Linguistic Rights
Santhali in Ol Chiki Script
The Constitution of India was released in Santhali using the Ol Chiki script, a significant step in linguistic inclusivity. Santhali is a Scheduled Language (8th Schedule), and this initiative enables tribal communities to access constitutional rights in their native script and language.
Internal Security
India’s First Anti-Terror Policy
India is developing its first comprehensive anti-terror policy to create a unified framework for prevention, investigation, and response to terror incidents. This aims to improve coordination among intelligence agencies, law enforcement, and state counter-terror units.
Environment
Godavari Estuary Waterbird Census
The Godavari estuary waterbird census monitors critical migratory species including the Great Knot (Endangered) and Indian Skimmer (Endangered). This census is vital for tracking biodiversity, habitat health, and the impact of climate change on wetland ecosystems.
National Heritage
Rashtra Prerna Sthal Memorial
Rashtra Prerna Sthal features a lotus-shaped museum depicting India’s democratic journey and honoring national leaders. This memorial complex serves as an inspiration hub showcasing the contributions of visionaries who shaped modern India.
Environment
Aravalli Range Conservation
The Centre’s expanded restrictions in the Aravalli Range aim to prevent desertification, protect biodiversity, and improve groundwater recharge. These measures combat illegal mining and ensure landscape-level conservation of this critical ecological barrier against the Thar Desert.
Wildlife Conservation
Gujarat’s Tiger-Bearing Status
Gujarat regained recognition as a tiger-bearing state after camera-trap confirmation of a resident tiger in Ratanmahal Sanctuary near the Gujarat-Madhya Pradesh border. This marks successful wildlife conservation and potential tiger corridor expansion beyond traditional habitats.
International
Kimberley Process
The Kimberley Process is a global certification framework designed to prevent trade in conflict diamonds (blood diamonds). It establishes standards for ethical diamond trade and aims to ensure diamonds don’t finance armed conflict or human rights abuses.
Defence
Indian Army Social Media Policy
The updated Indian Army social media policy permits limited use of messaging apps like WhatsApp/Telegram/Signal/Skype for unclassified communication with known contacts only. Public social media platforms are restricted to passive viewing to protect operational security.
Technology
AILA – AI Lab Assistant
AILA (AI Lab Assistant), developed by IIT Delhi, uses Agentic AI to autonomously plan, conduct, and analyse real laboratory experiments. It can control advanced instruments like Atomic Force Microscopes and adjust parameters in real-time, revolutionizing scientific research workflows.
Climate
COP17 Biodiversity Logo
Armenia’s COP17 official logo features the Erivan Anomalous Blue butterfly, an endemic species from Yerevan. This symbolizes local biodiversity conservation needs and global action required to achieve the Convention on Biological Diversity framework targets.