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AI-Driven Drug Testing: Enhancing Precision and Human Relevance Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed draft guidelines regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in evaluating drug safety and effectiveness. This marks a significant step in integrating AI into pharmaceutical research, addressing the limitations […]
Would Trump break the capital controls taboo with a Tobin tax? Sub: Eco Sec: External sector Context: The topic of investment barriers has long been avoided by U.S. policymakers, primarily due to concerns that even mentioning such barriers could cause panic in the global financial market. However, under Donald Trump’s economic agenda, the […]
Scientists discover ‘Einstein ring’ around nearby galaxy: What it is, its significance Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Context: In September 2023, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid space telescope made an extraordinary discovery of a rare phenomenon known as an Einstein ring. This ring of light surrounds the galaxy NGC 6505, located 590 […]
Panama withdraws from BRI: Why China is hinting at US role Sub :IR Sec: Places in news Context: Recently, China’s Assistant Foreign Minister Zhao Zhiyuan summoned Panama’s Ambassador to China to protest Panama’s decision not to renew its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). China also accused the […]
Meghalaya Woman Challenges ART Act’s Age Restriction Sub :Sci Sec: Health Why in News A woman from Meghalaya has challenged the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, which restricts women over the age of 50 from undergoing assisted reproduction. The Meghalaya High Court criticized an Assam-based fertility clinic for failing to cooperate with […]
India and 57 Countries Advocate for Inclusive and Sustainable AI Sub :Sci Sec: Awareness in AI and computer Why in News India, along with 57 other nations, signed a joint statement on “Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet” at the AI Action Summit held in Paris. Details: A total […]
Illustrations in the Indian Constitution Sub :Polity Sec: Constitution Context: On February 11, 2025, Parliament witnessed an uproar over the missing 22 illustrations in most copies of the Indian Constitution sold today. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized that the signed copy of the Constitution, which includes the illustrations, is the only authentic […]
U.S. Tariff Policies on Steel, Aluminium, and Trade Relations with India Sub :Eco Sec: Externals sector Why in News? U.S. President Donald Trump has announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from multiple countries, including Canada, Mexico, and China. The move is expected to impact global trade dynamics, inflation, and bilateral relations […]
With Trump in office, Iranians mark 1979 Islamic Revolution anniversary Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: Tens of thousands of Iranians participated in the annual commemoration of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, marking the overthrow of the American-backed Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and the establishment of Iran’s Shiite theocracy. This year’s celebration […]
China lays down conditions for Dalai Lama’s Tibet return Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: China has expressed its willingness to engage in discussions regarding the future of the Dalai Lama, who is currently in exile. Beijing is open to talks about the Dalai Lama’s return, under the condition that he […]