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172ND BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF SREE NARAYANA GURU OBSERVED ACROSS KERALA Why in the News? Kerala is observing the 172nd birth anniversary of Sree Narayana Guru, one of the most influential social reformers of modern Kerala. Programmes are being organised at Chempazhanthy, his birthplace, and Sivagiri, where he attained Samadhi, along with processions and commemorative events …
Read MoreSALMONELLA INFECTIONS: WHY INDIA NEEDS TO LOOK BEYOND TYPHOID AND DIARRHOEA Why in the News? Salmonella infections are receiving renewed attention because India faces a dual challenge of underdiagnosed non-typhoidal Salmonella infections and rising antimicrobial resistance. While typhoid remains a major concern, non-typhoidal strains can cause severe invasive infections, particularly among vulnerable populations. Weaknesses in …
Read MorePRAGGNANANDHAA BECOMES FIRST INDIAN TO WIN GRAND CHESS TOUR Why in the News? Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa created history by becoming the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour, defeating defending champion Fabiano Caruana 15–13 in the final at St. Louis, United States. His victory came after a remarkable comeback, including wins in both …
Read MoreMock Parliament 2026 by Universal PU College Universal Pre-University College is delighted to host Mock Parliament 2026, an engaging academic event designed to develop leadership, public speaking, critical thinking, and democratic awareness among students. This year’s session will focus on the theme “Debating the Women’s Reservation Bill”, giving students an opportunity to understand parliamentary procedures, …
Read MoreIndia Strengthens Space Governance Through New Re-entry Rules Why in News ? India has introduced its first planned spacecraft re-entry guidelines through IN-SPACe, marking a shift from broad international space-sustainability principles towards enforceable domestic obligations. The rules seek to manage growing space-debris, safety, liability and environmental risks associated with increasing orbital activity. Rising Re-entry Risks …
Read MoreAI 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 …
Read MoreGovernment 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 …
Read MoreIndia’s Educational Progress Must Now Prioritise Equity Syllabus: GS-2: Education Poverty GS-3: Employment, Mobilization of Resources, Inclusive Growth Why in the News ? The UDISE+ 2025-26 report highlights substantial progress in India’s school education system while simultaneously revealing persistent regional and social inequalities.The report covers approximately 1.47 million schools, 240 million students and 10.2 million …
Read MoreRBI’s Early FCNR Closure Raises Policy Concerns Why in the News ? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to close the FCNR(B) deposit scheme earlier than originally planned.The facility, which was scheduled to remain open until 30 September, will now accept fresh deposits only until 31 August.The decision surprised banks and market participants …
Read MoreIncentive Scheme to Expand Domestic PNG Connections Why in the News ? The Government has approved an incentive scheme to accelerate domestic PNG connections from September 1, 2026. It will encourage CGD companies to activate unbilled connections and expand networks, while offering additional domestic gas allocation to support cleaner household cooking fuel access. Government Initiative …
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