Context: India has launched its first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease, named BIRSA 101, marking a major milestone in affordable genomic medicine. About BIRSA 101 Gene Therapy: What it is? BIRSARead More
Context: The Meerut bugle, traditionally used in India’s military parades, ceremonies, and regimental bands, has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. About The Meerut Bugle: What it is? The Meerut bugle is a brass windRead More
Context: India has announced major reforms and welfare initiatives for transgender persons, alongside global attention shifting to India as the U.S. under Trump 2.0 rolls back transgender rights. About Transgender Rights in India:Read More
Context: Brazil, during COP30 at Belém, officially created 10 new Indigenous Territories, expanding protected areas amid ongoing protests demanding land demarcation. About Brazil creates new Indigenous territories: What is this decision?Read More
Context: India has launched the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2.0 (2025–29) at the start of WHO’s World AMR Awareness Week. About India Launches National Action Plan On Antimicrobial Resistance 2.0 (NAP-AMR 2.0):Read More
Context: Sentinel-6B, a new ocean-monitoring satellite, has been successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base to enhance global sea-level monitoring. About Sentinel-6B Satellite: What it is? Sentinel-6B is an advanced ocean-altimetry satellite designedRead More
Context: The 2025 Global Methane Status Report, released by UNEP, serves as a mid-term evaluation of the Global Methane Pledge, revealing that while projected emissions growth has slowed, current commitments will failRead More
Context: The Delhi government has implemented Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III) as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) breached 400, entering the ‘severe’ category for theRead More
