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Staphylococcus aureus- Staphylococcus aureus – transmission, treatment and challenges of infection

Current Affairs 27-Feb-2026

A new biosurfactant has been synthesized by an institute under India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) in Northeast India. This compound has shown effectiveness against Staphylococcus aureus.

Epstein–Barr Virus (EBV) transmission, symptoms, treatment, and vaccine

Current Affairs 27-Feb-2026

Researchers have recently made significant progress toward developing a vaccine against the Epstein–Barr Virus (EBV). This virus infects nearly 95% of the world’s population at some point in life and has been linked to several serious diseases.

PRAHAAR: India’s First Publicly Articulated National Counter-Terror Strategy

Current Affairs 27-Feb-2026

The Ministry of Home Affairs has released PRAHAAR, India’s first publicly articulated national counter-terror (CT) strategy document. The eight-page framework outlines India’s comprehensive approach to combating terrorism, consolidating past measures, existing mechanisms, and future priorities under a unified doctrine.

India Unveils 2022–23 Base Year GDP Series to Modernise National Accounts Framework

Current Affairs 27-Feb-2026

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is releasing a new series of National Accounts Statistics (NAS) with 2022–23 as the base year, replacing the earlier 2011–12 base year.

RAMP Programme: Strengthening India’s MSME Ecosystem Through Reform, Credit and Green Transition

Current Affairs 27-Feb-2026

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises organised the fifth meeting of the National MSME Council in New Delhi to review the progress of the World Bank–supported RAMP Programme.

India–Israel Ties Elevated to Special Strategic Partnership Amid 2026 High-Level Visit

Current Affairs 27-Feb-2026

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2026 visit to Israel, India and Israel elevated their bilateral ties to a “Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity.” The visit resulted in 27 outcomes, including the signing of 17 agreements across defence, technology, agriculture, trade, and connectivity sectors.

‘Bulldozer Justice’ Under Judicial Scrutiny: Due Process and Constitutional Limits

Current Affairs 27-Feb-2026

Recent observations by the Allahabad High Court have renewed scrutiny of the practice termed “bulldozer justice” in Uttar Pradesh, where properties of individuals accused of crimes are demolished soon after allegations surface.