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Organ Transplantation in India: Challenges and Solutions

Context: Organ transplantation is one of modern medicine’s greatest achievements, offering a lifeline for patients with terminal organ failure. In India, however, despite medical advancements and rising transplant numbers, the organ donation rate remains at 8 per million population —...

Satellite Internet, Key Features, Working and Associated Challenges

Context: Satellite internet is in the news as India prepares for the debut of Elon Musk’s Starlink, expected to reshape connectivity, bridge the digital divide, and enhance both civilian and military communication capabilities. SpaceX partnered with Airtel and Jio to...

Dengue Virus (DENV): Symptoms, Transmission and Treatment

Context: A new study has identified EDE-like antibodies as a key factor for developing broad, cross-serotype immunity against dengue, offering new hope for effective vaccine development. What is DENV (Dengue Virus)? DENV refers to Dengue Virus, which has four serotypes...

Animal Stem Cell BioBank and Laboratory

Context: A new state-of-the-art Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Laboratory was inaugurated at NIAB Hyderabad by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, alongside the launch of five groundbreaking veterinary diagnostic tools to boost livestock health and support India’s “Evergreen Revolution.” Animal...

Haemophilia and Prophylaxis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Context: Prophylaxis is highlighted as the gold standard treatment for haemophilia. What is Haemophilia A? A hereditary bleeding disorder in which blood does not clot properly. Caused by a deficiency of Factor VIII, an essential clotting protein. Cause & Clotting...

India’s Digital Welfare: Key Challenges and Solutions

Context: India has made huge progress in using digital tools for welfare. But this push for efficiency may be reducing citizen participation and weakening accountability. Welfare delivery is becoming more technical and data-driven, but less democratic. How Technology is Changing...

GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP)

Context: India's successful test of a new bunker-buster missile has alarmed Pakistan due to its ability to target deeply buried military installations with high precision. About GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) Type: A powerful, GPS-guided, earth-penetrating bomb designed for deeply...

BlueBird Satellites: Bringing Cellular Service from Space

Context: ISRO is planning to launch the Block 2 BlueBird communication satellite—developed by AST SpaceMobile, a U.S.-based company—within the next 3 to 4 months. About BlueBird Satellites BlueBird satellites are a collection of advanced communication satellites being built by the...

Malaria Disease: Causes, Symptoms Prevention and Treatment

Context: India’s malaria challenge is no longer about widespread burden — it now lies in tackling hidden carriers, hard-to-reach regions, and a resilient parasite. The 2030 elimination target is more than a deadline; it is a litmus test of how...

INS Himgiri under Project 17A: Key Features and Significance

Context: INS Himgiri (Yard 3022) has been officially handed over to the Indian Navy by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. About INS Himgiri INS Himgiri is the third of the Nilgiri-class stealth guided-missile frigates, constructed for the...