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Agriculture & Water
Watershed Yatra Campaign
The Watershed Yatra campaign was launched under WDC-PMKSY 2.0 (Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana), focusing on soil and water conservation and sustainable resource management to improve irrigation coverage and water-use efficiency.
Energy
India’s Nuclear Power Target 2047
India has set an ambitious target of achieving 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047, announced in Union Budget 2025-26. This forms a crucial part of India’s long-term clean energy strategy and net-zero commitments, representing significant expansion from current capacity.
Heritage & Culture
Fort William Renamed Vijay Durg
Fort William in Kolkata has been renamed Vijay Durg as part of India’s decolonization efforts. The historic fort serves as the headquarters of the Indian Army’s Eastern Command, marking a symbolic shift away from colonial nomenclature.
Climate & Finance
IOB Joins PCAF
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) became a signatory to the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) to measure and disclose emissions linked to its financed activities. PCAF provides a standardized framework for financial institutions to assess financed emissions.
Business & Sustainability
GMR Airports Joins UNGC
GMR Airports Ltd joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), committing to align with 10 principles promoting responsible business practices in human rights, environment, labour, and anti-corruption. This reflects the aviation sector’s growing sustainability focus.
Banking & Startups
Startup-Focused Current Accounts
South Indian Bank launched specialized startup-focused current accounts: SIB Business Startup Current Account and SIB Corporate Startup Current Account. These accounts cater specifically to the banking needs of emerging businesses with tailored features.
Economy
Gold Investment Surge
India’s gold investment surged by 60% in 2024, reaching ₹1.5 lakh crore. The significant increase reflects gold’s status as a safe-haven asset during periods of economic uncertainty, with investors seeking stability amid global market volatility.
Space & Technology
ISRO’s FEAST 2025 Software
ISRO unveiled FEAST 2025, a structural analysis software at IIT Hyderabad during a national meet. This indigenous software is used in aerospace engineering for design and safety assessments, strengthening India’s self-reliance in space technology tools.
Science & Research
India’s First Ferret Research Facility
India’s first Ferret Research Facility was inaugurated at THSTI (Translational Health Science and Technology Institute), Faridabad. The facility will enhance biomedical research, vaccine development, and infectious disease studies using ferrets as animal models.
Telecommunications
GSMA Board Leadership
Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman & MD of Bharti Airtel, was appointed as Acting Chair of the GSMA Board. GSMA represents global mobile network operators and organizes major telecom industry events, making this a significant leadership position for Indian telecom.
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Under which scheme was Watershed Yatra launched?
WDC-PMKSY 2.0
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
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What is India’s nuclear power target for 2047?
100 GW
Announced in Union Budget 2025-26
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What is the new name of Fort William, Kolkata?
Vijay Durg
Part of decolonization efforts
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Which bank joined PCAF for carbon accounting?
Indian Overseas Bank
Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials
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Which company joined UN Global Compact recently?
GMR Airports Ltd
Committed to 10 UNGC principles
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Which bank launched startup-focused current accounts?
South Indian Bank
SIB Business and Corporate accounts
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By what % did India’s gold investment rise in 2024?
60%
Reached ₹1.5 lakh crore
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Who unveiled FEAST 2025 software?
ISRO
Structural analysis software at IIT Hyderabad
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Where is India’s first Ferret Research Facility?
THSTI, Faridabad
Translational Health Science & Technology Institute
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Who is the Acting Chair of GSMA Board?
Gopal Vittal
Vice Chairman & MD of Bharti Airtel
Think & Discuss
Nuclear Energy vs. Renewables: India’s Clean Energy Future
Context from today’s quiz: India has announced an ambitious target of 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047 as part of Union Budget 2025-26. This represents a massive expansion from current capacity and signals nuclear energy’s critical role in India’s clean energy transition.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
As India pursues aggressive climate targets, policymakers face crucial trade-offs between expanding nuclear capacity (reliable baseload power but high capital costs and safety concerns) versus accelerating renewable deployment (cleaner but intermittent, requiring significant storage infrastructure). The 100 GW nuclear target by 2047 represents about 20% of India’s projected total electricity capacity.
Should India prioritize nuclear energy expansion or focus resources primarily on solar/wind with battery storage to achieve its net-zero goals by 2070?
Should India prioritize nuclear energy expansion or focus resources primarily on solar/wind with battery storage to achieve its net-zero goals by 2070?
- What are the strategic advantages and risks of committing to 100 GW nuclear capacity? How does this compare with the costs and timelines of equivalent renewable capacity with storage?
- Can India realistically build sufficient nuclear capacity given historical project delays and cost overruns? Should public sector investments prioritize nuclear plants or renewable infrastructure?
- How should India balance energy security concerns (reliability, import dependence) with environmental considerations? Does nuclear power deserve the “clean energy” label given waste management challenges?
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