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Technology & Governance
IndiaAI Mission – Seven Sutras
India’s AI Governance Guidelines rest on seven principles: Trust, People-First, Innovation, Fairness, Accountability, Explainability, and Safety. The “light-touch” approach encourages innovation while ensuring accountability through three-tier compute access and DPI integration.
Agriculture & Trade
Fortified Rice Export to Papua New Guinea
APEDA facilitated export of 20 MT fortified rice from Chhattisgarh to Papua New Guinea. The rice is enriched with iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 to combat malnutrition and support global food security.
Awards & Honours
AP Governor S. Abdul Nazeer – LL.D.
Karnataka State Law University (KSLU) conferred honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) on Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, a former Supreme Court Judge, for his contributions to constitutional values and legal ethics.
International
Ghazala Hashmi – Virginia’s Historic Lt. Governor
Ghazala Hashmi became Virginia’s first Muslim and first South Asian American Lieutenant Governor. A former state senator and educator, her platform includes education, voting rights, healthcare, and environmental justice.
Culture & Heritage
Kartik Naach Festival – Nepal
Kartik Naach at Patan Durbar Square is a centuries-old ten-day heritage tradition blending dance, music, and drama to depict Hindu mythological tales from the Ramayana. Started under King Siddhinarsingh Malla.
Digital Governance
Maharashtra-Starlink Partnership
Under Digital Maharashtra, the state partners with Starlink for LEO satellite broadband in remote districts like Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Washim, and Dharashiv—enabling e-governance, telemedicine, smart agriculture, and disaster response.
Financial Inclusion
PMJDY Account Surge – Re-KYC & DBT
The Financial Inclusion Saturation Programme drove PMJDY growth through re-KYC drives reactivating dormant accounts and increased Direct Benefit Transfers (DBTs), expanding formal banking access in rural and underbanked regions.
Awards
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar – World Peace Award 2025
Boston Global Forum (BGF) and AI World Society (AIWS) conferred the “World Leader for Peace and Security Award 2025” on Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for humanitarian leadership and conflict mediation in Colombia, Iraq, and Kashmir.
Defence
SVL Ikshak – Survey Vessel Commissioned
SVL Ikshak, built by GRSE with high indigenous content, enhances Indian Navy’s hydrographic surveying and maritime charting capabilities. Equipped with multi-beam echo sounders, AUVs/ROVs, survey boats, and helicopter deck.
Space
NISAR – NASA-ISRO SAR Mission
NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) uses dual-frequency L-band (NASA) and S-band (ISRO) radars for all-weather, day-night Earth observation. Applications include soil moisture, forest biomass, ice-sheet monitoring, and disaster management.
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What are the 7 Sutras of IndiaAI Governance Guidelines?
Trust, People-First, Innovation, Fairness, Accountability, Explainability, Safety
“Light-touch” approach
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Which organization facilitated fortified rice export to Papua New Guinea?
APEDA
20 MT from Chhattisgarh; iron, folic acid, B12
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Who is Virginia’s first Muslim & South Asian American Lt. Governor?
Ghazala Hashmi
Former state senator and educator
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What is Kartik Naach and where is it held?
10-day Hindu dance-drama at Patan Durbar Square, Nepal
Depicts Ramayana; started by King Siddhinarsingh Malla
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Which Maharashtra districts get Starlink satellite internet?
Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Washim, Dharashiv
Under Digital Maharashtra mission
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Which shipyard built SVL Ikshak?
GRSE (Garden Reach Shipbuilders)
Survey Vessel (Large) for hydrographic charting
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What radar bands does NISAR satellite use?
L-band (NASA) & S-band (ISRO)
Dual-frequency SAR; all-weather imaging
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Who received World Leader for Peace & Security Award 2025?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
By BGF & AIWS; Art of Living Foundation
Think & Discuss
Satellite Internet for Rural India: Is Starlink the Answer or a Stop-Gap?
Context from today’s quiz: Maharashtra’s partnership with Starlink aims to bring LEO satellite broadband to underserved districts like Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Washim, and Dharashiv—areas where traditional fiber and mobile connectivity remain challenging due to terrain and low population density.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
While satellite internet promises to bridge the digital divide rapidly, questions arise about dependency on foreign technology, data sovereignty, affordability for rural users, and long-term sustainability compared to investing in indigenous solutions like BharatNet’s fiber network.
Should India prioritize partnerships with global satellite providers like Starlink, or accelerate indigenous satellite broadband development under ISRO and Indian telecom companies?
Should India prioritize partnerships with global satellite providers like Starlink, or accelerate indigenous satellite broadband development under ISRO and Indian telecom companies?
- How does reliance on foreign LEO satellite networks impact India’s strategic communication autonomy?
- Can satellite internet services be made affordable enough for rural BPL families without heavy subsidies?
- Should India mandate data localization and local gateway requirements for foreign satellite internet providers?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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