Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) following a global consensus. This change reflects the condition's multisystemic metabolic and hormonal nature, reducing stigma and improving holistic diagnosis beyond mere reproductive and ovarian symptoms.
Click to View MoreThe 2026 Ebola outbreak in the DRC’s Ituri province involves the Bundibugyo strain, claiming 65 lives. With no approved vaccine for this variant, the Africa CDC and WHO are leading urgent regional coordination to prevent a cross-border public health crisis.
Click to View MoreThe Thucydides Trap concept describes the severe risk of war when an emerging power threatens a ruling hegemon. Popularized by Graham Allison, it presently frames the US-China rivalry, while India's rapid rise presents a potential future challenge to American dominance.
Click to View MoreIndia assumed the Chair of the Common Criteria Development Board (CCDB) for 2026–2028, leading global IT security evaluation standards. This milestone enhances India's influence in cybersecurity, digital trust, and mutually recognized secure technology certification.
Click to View MoreThe IP Catalyst Initiative, launched by MeitY and implemented by C-DAC Pune, accelerates the transition from patent creation to commercialized products in the Electronics and IT sector. It provides financial support, IP valuation, and the cipie.in platform for startups.
Click to View MoreIndia targets becoming a developed nation by 2047, requiring a critical shift from aggregate GDP growth to productivity-led economic development. Key strategic priorities include expanding domestic manufacturing, formalizing MSMEs, leveraging Digital Public Infrastructure, and resolving structural bottlenecks like zombie firms.
Click to View MoreGlobal sand demand has surged fivefold, driving illegal extraction by organized sand mafias. This "green crime" causes severe ecological degradation, groundwater depletion, and socio-economic conflicts. Sustainable alternatives like Manufactured Sand (M-Sand) and robust international legal frameworks are urgently needed.
Click to View MoreThe PLFS April 2026 bulletin by MoSPI indicates a steady national unemployment rate of 5.2%. Urban joblessness marginally eased to 6.6%, while rural unemployment rose to 4.6%. The data provides vital insights into India’s shifting labour force participation dynamics.
Click to View MoreNHAI, partnering with the Vertis Foundation, launched 'Project Saksham' to empower rural communities along National Highways. The initiative focuses on skilling women in vocational trades like plumbing and nursing, ensuring inclusive growth and long-term financial independence through employment.
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