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Awards & Recognition
Palak Muchhal – Guinness World Record
Singer Palak Muchhal received Guinness World Record recognition for enabling 3,800+ heart surgeries for underprivileged children through her Palash Charitable Foundation, using 100% of her stage earnings and donations.
Digital Governance
Punjab – First to Fully Implement Bharat Net
Punjab became the first state to fully implement the amended Bharat Net Scheme, providing broadband connectivity to almost all villages including difficult shadow areas, strengthening e-governance and e-health services.
Culture & Religion
Kalachakra Ceremony – Tibetan Buddhism
The Kalachakra (“Wheel of Time”) ceremony attended by PM in Bhutan is rooted in Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism. It involves mandala creation, prayers, and empowerment rites symbolising peace, harmony, and impermanence.
Environment
Project Cheetah – 8 Cheetahs from Botswana
India to receive 8 cheetahs from Botswana under Project Cheetah to strengthen genetic diversity and aid reintroduction. Cheetahs became extinct in India in 1952; this continues the revival effort at Kuno National Park.
Economy
Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE)
CGSE provides up to ₹20,000 crore collateral-free credit to MSME and non-MSME exporters with 100% guarantee from NCGTC. Aims to boost export liquidity and global competitiveness.
Agriculture
Maharashtra – “Sashwat Sheti, Samruddha Shetkari”
Maharashtra’s new agriculture slogan means “Sustainable Farming, Prosperous Farmer”. Signals shift towards technology-driven sustainable agriculture and farmer empowerment, blending traditional practices with modern innovation.
Digital Payments
UPI-Fawri+ Linkage (India-Bahrain)
Integration of UPI (India) with Fawri+ (Bahrain) creates a real-time, low-cost digital payment corridor for instant cross-border transfers, supporting Indian diaspora and bilateral trade.
Literature
Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025
The award honours 24 authors across various Indian languages for outstanding children’s literature. Each recipient receives ₹50,000 and a bronze plaque.
Defence
Operation Akhand Prahar – RUDRA Brigade
RUDRA Brigade conducted Operation Akhand Prahar in Jaisalmer, demonstrating multi-domain desert warfare using drones, AI-based surveillance, and indigenous technologies—highlighting Atmanirbharta.
Science & Technology
India’s First Quantum Diamond Microscope (QDM)
Developed by P-Quest Group at IIT Bombay, India’s first QDM uses nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centres in diamond to map 3D magnetic fields. Applications: neuroscience, semiconductor diagnostics, materials science.
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How many heart surgeries did Palak Muchhal’s foundation enable?
3,800+ Surgeries
Guinness World Record; Palash Charitable Foundation
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Which state first fully implemented Bharat Net Scheme?
Punjab
Broadband to almost all villages
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Which Buddhist tradition is Kalachakra ceremony part of?
Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism
“Wheel of Time”; mandala creation
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How many cheetahs will India receive from Botswana?
8 Cheetahs
Project Cheetah; genetic diversity
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What is the credit limit under CGSE scheme?
₹20,000 Crore
100% guarantee from NCGTC; collateral-free
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Which Bahrain payment system is linked to UPI?
Fawri+
Real-time cross-border transfers
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Where was Operation Akhand Prahar conducted?
Jaisalmer
RUDRA Brigade; multi-domain desert warfare
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Which institution developed India’s first QDM?
IIT Bombay (P-Quest Group)
Nitrogen-vacancy centres; 3D magnetic field mapping
Think & Discuss
Celebrity Philanthropy: Effective Change or Publicity Exercise?
Context from today’s quiz: Singer Palak Muchhal received Guinness World Record recognition for enabling over 3,800 heart surgeries for underprivileged children through her Palash Charitable Foundation, using 100% of her stage earnings and personal donations. Her foundation has been operating for nearly two decades.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
Celebrity philanthropy occupies a unique space—it can mobilize massive resources and attention for causes, but critics argue it often substitutes for systemic solutions, creates dependency, and sometimes serves as reputation management. Palak Muchhal’s sustained commitment over 20 years and 100% donation of stage earnings stands out, but the healthcare system shouldn’t rely on individual generosity.
Should we celebrate celebrity philanthropy as a model to emulate, or does it distract from demanding better public healthcare systems and policy reforms?
Should we celebrate celebrity philanthropy as a model to emulate, or does it distract from demanding better public healthcare systems and policy reforms?
- How can celebrity foundations ensure transparency and accountability compared to government health programmes?
- Should India mandate CSR-like obligations for high-net-worth individuals, or should giving remain voluntary?
- Does media coverage of celebrity charity overshadow the work of grassroots NGOs doing similar work without recognition?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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