Polity
Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill β Chandigarh
Proposes bringing Chandigarh under Article 240. President can make regulations for UT. Aligns with UTs without legislature (like Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep). Administration via centrally appointed Administrator/LG.
Culture
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0
Under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative. Celebrates cultural, spiritual, linguistic ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi. Includes seminars, heritage walks, cultural exchanges, Tamil teaching in Varanasi schools.
Judiciary
Justice Surya Kant β 51st CJI
New Chief Justice of India. Known for major constitutional cases: Article 370 ruling, Pegasus spyware case, Bihar electoral roll scrutiny. Expertise in constitutional and public law.
Defence
Operation Drishti β Eye Care Initiative
Indian Army’s advanced eye-care outreach at Command Hospital, Udhampur (J&K). 2,000+ screened; 400+ surgeries (cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disorders). Enhanced civil-military cooperation in healthcare.
Economy
J&K First Limestone Block Auction
Shift to transparent, auction-based mineral allocation. Attracts private investment; promotes mining sector reforms. Aims to boost industrial activity, jobs, and Ease of Doing Business in UT.
International
Omani Rial β Unified Currency Symbol
Central Bank of Oman launched unified symbol for Omani Rial. Ensures consistent representation across financial, commercial, and digital systems. Enhances global identity and visibility.
Technology
ACITI Partnership (Australia-Canada-India)
Trilateral partnership on critical and emerging technologies. Focus: green energy innovation, critical mineral supply chains, ethical AI. Supports net-zero goals and tech collaboration.
Business
Larry Page β World’s 3rd Richest
Larry Page surpassed Jeff Bezos. Driven by Alphabet stock surge after strong Q3 and Gemini 3 AI launch (74% improvement, PhD-level reasoning). Page holds ~3.2% of Alphabet.
Education
IIM Ranchi β AMBA & 4 Palmes
AMBA accreditation (international quality benchmark) + 4 Palmes of Excellence (Eduniversal). Places IIM Ranchi among top 2% globally influential business schools. Part of JAP 2026 joint admissions.
Climate
India at COP30 BelΓ©m β Climate Justice
India’s stance: climate justice, equitable finance, oppose unilateral carbon tariffs. Urges developed nations to honour Rio/Paris finance commitments. Supports Just Transition Mechanism; protects vulnerable communities.