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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Financial Stability Report (FSR) for December 2024, providing a comprehensive assessment of the resilience of India’s financial system and identifying potential risks to financial stability. Key Highlights from the Report: Global Economic Outlook: The global economy and financial system exhibit resilience, with near-term risks diminishing. However, medium-term […]

Overview of the H-1B Visa Debate and Key Figures: 1. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Position Musk and Ramaswamy support increasing H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers. They argue that the U.S. faces a permanent shortage of top engineering talent. Musk highlighted the importance of foreign talent for Silicon Valley, citing his own history as […]

Make America Great Again” (MAGA) “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) is a political slogan that gained prominence during the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign of Donald J. Trump. It became the central theme of his political movement and presidency. The slogan reflects a vision of restoring America’s perceived past greatness, often emphasizing economic prosperity, national pride, […]

The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) is a non-partisan, non-governmental organization in India dedicated to fostering electoral and political reforms to strengthen democracy and improve governance. Founding: Established in 1999 by professors from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM). It gained prominence for its efforts in promoting electoral transparency and accountability. Goals and Objectives: Electoral […]

Docking and Undocking refer to the process of joining or separating two spacecraft in orbit, typically to transfer crew, cargo, or to combine spacecraft into a larger structure like a space station. These operations are essential for various space missions, including crewed missions, space station resupply, and satellite servicing. 1. Docking Docking is the process […]

Recalibration of AI Use Cases:  Companies will limit AI deployment to areas with visible impact, reducing its scale in less productive areas. AI is increasingly viewed as a “copilot” rather than a replacement for humans, complementing rather than supplanting human roles. 2. Rise of AI Agents:  AI agents capable of learning, decision-making, and autonomous execution […]

The BioE3 Initiative (Biotechnology for Environment, Employment, and Economy) is a forward-thinking program aimed at leveraging biotechnology to address environmental challenges, create job opportunities, and boost economic growth. It is designed to harness the potential of biotechnological innovations, particularly in marine and environmental contexts, for the overall benefit of the nation. Here are the key […]

Why in news ? Recent instances of judicial misconduct, including Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav’s controversial remarks reflecting bias against the Muslim community, highlight the urgent need for stronger accountability mechanisms in India’s higher judiciary. These cases underscore the importance of transparency and impartiality to maintain public trust in the judicial system. Constitutional Provisions: Article 124(4) […]

  The NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad (CVLP) is a pioneering initiative launched by the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) to accelerate the development and deployment of cancer vaccines. This platform is part of the UK’s strategy to incorporate cutting-edge cancer treatments into public healthcare. Objective: To identify, test, and implement personalized cancer vaccines targeting […]

Ribrecabtagene Autoleucel (DRL-1801) Overview: Ribrecabtagene Autoleucel (DRL-1801) is a novel Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy under development. It represents a cutting-edge approach in personalized cancer immunotherapy. Developed by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories in collaboration with global research entities. Mechanism of Action: This therapy uses genetically engineered T-cells designed to target and destroy cancer cells. DRL-1801 […]