Green Energy
Green Hydrogen Hubs
Three ports designated under National Green Hydrogen Mission: Deendayal (Gujarat), V.O. Chidambaranar (Tamil Nadu), and Paradip (Odisha). Supports India’s net-zero by 2070 goal through hydrogen ecosystem.
Culture
Srikrishna Museum Expansion
Managed by Kurukshetra Development Board (KDB). Adding fourth block with three galleries: Mahabharata-era sites, 48-kos Kurukshetra, Krishna Bhakti. Includes temple replicas and outdoor zone.
Social Inclusion
3rd International Purple Fest 2025
Held in Goa, inaugurated by CM Dr. Pramod Sawant. Celebrates inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities. Participation from government, NGOs, and rights advocates.
International
India-UK Connectivity & Innovation Centre
Initial investment: Β£24 million. Under UK-India Technology Security Initiative. Focus: AI-driven telecom, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), telecom cybersecurity. Aligns with PMβPM 2035 Vision.
Health
AIIA Project Management Unit (PMU)
AIIA launched PMU to scale Ayush insurance and research integration. Collaborative research with MRIIRS. Enhances accessibility, credibility, and policy innovation in Ayush systems.
Business
Castrol India Leadership Change
Saugata Basuray appointed Interim CEO from 1 January 2026. Currently Wholetime Director & Head of B2C Sales. Replaces outgoing MD Kedar Lele (effective 31 Dec 2025).
Defence
Exercise Konkan 2025
First combined Carrier Strike Group drills (Oct 5β9). Carriers: INS Vikrant (India) and HMS Prince of Wales (UK). Allied participation from Norway and Japan. Air-sea interoperability focus.
Climate
Delhi Declaration β ARISE Cities Forum
Adopted at first ARISE Cities Forum 2025 in Delhi. Global South cities pushing multilevel cooperation, urban resilience, direct climate finance. Prepares for COP30 (BelΓ©m).
Important Associations
Key Initiative-Sector Mapping
AIIA PMU β Ayush insurance integration. India-UK Centre β Advanced telecom R&D. Green Hydrogen Hubs β Port-based hydrogen ecosystem. Purple Fest β Disability inclusion.
Naval Facts
Indian & UK Aircraft Carriers
INS Vikrant β India’s indigenous carrier (Exercise Konkan 2025). HMS Prince of Wales β UK’s Queen Elizabeth-class carrier. Note: HMS Queen Elizabeth is the other UK carrier (not in this exercise).