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Tribal Affairs
Adi Karmayogi Student Chapters
Initiative by Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Purpose: Youth-led movement connecting students with tribal communities. Launched at IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, NITs, etc. Goal: Empower tribal youth as leaders and innovators. Aligns with Viksit Bharat vision.
Tourism
Tripura Sundari Temple Redevelopment
Location: Udaipur, Tripura. Under PRASAD scheme. Features: Replica of 51 Shaktipeethas, three-storeyed temple complex, Shaktipeetha Park. Temple built in 1501 by Maharaj Dhanya Manikya Bahadur. Draws 2+ lakh devotees on Diwali.
Railways
Ahmednagar Renamed Ahilyanagar
New name: Ahilyanagar. Named after: Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar. Approved by Union Home Ministry. Updated by Central Railway on platforms, signage, timetables. Languages: Marathi, Hindi, English.
International
Maitri 2.0 – India-Brazil Agritech Programme
Cross-incubation programme between India and Brazil. Focus: Sustainable agriculture, digital technologies, value-chain development. Connects startups, incubators, research institutions. Launched: 22 Sept 2025 in New Delhi by ICAR DG Dr. M. L. Jat.
Security
India Elected to Interpol Asian Committee
Event: 25th Asian Regional Conference, Singapore (19 Sept 2025). Election: Multi-stage voting. India represented by CBI. Role: Set regional priorities against organized crime, cybercrime, human trafficking, terrorism, drug trafficking.
Environment
BBNJ Treaty – Entry into Force
Effective: 17 January 2026. Under UNCLOS. Required 60 ratifications achieved. Targets: Conservation beyond 200 nautical miles, more MPAs, fair sharing of marine genetic resources, mandatory EIAs for deep-sea mining.
International
China’s K Visa for STEM Talent
Launch: 1 October 2025. Target: Global STEM professionals. Features: No employer invitation needed, multiple entries, longer validity. Permits: Academic, scientific, entrepreneurial activities. Positioning against tighter US H-1B conditions.
Technology
Nvidia’s $100 Billion OpenAI Investment
Investment: Up to $100 billion. Purpose: Build large-scale AI data centers with OpenAI. Capacity: ≥10 GW of Nvidia chips. Rollout: H2 2026. Separate: $5 billion support commitment to Intel.
Economy
Index of Eight Core Industries – August 2025
Overall growth: 6.3% YoY. Top performer: Steel (14.2%). Others: Coal (11.4%), Cement (6.1%), Fertilizers (4.6%), Electricity (3.1%), Refinery (3.0%). Contracted: Crude Oil (-1.2%), Natural Gas (-2.2%). ICI weight in IIP: 40.27%.
Infrastructure
ADB $125 Million Loan for Assam Urban Services
Amount: $125 million. Focus: 24×7 metered water supply, stormwater management. Coverage: Six district HQs and Guwahati. Beneficiaries: ~3.6 lakh people. Emphasis: Climate resilience, urban livability, real-time monitoring.
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Youth initiative for tribal communities?
Adi Karmayogi Student Chapters
At IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, NITs
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Ahmednagar station renamed to?
Ahilyanagar
After Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar
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Maitri 2.0 – India-Brazil focus area?
Agritech cross-incubation
Sustainable agriculture, digital tech
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BBNJ Treaty enters into force on?
17 January 2026
60 ratifications achieved, under UNCLOS
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China’s K visa targets whom?
STEM professionals (no employer needed)
Launches 1 October 2025
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Nvidia’s investment in OpenAI?
$100 billion
AI data centers, ≥10 GW chips, H2 2026
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Top core sector growth Aug 2025?
Steel (14.2%)
ICI overall: 6.3% YoY
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ADB $125M loan for Assam – focus?
24×7 metered water & stormwater
6 district HQs + Guwahati, 3.6 lakh people
Think & Discuss
China’s K Visa vs. US H-1B: A New Battle for Global STEM Talent?
Context from today’s quiz: China is launching a new K visa on 1 October 2025, designed to attract global STEM professionals. Unlike traditional work visas, the K visa doesn’t require an employer invitation, offers multiple entries and longer validity, and permits participation in academic, scientific, and entrepreneurial activities. This comes amid tightening US H-1B conditions.
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The global competition for STEM talent is intensifying. The US has traditionally been the destination of choice for skilled professionals, but visa uncertainties and restrictive policies have created opportunities for other countries. China’s K visa appears designed to capitalize on this, offering flexibility and autonomy that traditional work visas don’t provide. For India – a major source of global STEM talent – this creates both opportunities and challenges.
Should India develop its own “talent visa” to retain and attract STEM professionals, or should it focus on creating domestic opportunities that make emigration less attractive?
Should India develop its own “talent visa” to retain and attract STEM professionals, or should it focus on creating domestic opportunities that make emigration less attractive?
- How might China’s K visa affect the flow of Indian STEM professionals to the US?
- What lessons can India learn from China’s approach to attracting global talent?
- Should India view its diaspora as a brain drain problem or a global network opportunity?
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