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RBI Increases Frequency of Credit Information Reporting to Enhance Borrower Transparency

Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a new decision to increase the frequency with which lenders report credit...

India to Roll Out New Treatment Regimen for Drug-Resistant TB

Context: India is set to introduce the BPaL (bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid) regimen for all multi/extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis patients, with...

CDSCO Waives Local Clinical Trials for New Drugs Approved in Developed Countries

Context: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) announced that it will waive local clinical trials for new drugs already...

DRDO Develops Lightest Bullet-Proof Jacket for Enhanced Protection

Context: The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has developed a new Bullet Proof Jacket (BPJ) featuring the lightest Front...

Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana

Context: To stay ahead in the biofuels sector and attract more investment, the Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the...

World Lion Day

Context: Despite the South African government’s decision to phase out and eventually close the lion farming industry, a new study...

World Biofuel Day

Context: Biofuels have gained attention in recent years due to a number of factors, such as rising concerns about climate...

New Line Projects Across Indian Railways

Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved eight projects from the Ministry...

PM-PRANAM

Context: PM-PRANAM aims to complement efforts initiated by States/UTs to save the health of Mother Earth by promoting sustainable and...

Hidden Genes: A New Frontier in Genetics

Context: A new study by Columbia researchers reveals that bacteria can create free-floating and temporary genes, suggesting that similar genes...

Antarctica’s Deep-Winter Heatwave

Context: For the second consecutive year, Antarctica is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave during its winter season, with average ground temperatures...

DNA Profiling and Justice System

Context: In mid-June, the Madras High Court examined, in detail, the wisdom of relying on DNA evidence alone to establish...

Nalganga-Wainganga Rivers Linking Project

Nalganga-Wainganga The Maharashtra cabinet recently cleared the Nalganga-Wainganga river linking project, dubbed among the biggest in the country.   More...

Places in News: Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve

Context: The Chhattisgarh government has announced the creation of a new tiger reserve encompassing parts of Guru Ghasidas National Park...

Cellular Remodelling and Antifungal Drug Resistance

Context: A new study led by Michigan State University researchers reveals how fungi adapt to evade antifungal treatments.  Aspergillus fumigatus,...