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Literature
Sahitya Akademi Festival 2025
Upamanyu Chatterjee to deliver Samvatsar Lecture at the Sahitya Akademi Festival of Letters 2025. The renowned English novelist and IAS officer, known for works like ‘English, August’ and ‘The Last Burden’, will address the prestigious literary gathering.
Infrastructure
Kedarnath Ropeway Project
The Sonprayag to Kedarnath ropeway costs ₹4,081.28 crore, providing year-round connectivity to the sacred Char Dham pilgrimage site. This infrastructure will reduce travel time and improve accessibility for elderly pilgrims and those with mobility challenges.
Manufacturing
Ratan Tata Electronic City
Assam’s upcoming electronics hub named Ratan Tata Electronic City, honoring the legendary industrialist. This manufacturing hub aims to boost domestic electronics production and create employment in Northeast India, advancing regional development goals.
Business
EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024
Nithin Kamath, Zerodha co-founder, won EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024. Under his leadership, Zerodha became India’s largest stock brokerage, revolutionizing discount brokerage and democratizing market access for millions of retail investors.
Constitutional Law
Disability Rights Landmark Judgment
Supreme Court recognized right against disability-based discrimination as a fundamental right under Article 21. This landmark judgment strengthens constitutional protections for persons with disabilities, ensuring equal treatment and non-discrimination in all spheres.
International Relations
India-Japan Economic Collaboration
Japan strengthened economic collaboration with India through enhanced bilateral agreements, investment partnerships, and strategic cooperation in infrastructure, technology, and manufacturing. Key initiatives include high-speed rail and Northeast development projects.
Gender & Governance
First Woman Law Secretary
Anju Rathi Rana appointed as India’s first woman Law Secretary, a historic milestone in legal administration. She heads the Department of Legal Affairs, overseeing legislative drafting, legal advice to government, and law reform initiatives.
Financial Inclusion
PhonePe’s Women’s Day Initiative
PhonePe launched ‘Insuring HEROES’ ahead of International Women’s Day, providing insurance coverage and financial protection to women, particularly entrepreneurs, gig workers, and homemakers. The initiative addresses the insurance gap among female populations.
Healthcare
Jan Aushadhi Diwas – March 7
Jan Aushadhi Diwas (March 7) promotes awareness about Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), which provides quality generic medicines at affordable prices through Jan Aushadhi Kendras, making healthcare accessible and reducing medical expenses.
Sports
Sharath Kamal’s Retirement
Sharath Kamal retiring on March 30, 2025, ending an illustrious table tennis career spanning over two decades. India’s table tennis legend represented the nation at multiple Olympics and Commonwealth Games, winning numerous medals and inspiring generations.
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Who delivers the Samvatsar Lecture at Sahitya Akademi 2025?
Upamanyu Chatterjee
Author of ‘English, August’ and IAS officer
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What is the cost of Kedarnath ropeway project?
₹4,081.28 crore
Sonprayag to Kedarnath connectivity
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What is Assam’s upcoming electronics hub called?
Ratan Tata Electronic City
Named after legendary Tata Group chairman
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Who won EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024?
Nithin Kamath
Co-founder and CEO of Zerodha
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What fundamental right did SC recently recognize?
Right against disability-based discrimination
Under Article 21 – Right to Life
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Who is India’s first woman Law Secretary?
Anju Rathi Rana
Heads Department of Legal Affairs
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When is Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebrated?
March 7
Promotes affordable generic medicines scheme
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When does Sharath Kamal retire?
March 30, 2025
Table tennis legend’s career ends after 20+ years
Think & Discuss
Disability Rights: Constitutional Recognition vs. Ground Reality
Context from today’s quiz: The Supreme Court recently recognized the right against disability-based discrimination as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. This landmark judgment joins other progressive disability rights legislation like the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, which mandates 4% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions. However, the gap between constitutional guarantees and lived experiences of persons with disabilities remains vast – from inaccessible public infrastructure to workplace discrimination to social stigma.
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India is home to over 26 million persons with disabilities (as per 2011 Census, likely higher now). Despite legal protections, they face systemic barriers: only 34% of government buildings are accessible, employment rates remain abysmally low, and social attitudes often treat disability as charity-worthy rather than rights-worthy. Meanwhile, the Kedarnath ropeway project (also in today’s quiz) demonstrates how infrastructure can be designed for universal accessibility from the outset.
Can judicial recognition of disability rights as fundamental truly transform lived experiences, or does meaningful change require a complete reimagining of how India designs its physical spaces, educational systems, and workplaces from the ground up?
Can judicial recognition of disability rights as fundamental truly transform lived experiences, or does meaningful change require a complete reimagining of how India designs its physical spaces, educational systems, and workplaces from the ground up?
- Should India mandate retroactive accessibility upgrades for all existing public buildings and transport within a fixed timeline (say 5 years), even if this imposes financial burdens on state governments and private entities, or should accessibility requirements apply only to new construction?
- The disability rights movement emphasizes “Nothing About Us Without Us” – should persons with disabilities have mandatory representation (not just consultation) in all government committees, urban planning bodies, and educational policy-making forums that affect their lives?
- How can India move beyond the medical model of disability (viewing it as an individual deficit to be cured) toward a social model (recognizing that society disables people through inaccessible design and discriminatory attitudes), and what role can fundamental rights recognition play in this shift?
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