. Much …
Read MoreNew J&K Divisions Bill Triggers Political Debate Why in the News ? A proposed Bill in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly seeks creation of Pir Panjal and Chenab Valley divisions along with 16 new districts, sparking debate over administrative efficiency, regional imbalance, and political implications amid competing narratives of decentralisation and regional identity. The reorganisation …
Read MoreMeasles Outbreak in Bangladesh Highlights Immunisation System Failure Why in the News ? A severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has caused at least 38 child deaths, exposing critical gaps in vaccination coverage, healthcare infrastructure, and rising malnutrition, raising concerns about resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases in South Asia. Causes and Spread of Measles Outbreak: Rising fatalities: …
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