Awards & Recognition
Palak Muchhal β 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 β 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 β 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 β 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 βΉ20,000 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 β “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 βΉ50,000 and a bronze plaque.
Defence
Operation Akhand Prahar β RUDRA Brigade
RUDRA Brigade conducted Operation Akhand Prahar in Jaisalmer, demonstrating multi-domain desert warfare using drones, AI-based surveillance, and indigenous technologiesβhighlighting 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.