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TopicNanoplastics

Topic: Nanoplastics

Nanoplastics are breaching fish blood cells, choking oxygen supply & threatening marine life

Researchers at Pusan National University studied nanoplastics' impact on red blood cell development in baby zebrafish, raising concerns about their broader effects on blood formation.

Coming soon: Norms on monitoring microplastics & limiting exposure through bottled water, food items

A panel, constituted by the FSSAI after a study in August found microplastics in salt & sugar sold in India, is finalising its recommendations, ThePrint has learnt.

Microplastics found in Indian salt & sugar brands. But they’re everywhere, even in the air we breathe

Study by Delhi NGO Toxics Link reveals microplastics in several Indian brands. Their unique nature & lack of comprehensive data have made it hard to fully understand their impact.

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India’s tech ambitions need private sector investment in R&D. Budget 2026 holds the key

India’s private sector remains hesitant to invest in R&D. This is understandable, as the domestic market often fails to reward differentiated technologies adequately.

India’s public debt stabilising post pandemic hike as Centre cuts burden, but states lag—Economic Survey

While Centre makes progress lowering debt from pandemic peak and cutting borrowing costs, states face slower adjustment with limited market discipline, survey finds.

‘LCA man’ Ravi Kota, key in operationalisation of IAF’s Tejas fleet, picked as next HAL CMD

Mechanical engineer & alumnus of IIM-A & IAS France, Kota was General Manager in HAL’s Light Combat Aircraft division. He was selected from a pool of eight candidates.

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.