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Governance
National Conference on Land Administration
Organized by Department of Land Resources (MoRD) at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. Focused on land administration and disaster management with participation from revenue officers nationwide.
Health & Medicine
Lecanemab – Alzheimer’s Drug
Approved by Australia’s TGA for early-stage Alzheimer’s. Targets amyloid plaques, slows progression by ~27%. Cost: ~A$40,000/year. Requires monitoring for brain swelling risks.
Agriculture
Rabi MSP 2026-27: Safflower Tops
Safflower received the highest MSP increase of ₹600/quintal for Rabi 2026-27. Mission Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (₹11,440 cr) targets 350 lakh tonnes by 2030-31.
National Events
Mann Ki Baat – 11 Years
PM Modi’s radio programme first aired on Vijayadashami 2014. Completed 126 episodes on Akashvani, covering social, cultural, environmental, and behavioral themes.
Infrastructure
NHAI QR Code Sign Boards
New QR boards at toll plazas, rest areas, and highway entry/exit points provide project details, emergency contacts, nearby hospitals, EV charging stations, and toilets.
Personalities
Zubeen Garg – Tribute
Assamese singer Zubeen Garg passed away at age 52 due to drowning after a scuba diving incident. Singapore renamed an island as “Zubeen Garg Island” on Google Maps as tribute.
Art & Culture
A. Ramachandran Museum
Museum dedicated to artist A. Ramachandran opened at Sree Narayana Guru Cultural Complex, Kollam on Oct 5. Inaugurated by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.
Technology
OpenAI $500 Billion Valuation
OpenAI reached $500B valuation after $6.6B secondary share sale to SoftBank. H1 2025 revenue: $4.3B, driven by ChatGPT Enterprise and Copilot integrations.
Awards
ISSA Award 2025 for India
India received ISSA Award 2025 at World Social Security Forum, Malaysia for expanding social security from 19% (2015) to 64.3% (2025), benefiting 940 million+ via e-Shram, NCS, EPFO/ESIC.
Books
Harinder Baweja’s Memoir
“They Will Shoot You, Madam: My Life Through Conflict” released on Oct 1, 2025 in Delhi. Covers four decades of conflict reporting including Operation Blue Star and 26/11.
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When did Mann Ki Baat first air?
Vijayadashami, 2014
Completed 126 episodes on Akashvani
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Which crop got highest MSP hike (₹600/q) for Rabi 2026-27?
Safflower
Part of Rabi MSP announcement
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What is lecanemab approved for?
Early-stage Alzheimer’s
Approved by Australia’s TGA; targets amyloid plaques
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What is OpenAI’s valuation after SoftBank deal?
$500 billion
After $6.6B secondary share sale
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India’s social security coverage increased from 19% to what in 2025?
64.3%
Won ISSA Award 2025 for this achievement
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Where is the A. Ramachandran Museum located?
Kollam, Kerala
At Sree Narayana Guru Cultural Complex
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What is the title of Harinder Baweja’s memoir?
They Will Shoot You, Madam
Launched in Delhi on Oct 1, 2025
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Which singer had an island named after him on Google Maps?
Zubeen Garg
Assamese singer; passed away at 52
Think & Discuss
India’s Social Security Revolution: From 19% to 64% Coverage in a Decade
Context from today’s quiz: India received the prestigious ISSA Award 2025 at the World Social Security Forum in Malaysia for dramatically expanding social security coverage from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025—benefiting over 940 million people through initiatives like e-Shram, National Career Service (NCS), EPFO, and ESIC.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India’s leap in social security coverage is remarkable, but nearly 36% of the population still remains outside the formal social security net. The gig economy, informal sector workers, and migrant laborers continue to face challenges in accessing benefits.
What innovative approaches can India adopt to achieve universal social security coverage while ensuring sustainability of these schemes?
What innovative approaches can India adopt to achieve universal social security coverage while ensuring sustainability of these schemes?
- How can digital platforms like e-Shram be improved to better serve workers in the informal and gig economy?
- Should social security contributions be made mandatory for all employers, including those hiring gig workers?
- What lessons can India learn from countries that have achieved near-universal social security coverage?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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