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Monetary Policy
RBI Gold Reserves Distribution
RBI’s total gold holding: 880.8 tonnes. Distribution: 575.8 tonnes domestic (within India), 290.3 tonnes with Bank of England & BIS, and 14 tonnes as gold deposits. Majority is stored domestically.
Cryptocurrency
JPYC – Japan’s Yen Stablecoin
JPYC is a fiat-backed stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Japanese Yen. Stability maintained through full backing by JPY bank deposits and Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs)—not algorithmic or crypto-collateral models.
Governance
CPSE Classification Committee
A 10-member panel headed by Cabinet Secretary T. V. Somanathan will overhaul CPSE (Central Public Sector Enterprise) classification. Recommendations include two new ‘Ratna’ categories and broader evaluation parameters.
States & Districts
Kalyan Singh Nagar – UP’s 76th District
Kalyan Singh Nagar is Uttar Pradesh’s 76th district, named after former CM Kalyan Singh. Carved from tehsils of Aligarh and Bulandshahr to improve governance efficiency in western UP.
Heritage & Tourism
National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)
NMHC is being established at Lothal, Gujarat—a historic Harappan port site. Logo unveiled during India Maritime Week. Will showcase India’s 5,000-year maritime legacy as a knowledge and tourism hub.
Energy
Koyla Shakti Dashboard
“Koyla Shakti – Smart Coal Analytics Dashboard” provides a real-time unified interface for tracking coal production, logistics, and consumption. Integrates data from producers, ports, ministries, and consumers for better supply chain coordination.
Agriculture
NSC’s Seed Management 2.0
National Seeds Corporation (NSC) launched “Seed Management 2.0” to streamline internal operations. Also introduced an online seed-booking platform for direct farmer access, improving efficiency in seed distribution.
International
Kuala Lumpur Declaration – 20th EAS
The Kuala Lumpur Declaration at the 20th East Asia Summit emphasizes leaders-led informal strategic dialogue and cooperation on peace, security, disaster management, and regional architecture. Not a binding defense pact.
Defence
IRSA 1.0 – Indian Radio Software Architecture
IRSA 1.0 is a software specification from DRDO/IDS/Tri-Services for the indigenous Software Defined Radio (SDR) program. Defines standardized interfaces and APIs for waveform portability and interoperability across SDR platforms.
Geography & Tourism
Barren Island – India’s Only Active Volcano
Barren Island (~140 km from Port Blair) is India’s only active volcano. Passenger vessel ‘Sindhu’ completed its maiden public voyage, expanding controlled tourism access to this rare geological site in Andaman & Nicobar.
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How much of RBI’s gold is stored domestically?
575.8 tonnes
Total: 880.8 tonnes; 290.3 tonnes abroad (BoE/BIS)
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What backs Japan’s JPYC stablecoin?
JPY deposits & Japanese Government Bonds
Fiat-backed; 1:1 peg to Yen
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Who heads the CPSE classification overhaul committee?
T. V. Somanathan
Cabinet Secretary; 10-member panel
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Which districts contributed to Kalyan Singh Nagar (UP’s 76th)?
Aligarh & Bulandshahr
Named after former CM Kalyan Singh
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Where is the National Maritime Heritage Complex being built?
Lothal, Gujarat
Historic Harappan port site; 5,000-year legacy
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What does Koyla Shakti dashboard track?
Coal production, logistics & consumption
Real-time unified interface; Smart Coal Analytics
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What is India’s only active volcano?
Barren Island
~140 km from Port Blair; vessel ‘Sindhu’ enables tourism
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What is IRSA 1.0 in defence context?
Indian Radio Software Architecture
SDR standard for waveform portability; DRDO/Tri-Services
Think & Discuss
Preserving India’s Maritime Heritage: Balancing Development with Conservation
Context from today’s quiz: The National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal aims to showcase India’s 5,000-year maritime legacy, while vessel ‘Sindhu’ opens tourism to Barren Island, India’s only active volcano. Both initiatives highlight the intersection of heritage, tourism, and environmental management.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India possesses an extraordinarily rich maritime heritage—from the ancient Harappan port of Lothal to unique geological features like Barren Island. Developing these sites for tourism can generate economic benefits and raise awareness, but also risks environmental degradation and loss of archaeological integrity.
How can India develop its maritime heritage sites for tourism while ensuring long-term conservation and environmental protection?
How can India develop its maritime heritage sites for tourism while ensuring long-term conservation and environmental protection?
- What safeguards should be in place for tourism at sensitive sites like active volcanoes and archaeological locations?
- How can the NMHC at Lothal serve as a model for heritage-based sustainable tourism in India?
- Should there be caps on visitor numbers or seasonal restrictions for ecologically sensitive destinations?
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