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Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Do antibiotics kill all bacteria?, Pg14

New test distinguishes antibiotics that kill bacteria from those that only halt growth, crucial for combating resistance.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

19 Jan, 2026

Do antibiotics kill all bacteria?, Pg14

New test distinguishes antibiotics that kill bacteria from those that only halt growth, crucial for combating resistance.

19 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Uterus pressure decides childbirth, Pg14

Scripps Research finds uterine pressure sensors crucial for childbirth, explaining stalled labor and paving way for better management.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

19 Jan, 2026

Uterus pressure decides childbirth, Pg14

Scripps Research finds uterine pressure sensors crucial for childbirth, explaining stalled labor and paving way for better management.

19 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

AI spots abnormal blood cells, Pg14

CytoDiffusion, an AI system, diagnoses leukemia by analyzing subtle variations in blood cell appearance with greater accuracy than specialists.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

19 Jan, 2026

AI spots abnormal blood cells, Pg14

CytoDiffusion, an AI system, diagnoses leukemia by analyzing subtle variations in blood cell appearance with greater accuracy than specialists.

19 Jan, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?, Pg13

Article analyzes Bharat's TRIPS-compliant options—Section 47(4), 66, 92A, 102 of the Patents Act—to balance patent rights and public health.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

19 Jan, 2026

Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?, Pg13

Article analyzes Bharat's TRIPS-compliant options—Section 47(4), 66, 92A, 102 of the Patents Act—to balance patent rights and public health.

19 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

A question of justice, for and beyond the Rohingya, Pg13

ICJ scrutinizes Myanmar's 'clearance operations' against Rohingya, examining genocidal intent amid mass displacement and atrocities, impacting international accountability standards.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

19 Jan, 2026

A question of justice, for and beyond the Rohingya, Pg13

ICJ scrutinizes Myanmar's 'clearance operations' against Rohingya, examining genocidal intent amid mass displacement and atrocities, impacting international accountability standards.

19 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Hunger Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Public Distribution System

To complete reform drive, rationalise food and fertiliser subsidies, Pg12

Article advocates for rationalizing food and fertilizer subsidies to improve efficiency and reduce fiscal burden, suggesting reforms in PDS and fertilizer pricing.

Poverty and Hunger Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Public Distribution System

19 Jan, 2026

To complete reform drive, rationalise food and fertiliser subsidies, Pg12

Article advocates for rationalizing food and fertilizer subsidies to improve efficiency and reduce fiscal burden, suggesting reforms in PDS and fertilizer pricing.

19 Jan, 2026

Health Sector

As PG medical seats go up, vacancies spike by nearly 6K from 2021 to over 17K in 2025, Pg11

PG medical seat vacancies surge to 17,619 in 2025 despite increased seats, raising concerns over accessibility and merit.

Health Sector

19 Jan, 2026

As PG medical seats go up, vacancies spike by nearly 6K from 2021 to over 17K in 2025, Pg11

PG medical seat vacancies surge to 17,619 in 2025 despite increased seats, raising concerns over accessibility and merit.

19 Jan, 2026

Vulnerable Sections E Governance

EPF withdrawals via UPI by April; likely initial cap Rs 25,000 per transaction, Pg15

EPFO enables UPI withdrawals via BHIM by April, initially capped at ₹25,000 per transaction for 8 crore members.

Vulnerable Sections E Governance

19 Jan, 2026

EPF withdrawals via UPI by April; likely initial cap Rs 25,000 per transaction, Pg15

EPFO enables UPI withdrawals via BHIM by April, initially capped at ₹25,000 per transaction for 8 crore members.

19 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Delhi AQI nears ‘severe’ range, GRAP IV returns, Pg5

Delhi-NCR reimplements GRAP IV as AQI hits 'severe' 428; schools switch to hybrid mode, construction halts, truck entry restricted.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Jan, 2026

Delhi AQI nears ‘severe’ range, GRAP IV returns, Pg5

Delhi-NCR reimplements GRAP IV as AQI hits 'severe' 428; schools switch to hybrid mode, construction halts, truck entry restricted.

