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Geopolitics
Indus Waters Treaty Dispute Resolution
Neutral Expert appointed by World Bank under Indus Waters Treaty (1960) declared competence to adjudicate disputes over hydroelectric projects in J&K. Treaty governs water sharing between India and Pakistan.
International
U.S. Birthright Citizenship Order Blocked
Seattle-based federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship, criticizing it as “blatantly unconstitutional.” Demonstrates judicial checks and balances on executive power.
Culture & Heritage
Kolkata Book Fair Legacy
Kolkata’s ‘Boi Mela’ is India’s oldest book fair, a cultural landmark celebrating Bengali literary heritage. Promotes reading culture, publishing, and literary exchange across generations.
Business & Economy
Cross-Border Payment Infrastructure
Skydo Technologies received RBI in-principle approval as Payment Aggregator–Cross Border (PA-CB) to facilitate compliant cross-border payments for Indian exporters, strengthening export ecosystem.
Business & Economy
Wedding-Focused Insurance Product
Tata AIA Life Insurance launched ‘Shubh Muhurat’ plan for wedding financial planning, addressing market valued at ₹10.7 lakh crore (2024). Customized life insurance for specific financial goals.
Business & Economy
Global Brand Valuation Leadership
Apple topped Brand Finance Global 500 (2025) with brand value of $574.5 billion, retaining its position as world’s most valuable brand based on brand value and strength metrics.
Gender & Development
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana launched January 22, 2015 to secure financial future of girl children. Part of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative with attractive interest rates and tax benefits.
International
WEF Crystal Award 2025
David Beckham received Crystal Award at World Economic Forum 2025, recognizing contributions to social and environmental progress. Crystal Awards presented annually at WEF Davos meeting.
Education
International Day of Education 2025
Theme: “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation”. Observed January 24, emphasizing education’s role amid AI advancement while maintaining human-centered learning approaches.
Sports
Khelo India Winter Games 2025
Fifth edition Phase 1 held at NDS Stadium, Leh, Ladakh (January 23-27, 2025). Phase 2 snow games in Srinagar. Promotes winter sports across Himalayan regions, developing non-traditional athletic talent.
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Who adjudicates disputes under Indus Waters Treaty?
Neutral Expert
Appointed by World Bank under IWT framework
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Which judge blocked Trump’s birthright citizenship order?
Seattle-based judge
Called it “blatantly unconstitutional”
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What makes Kolkata’s ‘Boi Mela’ unique?
India’s oldest book fair
Celebrates Bengali literary heritage
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What RBI approval did Skydo Technologies receive?
Cross-Border Payment Aggregator
PA-CB for Indian exporters
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What is Tata AIA’s ‘Shubh Muhurat’ plan for?
Financial planning for weddings
₹10.7 lakh crore wedding market
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Top global brand in Brand Finance 2025?
Apple
$574.5 billion brand value
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When was Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana launched?
January 22, 2015
For girl child financial security
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Award given to David Beckham at WEF 2025?
Crystal Award
For social and environmental contributions
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Where was Khelo India Winter Games 2025 Phase 1 held?
Leh, Ladakh
NDS Stadium, January 23-27
Think & Discuss
AI in Education: Enhancement or Replacement of Human Learning?
Context from today’s quiz: The International Day of Education 2025 theme—”AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation”—reflects growing concerns about artificial intelligence’s role in learning. AI tools can personalize education, automate grading, provide instant tutoring, and identify learning gaps. However, they also raise questions about critical thinking, creativity, teacher displacement, digital divide, data privacy, and whether students are learning or simply consuming AI-generated content.
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AI is rapidly transforming education through tools like ChatGPT, automated essay grading, adaptive learning platforms, and AI tutors. Advocates argue these technologies democratize quality education, provide personalized learning at scale, and free teachers to focus on mentoring. Critics worry about students becoming passive consumers of information, erosion of critical thinking skills, algorithmic bias, privacy concerns, and widening inequality between those with AI access and those without.
Should educational institutions embrace AI tools as core learning aids, or should they prioritize traditional human-centered teaching methods with AI playing only a supplementary role? How do we preserve “human agency” while leveraging AI’s benefits?
Should educational institutions embrace AI tools as core learning aids, or should they prioritize traditional human-centered teaching methods with AI playing only a supplementary role? How do we preserve “human agency” while leveraging AI’s benefits?
- What skills become more important when AI can instantly provide information and even solve complex problems? Should curricula shift from knowledge acquisition to creativity, ethics, and critical evaluation of AI outputs?
- How should schools handle students using AI for assignments—ban it, embrace it with disclosure, or teach responsible AI usage as a new form of literacy?
- Will AI-powered education widen or narrow the gap between privileged and underprivileged students, considering infrastructure requirements, language barriers, and digital literacy needs?
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