Rising Antifungal Resistance
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hosted the 10th Annual Fungal Disease Awareness Week (FDAW) to highlight the growing threat of multidrug-resistant fungal infections, as scientists warn thatRead More
Report of UN Independent International Scientific Panel on AI Risk Factors
The report was tabled at the UN General Assembly focusing on AI agents, misalignment and the risk of losing human control. About Agentic AI Meaning: It is an artificial intelligenceRead More
UPI at 10: India’s Digital Payments Revolution and the Road Ahead
Context: As the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) completed 10 years of operation, Parliament passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The Bill amends Section 10A of the Payment and SettlementRead More
Bhawana Kanth Becomes India’s First Woman Fighter Combat Leader
Anecdote:When Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth walked out of the Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment (TACDE), Gwalior, wearing the coveted Fighter Combat Leader (FCL) badge, she was not merely celebrating another qualification—she was rewriting theRead More
India–EU Joint Initiative to Strengthen EV Battery Recycling
Context: India and the European Union launched a €15.2 million joint initiative under the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) to boost EV battery recycling. India–EU Joint Initiative to Strengthen EV Battery RecyclingRead More
India’s Energy Security Amid Conflicts
Context: The ongoing conflict in West Asia has highlighted India’s extreme vulnerability to geopolitical shocks, with Brent crude prices hitting $109.03 per barrel. This volatility is projected to slow India’s economic growth fromRead More
Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)
Context: The conflict in the Middle East has triggered a global supply chain crisis, causing printed circuit board (PCB) prices to surge by as much as 40% in April 2026 due to theRead More
Samriddh Gram initiative
Context: India’s Samriddh Gram initiative has been nominated for the prestigious WSIS Prizes 2026 in the Enabling Environment category. About Samriddh Gram Initiative: What it is? Samriddh Gram is an integrated physical service deliveryRead More
Gorakhpur’s AI-based Flood Warning System
Context: Gorakhpur’s AI-based Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) has received appreciation from the Prime Minister’s Office and NITI Aayog for its data-driven and proactive flood management model. About Gorakhpur’s AI-based Flood Warning System: WhatRead More
India’s Fight Against Tuberculosis
Context: On World Tuberculosis Day, President of India highlighted India’s progress under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, noting a 21% reduction in TB incidence. India is currently launching a new 100-day intensified campaign to deepen these gainsRead More