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Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyScience and Technology in Everyday Life
17 Sep, 2025

Unseen labour, exploitation: the hidden human cost of Artificial Intelligence, Pg11

AI's rise hides exploitation: Underpaid 'ghost workers' in developing nations fuel AI, facing harsh conditions and ethical concerns.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
17 Sep, 2025

Be prepared for unconventional threats: Rajnath to Armed Forces, Pg 18.

Defence Minister urges Armed Forces to prepare for unconventional warfare, emphasizing jointness, self-reliance, and innovation for national security.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
16 Sep, 2025

Unlocking innovation with India’s procurement reforms, Pg8

India's procurement reforms, exempting GeM and enhancing R&D thresholds, aim to catalyse innovation by prioritising scientific needs over procedural compliance.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday Life
16 Sep, 2025

SC moots control rooms to independently monitor CCTVs in police stations, Pg 9.

Supreme Court proposes AI-monitored CCTV control rooms in police stations to curb custodial deaths and ensure accountability, involving IITs for oversight.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBiotechnology
16 Sep, 2025

Lutnick’s fury: Why India finds it difficult to buy US corn, Pg 13.

US pressures India to import American corn amid trade tensions and domestic agricultural policies, highlighting tariff and GMO concerns.

Health SectorBiotechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Sep, 2025

Mosquitoes suck — but should we simply get rid of them?, Pg2

Scientists explore gene editing, bacteria, and drug repurposing to combat mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue, amidst rising global concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
15 Sep, 2025

Revenue procurement process for armed forces to be simplified, Pg14

Defence Ministry unveils DPM 2025, streamlining ₹1 lakh crore revenue procurement for armed forces, boosting Aatmanirbharta and ease of business.

Inclusive GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Biotechnology
15 Sep, 2025

PM inaugurates India’s first bamboo-based ethanol plant, Pg14

PM Modi inaugurates India's first bamboo-based ethanol plant in Assam, boosting energy security and rural economy with green initiatives.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
15 Sep, 2025

House panel says govt. must explore feasibility of licensing requirements for AI content creators, Pg12

Parliamentary panel urges AI content creator licensing and mandatory labelling to combat fake news, recommending legal and tech measures.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsScience and Technology in Everyday Life
15 Sep, 2025

What do SC guidelines say on DNA?, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates DNA sample integrity guidelines for criminal cases, ensuring proper collection, preservation, and chain of custody.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday Life
15 Sep, 2025

Positioning India in an unruly world, Pg8

Article analyzes India's great power ambitions amidst US-China rivalry, emphasizing India's unique civilizational strengths and technological advancements.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
15 Sep, 2025

NAVY GETS ANTI-SUBMARINE SHIP (Officials of the Navy and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) during the handover of the INS Androth, an anti-submarine warfare ship, in Kolkata. This is the second of eight such vessels being built by GRSE and.

Indian Navy commissions INS Androth, enhancing anti-submarine warfare capabilities amid rising concerns over Chinese naval presence in Indian Ocean.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
15 Sep, 2025

Rajnath approves new Defence Procurement Manual to streamline revenue procurement, Pg 8.

Defence Procurement Manual 2025 unveiled, prioritizes self-reliance, innovation, and streamlined processes for revenue procurements, fostering indigenous defence production.

Health SectorBiotechnology
14 Sep, 2025

Roots of low milk production glimpsed, Pg11

RNA sequencing reveals PLIN4 gene linked to low milk production, offering potential targets for breastfeeding interventions and improved infant nutrition.

Health SectorBiotechnology
14 Sep, 2025

HIV strains in India resist some broadly neutralising antibodies, Pg11

Indian HIV strains exhibit resistance to certain broadly neutralizing antibodies, necessitating region-specific prevention strategies and novel antibody cocktails for effective treatment.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
14 Sep, 2025

Machine-learning algorithms underestimate self-harm risk, Pg11

Machine learning algorithms fail to accurately predict self-harm risk; misclassifying over 50% at risk, needs-based assessments recommended.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
13 Sep, 2025

Scam space, Pg6

Deepfake scams targeting investments surge, exploiting AI, regulatory gaps, and limited digital literacy, costing citizens lakhs.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
13 Sep, 2025

Ease of doing Science, Pg13

India aims to attract global science talent through Focused Research Organizations, fostering innovation and strategic autonomy in critical technologies.

Art FormsLiteratureIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
13 Sep, 2025

Digitising manuscripts will help curb intellectual piracy, says Modi, Pg6

PM Modi emphasizes digitizing India's one crore manuscripts to combat intellectual piracy, preserve cultural heritage, and promote global access.

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