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Environment
Blue Flag Beaches – Odisha 2025-26
Puri Beach (7th time) and Sunapur Beach (3rd consecutive year) received Blue Flag certification for 2025-26 from Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Recognises eco-friendly and sustainably managed tourist destinations.
Culture & GI Tags
Lepcha Musical Instruments – GI Tags
Tungbuk (string instrument) and Pumtong Pulit (bamboo flute) from Sikkim’s Lepcha community received GI tags. Supports preservation of indigenous cultural heritage and strengthens artisan livelihoods.
Business
Walmart CEO Succession
Doug McMillon retiring as Walmart CEO on 31 January 2026. John Furner (current Walmart U.S. CEO) to become global CEO from 1 February 2026. Major leadership transition at world’s largest retailer.
Defence
Exercise Garuda-2025 (India-France)
Bilateral air exercise between IAF and French Air & Space Force at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base, France. Features Su-30 MKI (India) and Rafale (France). Focus: interoperability and tactical air combat training.
Defence Technology
DRDO’s MP-AUVs for Mine Countermeasures
DRDO’s NSTL developed Man-Portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (MP-AUVs) for mine countermeasure operations. Equipped with Side Scan Sonar, underwater cameras, and deep-learning target recognition.
Rankings
Henley Passport Index 2025
Singapore ranked #1 with world’s most powerful passport—193 destinations visa-free/visa-on-arrival. South Korea: 190, Japan: 189. Measures global travel freedom and mobility.
Economy
30th CII Partnership Summit 2025
Held in Visakhapatnam; inaugurated by VP C.P. Radhakrishnan. Theme: “Technology, Trust and Trade”. Highlighted India’s global economic role and opportunities in electronics, aerospace, defence, and space sectors.
Innovation
India – 6th Largest Patent Filer
India became 6th-largest patent filer globally with 64,000+ applications; 55%+ from resident innovators. Global Innovation Index rank improved from 81st to 38th—transition from tech consumer to creator.
Science & Ocean
India’s Deepest Underwater Laboratory
Under Vision 2047 and Deep Ocean Mission, India plans world’s deepest underwater lab at 6,000 metres depth. Starts with 500m demonstrator; will have titanium structures and ISS-like life support systems.
Cinema
Kamini Kaushal – Neecha Nagar (Cannes Winner)
Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal debuted in “Neecha Nagar” (1946)—the film that won Palme d’Or at Cannes. 7-decade career spanning Shaheed, Do Bhai, Godaan to recent films like Kabir Singh.
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Which Odisha beaches got Blue Flag 2025-26?
Puri (7th time) & Sunapur (3rd year)
FEE certification for eco-friendly beaches
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Which Lepcha instruments got GI tags?
Tungbuk & Pumtong Pulit
String instrument & bamboo flute; Sikkim
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Who is the incoming Walmart global CEO?
John Furner
From 1 Feb 2026; current Walmart U.S. CEO
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Which country has world’s most powerful passport (2025)?
Singapore (193 destinations)
Henley Passport Index; S. Korea 190, Japan 189
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Where is Exercise Garuda-2025 held?
Mont-de-Marsan Air Base, France
IAF + French Air Force; Su-30 MKI & Rafale
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What is India’s patent filing rank globally?
6th Largest (64,000+ applications)
55%+ from residents; GII rank 81st→38th
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What depth for India’s planned underwater lab?
6,000 Metres
Vision 2047; Deep Ocean Mission; world’s deepest
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Which Indian film won Cannes Palme d’Or?
Neecha Nagar (1946)
Kamini Kaushal’s debut film
Think & Discuss
India’s Patent Surge: Innovation Ecosystem or Paper Tiger?
Context from today’s quiz: India has become the world’s 6th-largest patent filer with over 64,000 applications, more than 55% from resident innovators. The country’s Global Innovation Index ranking improved from 81st to 38th, signaling a transition from technology consumer to creator.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
While rising patent numbers are celebrated, critics argue that many patents filed are incremental or defensive, with low commercialization rates. India still imports most high-tech products, and patent citations from Indian universities rank lower than global peers. The quantity vs. quality debate is crucial.
Should India focus on increasing patent filing volume, or prioritize quality, commercialization, and actual technology deployment from existing patents?
Should India focus on increasing patent filing volume, or prioritize quality, commercialization, and actual technology deployment from existing patents?
- How can India bridge the gap between patent filing and actual product commercialization, especially for academic patents?
- Should patent fee subsidies for startups and MSMEs continue, or does this encourage low-quality filings?
- What role should compulsory licensing play in ensuring patented innovations reach the public, especially in healthcare?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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