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Science
WHO Summit on Traditional Medicine
PM Modi released a commemorative postal stamp featuring Ashwagandha at the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi. The summit showcased India’s AYUSH systems and traditional medicine heritage, highlighting Ashwagandha’s benefits in stress relief and immunity support.
Infrastructure
Guwahati Airport Terminal Design
The newly inaugurated terminal at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati features a nature-themed design inspired by “Bamboo Orchids”. It reflects Assam’s biodiversity through bamboo elements, orchid-inspired aesthetics, and features like a Sky Forest.
Digital Governance
Gen Z Post Office Initiative
Jammu & Kashmir’s first Gen Z Post Office was inaugurated at AIIMS Vijaypur campus, making it the first AIIMS in India to host such a facility. These youth-oriented post offices integrate modern technology and services tailored for younger generations.
International
India-Netherlands Economic Cooperation
India and the Netherlands established the Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC) through an MoU to institutionalize economic dialogue, promote bilateral trade and investment, address regulatory barriers, and facilitate two-way business cooperation through regular meetings.
Geopolitics
Operation Hawkeye Strike
Operation Hawkeye Strike was a joint US-Jordan military operation conducted in Syria, targeting ISIS infrastructure through overnight airstrikes. The operation aimed to weaken ISIS fighters, weapons, and infrastructure while reaffirming security cooperation between the two nations.
Monetary Policy
Risk-Based Deposit Insurance
The RBI Central Board approved a major reform introducing a risk-based deposit insurance framework for banks. Safer banks may face lower insurance burdens, while riskier banks pay more or face closer oversight—strengthening financial stability and discouraging excessive risk-taking.
Business & Economy
Regional Rural Banks Branding
The Finance Ministry unveiled a new common logo for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to create a unified national identity after the “One State One RRB” consolidation reform. This supports modernization, strengthens public trust, and enhances financial inclusion in rural areas.
Arts & Culture
Turner Prize Historic Win
Scottish artist Nnena Kalu became the first artist with a learning disability to win the prestigious Turner Prize. This historic achievement marks an important milestone for inclusion, representation, and accessibility in contemporary arts.
Science
Health Technology Assessment Excellence
PGIMER, Chandigarh was recognised as India’s Best Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Institute for its leadership in evidence-based health policy and cost-effective healthcare decision-making, supporting equitable resource allocation and programmes like Ayushman Bharat–PMJAY.
Technology
ISRO Commercial Space Launch
ISRO’s LVM3-M6 mission will launch the BlueBird-6 communication satellite of AST SpaceMobile (USA) under a commercial arrangement via NSIL (NewSpace India Limited). This reflects India’s growing prominence in the global commercial space launch market.
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Which Ayurvedic plant was featured on the stamp at WHO Summit?
Ashwagandha
Known for stress relief and immunity support
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What design theme inspired Guwahati Airport’s new terminal?
Bamboo Orchids
Reflects Assam’s biodiversity and natural heritage
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Where is J&K’s first Gen Z Post Office located?
AIIMS Vijaypur campus
First AIIMS in India to host such a facility
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What does JTIC stand for (India-Netherlands)?
Joint Trade and Investment Committee
Promotes bilateral economic cooperation
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In which country was Operation Hawkeye Strike conducted?
Syria
Joint US-Jordan operation targeting ISIS
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What type of deposit insurance framework did RBI approve?
Risk-based deposit insurance
Safer banks pay less, riskier banks pay more
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Who won the Turner Prize as the first artist with a learning disability?
Nnena Kalu
Scottish artist, historic achievement for inclusion
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Which satellite will ISRO’s LVM3-M6 mission launch?
BlueBird-6
Commercial communication satellite via NSIL
Think & Discuss
Traditional Medicine in Modern Healthcare: Integration or Appropriation?
Context from today’s quiz: The Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi featured India’s AYUSH systems prominently, with PM Modi releasing a commemorative stamp on Ashwagandha. Meanwhile, PGIMER Chandigarh was recognized for evidence-based health policy. This juxtaposition raises important questions about how traditional and evidence-based medicine can coexist in modern healthcare systems.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
As India promotes its traditional medicine heritage globally while simultaneously emphasizing evidence-based healthcare, we must critically examine how to integrate these systems responsibly. Traditional medicine holds cultural value and historical knowledge, but healthcare decisions must also be guided by scientific validation, clinical trials, and measurable outcomes to ensure patient safety and effective treatment.
How should India balance the promotion of traditional medicine systems with the imperative for scientific validation and evidence-based healthcare practices?
How should India balance the promotion of traditional medicine systems with the imperative for scientific validation and evidence-based healthcare practices?
- What standards of clinical evidence should be required before traditional treatments are integrated into mainstream healthcare, and who should determine these standards?
- How can policymakers prevent the commercialization of traditional medicine from undermining scientific rigor or creating false health claims that could endanger patients?
- Should government healthcare funding prioritize evidence-based treatments over traditional systems, or is there value in supporting both approaches equally regardless of scientific validation?
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