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Declining Cotton Cultivation in North India: Causes, Pink Bollworm and Bt Cotton

04-Sep-2026

Cotton cultivation is declining sharply across the traditional cotton belt of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Farmers are increasingly shifting from cotton to paddy and other crops because of assured procurement, relatively stable returns, rising cultivation costs and recurring pest attacks.

Universal Vaccine against Pneumonia and Meningitis: New Breakthrough, Reverse Vaccinology, major limitation and significance of research

04-Sep-2026

A team of researchers has developed an experimental protein-based pneumococcal vaccine using a technique known as reverse vaccinology. 

Japan Credit Rating Agency Upgrades India’s Sovereign Rating to A- on Strong Economic Growth

03-Sep-2026

The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has upgraded India’s sovereign credit rating from BBB+ to A-, citing strong economic growth, financial stability and policies supporting productivity and development.

Typhon Missile System Explained: Features, Range, Tomahawk, SM-6 and Russia-Japan Tensions

03-Sep-2026

Russia recently warned Japan over the deployment of the U.S. Typhon missile system, describing such deployment as unacceptable and a potential threat to Russian security.

Gollala Gudi Temple: ASI Declares Kakatiya-Era Temple in Telangana a Monument of National Importance

03-Sep-2026

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has declared the historic Gollala Gudi Temple at Palampet village in Mulugu district, Telangana, a Monument of National Importance.

Modified UDAN Scheme: India to Build 100 New Airports in 10 Years

03-Sep-2026

India plans to develop 100 new airports over the next 10 years under the Modified UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) Scheme, strengthening air connectivity across smaller cities, remote regions and islands.

UPI in Uzbekistan: NIPL-NIPC Partnership, UZQR, UPI and India’s Global Digital Payment Expansion

02-Sep-2026

On 30 August 2026, NPCI International Payments Limited signed a commercial agreement with Uzbekistan’s National Interbank Processing Centre JSC (NIPC) to enable UPI-based merchant payments in Uzbekistan.

AstroRad Vest: Protection from Space Radiation

02-Sep-2026

AstroRad is a wearable radiation-shielding vest developed for astronauts by the Israeli company StemRad, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin and space agencies. Its primary purpose is to protect astronauts travelling beyond Earth’s magnetic field from solar radiation.

Ramon Magsaysay Award 2026 Winners: Full List, Contributions and Awardees of India

02-Sep-2026

The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) has announced the three recipients of the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award Tommy Koh , Bo Kyi  and Runa Khan. 

Ghepan Glacial Lake: Rising GLOF Risk in Himachal Pradesh

02-Sep-2026

An Early Warning System (EWS) is scheduled to be installed at Ghepan Lake in September 2026. The system is expected to continuously monitor conditions around the lake and provide timely alerts in case indicators point towards a possible GLOF.

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