Why in the News? ● Public Release: AI company Anthropic has launched Claude Fable 5, a publicly accessible model built on the powerful Mythos-class architecture. ● Safety Concerns: Earlier, Anthropic had restricted Claude Mythos Preview due to concerns over its advanced cybersecurity exploitation capabilities. ● New Safeguards: Fable 5 has been released with built-in safety…
Why in the News? ● Record Milestone: Workers’ remittances to India crossed $100 billion for the first time, reaching $110.47 billion in FY26. ● BoP Support: Strong remittance inflows helped India record a Balance of Payments (BoP) surplus of $7.22 billion in Q4 FY26 despite weak FDI and FPI inflows. ● Growth Trend: Remittances increased…
Why in the News? ● Legacy Debate: On Birsa Munda’s death anniversary (9 June), tribal organisations renewed efforts to protect his legacy amid the debate on delisting tribal converts from the Scheduled Tribes list. ● Identity Question: Discussions have resurfaced regarding Adivasi identity, land rights, religion, and self-governance, themes closely associated with Birsa Munda. ● …
Why in the News? VB-GRAM-G: KEY FEATURES MGNREGA: KEY FACTS RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA● Meaning: Rural development focuses on improving the economic, social, and infrastructural conditions of rural areas while adhering to principles of environmental democracy and environmental jurisprudence.● Key Ministries: Primarily implemented through the Ministry of Rural Development and allied departments.● Major Schemes: Includes…
Why in the News? EASY CONNECT MODEL: KEY FEATURES HUB-AND-SPOKE MODEL UDAN SCHEME● Launch: UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) was launched in 2016 under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS).● Nodal Ministry: Implemented by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.● Objective: To make air travel affordable and accessible while enhancing regional connectivity, with airport development projects…
Why in the News? SB64: KEY FACTS CLIMATE FINANCE: KEY FACTS UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE (UNFCCC)● Establishment: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was adopted at the Rio Earth Summit, 1992.● Objective: To stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations and prevent dangerous human interference with the climate system, promoting a pollution…
Why in the News? MICRO ENTERPRISES: KEY FACTS CRIF HIGH MARK AND CREDIT BUREAUS MSME SECTOR IN INDIA● Definition: MSMEs comprise Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises engaged in manufacturing and services.● Nodal Ministry: Governed by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.● Economic Contribution: MSMEs contribute significantly to GDP, exports, industrial output, and employment.● …
Why in the News? 14-PROTEIN SIGNATURE: KEY FINDINGS UK BIOBANK AND PROTEOMICS LUNG CANCER● Definition: Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs, often leading to tumour formation.● Major Causes: Key risk factors include tobacco smoking, air pollution, occupational exposure, and genetic susceptibility. Industrial activities without proper environmental clearances and environmental…
Why in the News? ELECOGLIPRON: KEY FEATURES GLP-1 RECEPTOR AGONISTS TYPE-2 DIABETES MELLITUS● Definition: Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance and inadequate insulin production.● Major Risk Factors: Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, family history, and advancing age.● Indian Context: Indians develop diabetes at lower BMI levels due to higher…
Why in the News? ● AI-Based Diagnosis: A joint study by Punjabi University, Patiala and PGIMER, Chandigarh has developed Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based methods for diagnosing AIBDs. ● Medical Innovation: The technology aims to improve early detection and diagnostic accuracy of rare autoimmune skin disorders. ● Research Collaboration: The study combines expertise in dermatology, pathology, and…