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Daily Science Updates — 21 August 2025

Takeda Eyes Global Drug Trials in India to Speed Innovation Context: Takeda plans to conduct global clinical trials in India to accelerate drug access. Purpose: Leverage India's R&D ecosystem for faster oncology and dengue treatments. Key Provisions: Establishing Bengaluru innovation centre; launching lung cancer drugs and dengue vaccine. Impact: Boosts India's role in global pharma development pipelines. Way Forward: Long-term partnerships with local academia and industry. Key Terms & Explanations: Takeda: Japanese pharma firm integrating India into its global clinical infrastructure. Karnataka Announces ₹1 Lakh Crore Biofuel Policy Context: Karnataka’s upcoming biofuel policy aims to attract massive investment and generate jobs. Purpose: Boost ethanol production, farmer incomes and renewable energy use. Key Provisions: Incentives completed; expected investment ₹1L cr; 3L+ new jobs projected. Impact: Promotes rural ...