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Finance & Inclusion
National Strategy for Financial Inclusion 2025–30
The RBI’s NSFI 2025–30 adopts an ecosystem-based approach to financial inclusion. It aims to expand access, improve service quality, and promote effective usage of financial products, especially among underserved groups, going beyond traditional banking.
Environment & Infrastructure
India’s First Water-Positive Airport
Delhi’s IGI Airport became India’s first water-positive airport, replenishing more freshwater than it consumes. It uses 625 rainwater harvesting structures, underground reservoirs, and a zero-liquid-discharge STP for sustainability.
Governance
PMO Renamed ‘Seva Teerth’
The Prime Minister’s Office has been renamed ‘Seva Teerth’ to emphasize citizen-first governance and the spirit of public service. The name aligns with themes of kartavya (duty) and seva (service).
Security & Policing
60th DGP-IGP Conference
The 60th All India DGP–IGP Conference 2025 with theme “Viksit Bharat, Surakshit Bharat” is India’s highest-level forum for internal security deliberations, bringing together DGs/IGs and central agencies like RAW, NIA, NTRO, NCB, and CAPFs.
Agriculture
Record Foodgrain Production Growth
India’s foodgrain production reached 357 million tonnes, up from 257 million tonnes a decade ago—an almost 40% increase (100 million tonnes growth). This reflects the success of farmer-centric policies and technological interventions.
International Maritime
IMO Council Category B
Category B of the IMO Council is reserved for countries with the largest interest in international seaborne trade. India’s re-election to this category reinforces its maritime leadership and commitment to blue economy governance.
Government Employees
8th Pay Commission DA Clarification
The Government clarified that under the 8th Central Pay Commission, there is no proposal to merge DA with basic pay. Dearness Allowance will continue as a separate inflation-linked component, revised periodically based on CPI-IW/AICPI-IW.
Defence
Exercise EKUVERIN 2025
Exercise EKUVERIN is a bilateral joint military exercise between India and the Maldives, held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It enhances interoperability and defence cooperation between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF).
Technology & Innovation
Anant Centre for Navigation
ACEN, inaugurated in Thiruvananthapuram, is India’s first private navigation technology hub. Set up by Ananth Technologies Limited, it focuses on developing indigenous navigation technologies including INS, GNSS receivers, sensors, gyroscopes, and precision timing systems.
Sports
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025
India’s men’s hockey team won the silver medal at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 in Ipoh, Malaysia, losing 1–0 to Belgium in the final. Belgium claimed their first-ever title at this prestigious tournament.
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What approach does NSFI 2025–30 adopt?
Ecosystem-based model for financial inclusion
Expands access, quality, and usage
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What does ‘water-positive’ airport mean?
Replenishes more water than it consumes
IGI Airport: 625 rainwater harvesting structures
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What does ‘Seva Teerth’ emphasize?
Citizen-first governance and public service
PMO’s new name: kartavya and seva
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What is India’s current foodgrain production?
357 million tonnes
40% increase from 257 million tonnes decade ago
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What does IMO Category B represent?
Countries with largest interest in seaborne trade
India re-elected to this category
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Will DA be merged with basic pay in 8th CPC?
No, DA will remain separate
Continues as inflation-linked component
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Which countries participate in Exercise EKUVERIN?
India and Maldives
Held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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What medal did India win at Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025?
Silver medal
Lost 1-0 to Belgium in final
Think & Discuss
Symbolic Governance: Do Names and Branding Matter in Public Administration?
Context from today’s quiz: The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has been renamed ‘Seva Teerth’ to emphasize citizen-first governance and the spirit of public service, aligning with themes of kartavya (duty) and seva (service). This symbolic renaming is intended to reshape perceptions of the institution’s role.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
Governments frequently use symbolic gestures—renaming institutions, launching campaigns with catchy slogans, and rebranding initiatives—to communicate values and reshape public perception. Proponents argue that such symbolism reinforces cultural identity, inspires public servants, and makes governance more relatable. Critics contend that symbolic changes are superficial, divert attention from substantive reforms, and sometimes serve political messaging more than genuine transformation.
Do symbolic renamings and branding exercises genuinely contribute to better governance and public service delivery, or are they primarily cosmetic changes that obscure the need for deeper institutional reforms?
Do symbolic renamings and branding exercises genuinely contribute to better governance and public service delivery, or are they primarily cosmetic changes that obscure the need for deeper institutional reforms?
- Can changing names and symbols actually influence organizational culture and employee behavior in government institutions, or does real change require structural reforms?
- How should we evaluate the cost-benefit of rebranding exercises when resources could alternatively be spent on capacity building, infrastructure, or service delivery improvements?
- What distinguishes meaningful symbolic change that reflects genuine transformation from mere political theater designed to create optics without substance?
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