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Digital Currency
UAE Digital Dirham – mBridge Platform
UAE executed its first government CBDC transaction using Digital Dirham via the mBridge platform. Demonstrates readiness for cross-border digital financial operations and advanced payment infrastructure.
Space
Chandrayaan-4 – Lunar Sample Return
Chandrayaan-4 will be India’s first lunar sample-return mission—collecting soil and rock from the Moon and returning them to Earth. Will make India the 4th country to achieve this feat.
Defence
INS Mahe – ASW Shallow Water Craft
INS Mahe is the first ship of Mahe-class indigenously designed Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC). Specifically built for anti-submarine operations in coastal/shallow waters.
Business
Nippon Life-DWS AIF Partnership
DWS Group (Germany) acquiring up to 40% stake in Nippon Life India AIF Management. Partnership to develop and expand Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) franchise in India.
Culture
56th IFFI Goa – Japan Country of Focus
At 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa: Japan = Country of Focus (6 films), Spain = Partner Country, Australia = Spotlight Country.
Space
L110 Vikas Engine for HLVM3/Gaganyaan
Godrej Aerospace delivered human-rated L110 Stage Vikas Engine to ISRO’s LPSC. Core propulsion for Human-rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM3) carrying Gaganyaan crew module.
Economy
30th CII Partnership Summit 2025
Held in Visakhapatnam. Theme: “Technology, Trust and Trade: Navigating the New Geoeconomic Order”. Focus on reshaping international trade and investment in changing global economic environment.
Banking
Axis Bank EVOLVE – MSME Empowerment
EVOLVE multi-city knowledge series (hosted in Kozhikode) helps MSMEs with operational efficiency, digital adoption, and market expansion. Knowledge and capability-building initiative.
Innovation
India – 6th Largest Patent Filer
India became 6th-largest patent filer globally. Key: 55%+ applications from resident Indian innovators—shift from technology consumer to technology creator. Global Innovation Index improved.
Environment
Saranda Forest – SC Wildlife Sanctuary Order
Supreme Court directed Saranda Forest (Jharkhand) to be declared wildlife sanctuary. Asia’s largest natural Sal forest; known as “land of seven hundred hills”. Location: West Singhbhum, Chhotanagpur zone.
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Which platform was used for UAE’s first Digital Dirham transaction?
mBridge
Cross-border CBDC platform
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What is Chandrayaan-4’s primary objective?
Lunar Sample Return
4th country to achieve if successful
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What type of vessel is INS Mahe?
Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
First of Mahe-class; indigenous design
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Which country is “Country of Focus” at 56th IFFI?
Japan
Spain = Partner; Australia = Spotlight
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Which launch vehicle uses L110 Vikas Engine for Gaganyaan?
HLVM3 (Human-rated LVM-3)
Godrej Aerospace supplied; human-rated
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What is Saranda Forest known as?
“Land of Seven Hundred Hills”
Asia’s largest Sal forest; Jharkhand; SC sanctuary order
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What % of India’s patent filings are from resident innovators?
55%+
6th largest global filer; tech creator shift
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What is the theme of 30th CII Partnership Summit?
“Technology, Trust and Trade”
Visakhapatnam; New Geoeconomic Order
Think & Discuss
Lunar Sample Return: Scientific Milestone or Space Race Symbolism?
Context from today’s quiz: ISRO’s Chandrayaan-4 is envisaged as India’s first lunar sample-return mission, which would make India the fourth country (after the US, Soviet Union, and China) to bring back Moon soil and rock to Earth. This is a technically complex mission requiring precision landing, sample collection, ascent from lunar surface, and safe return to Earth.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
Lunar sample-return missions are among the most challenging in space exploration—requiring multiple spacecraft, autonomous systems, and precise orbital mechanics. Critics argue the scientific value of returning samples is marginal when rovers can analyze material on-site, and resources could be better spent on Earth-based problems. Supporters point to the prestige, technological capability demonstration, and potential for discoveries impossible with remote analysis.
Is the Chandrayaan-4 lunar sample-return mission a wise investment of resources, or should ISRO prioritize more practical applications like satellite services, disaster monitoring, and communication infrastructure?
Is the Chandrayaan-4 lunar sample-return mission a wise investment of resources, or should ISRO prioritize more practical applications like satellite services, disaster monitoring, and communication infrastructure?
- What unique scientific discoveries could lunar samples enable that aren’t possible with rover-based analysis?
- How does achieving “firsts” in space translate to tangible economic or strategic benefits for India?
- Should ISRO’s budget prioritize ambitious exploration missions or expand satellite-based services for citizens?
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