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Technology & Development
AI Impact Conference in Northeast
The Regional AI Impact Conference 2025 held in Shillong, Meghalaya, focuses on advancing AI adoption in India’s Northeast. Built around themes of people, planet, and progress, it leads up to the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 and emphasizes inclusive, sustainable AI development.
Digital Governance
Karnataka’s e-Swathu 2.0
e-Swathu 2.0 is Karnataka’s upgraded digital platform for rural property records management. It brings 95 lakh rural properties under the tax net and enables online e-Khata issuance (Forms 11A and 11B), reducing physical visits to gram panchayat offices.
Social Security
Atal Pension Yojana Details
APY targets low-income and unorganised sector workers for universal social security. Eligibility: 18-40 years with bank/post office savings account. Pension benefits commence at 60 years of age, not 50. It provides guaranteed pension based on contribution.
Energy Transition
Historic Power Capacity Milestone
India’s total installed power capacity reached 5,05,023 MW. Non-fossil fuel capacity (2,59,423 MW) has overtaken fossil-fuel capacity (2,45,600 MW) for the first time. Renewables alone contribute 2,50,643 MW, marking a significant clean energy transition.
International Recognition
UN Population Award 2025
The International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) received the 2025 UN Population Award in the Institutional Category. Recognised for global contributions to population research, capacity building, and evidence-based policymaking.
Blue Economy
India Seaweed Expo and Summit
The 7th India International Seaweed Expo and Summit in Kochi, Kerala, highlights India’s growing focus on the Blue Economy and marine algae industry. Organised by ICAR–CMFRI, ICC, and CSIR–CSMCRI with international participation.
Culture & Tourism
Hornbill Festival Significance
The Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama (Kohima), is one of India’s most prominent cultural festivals. It brings together all major Naga tribes, showcasing traditional dances, music, crafts, attire, and cuisine, with national and international participation.
Digital Culture
Oxford Word of the Year 2025
“Rage Bait” was chosen as Oxford Word of the Year 2025. It describes online content deliberately designed to provoke anger or outrage to drive engagement (likes, comments, shares). Differs from clickbait, which targets curiosity rather than anger.
Humanitarian Assistance
Operation Sagar Bandhu
Operation Sagar Bandhu provided HADR support to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah. Indian Navy deployed INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri to Colombo, while Indian Air Force used C-130J and IL-76 aircraft to transport NDRF teams and relief materials.
Sports
World Athletes of the Year 2025
Armand Duplantis (pole vault) and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (hurdles) were named World Athletes of the Year 2025 after delivering flawless seasons with record-breaking performances in Tokyo, highlighting global dominance in track and field.
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What themes guide the Regional AI Impact Conference 2025?
People, planet, and progress
Held in Shillong for Northeast AI adoption
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How many rural properties does e-Swathu 2.0 bring under tax net?
95 lakh rural properties
Karnataka’s digital property records platform
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At what age do APY subscribers start receiving pension?
60 years of age
Eligibility: 18-40 years for enrollment
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What is India’s total installed power capacity?
5,05,023 MW
Non-fossil (2,59,423 MW) > Fossil (2,45,600 MW)
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Which institution won the 2025 UN Population Award?
IUSSP (International Union for Scientific Study of Population)
Institutional Category recognition
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Where is the Hornbill Festival held?
Naga Heritage Village, Kisama (Kohima)
Showcases all major Naga tribes’ traditions
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What does “Rage Bait” mean?
Content designed to provoke anger for engagement
Oxford Word of the Year 2025
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Which country received aid under Operation Sagar Bandhu?
Sri Lanka
HADR support after Cyclone Ditwah
Think & Discuss
Rage Bait and Digital Discourse: Engineering Outrage for Profit
Context from today’s quiz: “Rage Bait” was chosen as Oxford Word of the Year 2025. It describes online content deliberately designed to provoke anger, frustration, or outrage to increase likes, comments, and shares. This phenomenon differs from clickbait, which targets curiosity rather than anger.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
Social media platforms’ algorithms often reward engagement-driven content, inadvertently incentivizing rage bait because angry users are more likely to comment, share, and stay engaged. Content creators and political actors exploit this by deliberately crafting divisive, inflammatory posts. While some argue this is simply the marketplace of ideas at work, critics contend that systematic rage baiting polarizes societies, erodes civil discourse, and prioritizes emotional manipulation over truth and constructive dialogue.
Should social media platforms be held responsible for algorithmic amplification of rage bait content, or is regulating such content an unacceptable restriction on free expression and individual responsibility?
Should social media platforms be held responsible for algorithmic amplification of rage bait content, or is regulating such content an unacceptable restriction on free expression and individual responsibility?
- Can algorithmic changes that de-prioritize engagement from angry reactions effectively reduce rage bait without creating new problems like echo chambers or filter bubbles?
- Who should bear responsibility for the negative societal effects of rage bait—platforms that amplify it, creators who produce it, or users who engage with it?
- Is there a meaningful distinction between legitimate controversial content that naturally provokes strong reactions and deliberately manipulative rage bait designed solely for engagement metrics?
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