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Tuberculosis (TB) Diagnosis, New Tools, Role of Nutrition in TB

Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) recently recommended near point-of-care molecular tests, tongue swab samples, and sputum pooling strategies to improve tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and testing efficiency. New Tools Available for Tuberculosis (TB) Diagnosis Near Point-of-Care Molecular Tests (NPOC-NAAT): These...

Agri-photovoltaics in India, Key Features, Opportunities and Initiatives

Context In the 2026-27 Budget, the outlay for the PM-KUSUM scheme nearly doubled to ₹5,000 crore, with the government considering a National Agri-photovoltaics Mission to achieve 10 GW of capacity. This move positions Agri-photovoltaics (agriPV) as a primary solution to...

Urea Production, Process, Key Issues and Global Importance

Context: The ongoing West Asia conflict has exposed India’s vulnerability in fertiliser security, as both LNG supply (for domestic production) and urea imports depend heavily on the region. India's Dual Dependence on West Asia for Urea Production India’s dual dependence...

Delhi’s Smog-Eating Road Initiative: Technology to Combat Air Pollution

Context: The Delhi government announced a six-month collaborative research project with IIT Madras to test the efficacy of photocatalytic coatings in combating urban air pollution. Delhi’s Smog-Eating Road Initiative Delhi’s Smog-Eating Road Initiative is an innovative step aimed at tackling...

Erratic Weather in March, Causes and Impact on Agriculture

Context: The month of March 2026 has witnessed a sharp "weather seesaw." Cause of Erratic Weather in March Western Disturbance Anomaly Phase 1 (The Dry Heat): From November 2025 to early March 2026, WDs were subdued in frequency and intensity,...

Denmark Proposed Bill Against Deepfake

Context: Denmark has introduced a bill to amend its copyright law to combat the rising threat of deepfakes. About the Denmark Proposed Bill Against Deepfake Purpose: To curb the misuse of deepfake technology by giving individuals copyright-like control over their...

Small Finance Banks, Objectives, Key Features and Operational Guidelines

Context: Jana Small Finance Bank Ltd has submitted an application to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seeking approval for a voluntary transition from a small finance bank to a universal bank. About Small Finance Banks (SFBs) Small Finance Banks...

Mizoram Becomes the First Fully Literate State in India, Check Details

In a historic milestone, Mizoram has finally emerged as India's first completely literate state, touching the Ministry of Education's 95% literacy goal. Revealed by Chief Minister Lalduhoma on May 21, 2025, this achievement is a big milestone in India's educational...

75th Anniversary of the Schuman Declaration: Foundation of European Union

On 9 May 2025, the European Union (EU) celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, a landmark event in modern European history that laid the foundation for peace, unity, and cooperation in post-war Europe. The declaration, announced by French...

Weapons Used in Operation Sindoor: SCALP, HAMMER Missiles & Kamikaze Drones

In a high-precision pre-dawn aerial strike code-named Operation Sindoor, Indian Armed Forces bombed several terror training camps deep in Pakistan and PoK, showing a sharp intensification of India's counter-terrorist war. The operation, carried out with war-room level strategy coordination among...