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National Events
150 Years of Vande Mataram
The 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram was marked with a commemorative stamp and coin, a digital portal for citizen renditions, nationwide mass singing events, and cultural programmes celebrating the iconic national song.
Health & Pharma
Mounjaro – India’s Top-Selling Drug
Mounjaro became India’s top-selling drug in October 2025. It works via dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonism—a unique mechanism targeting metabolic disorders including diabetes and obesity more effectively than single-receptor drugs.
Culture & Heritage
Digital Museum of Tribal Freedom Fighters
India’s first Digital Museum of Tribal Freedom Fighters was inaugurated at Nava Raipur (Atal Nagar), Chhattisgarh. It features VFX displays, interactive screens, and QR-coded storytelling celebrating tribal heroes and uprisings.
Energy
NHPC Golden Jubilee – ₹50 Coin
A ₹50 commemorative coin was released for NHPC’s Golden Jubilee (50 years). A comic book “Chhota Bheem aur Bada Bandh” was also launched to promote hydropower awareness among children.
Environment
Khangchendzonga – IUCN “Good” Rating
Khangchendzonga National Park (Sikkim) earned a rare “Good” IUCN rating due to community-based stewardship, low human disturbance, and sustainable practices. It’s a mixed UNESCO World Heritage Site (natural + cultural).
Geopolitics
Kazakhstan & Abraham Accords
Kazakhstan’s intention to join the Abraham Accords is significant as it expands the framework into Central Asia—beyond the original Arab signatories—broadening diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation with Israel.
Climate
30 Years of UN Climate Negotiations
A key criticism of 30 years of UNFCCC negotiations is consensus-based decision delays. Despite progress in renewables and EVs, emissions have risen since the mid-1990s due to slow multilateral agreement processes.
Digital Payments
RuPay’s UPI Credit Card Growth
RuPay now handles 40% of UPI-linked credit card transaction volume. This rapid growth in integration has significantly lifted RuPay’s overall market position in India’s evolving digital payments ecosystem.
Skill Development
MSDE-Autodesk Collaboration
MSDE and Autodesk signed an MoU to integrate advanced digital and AI-enhanced design tools into ITIs and NSTIs. This modernizes vocational training with industry-grade curricula and educator upskilling programmes.
Science & Awards
Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award 2025
Dr. Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan received the award for computational materials science—atomic-level simulations and AI-driven materials design with applications in energy storage and aerospace engineering.
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What digital initiative marked 150 years of Vande Mataram?
National Portal for Public Renditions
Also: commemorative stamp & coin
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What mechanism makes Mounjaro effective?
Dual GLP-1 & GIP Receptor Agonism
India’s top-selling drug Oct 2025
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Where is India’s first Digital Museum of Tribal Freedom Fighters?
Nava Raipur (Atal Nagar), Chhattisgarh
Features VFX, interactive screens, QR codes
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What coin denomination was released for NHPC’s Golden Jubilee?
₹50
50 years of NHPC; Chhota Bheem comic also released
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Why did Khangchendzonga get “Good” IUCN rating?
Community Stewardship & Low Human Impact
Mixed UNESCO site (natural + cultural)
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Why is Kazakhstan joining Abraham Accords significant?
Expands Framework into Central Asia
Beyond original Arab signatories
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What % of UPI-linked credit card volume does RuPay handle?
40%
Rapid growth in integration
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Who won Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award 2025?
Dr. Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan
Computational materials science
Think & Discuss
30 Years of Climate Talks: Has Consensus Become a Barrier to Action?
Context from today’s quiz: Reflections on 30 years of UN climate negotiations highlight that consensus-based decision-making has significantly slowed outcomes. Despite remarkable growth in renewables and EVs, global emissions have continued to rise since the UNFCCC was established, raising questions about the effectiveness of multilateral climate governance.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
The UNFCCC operates on consensus, meaning any single country can block progress. While this ensures inclusivity and sovereignty, critics argue it enables climate laggards to water down ambition. Recent COPs have seen frustrating last-minute compromises and language battles over “phase out” vs “phase down” of fossil fuels.
Should the UN climate framework move from consensus to majority voting, or would that undermine legitimacy and participation of developing nations?
Should the UN climate framework move from consensus to majority voting, or would that undermine legitimacy and participation of developing nations?
- How can “coalitions of the willing” (like Beyond Oil & Gas Alliance) complement the consensus-based UNFCCC process?
- Should climate finance commitments be legally binding with enforcement mechanisms, or remain voluntary pledges?
- Is the Paris Agreement’s “nationally determined contributions” model too weak, or appropriately flexible for diverse economies?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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