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Biopharma Shakti Initiative

Current Affairs 05-Feb-2026

Recently, the Union Finance Minister announced the launch of a new initiative called "Biopharma Shakti" during Budget 2026–27. It aims to empower India's biopharmaceutical sector.

The UGC Equity Regulations, 2026 Issue

Current Affairs 05-Feb-2026

The Supreme Court of India has placed an interim stay on the implementation of the UGC (Promotion of Equality in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026. The Court directed that the previous 2012 guidelines remain in effect until further orders. It also expressed concern that the language of the new regulations is ambiguous and could potentially create divisions in society.