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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved two new oral medicines—Nuzolvence (zoliflodacin) and Blujepa (gepotidacin)—for the treatment of gonorrhoea, a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that has shown increasing resistance to existing antibiotics. This approval marks a significant advancement in addressing antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhoea. About Gonorrhoea Gonorrhoea is a preventable and curable sexually transmitted infection caused by th

Ratle Hydroelectric Project

Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Limited (MEIL), the construction contractor for the Ratle Hydroelectric Project, recently stated that it may withdraw from the project if the local administration fails to prevent threats and interference from local groups and political actors. The statement has raised concerns regarding the timely completion and security of strategic infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir. About the Ratle Hydroelectric Project The Ratle Hydroelectric Project

Pax Silica Initiative

The Congress party has recently criticised the Prime Minister over India’s exclusion from the United States–led strategic initiative called Pax Silica. The party linked this exclusion to what it described as a sharp downturn in India–US relations, particularly with US President Donald Trump. About the Pax Silica Initiative Pax Silica is a US-led strategic initiative aimed at building a secure, resilient, and innovation-driven global silicon supply chain. The initiativ

APAAR ID

The Orissa High Court recently directed the State and Central education authorities to amend the consent form used for generating the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID. The court ordered that the consent form must contain a clear and explicit opt-out option, ensuring that student participation in the APAAR system remains voluntary and informed. About APAAR ID The Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Ed

Global Environment Outlook 2025

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released the 7th edition of the Global Environment Outlook (GEO-7) in 2025 during the 7th session of UNEP held in Nairobi, Kenya. The report provides a comprehensive assessment of the state of the global environment, emerging risks, and pathways to sustainability. Key Highlights of the Global Environment Outlook 2025 Rising Greenhouse Gas Emissions Global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have increased by 1.5% annually since 1990, reachi