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Digital Governance
NITI Aayog Appointment
Rajiv Gauba, a 1982-batch IAS officer, was appointed as a Full-Time Member of NITI Aayog in March 2025. NITI Aayog is India’s policy think tank responsible for planning, reforms, and coordinating development strategies across central and state governments.
Business & Economy
S&P Global India GDP Forecast
S&P Global revised India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.5%, down from 6.7%. Supporting factors include crude oil price assumptions, monsoon conditions, and borrowing-cost environment. GDP forecasts are frequently revised based on inflation, rates, external demand, and commodity prices.
International
Indonesia Joins New Development Bank
Indonesia decided to join the New Development Bank (NDB) to strengthen global economic cooperation. This membership provides access to infrastructure and green funding. The NDB was established by BRICS nations to fund large-scale development and energy transition projects.
International
Windham-Campbell Prize 2025
Rana Dasgupta won the 2025 Windham-Campbell Prize worth $175,000 for his 2014 non-fiction book centered on Delhi. This prestigious literary prize recognizes exceptional achievement in fiction, non-fiction, drama, and poetry.
Digital Governance
BHIM 3.0 Launch
BHIM 3.0 was launched to strengthen financial inclusivity, supporting 15+ Indian languages to improve digital payment accessibility. The rollout is expected by April 2025. Financial inclusivity features include multilingual support and enhanced usability for diverse user demographics.
Gender & Development
Jan Aushadhi Kendras Expansion
As of February 28, 2025, there were 15,057 Jan Aushadhi Kendras operational in India. These centers provide affordable generic medicines under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), ensuring healthcare access for economically disadvantaged sections.
Science & Technology
Space Debris Removal Partnership
Bellatrix Aerospace signed an MoU with Astroscale Japan for space debris removal, focusing on in-orbit servicing. Space sustainability initiatives include tracking debris and enabling safer satellite operations through servicing or removal missions to protect orbital infrastructure.
Business & Economy
Reliance Shipyard Acquisition
Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Ltd (RSBVL) acquired Nauyaan Tradings Pvt Ltd, linked to shipyard-related expansion. This acquisition demonstrates Reliance’s diversification strategy into maritime and defense-related manufacturing capabilities.
Education
National Task Force on Student Mental Health
A National Task Force was formed to address student mental health and suicide prevention in higher education. Formed following student suicides, it focuses on stress, discrimination, and institutional gaps. The task force will propose policy and institutional interventions.
Sports
Asian Wrestling Championships 2025
Sunil Kumar won bronze in the 87kg Greco-Roman category at the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championships held in Amman, Jordan. He previously won silver in 2019. This achievement contributes to India’s strong performance in continental wrestling competitions.
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Who was appointed Full-Time Member of NITI Aayog in March 2025?
Rajiv Gauba
1982-batch IAS officer
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What is S&P Global’s revised India FY26 GDP forecast?
6.5%
Down from 6.7%
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Which institution is Indonesia joining?
New Development Bank (NDB)
For infrastructure and green funding access
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Who won the 2025 Windham-Campbell Prize for a Delhi book?
Rana Dasgupta
$175,000 prize; 2014 non-fiction book
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Which payment app launched version 3.0?
BHIM
Supports 15+ Indian languages; April 2025 rollout
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How many Jan Aushadhi Kendras as of Feb 28, 2025?
15,057
Provides affordable generic medicines
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Which company partnered with Astroscale for debris removal?
Bellatrix Aerospace
In-orbit servicing and debris removal focus
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Who won bronze at 2025 Asian Wrestling (87kg Greco-Roman)?
Sunil Kumar
Amman, Jordan; won silver in 2019
Think & Discuss
Student Mental Health Crisis: Systemic Solutions or Individual Responsibility?
Context from today’s quiz: A National Task Force was formed to address student mental health and suicide prevention in higher education, following student suicides with a focus on stress, discrimination, and institutional gaps. This highlights the growing mental health crisis in India’s educational institutions.
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Student suicides at premier institutions like IITs have sparked national debate about academic pressure, mental health support infrastructure, and systemic discrimination. Some argue institutions create toxic environments through excessive competition, unrealistic expectations, and inadequate counseling services. Others contend students must develop resilience and that reducing academic rigor dilutes educational standards. The question transcends individual cases to probe deeper structural issues.
How should India’s higher education system balance academic excellence and competitive meritocracy with student well-being—and where does responsibility lie between institutional support systems, societal expectations, family pressure, and individual student resilience?
How should India’s higher education system balance academic excellence and competitive meritocracy with student well-being—and where does responsibility lie between institutional support systems, societal expectations, family pressure, and individual student resilience?
- Should premier institutions like IITs fundamentally restructure their pedagogy—reducing relative grading, minimizing competitive pressure, expanding mental health infrastructure—or would this compromise the academic rigor that makes them globally competitive?
- How can institutions address discrimination and social isolation faced by students from marginalized backgrounds (SC/ST/OBC, rural students, first-generation learners) without resorting to superficial diversity metrics that don’t address systemic culture issues?
- What role should technology play—AI-based mental health monitoring, mandatory counseling interventions, peer support platforms—and where do these solutions risk becoming invasive surveillance rather than genuine support?
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