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National Events
Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2025
Observed to honour Bhagwan Birsa Munda (birth anniversary: 15 November) and recognise the contribution of tribal communities in India’s freedom struggle. Includes tribal festivals, museums, and heritage initiatives celebrating the Ulgulan movement.
Infrastructure
New Mangalore Port – ₹1,500 Crore Modernization
Focus on mechanization, logistics efficiency, digital infrastructure, and eco-friendly operations. Aligns with Viksit Bharat vision and PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan for port modernization.
Health
WHO Global TB Report 2025 – India’s Progress
India achieved 21% decline in TB incidence (237 to 187 per lakh)—nearly double the global rate. Key drivers: TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, AI tools, NAAT testing, Ni-kshay Poshan DBT, 6.77 lakh Ni-kshay Mitras.
Economy
Moody’s: India Fastest-Growing G-20 Economy
Moody’s projects India as fastest-growing G-20 economy through 2027. Drivers: robust domestic demand, infrastructure investment, diversified exports, policy stability, neutral-to-accommodative RBI stance.
Industry
Korea’s Samhyun EV Plant in Tamil Nadu
Samhyun (Korea) setting up EV motor component plant in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. Aligns with Make in India, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and Tamil Nadu’s 2030 EV roadmap. Land purchased from Tata Chemicals.
Digital Currency
UAE Digital Dirham – CBDC Launch
Digital Dirham is UAE’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) under the Financial Infrastructure Transformation (FIT) Programme. First transaction via mBridge platform. Enables secure, real-time payments.
Bilateral Relations
India-Nepal Rail Trade LoE
Letter of Exchange expands rail-based trade via Jogbani–Biratnagar corridor. Connects landlocked Nepal to Kolkata and Visakhapatnam ports for containerized/bulk cargo, boosting third-country trade and regional connectivity.
Agriculture
Banas Dairy-BBSSL Potato Value Chain MoU
Partnership creates seed-to-market potato value chain using disease-free seed potatoes, scientific cultivation, contract farming, and market linkages. Aligned with “Sahakar se Samriddhi” vision for farmer prosperity.
Defence
Mudh-Nyoma Air Force Station – Ladakh
Located 23 km from LAC with China at 13,700 feet altitude with 2.7 km runway. Built by BRO women-led team. Boosts air combat readiness, logistics, and surveillance in high-altitude regions.
Space
Human-Rated Vikas Engine for Gaganyaan
Godrej Aerospace delivered human-rated Vikas engine for the L110 stage of LVM-3 to power ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission. Meets strict safety and reliability requirements for human spaceflight.
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Whose birth anniversary is Janjatiya Gaurav Divas?
Bhagwan Birsa Munda
15 November; Ulgulan movement leader
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What is India’s TB incidence decline rate per WHO 2025?
21% (Nearly Double Global Rate)
237 to 187 per lakh; TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan
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Which Korean company is setting up EV plant in Tamil Nadu?
Samhyun
Sriperumbudur; EV motor components
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What is UAE’s new CBDC called?
Digital Dirham
FIT Programme; mBridge platform
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Which rail corridor features in India-Nepal trade LoE?
Jogbani–Biratnagar Corridor
Links Nepal to Kolkata & Visakhapatnam ports
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How far is Nyoma Air Force Station from LAC?
23 km from LAC; 13,700 ft altitude
2.7 km runway; BRO women-led team
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Which company delivered human-rated Vikas engine?
Godrej Aerospace
L110 stage of LVM-3 for Gaganyaan
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How many Ni-kshay Mitras support India’s TB programme?
6.77 Lakh
Community volunteers; Ni-kshay Poshan DBT
Think & Discuss
CBDCs: Financial Innovation or Surveillance Tool?
Context from today’s quiz: The UAE launched its Digital Dirham—a central bank digital currency (CBDC) under the Financial Infrastructure Transformation Programme. India’s own Digital Rupee pilot has been running since 2022. CBDCs promise efficiency, financial inclusion, and reduced transaction costs, but critics raise concerns about privacy and government surveillance capabilities.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
Unlike decentralized cryptocurrencies, CBDCs are issued and controlled by central banks, giving governments unprecedented visibility into every transaction. While this can help combat tax evasion, money laundering, and terrorism financing, it also creates potential for mass surveillance and could be used to restrict spending freedoms.
Should India accelerate Digital Rupee adoption even if it means reduced financial privacy, or should strong privacy safeguards be mandatory before wider rollout?
Should India accelerate Digital Rupee adoption even if it means reduced financial privacy, or should strong privacy safeguards be mandatory before wider rollout?
- How should CBDC architecture balance transparency for regulators with privacy for citizens?
- Could CBDCs make India’s economy more resilient to sanctions and reduce dollar dependence?
- What happens to the unbanked population if physical cash is gradually phased out in favor of CBDCs?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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