Daily News Analysis

ReTro

stylish_lining
  • Chinese scientists recently announced that they have cloned a Rhesus monkey named ReTro that lived to adulthood.

The scientists created ReTro using a slightly modified version to create Dolly the Sheep and other mammals like the long-tailed macaque, which was the first primate to be cloned.

India’s E-Commerce Sector

India’s e-commerce sector has emerged as a key driver of digital and consumption-led growth, expanding beyond metropolitan cities into Tier-II and Tier-III towns. Valued at approximately
Share It

India–US Trade Deal

The United States has reduced the effective tariff on Indian goods to 18%, down from a peak of nearly 50%, which had included punitive duties. This development marks a significant de-escalation of
Share It

Fiscal Focus

In the Union Budget 2026–27, the Government of India has shifted its fiscal focus from merely targeting the annual fiscal deficit to prioritising the debt-to-GDP ratio. This reflects a move
Share It

Deep Tech Ecosystem

The Union Budget 2026–27 reflects a significant policy shift from merely allocating funds for technology growth to building comprehensive technology ecosystems. The emphasis is now equally p
Share It

India–Canada

The high-level engagements between India and Canada in January 2026 marked a significant reset in bilateral relations. The renewed partnership is structured around four strategic pillars: nuclear
Share It

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)

The Union Budget 2026–27 has proposed an outlay of ₹20,000 crore over five years for the development of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technologies. This allocation aligns
Share It

Union Budget 2026–27

The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs presented the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament, marking the first Budget to be prepared in the newly inaugurated Kartavya Bhawan. The Bu
Share It

India’s Health Sector

The Union Budget 2026–27, presented by the Finance Minister, signals a recognition of India’s growing health and care needs, driven by demographic transition, ageing population, and ri
Share It

16th Finance Commission

The Report of the 16th Finance Commission (FC), chaired by Dr Arvind Panagariya, was recently tabled in Parliament. The Commission’s recommendations apply for the five-year period from 2026&
Share It

India’s Green Energy Transition

The agriculture sector in India holds significant untapped potential to drive the country’s green energy revolution. With more than half of India’s population dependent on farming and
Share It

Newsletter Subscription


ACQ IAS
ACQ IAS