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SMFG India Credit–PhonePe Partnership
Product: Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) loans. Feature: Collateral-free loans to registered merchants. Target: Small businesses in Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns. Partners: SMFG India Credit (SMICC) and PhonePe.
Business
JSW Paints – Fourth-Largest Player
CCI clearance for JSW Paints’ proposal related to Akzo Nobel India. Transaction: 74.76% stake (June 2025) plus open offer. Result: JSW Paints becomes fourth-largest player in Indian paint market.
Social Welfare
Tamil Nadu – First State for SHG ID Cards
First state to issue ID cards to women SHG members. Launched by Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin at Karuppur (Salem). Loans: ₹3,500 crore distributed. Beneficiaries: 5+ lakh SHGs.
Awards
Mohanlal – Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023
Recipient: Malayalam actor Mohanlal. Career: 400+ films since Thiranottam (1978). Ceremony: 71st National Film Awards. Date: 23 September 2025. Highest honour in Indian cinema.
Defence
India-Greece First Naval Exercise
First-ever bilateral naval exercise with Hellenic Navy. Indian ship: INS Trikand (guided-missile stealth frigate). Location: Mediterranean. Phases: Harbour (13-17 Sept, Salamis), Sea (17-18 Sept). Drills: Night VBSS, RAS, ASW, cross-deck helo ops.
Technology
IIT Hyderabad 6G Advancements
Showcased: 7 GHz band prototypes, massive MIMO antenna arrays, satellite-compliant systems (LEO/GEO), indigenous low-power SoC. Target: 2030 rollout. Status: R&D stage (no commercial phones yet).
Healthcare
AIIMS Disha – Indoor Navigation App
Technology: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons with AI-driven routing. Features: Turn-by-turn guidance, 2D digital maps, detailed floor plans. POIs: OPDs, diagnostics, pharmacies, billing counters. For: Patients, visitors, staff at AIIMS Delhi.
Mining
OIL-HCL MoU – Critical Minerals
Partners: Oil India Limited and Hindustan Copper Limited. Focus: Critical and strategic minerals, especially copper. Framework: National Critical Mineral Mission. Goal: Secure industrial, energy, and technology supply chains.
Sports
Anandkumar Velkumar – Historic Speed Skating Gold
Event: Men’s 42 km marathon at 2025 Inline Speed Skating World Championships. Significance: India’s first-ever world title in speed skating. Age: 22. Additional medals: Gold in 1000 m (1:24.92), Bronze in 500 m.
Important Days
World Rose Day – 22 September
Date: 22 September (annual). Dedicated to: Cancer patients. Significance: Honours and encourages cancer patients. Symbol: Hope, strength, and solidarity in their fight against disease.
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SMFG India Credit–PhonePe loan product?
Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) loans
Collateral-free, for Tier-2/Tier-3 merchants
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JSW Paints’ rank after Akzo Nobel deal?
Fourth-largest player
CCI clearance for 74.76% stake + open offer
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First state to issue SHG women ID cards?
Tamil Nadu
Launched by Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin
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Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 recipient?
Mohanlal
71st National Film Awards, 23 Sept 2025
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Indian ship in first India-Greece naval exercise?
INS Trikand
Guided-missile stealth frigate, Mediterranean
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AIIMS Disha navigation technology?
BLE beacons with AI routing
Indoor navigation for AIIMS Delhi
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Anandkumar Velkumar’s historic gold event?
Men’s 42 km marathon (speed skating)
India’s first-ever world title in speed skating
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World Rose Day date and dedication?
22 September; cancer patients
Symbolises hope, strength, solidarity
Think & Discuss
India’s 6G Race: Can IIT Research Translate to Commercial Leadership by 2030?
Context from today’s quiz: IIT Hyderabad showcased significant 6G advancements including prototypes in the 7 GHz band, advanced massive MIMO antenna arrays, satellite-compliant systems for LEO and GEO orbits, and an indigenous low-power SoC (System-on-Chip). All these developments are aimed at a 2030 rollout, though currently at the R&D stage.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India was a late adopter in 4G and faced challenges in 5G rollout. However, with indigenous 6G research at institutions like IIT Hyderabad, India has an opportunity to be among the first movers in next-generation connectivity. The question is whether academic research can be translated into commercial products and whether India can build a domestic telecom equipment manufacturing ecosystem.
Can India leverage its 6G research head start to become a global telecom equipment leader, or will established players like Huawei, Nokia, and Ericsson maintain their dominance?
Can India leverage its 6G research head start to become a global telecom equipment leader, or will established players like Huawei, Nokia, and Ericsson maintain their dominance?
- What role should the private sector play in commercializing IIT research for 6G?
- How can India build the semiconductor manufacturing capability needed for 6G equipment?
- Should India focus on specific 6G applications (like satellite connectivity) where it has competitive advantages?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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