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Government Approves BioE3 Policy and Vigyan Dhara Scheme

Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the ‘BioE3’ (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) policy and the Vigyan Dhara scheme. ...

Growing Deposit-Saving Gap in the Banking Sector

Context: Recently, the financial services sector experienced outflows of Rs 23,000 crore by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), as per National...

Polygraph Test

Context: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) commenced the process of conducting polygraph examinations of the key suspects in the...

A1 and A2 Dairy Products

Context: As the market becomes flooded with pricier varieties of ghee (clarified butter) and other dairy products labelled as ‘A2,’...

Rising Temperatures and Carbon Emissions from Forest Soil

Context: Northern forest soils, essential for capturing carbon dioxide and fighting climate change, are now releasing more carbon into the...

USA Federal Rate Change

Context: Recently,the head of the US central bank said that the time has come for monetary policy to adjust, setting...

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

Context: Researchers from Tongji University and South China Agricultural University published a perspective outlining a comprehensive approach to PFAS remediation....

Scientists Propose Guidelines for Solar Geoengineering Research

Context: An international team of scientists led by the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR)...

PM WANI

Context: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) proposed reduction in broadband connection rates charged by telcos and Internet service...

The Case for a New Industrial Policy

Context India needs a robust industrial policy to facilitate sustained economic growth and establish itself as a global manufacturing hub....

The Road to 2047 for Indian Agriculture: A Comprehensive Vision

Context: As India approaches its 100th year of independence in 2047, the vision for transforming its agricultural sector is critical...

Mitochondria

Context: A study has found that mitochondria in our brain cells often transfer their DNA into the nucleus, where it...

The Hayflick Limit

Context: A biomedical researcher renowned for his pivotal discovery regarding cellular ageing, passed away on August 1 at the age...

ISDra2TnpB

Context: A collaborative team from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Pennsylvania State University has developed a groundbreaking...

Adaptive Agriculture: Enhancing Climate Resilience Through Organic Practices

Introduction: Climate change has made agriculture in India increasingly uncertain and risky. A comprehensive approach is necessary to make crops...