India–Kyrgyzstan Tie-up to Study Shared Epic Heritage: India and Kyrgyzstan have jointly established the International Centre for Civilizational Studies “Manas and Mahabharata” in Bishkek to promote comparative research on the two civilizations’ epic traditions and shared cultural heritage. Aim is to strengthen India–Kyrgyzstan cultural diplomacy through collaborative research, academic exchanges, civilizational studies, and preservation of […]
Tag: 11th Jul 2026
Agreement on Sardar Sarovar Project Financial Disputes
Agreement on Sardar Sarovar Project Financial Disputes: In a landmark development for cooperative federalism, the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh have signed a one-time settlement agreement to resolve decades-old financial disputes concerning the cost-sharing and pending dues of the Sardar Sarovar Project (SSP). The agreement resolves complex financial conflicts including cost-sharing of […]
The PaBV-4 Bird Virus
The PaBV-4 Bird Virus: For the first time in India, a multi-institutional team of scientists has identified and genetically characterized parrot bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) circulating among captive birds. Parrot bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) is a highly contagious, single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the species Orthobornavirus alphapsittaciforme. It is the primary, most veterinary-relevant etiological agent responsible for […]
Once-Weekly Basal Insulin Awiqli
Once-Weekly Basal Insulin Awiqli: Global healthcare giant Novo Nordisk announced the official launch of Awiqli in India, marking the country’s entry as only the seventh market in the world to introduce this drug. Once-Weekly Basal Insulin Awiqli (known generically as insulin icodec) is a long-acting background (basal) insulin analogue. It is the world’s first and […]
All India Survey on Higher Education Reports for 2022-23 and 2023-24
All India Survey on Higher Education Reports for 2022-23 and 2023-24: The Union Ministry of Education has released the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) Reports for 2022-23 and 2023-24, highlighting significant growth in higher education enrolment, Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER), female participation, social inclusion, and STEM education in India.AISHE Reports 2022-24 highlight significant […]
