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Renewable Energy
India’s Solar Revolution
India achieved 4,000% solar capacity growth, with total renewable energy reaching 227 GW. Key initiatives include PM Surya Ghar Yojana (rooftop solar) and PM Kusum Yojana (solar pumps for farmers). Government announced ₹1 lakh crore Innovation Fund for battery technologies at India Energy Storage Week 2025.
Tribal Education
TALASH Program for Tribal Students
NESTS and UNICEF launched TALASH, a digital platform offering aptitude testing, career counselling, and life skills development for tribal students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools across 28 states and 8 UTs. Expected to benefit 1.38 lakh students by end of 2025, aligned with NEP 2020.
Law & Order
Operation Kalanemi
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami launched Operation Kalanemi, named after a demon who disguised as a saint in Hindu mythology. The operation targets fake saints and religious impersonators exploiting devotees, particularly women, to protect social harmony and preserve Sanatana Dharma’s image.
Infrastructure
Sindoor Bridge Inauguration
Mumbai’s historic Carnac Bridge (1868) was reconstructed and renamed Sindoor Bridge to honor Operation Sindoor, a military strike on terror camps. The 328-meter bridge, inaugurated on July 10, 2025, by CM Devendra Fadnavis, removes colonial remnants and decongests South Mumbai.
Heritage Conservation
UNESCO Danger List Update
During the 47th UNESCO session in Paris on July 9, 2025, three African sites were removed from the World Heritage in Danger List: Rainforests of Atsinanana (Madagascar), Abu Mena (Egypt), and Old Town of Ghadames (Libya) following successful restoration efforts addressing logging, flooding, and war damage.
Energy Storage
Telangana’s Battery Manufacturing Leadership
Telangana won the IESA Industry Excellence Award 2025 for battery manufacturing at India Energy Storage Week 2025. Recognition stems from the state’s EV policy, Renewable Energy Policy, and industrial cluster creation, positioning it as a hub for energy storage and electric mobility.
Corporate Leadership
Priya Nair as HUL CEO
Priya Nair will become HUL CEO on August 1, 2025, replacing Rohit Jawa (not Nitin Paranjpe, who is Chairman). Nair has been with Unilever since 1995 and currently serves as President of Beauty & Wellbeing. Jawa introduced the ASPIRE strategy during his two-year tenure.
Skill Development
Kaushalya Program for Tribal Youth
Under agreements between NESTS, UNICEF, Tata Motors, and Ex-Navodayan Foundation, the Kaushalya Program provides job training to tribal students. Complementary initiatives include TALASH for career guidance and additional coaching for competitive exams like IIT-JEE and NEET.
Sports
India’s Shooting Championships Schedule
NRAI announced India will host Shooting World Cup in 2027 and World Junior Championship in 2028. Other events include Junior World Cup (Sept 2025), Asian Rifle & Pistol Championship (Feb 2026), and Shooting League of India (Nov 2025), strengthening India’s shooting sports infrastructure.
Population & Demographics
World Population Day 2025
Observed on July 11, World Population Day 2025 theme was “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world”, focusing on youth empowerment, gender equality, and reproductive rights. Particularly significant as India became the world’s most populous country in 2025.
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What percentage growth did India achieve in solar capacity?
4,000%
Announced at India Energy Storage Week 2025
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Which two solar schemes were highlighted by Piyush Goyal?
PM Surya Ghar & PM Kusum Yojana
Rooftop solar and solar pumps for farmers
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What does TALASH program provide to tribal students?
Aptitude tests, career guidance, life skills
Launched by NESTS and UNICEF for 1.38 lakh students
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What does Operation Kalanemi target in Uttarakhand?
Fake saints and religious impersonators
Named after a demon who disguised as a saint
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What was Mumbai’s Carnac Bridge renamed to?
Sindoor Bridge
Honors Operation Sindoor, inaugurated July 10, 2025
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Which state won IESA Award for battery manufacturing?
Telangana
Energy storage and EV policy hub
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Who will become HUL CEO on August 1, 2025?
Priya Nair
Replacing Rohit Jawa, with Unilever since 1995
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When will India host the Shooting World Cup?
2027
World Junior Championship in 2028
Think & Discuss
Religious Freedom vs. Public Safety: The Fake Saints Dilemma
Context from today’s quiz: Uttarakhand launched Operation Kalanemi to curb fake saints and religious impersonators who exploit people, particularly women. The operation aims to protect devotees and preserve the image of Sanatana Dharma while ensuring social harmony. This raises complex questions about state intervention in religious spaces.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India guarantees religious freedom under Article 25, yet faces challenges with self-proclaimed spiritual leaders exploiting faith for personal gain. Operation Kalanemi represents state intervention to protect citizens from fraudulent religious figures, but it also raises concerns about government overreach into religious affairs and potential misuse against legitimate spiritual practitioners.
How should democracies balance protecting citizens from religious exploitation while preserving genuine religious freedom and preventing state overreach into spiritual affairs?
How should democracies balance protecting citizens from religious exploitation while preserving genuine religious freedom and preventing state overreach into spiritual affairs?
- What criteria should distinguish legitimate spiritual leaders from fraudulent imposters, and who should have the authority to make these determinations without violating religious autonomy?
- Could mandatory registration and regulation of religious institutions prevent exploitation while respecting constitutional freedoms, or would this create new avenues for discrimination?
- Should victims’ rights and public safety take precedence over religious freedom when exploitation occurs, and what safeguards can prevent such powers from being misused against minority faiths or dissenting voices?
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