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Business & Economy
Startup India Initiative
PRABHAAV Factbook and Bharat Startup Challenge launched by Union Minister Piyush Goyal during Startup India’s 9th Foundation Day, aiming to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem across India.
Environment
Maha Kumbh Sustainability
‘One Plate, One Bag’ campaign promotes cloth bags and steel utensils to eliminate plastic usage, making Maha Kumbh 2025 eco-friendly. This initiative addresses waste management at one of the world’s largest religious gatherings.
Culture & Heritage
Mahamrityunjaya Yantra Installation
World’s first Mahamrityunjaya Yantra installed at Tapovan Ashram in Prayagraj during Maha Kumbh 2025, measuring 52 feet in all dimensions. Prayagraj is renowned for the sacred Triveni Sangam.
Culture & Heritage
Vadnagar Archaeological Museum
Archaeological Experiential Museum inaugurated in Vadnagar, Gujarat, highlighting the town’s 2,500-year-old heritage through collaboration with the Union Ministry of Culture.
Business & Economy
Corporate Rebranding
Shriram Housing Finance rebranded as Truhome Finance following acquisition by Warburg Pincus and co-investors, reflecting strategic transformation common in ownership restructuring.
Business & Economy
India’s Economic Growth Projection
FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry) projected India’s GDP growth at 6.4% for FY 2024-25 with CPI inflation estimated at 4.8%.
Technology
6G Technology Development
C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics) partnered with IIT Bombay to develop 6G optical transceiver chipsets, advancing India’s next-generation telecom infrastructure capabilities.
Governance
Supreme Court Appointment
Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran sworn in as Supreme Court judge on January 16, 2025, by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, raising the court strength to 33 judges (sanctioned strength: 34).
Science & Technology
ISRO’s Third Launchpad
Union Cabinet approved ₹3,985 crore for third launchpad at Sriharikota’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre to support Next Generation Launch Vehicles, enhancing India’s space launch capacity.
Sports
PV Sindhu’s PUMA Partnership
Badminton champion PV Sindhu signed multi-year partnership with PUMA India in 2025, marking PUMA’s entry into badminton and reflecting growing commercial value of Indian sports.
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Who launched PRABHAAV Factbook and Bharat Startup Challenge?
Piyush Goyal
Union Minister during Startup India’s 9th Foundation Day
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What is the aim of ‘One Plate, One Bag’ campaign?
Eliminate plastic usage
Launched at Maha Kumbh 2025 promoting cloth bags and steel utensils
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Where was the world’s first Mahamrityunjaya Yantra installed?
Prayagraj
At Tapovan Ashram during Maha Kumbh, measures 52 feet
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What is Shriram Housing Finance’s new name?
Truhome Finance
Rebranded after acquisition by Warburg Pincus
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FICCI’s projected GDP growth for FY 2024-25?
6.4%
Also estimated CPI inflation at 4.8%
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Which organization partnered with IIT Bombay for 6G chipsets?
C-DOT
Centre for Development of Telematics
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Who was sworn in as Supreme Court judge on Jan 16, 2025?
Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran
Oath administered by CJI Sanjiv Khanna
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Cost of ISRO’s new launchpad at Sriharikota?
₹3,985 crore
Third launchpad for Next Generation Launch Vehicles
Think & Discuss
India’s Innovation Ecosystem: Startups vs. Traditional Industries
Context from today’s quiz: The launch of PRABHAAV Factbook and Bharat Startup Challenge during Startup India’s 9th Foundation Day highlights the government’s continued focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, traditional corporate restructuring (like Shriram Housing Finance’s rebranding to Truhome Finance) and major infrastructure investments (ISRO’s ₹3,985 crore launchpad) show parallel development strategies.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India is simultaneously promoting startup innovation through initiatives like PRABHAAV while also investing heavily in traditional large-scale infrastructure and established corporate sectors. Both approaches have their merits and challenges.
How should India balance resources between nurturing startup innovation and supporting traditional industries and infrastructure for optimal economic growth?
How should India balance resources between nurturing startup innovation and supporting traditional industries and infrastructure for optimal economic growth?
- What are the unique advantages of the startup ecosystem compared to traditional industries in creating jobs and driving technological advancement?
- Should government funding prioritize high-risk, high-reward startup ventures or proven infrastructure projects like space launchpads and telecom development (6G)?
- How can traditional sectors learn from startup agility, and conversely, what can startups learn from the stability and scale of established industries?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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