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Banking
SBI’s Historic Dual Milestone
State Bank of India became the first Indian bank to cross $100 billion market cap and ₹100 trillion total business simultaneously. Deposits: ~₹55.9 lakh crore; Advances: ~₹44.2 lakh crore in Q2 FY26.
Health & Science
NexCAR19 – India’s First CAR T-Cell Therapy
NexCAR19 targets B-cell blood cancers (Leukemia, Lymphoma) using engineered T-cells with Chimeric Antigen Receptors. Developed by ImmunoACT, IIT Bombay, and Tata Memorial Hospital with DBT/BIRAC support.
International
Bangladesh Joins UN Water Convention
Bangladesh became first South Asian nation to join the UN Water Convention (Helsinki, 1992) on transboundary watercourses. India remains outside, preferring bilateral treaties like Indus Waters and Ganga Water Sharing.
Defence
INS Ikshak – Survey Vessel (Large)
INS Ikshak is the third SVL-class ship built by GRSE (~3,400 tonnes, 110 m). It’s a hydrographic survey vessel with dual-role capability for HADR and hospital operations—not a combat platform.
Defence
Minuteman III ICBM Test – ALCS Validation
The GT-254 test from Vandenberg validated the Airborne Launch Control System (ALCS) aboard an E-6B aircraft—verifying redundant, survivable nuclear command-and-control pathways for US deterrence.
Defence
China’s Fujian – First Flat-Deck Carrier
Fujian is China’s most advanced carrier with a flat-deck configuration (unlike ski-jump Liaoning/Shandong). This enables catapult launches, boosting sortie rates and combat effectiveness.
Health & Governance
AIIA Pharmacology Lab – Triple ISO
AIIA’s Pharmacology Laboratory earned “triple-ISO” certification: ISO 9001:2015 (Quality), ISO 14001:2015 (Environment), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety) from BIS.
International Cooperation
BIMReN – Marine Research Network
BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) promotes blue-economy collaboration through twinning research grants and split-site PhD fellowships between Indian and BIMSTEC institutions for marine science.
Urban Development
PM e-Bus Sewa – 10,000 E-Buses
At UMI Conference 2025 in Gurugram, deployment of 10,000 electric buses under PM e-Bus Sewa was announced (100 for Gurugram). Theme: “Urban Development and Mobility Nexus” with India’s 1,100-km metro footprint.
Sports
Sheetal Devi – Historic Para-to-Able Selection
Sheetal Devi (18, J&K) became first Indian para-athlete selected for able-bodied national archery team. Born with phocomelia, she pioneered leg-and-shoulder shooting technique. Her résumé includes Asian Para Games gold and Paralympic bronze.
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Which bank crossed $100B market cap & ₹100T business?
State Bank of India (SBI)
First Indian bank to achieve both simultaneously
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Which cancers does NexCAR19 target?
B-cell Leukemia & Lymphoma
ImmunoACT + IIT Bombay + Tata Memorial
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Which country became first in South Asia to join UN Water Convention?
Bangladesh
Helsinki 1992; India remains outside
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What is INS Ikshak’s primary role?
Hydrographic Survey Vessel
Built by GRSE; HADR/hospital capability
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What distinguishes China’s carrier Fujian?
First Flat-Deck (Catapult Launch)
Unlike ski-jump Liaoning & Shandong
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What are AIIA Pharmacology Lab’s triple ISO certifications?
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Quality, Environment, Occupational H&S
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How many e-buses under PM e-Bus Sewa announced at UMI 2025?
10,000 E-Buses
100 for Gurugram; Urban Mobility India Conference
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Why is Sheetal Devi’s archery selection historic?
First Para-Athlete in Able-Bodied National Team
18-year-old from J&K; leg-shoulder technique
Think & Discuss
Breaking Barriers: Should Para-Athletes Compete in Mainstream Sports?
Context from today’s quiz: Sheetal Devi, an 18-year-old para-archer from J&K born with phocomelia (absence of arms), became the first Indian para-athlete selected for an able-bodied national archery team. She pioneered a unique leg-and-shoulder shooting technique and placed third in national trials, earning selection for the Asia Cup.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
Sheetal Devi’s selection raises important questions about the boundaries between para-sports and mainstream athletics. While it celebrates extraordinary talent and determination, some argue that separate para-sports categories exist for valid reasons—ensuring fair competition among athletes with similar functional abilities.
Should sports federations actively encourage para-athletes to compete in able-bodied competitions, or does this risk undermining the para-sports ecosystem that was built specifically to showcase their talents?
Should sports federations actively encourage para-athletes to compete in able-bodied competitions, or does this risk undermining the para-sports ecosystem that was built specifically to showcase their talents?
- Does Sheetal Devi’s success prove that some para-athletes can compete on equal terms, or is her case exceptional?
- How should selection criteria balance inclusivity with competitive fairness when para-athletes qualify through open trials?
- Could this set a precedent that eventually diminishes interest and investment in dedicated para-sports events?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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