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Labour & Economy
PLFS Monthly Bulletin – April 2025
The National Statistics Office (NSO) under MoSPI released the first-ever monthly PLFS bulletin. Key metrics (ages 15+, CWS): Unemployment Rate 5.1%, LFPR 55.6%, WPR 52.8%. Previously, PLFS data was released only quarterly/annually.
GI Tags & Heritage
Sangri Bean – Rajasthan’s New GI Tag
Sangri, a desert bean from Rajasthan, received a GI tag from the GI Registry, Chennai. It grows on Khejri (Prosopis cineraria), Rajasthan’s state tree, called the ‘Wonder of the Thar Desert’. Uttar Pradesh leads all states with 77 GI-tagged products as of May 2025.
Technology
India’s First 3nm Chip Design Facilities
Renesas Electronics India inaugurated 3nm semiconductor chip design facilities in Noida and Bengaluru under Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Supported by the Chips to Startup (C2S) and Design Linked Incentive (DLI) schemes. India had previously designed at 7nm and 5nm nodes.
Health & Culture
Ayurveda Day – Fixed to September 23
The Government fixed Ayurveda Day on September 23, which coincides with the autumnal equinox — when day and night are equal — reflecting Ayurveda’s philosophy of balance. Previously observed on the variable Dhanteras date (Oct–Nov). The change ensures a consistent global calendar date.
Energy & Economy
India’s Global Oil Consumption Rank
As per OPEC’s May 2025 Monthly Oil Market Report, India ranks 3rd globally in oil consumption at 5.74 million bpd. The USA leads (20.5 million bpd), followed by China. India’s demand is projected to reach 5.99 million bpd in 2026, outpacing China’s growth rate.
Fintech & Banking
PayU’s RBI Payment Aggregator Approval
PayU received the RBI Certificate of Authorization as a Payment Aggregator (PA) — the 8th entity to receive final approval. PayU is second-largest PA by transaction volume after BillDesk. PayU is backed by Prosus, an Amsterdam-based technology investment firm.
Awards & Culture
58th Jnanpith Award – 2025
Jagadguru Ramabhadracharya received the 58th Jnanpith Award for Sanskrit; Gulzar (Urdu) was the other awardee but could not attend. President Draupadi Murmu conferred the award at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on May 16, 2025. The Jnanpith Award has been given by Bharatiya Jnanpith since 1965.
Capital Markets
MSCI Global Standard Index – May 2025 Review
Coromandel International (agrochemicals) and FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa) were added to the MSCI Global Standard Index effective May 30, 2025. Both were also added to the MSCI India Domestic Index. No Indian companies were removed from the index in this review cycle.
Gender & Digital
World Telecommunication & Information Society Day 2025
WTISD 2025 theme: “Gender Equality in Digital Transformation”, observed on May 17 — the 160th anniversary of ITU. ITU was founded on May 17, 1865, when the First International Telegraph Convention was signed in Paris. The ITU is a UN specialised agency for ICTs.
Business & Governance
IAMAI New Chairperson – M N Srinivasu
M N Srinivasu, co-founder of BillDesk (IndiaIdeas.com), was elected Chairperson of IAMAI (Internet and Mobile Association of India) for 2025–2027, succeeding Harsh Jain of Dream Sports. BillDesk is India’s largest Payment Aggregator by transaction volume.
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Which organisation released the first monthly PLFS bulletin for April 2025?
NSO under MoSPI
Unemployment Rate was 5.1%; LFPR was 55.6% (CWS methodology)
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Which state leads India with the most GI-tagged products as of May 2025?
Uttar Pradesh (77 products)
Rajasthan’s Sangri bean recently added to GI list
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On what date is Ayurveda Day now fixed, and why?
September 23 – Autumnal Equinox
Symbolises balance of day & night = Ayurveda’s mind-body balance
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What is India’s projected oil demand (bpd) in 2025 per OPEC?
5.74 million bpd
India ranks 3rd; USA 1st (20.5 mn bpd), China 2nd
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Who received the 58th Jnanpith Award for Sanskrit?
Jagadguru Ramabhadracharya
Gulzar honoured for Urdu; ceremony on May 16, 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan
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When was ITU founded, and what is the WTISD 2025 theme?
May 17, 1865 | Gender Equality in Digital Transformation
First International Telegraph Convention signed in Paris; 160th anniversary in 2025
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Which two Indian companies were added to MSCI Global Standard Index in May 2025?
Coromandel International & Nykaa (FSN E-Commerce)
Effective May 30, 2025; also added to MSCI India Domestic Index
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India’s first 3nm chip design centres opened in which cities?
Noida & Bengaluru
By Renesas Electronics India; supported by C2S and DLI schemes
Think & Discuss
Bridging the Gender Digital Divide: Can Technology Be Truly Inclusive?
Context from today’s quiz: This year’s World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (May 17, 2025) carries the theme “Gender Equality in Digital Transformation” — marking the 160th anniversary of ITU. Meanwhile, India is advancing semiconductor design (3nm chips) and seeing fintech growth through Payment Aggregators like PayU and BillDesk. Yet, gender gaps in digital access remain a pressing global challenge.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
As India races to become a global semiconductor and fintech hub, the benefits of digital transformation are not equally distributed — women in rural areas, low-income groups, and marginalised communities often remain on the periphery of the digital economy.
Should “gender equality” be a standalone digital policy goal, or should it be embedded as a prerequisite within every digital infrastructure project?
Should “gender equality” be a standalone digital policy goal, or should it be embedded as a prerequisite within every digital infrastructure project?
- India’s C2S and DLI semiconductor schemes focus on engineering talent — how can these programmes be redesigned to close the gender gap in STEM and chip design?
- Digital financial inclusion (via Payment Aggregators) has transformed payments for merchants — but has it equally empowered women entrepreneurs? What structural barriers remain?
- With WTISD turning 160 years old, has the original vision of universal communication access evolved to meaningfully include gender equity, or is it still a secondary concern for most governments?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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