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Moderna–Merck mRNA Cancer Vaccine: Intismeran autogene, Personalized Cancer Vaccine, Melanoma, Importance for India and Challenges

29-Aug-2026

A personalized mRNA-based cancer vaccine, called intismeran autogene (V940/mRNA-4157), jointly developed by Moderna and Merck, has achieved a major milestone in cancer treatment.

12 Years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana: Transforming Financial Inclusion in India

29-Aug-2026

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) completed 12 years on 28 August 2026.

Centre Eases Defence Export Norms: Key Changes in OGEL and Their Significance

29-Aug-2026

The Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence, has simplified procedures for defence exports. 

Rishikesh–Karnaprayag Railway Project Targets

29-Aug-2026

The Rishikesh–Karnaprayag Railway Project in Uttarakhand is in the news as RVNL has set December 2029 as its target for completion. 

Meghalaya Uranium Mining: Assembly Passes Unanimous Resolution Against Mining

28-Aug-2026

The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution opposing uranium mining and the establishment of any uranium ore-processing facility anywhere in the state.

India’s Maritime Sector: National Shipping Board’s ‘Sagar Samvad’ and the Roadmap to Add 100 Ships

28-Aug-2026

The National Shipping Board (NSB) organised its first ‘Sagar Samvad’ in New Delhi on 25 August 2026.

India’s Gross FDI Hits 15-Year High at $30.7 Billion: Key Facts, What is FDI, Types, Importance and Limitations

27-Aug-2026

India received $30.7 billion in gross Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during April–June 2026, the highest quarterly gross inflow in the accessible 15-year/60-quarter data series going back to the September 2011 quarter.

DRDO Successfully Tests High-Altitude Combat Parachute

27-Aug-2026

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the indigenous Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) at an altitude of 22,000 feet at the Nyoma-Mudh drop zone in Ladakh.

India Unveils Multi-UAV Mothership VAHAK-6: Key Facts, SABAL 20, GPS free operations, Importance for Army and Strategic Significance

27-Aug-2026

India has unveiled an indigenous multi-UAV mothership system called VAHAK-6, designed to carry and deploy multiple smaller drones in mid-air for surveillance, reconnaissance and strike missions.

Amit Shah’s 2047 Security Blueprint: Internal Security, Border Management and Emerging Threats

27-Aug-2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has outlined a long-term roadmap for strengthening India’s internal security up to 2047, linking national security with the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.

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