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Semaglutide: Mechanism, Uses, Significance, Side-effects & Challenges

Current Affairs 16-Feb-2026

Hyderabad-based Natco Pharma has recently received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) to manufacture and market a generic Semaglutide injection in India.

What is Quorum Sensing and Working Process

Current Affairs 16-Feb-2026

The communication system between bacteria is called 'quorum sensing'. It could prove to be extremely revolutionary for modern medical science. It also offers new opportunities for developing anti-quorum sensing-based treatments, reducing the dependence on traditional antibiotics.

Architecture of Chennakeshava Temple

Current Affairs 16-Feb-2026

The architecture of the Prime Minister's new office complex, 'Seva Teertha', is designed in the Indian architectural tradition, inspired by the features of the 12th-century Chennakeshava Temple.

Vande Mataram Controversy: Mandating All Six Stanzas and the Constitutional Debate

Current Affairs 16-Feb-2026

The Union government’s January 28 directive mandating the singing of all six stanzas of Vande Mataram at official functions has sparked objections from several organisations.

U.S.–India Interim Trade Pact: Opportunities, Asymmetries and Sovereignty Debates

Current Affairs 16-Feb-2026

India and the United States have signed an interim trade agreement aimed at restoring trade flows after a period of tariff escalation. While presented as a breakthrough in bilateral ties, the pact has triggered debates over its economic impact, agricultural implications, and concerns regarding strategic autonomy.

Regulating Refurbished Medical Devices in India: Balancing Healthcare Access and Industrial Policy

Current Affairs 16-Feb-2026

The Department of Pharmaceuticals recently informed the Rajya Sabha that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has constituted a committee to draft a policy framework for regulating refurbished medical devices in India.

Papikonda National Park: Reintroduction of Tiger ‘Explorer’ Under Operation Stripes

Current Affairs 16-Feb-2026

An adult male tiger named ‘Explorer’ has been reintroduced into the wild in Papikonda National Park as part of Operation Stripes, a wildlife management initiative aimed at strengthening tiger conservation and habitat restoration.

PM-DAKSH Scheme: Evaluating Skill Development Outcomes for Marginalised Communities

Current Affairs 16-Feb-2026

Recent data tabled in the Lok Sabha revealed that less than half of the candidates trained under the PM-DAKSH Yojana between 2021 and 2024 were successfully placed in jobs, raising concerns about the effectiveness of post-training employment linkages.