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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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Why in news? Recent scientific studies have identified antibodies that target the Envelope Dimer Epitope (EDE) of the dengue virus and can neutralise ...
Why in news? World Elephant Day is observed every year on 12 August to raise awareness about the importance of elephants and the threats they face. In...
Why in news? The Dardanelles Strait came under media attention due to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Black Sea region and discussions about free...
Why in news? Reports in 2025 noted the rapid spread of digital tools in India’s education system—from smart boards in rural anganwadis to online p...
Why in news? In August 2025 the Supreme Court of India directed authorities in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad to capture all stray dogs and keep...
Why in news? The Government and international partners recently reviewed progress on the proposed India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor at a ...
Why in news? The Indian information technology (IT) industry is undergoing a significant transition because of rapid advances in artificial intelligen...
Why in news? The Ministry of Defence announced that India’s defence production has touched a record value of around ₹1.51 lakh crore in the financ...
Why in news? The National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) in Hyderabad has established India’s first dedicated biobank for animal stem cell...
Why in news? The anniversary of the Kakori incident on 9 August 1925 was commemorated recently. The event is an important milestone in India’s freed...
Why in news? The Union government has launched the Pradhan Mantri E‑Drive scheme to promote adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The initiative prov...
Why in news? The Sports Ministry has introduced the Khelo India ASMITA (Advanced Sports Module for Individual Talent Advancement) initiative to encour...
Why in news? Japan’s release of tritium‑containing water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean has raised global concerns. Many ...
Why in news? The 16th census of the Asiatic lion population, released in 2025, reports an increase in the number of lions in and around Gujarat’s Gi...
Why in news? Environmental groups have urged authorities to protect the Bhagirathi river after a study revealed increasing erosion and flood risk alon...
Why in news? Civil society groups and opposition parties have alleged irregularities in the Election Commission of India’s voter lists, claiming tha...
Why in news? Recent studies have highlighted widespread contamination of groundwater across India. Dangerous levels of pollutants such as arsenic, flu...
Why in news? As India’s private space industry expands, companies face a shortage of skilled engineers and scientists. Recent reports reveal that de...
Why in news? An analysis of company filings has shown that a few states receive the bulk of corporate social responsibility spending, while aspiration...
Why in news? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to build a third launch pad at its Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota by 2029....