Coartem Baby : First Malaria Drug for Infants Switzerland has approved Coartem Baby, the first-ever malaria treatment for newborns and infants, developed by Novartis. Eight African nations are expected to follow with fast-track approvals.A new pediatric formulation of artemether-lumefantrine, named Coartem Baby, specifically designed for infants weighing 2–5 kg (newborns to under 6 months). Developed […]
Month: July 2025
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System: The Indian Army is set to induct its first regiment of indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) after successful trials, marking a major leap in artillery modernization.ATAGS is a 155mm/52 calibre long-range towed artillery gun system designed for precision firepower. Developed by defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in […]
Union Minister Pradhan Inaugurates Agritech Innovation Hub in Meerut
Union Minister Pradhan Inaugurates Agritech Innovation Hub in Meerut: Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Minister of State for Education and Skill Development, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh Agritech Innovation Hub and the Agritech Startup and Technology Showcase at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology (SVPUAT), Meerut, on […]
PM Modi Sets $20 Billion Trade Target with Brazil by 2030
PM Modi Sets $20 Billion Trade Target with Brazil by 2030: During a state visit to Brazil on July 9, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a bold goal to increase India–Brazil bilateral trade to $20 billion by 2030, up from the current $12.2 billion. Speaking at a Joint Press Conference alongside Brazilian President Luiz […]
ISRO Successfully Conducts Hot Tests of Gaganyaan Propulsion System
ISRO Successfully Conducts Hot Tests of Gaganyaan Propulsion System: the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully carried out two hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) at its Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. These tests mark a vital progression toward the realization of India’s first crewed space mission, the Gaganyaan Programme. […]
Panna Tiger Reserve : In News
Panna Tiger Reserve : In News Vatsala, considered to be Asia’s oldest elephant, died recently at the age of more than 100 years at the Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh. It is located in the Vindhyan mountain range in the northern part of Madhya Pradesh. Standing over an area of 542 sq.km., it is […]
Sabih Khan Appointed as Apple’s Next Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Sabih Khan Appointed as Apple’s Next Chief Operating Officer (COO): Tech giant Apple Inc. announced a key leadership transition: Sabih Khan, its long-serving Senior Vice President of Operations, has been appointed the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). He succeeds Jeff Williams, who is stepping down this month and will retire later in the year.This move […]
Kasaragod Wins Kerala Fisheries Department’s Excellence Award 2025
Kasaragod Wins Kerala Fisheries Department’s Excellence Award 2025: The Kerala Fisheries Department has conferred the Fisheries Department Excellence Award 2025 on Kasaragod district, acknowledging its outstanding performance under the Popular Fish Farming Project. This prestigious honour highlights Kasaragod’s leadership in sustainable and innovative practices in aquaculture and its consistent efforts at the grassroots level.Kasaragod was […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 8th July 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 8th July 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
National Biobank
National Biobank: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology inaugurated the state-of-the-art Phenome India “National Biobank” at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB). National Biobank will serve as the backbone of a nationwide cohort study, collecting comprehensive genomic, lifestyle, and clinical data from 10,000 individuals across India. It is […]
