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Culture & Heritage
Gyan Bharatam Mission
Launched by PM Modi in July 2025, the Gyan Bharatam Mission aims to digitise over one crore ancient manuscripts to preserve India’s civilisational heritage in a national digital repository. This inclusive initiative covers texts from various religions and traditions.
Education
First Hindi-Medium MBBS College
India’s first Hindi-medium MBBS college will be established in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh with an initial intake of 50 seats for the 2027-28 academic session. The initiative aims to make medical education accessible to native Hindi speakers.
Technology & Arts
Secret Mountain AI Music Project
A R Rahman and Sam Altman collaborated on the ‘Secret Mountain’ project, using AI-driven music to explore modern issues like instant gratification and digital dependency through the narrative of Luna and global musical characters.
Sports
Divya Deshmukh’s Historic Chess Victory
Divya Deshmukh became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025, earning the prestigious Grandmaster title. She is now the fourth Indian woman to hold the GM title.
Environment
Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Initiative
The ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative encourages individuals to plant a tree in honor of their mother. PM Modi gifted a Sonoma dove tree sapling to King Charles under this program, reinforcing environmental and cultural diplomacy.
International
Syria’s 2025 Parliamentary Elections
Syria’s parliamentary elections will fill 210 seats, with one-third appointed by the interim president and the rest through direct elections. This marks the first electoral event since Bashar al-Assad’s removal from power.
Science & Space
NavIC System Enhancement
ISRO plans to launch NVS-03, NVS-04, and NVS-05 satellites by 2026 to strengthen the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), branded as NavIC. This will enhance India’s indigenous navigation capabilities.
International Trade
US-EU Trade Agreement 2025
The US-EU trade agreement announced in 2025 prevented a 15% tariff hike on most EU exports, particularly automobiles. This deal averted significant economic disruptions on both sides of the Atlantic.
Botany & Diplomacy
Sonoma Dove Tree Characteristics
The Davidia involucrata ‘Sonoma’ (handkerchief/dove tree) is botanically unique for its large white bracts resembling doves or handkerchiefs. This distinctive feature makes it symbolically suitable for ceremonial diplomatic gifting.
Security & Policy
DJI Drone Registration Paradox
Despite India’s 2021 ban on Chinese DJI drones, the DGCA has issued over 8,700 Unique Identification Numbers (UINs). This highlights continued registration of pre-ban acquisitions and potential policy implementation gaps.
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How many manuscripts will the Gyan Bharatam Mission digitise?
Over one crore manuscripts
To create a national digital repository
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What is the initial seat capacity of India’s first Hindi-medium MBBS college?
50 seats
Located in Jabalpur, MP for 2027-28 session
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Who collaborated with Sam Altman on the Secret Mountain project?
A R Rahman
AI-driven music exploring modern social issues
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Who won the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025?
Divya Deshmukh
First Indian woman to win, earned GM title
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What does ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ encourage people to do?
Plant a tree in honor of mother
PM Modi gifted Sonoma dove tree to King Charles
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How many seats will Syria’s 2025 parliament have?
210 seats
One-third appointed, rest through elections
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Which NavIC satellites will ISRO launch by 2026?
NVS-03, NVS-04, NVS-05
To enhance IRNSS navigation system
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How many DJI drones have been issued UINs despite the ban?
Over 8,700
Despite 2021 ban on Chinese DJI drones
Think & Discuss
Language of Learning: Should Medical Education Embrace Regional Languages?
Context from today’s quiz: India is establishing its first Hindi-medium MBBS college in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, with an initial intake of 50 seats for the 2027-28 academic session. This initiative aims to make medical education more accessible to native Hindi speakers without compromising training quality.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
Medical education has traditionally been conducted in English in India, creating barriers for students from vernacular medium schools despite their academic potential. Proponents of regional language medical education argue it will democratize access and improve doctor-patient communication in rural areas. Critics contend that English is essential for accessing global medical literature, research publications, and maintaining standardization across the healthcare system.
Should India expand medical education in regional languages across states, or does the global nature of medical science necessitate English as the medium of instruction?
Should India expand medical education in regional languages across states, or does the global nature of medical science necessitate English as the medium of instruction?
- How can we ensure that doctors trained in regional languages have equal access to the latest medical research and international collaborations?
- Will regional language medical education truly increase doctor availability in rural areas, or will graduates still prefer urban practice regardless of their medium of instruction?
- What is the appropriate balance between preserving linguistic diversity in education and maintaining professional competency standards that require global knowledge access?
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