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Energy
India’s First National Geothermal Energy Policy
Nodal authority: MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy). India’s first dedicated geothermal framework. Supports Net Zero 2070. Potential: ~10 GW across ten mapped provinces. Features: Public-private participation, repurposing abandoned oil wells, hybrid systems.
Elections
Revamped EVM Ballot Paper Design
Key changes: Photos must cover three-fourths of allotted space. Uniform font for candidate names and NOTA. Maximum 15 candidates per sheet. NOTA placed last. Debuts in upcoming Bihar elections. Part of 28 EC initiatives.
Campaigns
Seva Parv 2025 – NaMo App Campaign
Duration: September 17 – October 2 (15 days). Marks PM’s birthday to Gandhi Jayanti. Activities: Tree plantation, blood donation, AI-generated wishes, virtual exhibitions, quizzes, NaMo merchandise, Selfie with PM.
International
Korean Peninsula Denuclearisation
Wi Sung-lac (South Korea’s National Security Adviser) reaffirmed denuclearisation as ultimate goal. Three-stage approach: Start with halting North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs. Balance tension reduction with deterrence. Coordination with United States.
Banking
Revised UPI Limits – P2M Transactions
New per-transaction cap: ₹5 lakh (for eligible P2M). Daily P2M cap: ₹10 lakh. Eligible categories: Insurance premiums, capital markets, travel, collections, GeM. P2P daily limit unchanged: ₹1 lakh.
Finance
SEBI’s SWAGAT-FI Framework
Target: Long-term foreign capital (sovereign wealth funds, pension funds). Features: Registration validity extended from 3 to 10 years. Digital onboarding portal (~one week). Single demat account for all investments. Enhances speed and transparency.
Banking
SBI Divests Yes Bank Stake to SMBC
SBI sold 13.18% of Yes Bank to SMBC (Japan). Value: ₹8,889 crore (413.44 crore shares at ₹21.50). Part of larger ₹13,483 crore plan. SMBC seeks up to 24.99%. Approvals: RBI and CCI.
Environment
NECA 2025 – Influencer Category by BEE
New category by Bureau of Energy Efficiency. Eligibility: Content creators with 10,000+ followers. Requirement: 90-second original video. Themes: Home energy saving, 5-star appliances, efficient lighting, eco-friendly celebrations.
Innovation
Global Innovation Index 2025 – India at 38
Published by WIPO. India rank: 38th among 139 economies. Progress: 81st (2015) → 48th (2020) → 38th (2025). #1 in Central & Southern Asia and lower-middle-income economies. 15 consecutive years as overperformer. Strengths: Knowledge & Tech Outputs (22). Indian clusters: Bengaluru (21), Delhi (26), Mumbai (46), Chennai (84).
Technology
Sentient – Open-Source AGI Network
Founders: Sandip Nailwal and Himanshu Tyagi. Features: Open-source, decentralized AGI network. Users: ~2 million. Capabilities: 40+ AI agents across 50+ data sources. Token-based incentive model for developers.
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Nodal authority for National Geothermal Energy Policy?
MNRE
~10 GW potential, supports Net Zero 2070
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EVM photo space for candidate photographs?
Three-fourths
Max 15 candidates per sheet, NOTA last
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Seva Parv 2025 end date?
October 2 (Gandhi Jayanti)
15-day campaign from PM’s birthday
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New UPI P2M per-transaction limit?
₹5 lakh (daily cap ₹10 lakh)
For verified merchants in select categories
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SBI’s stake sold in Yes Bank to SMBC?
13.18% (₹8,889 crore)
SMBC seeks up to 24.99%
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NECA 2025 influencer minimum followers?
10,000 followers
90-second video on energy efficiency by BEE
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India’s rank in GII 2025?
38th (among 139 economies)
#1 in Central & Southern Asia, by WIPO
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Startup behind open-source AGI network for 2M users?
Sentient
Founded by Sandip Nailwal & Himanshu Tyagi
Think & Discuss
India’s Global Innovation Index Journey: From 81st to 38th – What’s Next?
Context from today’s quiz: India has climbed to 38th position in the Global Innovation Index 2025 (published by WIPO), up from 81st in 2015 and 48th in 2020. India ranks #1 in Central & Southern Asia and among lower-middle-income economies, and has been an overperformer for 15 consecutive years. Key strengths include Knowledge & Technology Outputs (rank 22), while areas needing improvement are Business Sophistication (64), Infrastructure (61), and Institutions (58).
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India’s rapid climb in the GII reflects significant improvements in R&D output, patent filings, and startup ecosystem growth. However, the gaps in business sophistication, infrastructure, and institutional quality suggest that converting innovation into economic outcomes remains a challenge. The presence of four Indian cities in the global top 100 innovation clusters (Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai) shows concentrated excellence rather than nationwide innovation capacity.
What structural reforms are needed for India to break into the GII top 25, and how can innovation benefits be spread beyond metropolitan clusters?
What structural reforms are needed for India to break into the GII top 25, and how can innovation benefits be spread beyond metropolitan clusters?
- How can India improve its institutional framework to support innovation-driven entrepreneurship?
- What role should Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities play in India’s innovation ecosystem?
- Should India prioritize basic infrastructure or digital infrastructure to accelerate innovation?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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