GK One-Liners

What: The government launched the ₹305 crore Tex-RAMPS (Textile Research, Analytics, Modernization, Process Systems) scheme to modernise India’s textiles sector. The scheme focuses on research infrastructure, data systems, ITSS (Integrated Textile Support System), and start-up innovation for smart and sustainable textiles.

How: Tex-RAMPS will establish research centres, create a textile data repository, support technology incubators, and fund start-ups developing sustainable fabrics, smart textiles, and circular economy solutions. The scheme complements existing initiatives like PM MITRA parks and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) for textiles.

Why: Textile sector reforms, manufacturing schemes, and PLI initiatives are important for UPSC GS-III (Economy). Understanding India’s textile industry structure, government support schemes, and sustainability initiatives helps in industrial policy questions.

What: The Assam Legislative Assembly passed the Anti-Polygamy Bill 2025, criminalising polygamy with imprisonment up to 10 years. The law includes penalties for clerics who solemnise polygamous marriages and establishes a compensation fund for affected women. Areas under the Sixth Schedule are exempted.

How: The bill aims to ensure gender justice and women’s rights by prohibiting multiple marriages. Sixth Schedule areas (autonomous tribal councils in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram) are exempted to protect tribal customary laws. Similar legislation exists in Uttarakhand and has been proposed in other states.

Why: Personal laws, Uniform Civil Code debates, and Sixth Schedule provisions are important for UPSC GS-II (Polity, Social Issues). Understanding Article 44 (UCC directive), personal law reforms, and tribal autonomy provisions helps in governance questions.

What: India installed Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s bust at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, highlighting his global legacy in democracy, education, and social justice. This recognition places Ambedkar alongside other global leaders honoured at the UN body dedicated to education, science, and culture.

How: The installation coincides with Constitution Day celebrations (November 26). UNESCO has previously recognised Ambedkar by including his writings in the Memory of the World Register. The bust installation reflects India’s efforts to project Ambedkar’s contributions to human rights and social reform on the global stage.

Why: Ambedkar’s legacy, India’s cultural diplomacy, and UNESCO are relevant for UPSC GS-I (History) and GS-II (International Relations). Understanding Ambedkar’s global recognition, UNESCO’s programmes, and India’s soft power initiatives helps in culture and foreign policy questions.

What: Indian researchers developed ‘OncoMark’, an AI-based framework that analyses cancer hallmarks using 3.1 million single-cell data points for personalised treatment. The tool has been validated on 20,000 patient samples to predict treatment responses and identify targeted therapies.

How: OncoMark uses machine learning algorithms to identify molecular signatures across different cancer types. By analysing single-cell RNA sequencing data, it maps tumour heterogeneity and predicts drug sensitivity. This enables oncologists to tailor treatment plans based on individual tumour characteristics rather than one-size-fits-all protocols.

Why: AI in healthcare, precision medicine, and indigenous technology development are relevant for UPSC GS-III (Science & Tech). Understanding AI applications in diagnostics, India’s biotechnology initiatives, and healthcare innovation helps in science and health policy questions.

What: The Indian Army hosted the Chanakya Defence Dialogue (CDD) 2025 with the theme ‘Reform to Transform’. The dialogue presented a 2047 roadmap for building a future-ready, digitised, and self-reliant armed force aligned with India’s centenary of independence goals.

How: CDD is an annual strategic dialogue forum for military leaders, policymakers, and experts. The 2047 vision includes integrated theatre commands, advanced AI-enabled warfare capabilities, indigenous equipment, and reformed human resource policies. It aligns with broader defence modernisation under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Why: Defence reforms, theaterisation, and military modernisation are important for UPSC GS-III (Security). Understanding integrated theatre commands, Chief of Defence Staff role, defence acquisition reforms, and Vision 2047 helps in security and governance questions.

What: According to a UN report, Jakarta has become the world’s most populous urban area with 42 million people, surpassing Tokyo. This reflects rapid Asian megacity growth and rising urbanisation pressures across developing economies.

How: Jakarta’s metropolitan area (Jabodetabek) includes surrounding cities like Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi. The region faces severe challenges including traffic congestion, flooding, land subsidence, and groundwater depletion. Indonesia is relocating its capital to Nusantara in East Kalimantan to address Jakarta’s unsustainable growth.

Why: Urbanisation, megacities, and sustainable development are important for UPSC GS-I (Geography) and GS-III (Environment). Understanding global urbanisation trends, challenges of mega-urban regions, and sustainable city planning helps in urban geography questions.