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International
India on UN ‘Honour Roll’ 2026
India paid USD 35.18 million to the UN Regular Budget for 2026, joining 52 member states on the honour roll. India’s assessed contribution is 1.016% of the UN’s total regular budget of USD 3.45 billion.
Governance
Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA)
A tripartite agreement among GoI, Nagaland Government, and ENPO creates the FNTA covering six districts: Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire, Longleng, Noklak, and Shamtor. Powers over 46 state subjects will be devolved to the FNTA.
Business & Economy
Bharat Taxi – Cooperative Ride-Hailing
India’s first cooperative-sector ride-hailing service retains only 20% of earnings, with 80% going to drivers (‘Sarathis’). Registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, it was established on 06 June 2025.
Business & Economy
DPIIT Startup Recognition Revised
Turnover threshold raised from Rs 100 crore to Rs 200 crore. A new ‘Deep Tech Startup’ sub-category introduced with an extended age limit of 20 years and turnover cap of Rs 300 crore.
Defence
Agni-III Missile Test-Fired
The Agni-III intermediate-range ballistic missile has a range of 3,000–3,500 km. Test-fired from Chandipur, Odisha, it is a two-stage solid propellant missile designed by DRDO with a payload capacity of up to 1.5 tonnes.
Sports
India Wins 6th ICC U19 World Cup
India defeated England by 100 runs at Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 175 off 80 balls — the highest individual score ever in a U19 WC final. This was India’s record sixth title.
Business & Economy
Goldman Sachs Upgrades India GDP Forecast
India’s CY26 GDP growth forecast raised by 20 basis points from 6.7% to 6.9%, following the US–India trade deal that reduced reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%.
Sports
IOC’s First Female Member from Iran
Soraya Aghaei Hajiagha, a 30-year-old badminton player who represented Iran at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, was elected the 107th IOC member at the 145th IOC Session in Milan with a 95-2 vote.
Environment
Tamil Nadu Urban Greening Policy 2026
Launched under the Green Tamil Nadu Mission by CM M.K. Stalin. Targets increasing green cover from 23.7% to 33% and mandates urban local bodies to maintain at least 15% of municipal areas under green cover.
Education
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 (9th Edition)
Held at PM Modi’s residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, along with four other locations: Coimbatore, Raipur, Dev Mogra, and Guwahati. Over 4.5 crore students, parents, and teachers participated.
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How many member states are on the UN ‘honour roll’ for 2026?
52
India contributed 1.016% of the UN’s USD 3.45 billion regular budget
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How many districts does the FNTA agreement cover?
Six Districts
Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire, Longleng, Noklak, and Shamtor
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What is the range of the Agni-III missile?
3,000–3,500 km
Two-stage solid propellant IRBM designed by DRDO, payload up to 1.5 tonnes
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Who scored the highest individual score in a U19 WC final?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
175 off 80 balls in the 2026 final vs England at Harare, Zimbabwe
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What is the new DPIIT turnover threshold for startup recognition?
Rs 200 Crore
Raised from Rs 100 crore; Deep Tech sub-category has Rs 300 crore cap
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What is Goldman Sachs’ revised India GDP growth forecast for CY26?
6.9%
Raised by 20 bps from 6.7% after US–India trade deal reduced tariffs
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Who is the IOC’s first female member from Iran?
Soraya Aghaei Hajiagha
Badminton player, elected 107th IOC member at 145th Session in Milan
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What green cover target does Tamil Nadu’s Urban Greening Policy aim for?
33%
Up from current 23.7%; ULBs must maintain 15% municipal green cover
Think & Discuss
Cooperative vs. Corporate: Can Bharat Taxi Reshape India’s Gig Economy?
Context from today’s quiz: Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-sector ride-hailing service, retains only 20% of earnings compared to the 25–30% commissions typically charged by corporate platforms like Ola and Uber. Registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, it represents a fundamentally different ownership and profit-sharing model for platform workers.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
The cooperative model promises fairer earnings for drivers and democratic governance, but corporate platforms bring scale, technology investment, and consumer trust built over years. As India’s gig economy grows to tens of millions of workers, the model chosen could fundamentally shape livelihoods and labour rights.
Can cooperative-model platforms like Bharat Taxi effectively compete with corporate ride-hailing giants while maintaining their worker-first principles?
Can cooperative-model platforms like Bharat Taxi effectively compete with corporate ride-hailing giants while maintaining their worker-first principles?
- How might the cooperative model address concerns about gig worker exploitation, low pay, and lack of benefits that plague corporate platforms?
- What challenges could Bharat Taxi face in scaling up technology, maintaining service quality, and attracting riders away from established apps?
- Should the government actively promote cooperative digital platforms in other sectors (food delivery, e-commerce) as an alternative to corporate aggregators?
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