California Court Denies Meta & Google Appeal; Upholds $6M Damages Under Section 230 Challenge

AI-powered VMTB Tool Boosts TB Detection by 251% in Haryana Under National TB Elimination Programme

A new AI-powered vulnerability mapping tool (VMTB) under the National TB Elimination Programme has significantly increased TB case detection efficiency, achieving a 251% relative increase in yield in Haryana. It uses geospatial data to pinpoint high-risk areas, enabling targeted screening and early diagnosis, crucial for India's fight against TB.

7 Indian Firms Develop Generic Keytruda; Patent Expires June 2028, Bio Pharma SHAKTI Scheme ₹10,000 Cr

The impending patent expiry (June 2028) of the expensive cancer drug Keytruda (pembrolizumab) opens the door for affordable Indian biosimilars. Seven domestic firms are in development, which could slash prices by ~70% and reduce import dependency, aided by the new ₹10,000 crore Bio Pharma SHAKTI scheme.

Keytruda (Pembrolizumab) Priced at Rs 1.5 Lakh per Vial; Biosimilars Could Cut Cost by 70% Amid Patent Thicket Till 2028

A critical examination of the high cost and ethical issues surrounding life-saving cancer drugs like Keytruda, exposing patent strategies, regulatory gaps enabling a shadow economy, and India's push for affordable biosimilars and innovation in cancer therapy. Students must understand the intersection of intellectual property rights, public health, and India's regulatory challenges.

AI Resist List Documents Global Challenges to AI's Extractive Power: India Features Across Labour, Surveillance and Resource Pillars

The 'AI Resist List' project critically examines the global push for AI-driven growth, highlighting hidden costs in labour, surveillance, and resource extraction. For India, a key player in AI's supply chain, this raises crucial questions about digital sovereignty, worker invisibility, and democratic accountability in the AI arms race.

AICTE’s National Internship Portal Logs 4.7 Cr Registrations, 79.57 Lakh Opportunities in 4.5 Years Under NEAT/NETF

The AICTE-run National Internship Portal has become a major bridge between academia and industry, registering 4.7 crore students in 4.5 years. This data point is crucial for questions on skilling, employability, and the role of technology (NEAT/NETF) in education, which are high-priority themes for UPSC and other government exams.

NHA, IndiaAI Mission, IISc Deploy AI for AB PM-JAY Claims, Cut Processing Time from 20 Days to 4 Hours

A hackathon organized by the National Health Authority (NHA), IndiaAI Mission, and IISc has developed AI solutions to automate and secure healthcare claims processing under Ayushman Bharat. This directly addresses a key governance challenge of efficiency and fraud in flagship welfare schemes, a recurring theme in UPSC and state PSC exams.

Renaissance Philanthropy Catalyses $500M for AI Tutors, Geologic Hydrogen, Improved Monsoon Prediction Models

Renaissance Philanthropy, a US-based non-profit, deploys philanthropic capital like venture funds to tackle global challenges through targeted R&D. Its 'moonshot' focus includes AI-driven educational interventions, novel energy sources like geologic hydrogen, and improving monsoon prediction models—areas often overlooked by traditional funding.

NHRC Reports ₹52,976 Cr Cyber Fraud Losses Over 6 Years, Flags 'Digital Arrest' Scams as Human Rights Violation

The National Human Rights Commission has flagged massive financial and psychological damage from cyber frauds, where sophisticated 'digital arrest' scams are exploiting fear of law enforcement. This issue connects critical themes of data privacy, financial regulation, and human rights, making it relevant for GS Prelims and Mains.