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Governance
National Voters’ Day 2026
The 16th National Voters’ Day is celebrated on 25th January with the theme ‘My India, My Vote’. The Election Commission of India was established on this date in 1950, and NVD was first instituted in 2011.
Culture & Heritage
Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Granth Kutir, housing 2,300 books and 50 rare manuscripts in India’s 11 classical languages: Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali.
Agriculture & Climate
ACASA-India Digital Climate Atlas
ACASA-India (Atlas of Climate Adaptation in Indian Agriculture) is developed by ICAR and Borlaug Institute for South Asia. It marks 15 years of the NICRA programme and guides climate-risk investments in agriculture.
Environment
Environmental Protection Fund Rules, 2026
Under the new EPF Rules, 75% of penalty amount goes to the State’s Consolidated Fund and 25% to the Centre for national environmental initiatives. The EPF is enabled through the Jan Vishwas Act, 2023.
Air Quality
CAQM Winter Pollution Report
Secondary particulate matter is the largest contributor to NCR winter pollution at 27% of PM2.5 load. Transport is the largest primary source at 23%. Agricultural fertilisers and livestock contribute 77-80% of ammonia emissions.
Biodiversity
Madras Hedgehog (Mulleli)
The Madras Hedgehog (Paraechinus nudiventris), also called bare-bellied hedgehog or Mulleli, was discovered in 1851. It is endemic to peninsular India. India has three hedgehog species, and this one is classified as Least Concern by IUCN.
Biodiversity
New Plant Species: Strobilanthes riteshii
Strobilanthes riteshii was discovered at Chayangtajo in East Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh at ~1,600m elevation. It belongs to family Acanthaceae and is named after Dr. Ritesh Kumar Choudhary of Agharkar Research Institute.
Industry & Economy
ACC-PLI Scheme for Battery Manufacturing
The Advanced Chemistry Cell PLI scheme was launched in October 2021 by Ministry of Heavy Industries with Rs 18,100 crore outlay. It targets 50 GWh battery cell manufacturing capacity by 2026.
Climate & Industry
NITI Aayog Cement Sector Green Roadmap
NITI Aayog aims to reduce cement sector carbon intensity from 0.63 tCO2 to 0.09-0.13 tCO2 per tonne by 2070. India is the world’s second-largest cement producer (13% of global output), with production projected to reach 2,100 million tonnes by 2070.
Geography
Java: World’s Most Populated Island
Java is the most populated island globally with 156.4 million people (56% of Indonesians). It is the 13th largest island in the world and 5th largest in Indonesia, part of the Greater Sunda Islands. Jakarta is located on its northwest coast.
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What is the theme of National Voters’ Day 2026?
My India, My Vote
Tagline: ‘Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy’
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How many classical languages does India officially recognise?
11 Classical Languages
Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, Bengali
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What is the full form of ACASA-India?
Atlas of Climate Adaptation in Indian Agriculture
Developed by ICAR & Borlaug Institute for South Asia
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What is the scientific name of the Madras Hedgehog?
Paraechinus nudiventris
Also called bare-bellied hedgehog or Mulleli; endemic to peninsular India
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What is the total outlay of the ACC-PLI scheme?
Rs 18,100 crore
Target: 50 GWh battery cell manufacturing capacity by 2026
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Where was Strobilanthes riteshii discovered?
East Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh
At Chayangtajo, ~1,600m elevation; Family Acanthaceae
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What percentage of Indonesians live on Java Island?
56%
~156.4 million people; world’s most populated island
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What is the largest contributor to NCR winter pollution?
Secondary Particulate Matter (27%)
Transport is largest primary source at 23%
Think & Discuss
India’s Green Industrial Transition: Balancing Growth with Decarbonisation
Context from today’s quiz: NITI Aayog has released a roadmap to reduce India’s cement sector carbon intensity from 0.63 tCO2 to 0.09-0.13 tCO2 per tonne by 2070. India is the world’s second-largest cement producer (13% of global output), with production projected to rise sevenfold to 2,100 million tonnes by 2070. Similarly, the ACC-PLI scheme aims to establish domestic battery manufacturing capacity to support the clean energy transition.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
As India simultaneously pursues rapid industrial growth and net-zero commitments, the cement and battery manufacturing sectors present both challenges and opportunities. The cement industry must reduce emissions by over 85% while increasing production sevenfold—a monumental technological and economic challenge.
How can India achieve this delicate balance between infrastructure development needs and climate commitments without compromising either objective?
How can India achieve this delicate balance between infrastructure development needs and climate commitments without compromising either objective?
- Should the government prioritise stricter carbon pricing mechanisms for heavy industries, or focus on technology subsidies and R&D investments?
- Can India’s battery PLI scheme create a competitive domestic supply chain, or will dependence on imported raw materials remain a bottleneck?
- What role should state governments play in implementing the 75-25 penalty distribution under the new Environmental Protection Fund Rules?
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