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Challenges in Eliminating Tuberculosis

March 25, 2025

Tuberculosis (TB) remains global health challenge. Despite advances in medicine, it affects millions each year. TB is primarily caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mainly targets the lungs but can also affect other organs. Types of Tuberculosis TB can ..

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Black Carbon Threatens HKH

March 25, 2025

Recent studies highlight the critical role of black carbon in climate change. A report by the Clean Air Fund and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development reveals that black carbon, a potent climate pollutant, is responsible for nearly half ..

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Need for Fertilizer Subsidy Reforms in India

March 25, 2025

The Indian parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers has raised concerns regarding the fertiliser subsidy system. The committee, led by MP Kirti Azad, has recommended that the Union Fertilizers Ministry secure additional funding to support farmers. This comes in ..

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National Task Force on Student Mental Health

March 25, 2025

Recently, the Supreme Court of India established a National Task Force (NTF) to address the alarming rise in student suicides in higher educational institutions. This decision followed the tragic deaths of two students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), ..

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India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties to Curb Cheap Chinese Imports

March 25, 2025

India has recently introduced anti-dumping duties on five products imported from China. This decision aims to protect local industries from unfair competition posed by low-priced imports. What are anti-Dumping Duties? Anti-dumping duties are tariffs imposed on foreign imports believed to ..

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Abolition of Equalisation Levy on Online Advertisements

March 25, 2025

The Government of India proposed the abolition of the Equalisation Levy on online advertisements on March 24, 2025. This move is part of 59 amendments to the Finance Bill 2025, currently debated in the Lok Sabha. The proposal is seen ..

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Dare2eraD TB Programme

March 25, 2025

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has advanced its efforts in combating tuberculosis (TB) through genomic sequencing initiative. As of March 2025, DBT has sequenced 10,000 samples of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, part of a larger goal to sequence 32,500 samples. This initiative ..

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US Access to Indian Market for Key Crops

March 25, 2025

The United States is keen to enhance its access to the Indian market for three crops – soybean, corn, and cotton. This interest intensified following statements from former US President Donald Trump, who threatened to impose equal tariffs on Indian ..

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In-House Inquiry Process for Judges in India

March 25, 2025

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna started a special three-member internal investigation on March 22 into the actions of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. This happened after bundles of cash were reportedly found at his official residence, ..

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Guidelines for MGNREGS Job Card Deletions

March 25, 2025

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) has faced challenges regarding job card deletions. In recent years, the deletions have surged, prompting the Ministry of Rural Development to introduce new guidelines. These guidelines aim to ensure transparency and ..

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