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Defence & Technology
DRDO’s SWaDeS System
Sea Water Desalination System (SWaDeS) is a portable, hand-operated field desalination system developed by DRDO. It converts saline/seawater into safe drinking water for soldiers in remote, coastal, and high-altitude deployments, addressing critical operational water security needs.
Media & Cultural Inclusion
Thadou Language Broadcasts
Prasar Bharati restarted live Thadou language programmes from AIR Imphal as a confidence-building measure following Manipur’s ethnic violence. This highlights the role of public broadcasting in preserving linguistic and cultural diversity in conflict-affected regions.
Energy & Climate
India Energy Week 2026
The event focuses on three key pillars: energy security, investment mobilisation, and practical pathways for decarbonisation. It brings together ministers, CEOs, policymakers, and technology providers to advance India’s energy transition goals.
International Relations
India-Germany Strategic Partnership
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s proposed visit to India will focus on deepening the strategic partnership, expanding trade ties, advancing climate cooperation, and discussing global geopolitical developments between the two democracies.
Business & Economy
e-B-4 Visa for Business
India introduced the e-B-4 Visa for Chinese nationals, designed for production, investment, and technical business activities. This electronic business visa features a fully online application process, facilitating business-related travel and economic cooperation.
Digital Governance
Payments Regulatory Board
The PRB is a statutory body under the amended Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. It provides focused regulation and oversight of payment systems, supporting safety, efficiency, innovation, and financial stability in India’s digital payments ecosystem.
Monetary Policy
PRB’s First Meeting Agenda
In its inaugural meeting in Mumbai, the PRB reviewed payment system oversight matters, findings from the Digital Payments Survey, and a draft Payments Vision document—establishing priorities for India’s digital payment infrastructure development.
Defence & Environment
ICGS Samudra Pratap
India’s first indigenous Pollution Control Vessel commissioned by the Indian Coast Guard. With over 60% indigenous content, it strengthens capabilities in oil spill response, marine pollution control, firefighting, and maritime emergency response.
Technology & Innovation
Multi-Role Platform Features
ICGS Samudra Pratap features advanced automation, aviation facilities, and specialised pollution response equipment. This multi-role platform represents India’s growing capabilities in indigenous maritime technology and environmental protection infrastructure.
International Observances
World Day of War Orphans
Observed to highlight children orphaned by armed conflicts, drawing attention to their physical, psychological, and social challenges. The day urges governments and societies to provide protection, security, care, and rehabilitation to these vulnerable children.
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What does SWaDeS stand for?
Sea Water Desalination System
Developed by DRDO for field operations
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Which language broadcasts were restarted by AIR Imphal?
Thadou
Confidence-building measure in Manipur
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What are the three pillars of India Energy Week 2026?
Energy security, investment, decarbonisation
Major energy policy event in India
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Who is the current German Chancellor visiting India?
Friedrich Merz
Focus on strategic partnership and climate cooperation
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What is the purpose of India’s e-B-4 Visa?
Business, production & investment
Electronic visa for Chinese nationals
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Under which Act was the PRB constituted?
Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
Statutory body for payment regulation
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What is ICGS Samudra Pratap’s primary role?
Pollution Control Vessel
First indigenous vessel of its kind in India
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What percentage of indigenous content does ICGS Samudra Pratap have?
Over 60%
Multi-role platform with advanced automation
Think & Discuss
Balancing Economic Cooperation and Strategic Autonomy: India’s Visa Diplomacy
Context from today’s quiz: India has introduced the e-B-4 Visa specifically for Chinese nationals engaged in production, investment, and technical business activities. This move comes at a time when India-China relations remain complex, marked by border tensions, trade imbalances, and strategic competition, yet also characterized by significant economic interdependence and potential for collaboration in manufacturing and technology sectors.
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The introduction of the e-B-4 Visa represents a pragmatic approach to economic engagement with China despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. This raises important questions about how nations balance economic interests with security concerns, and whether such targeted visa mechanisms can effectively compartmentalize business cooperation from broader strategic competition.
How should India navigate the tension between attracting Chinese investment/technical expertise and maintaining strategic autonomy in its Indo-Pacific policy?
How should India navigate the tension between attracting Chinese investment/technical expertise and maintaining strategic autonomy in its Indo-Pacific policy?
- Can economic engagement be effectively separated from geopolitical rivalry, or do they inevitably influence each other in ways that compromise national interests?
- What safeguards and oversight mechanisms should accompany such business-focused visa regimes to address legitimate security concerns without stifling economic opportunities?
- How does this visa policy align with India’s broader goals of reducing strategic dependencies, promoting Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India), and diversifying its economic partnerships beyond China?
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