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Gender & Development
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
Launched on 22 January 2015 in Panipat, Haryana, the BBBP scheme completed 10 years in 2025. It addresses declining child sex ratio and promotes girl child education and empowerment through a multi-sectoral approach involving health, education, and women & child development ministries.
Digital Governance
AI Readiness Assessment Initiative
UNESCO South Asia Regional Office partnered with MeitY and Ikigai Law to conduct stakeholder consultations on AI Readiness Assessment Methodology. This initiative evaluates India’s preparedness for AI adoption, governance frameworks, and ethical guidelines for artificial intelligence deployment.
Defence & Security
BSF Leadership Appointment
Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, a 1994-batch IPS officer from the Tamil Nadu cadre, has been appointed as Additional Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF). The BSF is India’s primary border guarding force responsible for securing Indo-Pakistan and Indo-Bangladesh borders.
Climate & Environment
US Withdrawal from Paris Agreement
The United States under President Trump initiated its second withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement. The Paris Agreement (2015) aims to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The US withdrawal raises concerns about global climate commitments and financing for developing nations.
Defence Technology
Scramjet Technology Advancement
DRDL (Defence Research and Development Laboratory) successfully tested an Active Cooled Scramjet Combustor. Scramjet (Supersonic Combustion Ramjet) enables hypersonic flight at speeds above Mach 5, crucial for developing advanced hypersonic missiles and aircraft for strategic defence applications.
International Relations
BRICS Expansion – Nigeria
Nigeria joined BRICS as a partner country on 17 January 2025. Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation. BRICS originally comprised Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, with Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and UAE joining as full members in 2024.
Economy & History
Colonial Wealth Extraction – Oxfam Report
Oxfam’s “Takers, Not Makers” report reveals approximately $64.82 trillion was extracted from India during British colonial rule (1765-1900). This massive wealth transfer funded Britain’s industrial revolution while causing widespread famines and economic devastation in India.
Climate Change
Yala Glacier – Vanishing Ice
The Yala Glacier in Langtang National Park, Nepal, is predicted to vanish by the 2040s due to climate change. Himalayan glaciers are critical water sources for over 1.5 billion people. Rising temperatures threaten water security, agriculture, and increase risks of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs).
Water & Diplomacy
Indus Water Treaty Disputes
The Indus Water Treaty (1960) governs water sharing between India and Pakistan. A World Bank-appointed Neutral Expert is resolving disputes over Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects. The treaty allocated western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan and eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India.
Books & Authors
India’s G20 Presidency Book
Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa, authored “How India Scaled Mt G20: The Inside Story of the G20 Presidency.” The book chronicles India’s successful G20 presidency in 2023, including the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration and initiatives like the African Union’s G20 membership.
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When and where was the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme launched?
22 January 2015, Panipat, Haryana
Completed 10 years in 2025
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Which organization partnered with MeitY for AI Readiness Assessment?
UNESCO South Asia Regional Office
Also collaborated with Ikigai Law
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What advanced propulsion technology did DRDL successfully test?
Active Cooled Scramjet Combustor
Enables hypersonic flight (Mach 5+)
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How much wealth was extracted from India during British colonial rule (Oxfam report)?
~$65 trillion ($64.82 trillion)
Period: 1765-1900 | Report: “Takers, Not Makers”
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Which glacier in Nepal is predicted to vanish by the 2040s?
Yala Glacier
Located in Langtang National Park
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Which African nation joined BRICS as a partner country in January 2025?
Nigeria
Africa’s largest economy | Joined 17 January 2025
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Which hydroelectric projects are disputed under the Indus Water Treaty?
Kishenganga & Ratle
World Bank Neutral Expert resolving disputes
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Who authored “How India Scaled Mt G20”?
Amitabh Kant
India’s G20 Sherpa
Think & Discuss
Climate Commitments vs. National Interests: The Paris Agreement Dilemma
Context from today’s quiz: The United States has initiated its second withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, while simultaneously, glaciers like Nepal’s Yala Glacier face extinction by the 2040s. This juxtaposition highlights the growing tension between national economic priorities and global climate responsibilities.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
The withdrawal of major economies from climate agreements raises fundamental questions about global environmental governance. When the world’s largest historical emitter steps back from climate commitments, how should developing nations—who bear disproportionate climate impacts—respond?
Should climate action be legally binding with enforcement mechanisms, or should it remain voluntary based on national circumstances?
Should climate action be legally binding with enforcement mechanisms, or should it remain voluntary based on national circumstances?
- How can developing countries like India balance rapid industrialization with climate commitments without sacrificing development goals?
- Should there be “climate tariffs” on goods from countries that withdraw from international climate agreements?
- What role should regional groupings like BRICS play in filling the climate leadership vacuum left by major Western economies?
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