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Infrastructure
AdaniConnex-Google AI Data Centre
AdaniConnex + Google partnership for India’s largest data centre in Visakhapatnam. Investment: $15 billion over 5 years. Gigawatt-scale AI hub backed by clean energy and subsea cables.
Governance
16th Finance Commission Extension
Deadline extended from Oct 31 to November 30, 2025. Chairman: Arvind Panagariya. Will recommend Centre–State tax devolution for 2026–2031 and disaster management financing.
Energy
₹6.4 Trillion Hydroelectric Plan
CEA blueprint targets >76 GW by 2047 from Brahmaputra basin. 208 large hydro projects (mainly Arunachal Pradesh). Supports 500 GW non-fossil by 2030 and net-zero 2070.
Technology
Mappls App Features
Endorsed by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Features: 3D junction views, traffic signal countdowns, speed alerts. Supports 12+ Indian languages. Advances digital self-reliance.
Health
Maldives Triple Elimination
First country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis. WHO validated. >95% antenatal coverage. Global maternal-child health benchmark.
Nobel Prize
2025 Nobel Medicine – FOXP3
Mary Elizabeth Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, Shimon Sakaguchi awarded for FOXP3 discovery. Crucial for regulatory T-cell function and preventing autoimmunity (peripheral immune tolerance).
Awards
Sonali Ghosh – Kenton R. Miller Award
First Indian to win Kenton R. Miller Award (WCPA-IUCN) at Abu Dhabi (Oct 10). Kaziranga & Manas Director. Community-driven conservation blending traditional & modern science.
Entertainment
Shah Rukh Khan – First Bollywood Billionaire
M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025: SRK net worth ~$1.4 billion. First Bollywood actor in billionaire club. Wealth from films, production, investments, and endorsements.
Labour
Vishwas Scheme – EPF Reform
Launched at 238th CBT meeting. Aims to reduce EPF litigation via rationalised penal damages. Digital upgrades: return filing, e-Office, SPARROW. Simplified partial withdrawals.
Space
GalaxEye Mission Drishti
World’s first EO satellite integrating SAR + optical on single platform. India’s largest privately built satellite (~160 kg). Launch: early 2026. 1.5-meter imagery, all-weather capability.
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Which company partnered with AdaniConnex for $15B AI data centre?
Google
Visakhapatnam; gigawatt-scale
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Who chairs the 16th Finance Commission?
Arvind Panagariya
Report deadline: Nov 30, 2025
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What is India’s Brahmaputra hydro power target by 2047?
>76 GW
₹6.4 trillion plan; 208 projects
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Which diseases did Maldives eliminate in mother-to-child transmission?
HIV, Hepatitis B, Syphilis
First country; WHO validated
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Who is the first Indian to win Kenton R. Miller Award?
Sonali Ghosh
Kaziranga/Manas Director; conservation
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What is Shah Rukh Khan’s net worth per Hurun 2025?
~$1.4 billion
First Bollywood billionaire actor
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What is the primary aim of Vishwas scheme?
Reduce EPF litigation
Rationalised penal damages; 238th CBT
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What makes GalaxEye’s Mission Drishti a world first?
SAR + optical on single satellite
~160 kg; 1.5m imagery; early 2026
Think & Discuss
India’s Private Space Sector: The Rise of GalaxEye and Mission Drishti
Context from today’s quiz: GalaxEye’s Mission Drishti, planned for early 2026, will be the world’s first Earth Observation satellite to integrate SAR and high-resolution optical payloads on a single platform. At approximately 160 kg, it’s also India’s largest privately built satellite, capable of delivering 1.5-meter imagery in all-weather conditions.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India’s space sector has transformed dramatically since the Space Policy 2023 opened doors for private participation. Companies like GalaxEye, Pixxel, Agnikul, and Skyroot are now building cutting-edge satellites and launch vehicles. Mission Drishti’s SAR+optical fusion represents a technological leap that even established global players haven’t achieved commercially.
Can India’s private space startups compete with established giants like SpaceX and Planet Labs, and what unique advantages does India offer in the global space economy?
Can India’s private space startups compete with established giants like SpaceX and Planet Labs, and what unique advantages does India offer in the global space economy?
- How should ISRO balance its role between supporting private players and maintaining its own cutting-edge research?
- What regulatory and infrastructure gaps must India address to become a global space manufacturing hub?
- Could India’s cost advantage in satellite manufacturing attract global customers the way IT services did?
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