18 Jan, 2026

Health Sector

Paracetamol use in pregnancy not linked to autism: study, Pg7

Lancet study refutes autism link to paracetamol use during pregnancy, affirming its safety and cautioning against unnecessary avoidance.

Health Sector

18 Jan, 2026

Paracetamol use in pregnancy not linked to autism: study, Pg7

Lancet study refutes autism link to paracetamol use during pregnancy, affirming its safety and cautioning against unnecessary avoidance.

18 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Union govt. sets goal to formally recognise one lakh tribal healers as ‘partners in health services’, Pg1

Union Government to recognize one lakh tribal healers, aiming to integrate traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare for tribal communities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

17 Jan, 2026

Union govt. sets goal to formally recognise one lakh tribal healers as ‘partners in health services’, Pg1

Union Government to recognize one lakh tribal healers, aiming to integrate traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare for tribal communities.

17 Jan, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

CAQM cites Beijing example, says Delhi Metro may need to double operational network (EYE ON REDUCING VEHICULAR POLLUTION), Pg6

Delhi Metro expansion to 900 km proposed by CAQM, inspired by Beijing, to combat vehicular pollution effectively.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

17 Jan, 2026

CAQM cites Beijing example, says Delhi Metro may need to double operational network (EYE ON REDUCING VEHICULAR POLLUTION), Pg6

Delhi Metro expansion to 900 km proposed by CAQM, inspired by Beijing, to combat vehicular pollution effectively.

17 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Why SC wants govt to consider a ‘Romeo-Juliet’ exception for POCSO Act, Pg19

Supreme Court urges government to consider 'Romeo-Juliet' exception in POCSO Act amid concerns of misuse in consensual adolescent relationships.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

17 Jan, 2026

Why SC wants govt to consider a ‘Romeo-Juliet’ exception for POCSO Act, Pg19

Supreme Court urges government to consider 'Romeo-Juliet' exception in POCSO Act amid concerns of misuse in consensual adolescent relationships.

17 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Develop indigenous AI on Indian servers, PM urges Indian talent, Pg18

PM Modi urges startups to develop indigenous AI on Indian servers, boost manufacturing, and aim for global leadership.

17 Jan, 2026

Develop indigenous AI on Indian servers, PM urges Indian talent, Pg18

PM Modi urges startups to develop indigenous AI on Indian servers, boost manufacturing, and aim for global leadership.

17 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Food habits are changing. Farms must, too, Pg17

Changing Indian food habits necessitate agricultural diversification beyond rice and wheat, impacting farmer incomes and nutritional security.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

17 Jan, 2026

Food habits are changing. Farms must, too, Pg17

Changing Indian food habits necessitate agricultural diversification beyond rice and wheat, impacting farmer incomes and nutritional security.

17 Jan, 2026

Health Sector

‘Paracetamol use during pregnancy doesn’t increase autism, ADHD risks’, Pg13

Lancet study confirms paracetamol's safety during pregnancy, refuting autism/ADHD link; reassures expectant mothers and obstetricians globally.

Health Sector

17 Jan, 2026

‘Paracetamol use during pregnancy doesn’t increase autism, ADHD risks’, Pg13

Lancet study confirms paracetamol's safety during pregnancy, refuting autism/ADHD link; reassures expectant mothers and obstetricians globally.

17 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused efforts, Pg4

India's road accident fatalities spotlighted: Nashik Rural tops list, reveals critical engineering flaws and enforcement gaps needing urgent action.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

16 Jan, 2026

Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused efforts, Pg4

India's road accident fatalities spotlighted: Nashik Rural tops list, reveals critical engineering flaws and enforcement gaps needing urgent action.

16 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

In Gujarat, India's 1st state-funded lab to study most lethal pathogens, Pg4

Gujarat pioneers India's first state-funded BSL-4 lab for deadly pathogens research, enhancing national health security and biotechnology capabilities.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

16 Jan, 2026

In Gujarat, India's 1st state-funded lab to study most lethal pathogens, Pg4

Gujarat pioneers India's first state-funded BSL-4 lab for deadly pathogens research, enhancing national health security and biotechnology capabilities.

