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Trade & GI
APEDA – Basmati GI Protection at WTO
APEDA filed case for international GI protection for Basmati rice under WTO TRIPS Article 22. Basmati grown in Indo-Gangetic plains; seeking protection against misleading labelling in foreign markets.
Geopolitics
Saudi Arabia – US Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA)
MNNA status grants privileged access to advanced US defence cooperation (F-35 jets, tanks, joint manufacturing). Does NOT include NATO membership, mutual defence guarantee, or voting rights in NATO.
Rankings
Kantar BrandZ 2025 – HDFC Bank #1
HDFC Bank reclaimed top spot as India’s most valuable brand at $44.9 billion. Driven by post-merger strength, digital innovation, consumer trust. TCS #2; Zomato fastest-rising brand.
Business
Tesla Centre India – Gurugram
Tesla’s first full-service Tesla Centre in India to open in Gurugram. Functions as complete hub for sales, delivery, and after-sales service. Experience centres already in Mumbai and Delhi.
Markets
Demat Accounts Cross 21 Crore
India’s demat accounts crossed 21 crore—historic retail participation milestone. Drivers: record IPO season (Tata Capital, LG Electronics), rising indices, Millennials & Gen Z via digital platforms.
Awards
Michelle Bachelet – Indira Gandhi Peace Prize
Michelle Bachelet (former President of Chile) received Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development. Recognised for human rights, gender equality; former head of UN Women and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Entertainment
DiCaprio – Desert Palm Achievement Award
Leonardo DiCaprio honoured with Desert Palm Achievement Award (Actor) at Palm Springs International Film Festival for “One Battle After Another” (Paul Thomas Anderson film).
Defence
New Coat Combat (Digital Print) – NIFT Design
Indian Army’s New Coat Combat (Digital Print)—3-layered combat ensemble with IPR-protected camouflage. Designed by NIFT under Army Design Bureau. Design Application No. 449667-001.
Rural Development
Earth Summit 2025-26 (NABARD + IAMAI)
Theme: “Empowering Rural Innovation for Global Change”. Jointly organised by NABARD and IAMAI. Focus: technology integration, financial inclusion, climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, women-led enterprises.
Technology
YUVA AI for ALL – 1 Crore Target
Free 4.5-hour online course for foundational AI literacy. Target: 1 crore citizens regardless of age/profession. Platforms: FutureSkills Prime & iGOT Karmayogi. Part of IndiaAI Mission.
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Which body filed for Basmati GI protection at WTO?
APEDA
Under TRIPS Article 22; Indo-Gangetic plains
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What does MNNA status provide Saudi Arabia?
Privileged Access to US Defence Tech
F-35 jets, tanks; NOT NATO membership
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Which is India’s most valuable brand (Kantar 2025)?
HDFC Bank ($44.9 Billion)
TCS #2; Zomato fastest-rising
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Where is Tesla’s first full-service centre in India?
Gurugram
Sales, delivery & after-sales hub
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How many demat accounts does India now have?
21 Crore+
Record IPOs; Gen Z/Millennial participation
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Who won Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2025?
Michelle Bachelet (Former Chile President)
UN Women; UN High Commissioner Human Rights
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Who designed Indian Army’s New Coat Combat?
NIFT + Army Design Bureau
3-layered; IPR protected digital camouflage
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What is Earth Summit 2025-26 theme?
“Empowering Rural Innovation for Global Change”
NABARD + IAMAI; rural transformation
Think & Discuss
21 Crore Demat Accounts: Democratisation of Markets or Risk Bubble?
Context from today’s quiz: India’s demat accounts have crossed 21 crore—a historic milestone reflecting unprecedented retail participation in equity markets. This surge has been driven by record IPO activity, digital trading platforms, and increased participation by Millennials and Gen Z investors who entered markets during and after the pandemic.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
While wider market participation can democratize wealth creation and channel savings into productive capital, regulators worry about inexperienced investors chasing momentum without understanding fundamentals. SEBI has tightened F&O rules amid concerns about retail losses in derivatives. The average age of new investors has dropped significantly, with many entering via mobile apps with gamified interfaces.
Is the surge in retail investors a positive sign of financial inclusion, or does it create systemic risks from speculative behavior by inexperienced market participants?
Is the surge in retail investors a positive sign of financial inclusion, or does it create systemic risks from speculative behavior by inexperienced market participants?
- Should there be mandatory financial literacy requirements before opening trading accounts, especially for derivatives?
- How can regulators balance market access with investor protection without stifling participation?
- Are gamified trading apps responsible for encouraging speculative behavior, and should they be regulated differently?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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