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Technology
AI Readiness Assessment
AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) stakeholder consultation conducted at IIIT Bangalore and NASSCOM AI office, organized by UNESCO South Asia with MeitY and Ikigai Law to evaluate India’s AI adoption preparedness.
Governance
ICSI Leadership 2025
Dhananjay Shukla elected as President of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) for 2025, with Pawan G Chandak as Vice President. ICSI regulates company secretaries profession in India.
International
BRICS Expansion
Nigeria officially became BRICS partner country on January 17, 2025, announced by Brazil’s Foreign Ministry. BRICS focuses on cooperation among major emerging economies and expanding partner nations.
Environment
Himalayan Glacier Crisis
Yala Glacier in Langtang National Park, Nepal, expected to completely melt by 2040s due to climate change. Himalayan glaciers are crucial freshwater sources for South Asia, posing water security challenges.
Gender & Development
Chhattisgarh Agricultural Labour Scheme
Chhattisgarh announced ₹10,000 annual financial assistance for landless agricultural labourers, benefiting approximately 7.5 lakh workers. State welfare schemes target vulnerable rural populations.
Defence
Scramjet Engine Breakthrough
DRDL successfully tested Active Cooled Scramjet Combustor for 120 seconds, supporting hypersonic missile development. Scramjet engines operate at hypersonic speeds above Mach 5.
Governance
High Court Chief Justice Appointments
Justice Alok Aradhe appointed Chief Justice of Bombay High Court. Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya appointed to Delhi High Court. Chief Justices appointed by President of India via collegium system.
Business & Economy
Brand Finance IT Rankings
Accenture retained top position in Brand Finance IT Services Rankings 2025 with brand value of $41.5 billion, marking seventh consecutive year at the top globally.
International
India’s G20 Presidency Documentation
Amitabh Kant authored “How India Scaled Mt G20: The Inside Story of the G20 Presidency”, covering diplomatic negotiations and insights from India’s 2023 G20 Summit in New Delhi.
Culture & Heritage
Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha Anniversary
First anniversary of Ram Lalla’s Pran Pratishtha celebrated in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Ayodhya is a major religious and cultural center with deep historical and spiritual significance in India.
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Where was AI RAM stakeholder consultation held?
IIIT Bangalore & NASSCOM AI office
Organized by UNESCO South Asia with MeitY
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Who is ICSI President for 2025?
Dhananjay Shukla
Pawan G Chandak is Vice President
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Which country joined BRICS as partner in January 2025?
Nigeria
Announced by Brazil’s Foreign Ministry on Jan 17
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When will Yala Glacier completely melt?
By the 2040s
Located in Langtang National Park, Nepal
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Chhattisgarh’s annual aid for landless labourers?
₹10,000
Benefits 7.5 lakh agricultural workers
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What did DRDL successfully test recently?
Active Cooled Scramjet Combustor
Tested for 120 seconds, supports hypersonic missiles
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Justice Alok Aradhe appointed as CJ of which HC?
Bombay High Court
Justice Upadhyaya appointed to Delhi HC
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Top IT brand in Brand Finance 2025 Rankings?
Accenture
$41.5 billion value, 7th consecutive year at top
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Who authored “How India Scaled Mt G20”?
Amitabh Kant
Inside story of India’s G20 Presidency
Think & Discuss
Himalayan Glacier Melt: Regional Crisis or Global Wake-Up Call?
Context from today’s quiz: The Yala Glacier in Nepal’s Langtang National Park is expected to completely disappear by the 2040s—just two decades away. This isn’t an isolated incident; Himalayan glaciers are melting at alarming rates, threatening freshwater sources for over 2 billion people across South Asia who depend on glacier-fed rivers like the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Indus. The implications extend from drinking water and agriculture to hydropower and regional geopolitics.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
The Himalayan glacier crisis presents a complex challenge at the intersection of climate science, international relations, and water security. Countries sharing glacier-fed river basins have competing interests—upstream nations control water sources while downstream nations face existential threats. Meanwhile, the glaciers themselves are melting primarily due to global emissions, making this a truly international problem requiring coordinated action.
Should Himalayan countries prioritize bilateral water-sharing agreements and adaptation infrastructure, or push for binding global emission reduction commitments as the primary solution? Can regional adaptation succeed without global climate action?
Should Himalayan countries prioritize bilateral water-sharing agreements and adaptation infrastructure, or push for binding global emission reduction commitments as the primary solution? Can regional adaptation succeed without global climate action?
- How should water resources be managed when glacial melt initially increases river flow but will eventually lead to severe water scarcity? Should countries build more storage infrastructure now?
- What responsibility do major global emitters (who benefit least from Himalayan glaciers) have toward South Asian nations bearing the brunt of this crisis?
- Can technology solutions like artificial glaciers, cloud seeding, or desalination realistically address the scale of water scarcity that will result from complete glacier loss?
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