Daily Current Affairs

• Commission Chairperson Jasvir Singh Garhi highlighted that the state-of-the-art courtroom will ensure speedy hearings and faster resolution of cases.
• An Online Court System will soon be introduced, enabling complainants to join proceedings virtually.
• Helps save travel time, cost, and effort, especially for individuals from distant or rural regions.

This marks the first such facility under any state-level SC Commission in India and is expected to inspire similar initiatives in other states. It addresses persistent issues of case delays and backlogs.

• The MoU emphasizes gender-responsive procurement.
• Aims to enlarge sourcing from women-led enterprises through GeM’s Womaniya initiative.
• Supports the integration and empowerment of women entrepreneurs in government procurement.

• The country also achieved its highest-ever defence production figure of ₹1.54 lakh crore in FY 2024–25.
• Strong contributions from Defence Public Sector Units (DPSUs), private firms, and MSMEs.
• Underscores India’s growing capability in indigenous defence manufacturing.

• Fiction: Rabih Alameddine — The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother)
• Poetry: Patricia Smith — The Intentions of Thunder
• Nonfiction: Omar El Akkad — One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This
• Young People’s Literature: Daniel Nayeri — The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story
• Translated Literature: Gabriela Cabezón Cámara & Robin Myers — We Are Green and Trembling

• The Indian team chased down the target of 115 runs in just 12 overs at the historic P Sara Oval Stadium.
• This triumph establishes India as the first champions in the blind women’s T20 format.
• Highlights the country’s expanding leadership in promoting disability sports globally.

• The win marks his first title of the year and the third Super 500 title of his career.
• Ranked World No. 14, Sen delivered a dominant performance.
• Wrapped up the match in just 38 minutes with precision and composure.

• UPI: Created by NPCI, enables seamless P2P and P2M transactions using smartphones and bank accounts.
• TIPS: Operated by the European Central Bank, launched in November 2018, enables instant euro-denominated transfers within the Eurozone with under-10-second transaction time.

• Quicker, low-cost, and transparent money transfers between India and the Euro Area.
• Decreasing reliance on SWIFT and reducing involvement of intermediary banks.
• Will benefit NRIs, businesses, and traders with predictable fees and quicker turnaround times.
• Enhances India’s global fintech presence and aligns with G20 vision of improving cross-border payment systems.

RBI and NPCI International Payments Ltd. (NIPL) will collaborate with the European Central Bank on technical connectivity, risk frameworks, settlement processes, and harmonisation of regulatory requirements like KYC, AML, and data protection standards.

• This became the first G20 Summit conducted on African soil.
• Reflects the increasing influence of the Global South in international governance.
• Fourth G20 gathering hosted in the Global South consecutively.
• 2025 Theme: “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability.”

• G20 Global Traditional Knowledge Repository — To preserve traditional wisdom for future generations.
• G20 Africa Skills Multiplier — Train one million certified trainers for African youth.
• G20 Global Healthcare Response Team — Experts from all G20 nations for global health crises.
• G20 Open Satellite Data Partnership — Satellite data for agriculture, fisheries, and disaster response.
• G20 Critical Minerals Circularity Initiative — Recycling, urban mining, and stable supply chains.
• G20 Initiative on Countering the Drug-Terror Nexus — Fight drug trafficking and terror financing.

• Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal noted that the planned FTA and Bilateral Investment Treaty will:
• Enhance market access
• Boost investment
• Improve trade in goods and services
• Ease overall business operations between both nations

• Features a mobile, semi-submersible twin-hull platform.
• Capable of supporting 238 personnel for up to four months without external supplies.
• Comparable in size to China’s Fujian aircraft carrier.
• Expected to be fully operational by 2028, as confirmed by project head Lin Zhongqin.

• Built to endure extreme marine conditions including waves measuring 6 to 9 meters.
• Can withstand Category 17 typhoons — the strongest category of tropical storms.
• Scientists have incorporated “metamaterial” sandwich panels that transform intense shockwaves into milder vibrations, significantly enhancing protection levels.

• Padma Bhushan (2012) — One of India’s top civilian awards.
• Filmfare Awards — Numerous nominations and wins for Best Actor, highlighting his powerful screen presence and mass appeal.
• Admired not only for his performances but also for his deep impact on shaping Indian cinema across decades.