16 Jan, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

Govt working on raising income limit for SC scholarships to Rs 4.5 lakh from Rs 2.5 lakh, Pg14

Government considers raising SC scholarship income limit to ₹4.5 lakh, potentially benefiting more students from marginalized communities.

Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

16 Jan, 2026

Govt working on raising income limit for SC scholarships to Rs 4.5 lakh from Rs 2.5 lakh, Pg14

Government considers raising SC scholarship income limit to ₹4.5 lakh, potentially benefiting more students from marginalized communities.

16 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Call antimicrobial resistance by its name, Pg13

PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat address puts antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the spotlight, urging collective action and responsible antibiotic use.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

16 Jan, 2026

Call antimicrobial resistance by its name, Pg13

PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat address puts antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the spotlight, urging collective action and responsible antibiotic use.

16 Jan, 2026

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Social Issues & Schemes

Do antibiotics kill all bacteria?, Pg14

Do antibiotics kill all bacteria?, Pg14

Uterus pressure decides childbirth, Pg14

Uterus pressure decides childbirth, Pg14

AI spots abnormal blood cells, Pg14

AI spots abnormal blood cells, Pg14

Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?, Pg13

Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?, Pg13

A question of justice, for and beyond the Rohingya, Pg13

A question of justice, for and beyond the Rohingya, Pg13

To complete reform drive, rationalise food and fertiliser subsidies, Pg12

To complete reform drive, rationalise food and fertiliser subsidies, Pg12

As PG medical seats go up, vacancies spike by nearly 6K from 2021 to over 17K in 2025, Pg11

As PG medical seats go up, vacancies spike by nearly 6K from 2021 to over 17K in 2025, Pg11

EPF withdrawals via UPI by April; likely initial cap Rs 25,000 per transaction, Pg15

EPF withdrawals via UPI by April; likely initial cap Rs 25,000 per transaction, Pg15

Delhi AQI nears ‘severe’ range, GRAP IV returns, Pg5

Delhi AQI nears ‘severe’ range, GRAP IV returns, Pg5

Paracetamol use in pregnancy not linked to autism: study, Pg7

Paracetamol use in pregnancy not linked to autism: study, Pg7

Union govt. sets goal to formally recognise one lakh tribal healers as ‘partners in health services’, Pg1

Union govt. sets goal to formally recognise one lakh tribal healers as ‘partners in health services’, Pg1

CAQM cites Beijing example, says Delhi Metro may need to double operational network (EYE ON REDUCING VEHICULAR POLLUTION), Pg6

CAQM cites Beijing example, says Delhi Metro may need to double operational network (EYE ON REDUCING VEHICULAR POLLUTION), Pg6

Why SC wants govt to consider a ‘Romeo-Juliet’ exception for POCSO Act, Pg19

Why SC wants govt to consider a ‘Romeo-Juliet’ exception for POCSO Act, Pg19

Develop indigenous AI on Indian servers, PM urges Indian talent, Pg18

Develop indigenous AI on Indian servers, PM urges Indian talent, Pg18

Food habits are changing. Farms must, too, Pg17

Food habits are changing. Farms must, too, Pg17

‘Paracetamol use during pregnancy doesn’t increase autism, ADHD risks’, Pg13

‘Paracetamol use during pregnancy doesn’t increase autism, ADHD risks’, Pg13

Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused efforts, Pg4

Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused efforts, Pg4

In Gujarat, India's 1st state-funded lab to study most lethal pathogens, Pg4

In Gujarat, India's 1st state-funded lab to study most lethal pathogens, Pg4

Govt working on raising income limit for SC scholarships to Rs 4.5 lakh from Rs 2.5 lakh, Pg14

Govt working on raising income limit for SC scholarships to Rs 4.5 lakh from Rs 2.5 lakh, Pg14

Call antimicrobial resistance by its name, Pg13

Call antimicrobial resistance by its name, Pg13

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