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Eli Lilly Bets Big on India’s Obesity & Diabetes Crisis with Mounjaro (tirzepatide) Launch

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​Eli Lilly has introduced its diabetes and weight-loss medication, Mounjaro (tirzepatide), to the Indian market following approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). This launch addresses India’s escalating obesity and diabetes rates, offering a novel treatment option for patients. ​ Understanding Mounjaro Mounjaro is a once-weekly injectable prescription medicine designed to manage type … Read more

Important Events for UPSC Prelims: The 100th-Year Mark (1924-25)

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✅ Important Events for UPSC Prelims: The 100th-Year Mark (1924-25)

🗓️Year focus : 1924-25 More Insights: 150 years you can add more to this… ✅Important Events for UPSC Prelims: The 100th-Year Mark 🗓️Year focus : 1924-25 1. Kakori conspiracy2. Vaikom Satyagraha3. Death of Chittaranjan Das4. Communist Party of India (CPI)5. Kanpur Congress Session 6. Sikh Gurdwaras Reforms Act7. Hindustan Republican Association — Insightful PYQs (@InsightfulPYQs) … Read more

China’s Strategic Mining Investments Across the Globe

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China's Global Mining Footprint

China has solidified its position as a dominant force in the global mining industry by heavily investing in key mineral-rich regions. As of 2021, China has provided 66% of the loans to 14 major mining operations across eight countries, reinforcing its access to essential minerals such as copper, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements. These … Read more

The Vital Role of Pollinators in Our Ecosystem and Food Supply

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A vibrant digital illustration showcasing various pollinators, including bees, butterflies, beetles, moths, birds, and small mammals, hovering around

Pollinators play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and supporting food production. Pollination, a vital natural process, depends on animals to help roughly 90% of flowering plants reproduce successfully.These creatures facilitate the transfer of pollen from one flower to another, enabling fertilization and the production of fruits, vegetables, and seeds. While bees are often the … Read more

Blind No More? Revolutionary Stem Cell Therapy Restores Vision with 92% Success

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Blind No More? Revolutionary Stem Cell Therapy Restores Vision with 92% Success

Imagine a world where blindness caused by severe eye injuries could be reversed. Thanks to a groundbreaking stem cell therapy called CALEC (Cultivated Autologous Limbal Epithelial Cells), this dream is becoming a reality. With a remarkable 92% success rate, CALEC is offering hope to those with previously untreatable corneal damage. Let’s break down this revolutionary … Read more