Smart Insulin

Why in news? Now, scientists have made a major breakthrough in developing what has been long called the “holy grail” diabetes treatments — a “smart” insulin that responds in real time to fluctuations in one’s blood sugar level. DIABETES & TREATMENT What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also…

The Global Hunger Index 2024

Why in news?   The Global Hunger Index for 2024 states that a ‘serious’ level of hunger is prevalent in India. It ranks India 105th among 127 countries, giving it a score of 27.3. About GHI The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool for comprehensively measuring and tracking hunger at global, regional, and national levels.…

“Start Up Ecosystem In India” Starting Up, Fanning Out

India: Global power house of creativity and technology INDIA’S EMERGENCE AS a centre of technological and entrepreneurial innovation is a cause for celebration. From being ranked in the third quartile among innovative nations a little over a decade ago, the country’s innovation landscape has experienced are markable transformation. India has emerged as a global power…

Universal Basic Income in India: A Pathway to Inclusive Growth and Social Protection

Introduction The International Labour Organization (ILO) has brought attention to the global issue of jobless growth, exacerbated by automation and artificial intelligence (AI). These factors, along with rising youth unemployment and inequality in India, have reignited debates around Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a potential tool for providing a social safety net. India’s 2016-17 Economic…