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RBI’s Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of Artificial Intelligence

Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India released a report titled the “Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of Artificial Intelligence” ...

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AI‑Powered Early Warning System to Protect Elephants

Why in news? The Tamil Nadu Forest Department reported that an artificial intelligence‑based warning system installed near Madukkarai in Coimbatore ...

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Jute – India’s Golden Fibre

Why in news? Jute production and marketing came into focus as authorities looked to promote eco‑friendly materials amid rising restrictions on singl...

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India’s First Private Earth Observation Satellite Constellation

Why in news? PixxelSpace India and its partners were selected by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN‑SPACe) to design, ...

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India’s Unique Genetic Legacy

Why in news? A study published in the journal Cell drew attention to India’s unparalleled genetic diversity. It noted that ancient migrations, mixin...

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Satellite Internet

Why in news? Elon Musk’s Starlink and other providers announced plans to offer satellite‑based internet services in India. The proposal promises t...

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African Trypanosomiasis (Sleeping Sickness)

Why in news? The World Health Organization certified Kenya as free of human African trypanosomiasis in 2025, making it the tenth African country to el...

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India Semiconductor Mission

Why in news? In August 2025 the Union Cabinet approved ₹4,600 crore for four new semiconductor manufacturing projects in Odisha, Punjab and Andhra P...

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Rabies

Why in news? The Supreme Court’s order on removing stray dogs from Delhi‑NCR drew attention to rabies, a preventable but deadly disease that cause...

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Open‑Book Assessments (OBE)

Why in news? The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will introduce open‑book assessments in Class 9 from the 2026–27 academic year. Pilot...

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Envelope Dimer Epitope (EDE)

Why in news? Recent scientific studies have identified antibodies that target the Envelope Dimer Epitope (EDE) of the dengue virus and can neutralise ...

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AI and the Restructuring of India’s Infotech Sector

Why in news? The Indian information technology (IT) industry is undergoing a significant transition because of rapid advances in artificial intelligen...

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