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Why in NEWS In a landmark medical move, India has initiated presymptomatic treatment for a newborn diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) using Risdiplam, a rare and expensive disease-modifying drug. This is the first time such early intervention is being used to prevent motor neuron damage in SMA before symptoms appear. Key Terms / Concepts […]

Why in NEWS Scientists at CERN have successfully demonstrated nuclear transmutation by momentarily converting lead (Pb) into gold (Au) during high-energy ultra-peripheral collisions at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Though the transformation lasted only for a nanosecond and in minuscule amounts, it highlights the cutting-edge frontiers of modern nuclear physics. Key Terms / Concepts Term […]

Why in NEWS Scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, discovered a rare helium-rich star named A980, exhibiting unprecedented germanium levels. This finding contradicts existing stellar evolution theories and opens new avenues in astrophysics research. Key Terms / Concepts Term Explanation Extreme Helium (EHe) Star A rare type of evolved star made almost […]

Why in NEWS In the June 2025 MPC meeting, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) noted the fragile global economic outlook. Despite a 100 basis points (bps) rate cut since February 2025, inflation remains sticky. With limited room for monetary expansion and rising external risks, the RBI shifted from an accommodative to a neutral policy […]

Why in NEWS India is witnessing a rise in alcohol consumption, which despite causing major health, social, and economic harm, remains unregulated by a centralised policy. This has triggered urgent calls for a National Alcohol Control Policy and Programme. Key Concepts / Definitions Term Explanation DALY (Disability-Adjusted Life Years) A measure of overall disease burden, […]

Why in NEWS The rediscovery of a rare Magna Carta manuscript at Harvard University has reignited global conversations on its historical role in advancing rule of law, limited government, and human rights, even eight centuries after its signing in 1215. Key Concepts and Terms Term Explanation Magna Carta Latin for “Great Charter”; a 1215 agreement […]

Why in NEWS International Yoga Day was observed on 21st June, highlighting yoga’s role in promoting health, peace, and global harmony, as nations across the world participated in mass yoga demonstrations and awareness campaigns. Key Concepts and Terms Term Explanation International Yoga Day (IDY) A UN-recognized day celebrated annually on 21st June to promote the […]

Why in NEWS India’s Prime Minister attended the 51st G7 Summit held at Kananaskis, Canada, marking India’s 12th appearance as an outreach country. The summit witnessed the first-ever participation of the European Commission President. Key Concepts and Terms Term Explanation G7 Group of Seven – informal forum of seven advanced economies (USA, UK, France, Germany, […]

Why in NEWS Indian farmers are being forced to sell pulses below the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in the open market due to weak procurement mechanisms, even as India records its highest-ever imports of pulses, worsening the price crash for domestic producers. Key Concepts and Terms Term Explanation Pulses Dry edible seeds of leguminous plants […]

Why in NEWS The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has approved the setup of 324 district-level Forest Rights Act (FRA) Cells across 18 States/UTs under the Dharti Aba Janjati Gram Utkarsh Abhiyaan (DAJGUA) to fast-track the implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006. Key Concepts and Terms Term Explanation Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 A […]