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Education
Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025
India’s largest school hackathon with brand ambassador Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla (first Indian to ISS). Led by Ministry of Education, Atal Innovation Mission & NITI Aayog. Target: over 1 crore students.
History
Vande Mataram – 150th Anniversary
Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (1882 novel Anandamath). First publicly recited by Rabindranath Tagore in 1896. 1950 Presidential order accorded it status on par with the national anthem.
Agriculture
First Cooperative CBG & Potash Project
Inaugurated by Amit Shah at Shankarrao Kolhe Cooperative Sugar Factory, Kopargaon (Maharashtra). Circular economy model to be replicated across 15 cooperative sugar factories.
Infrastructure
Patna Metro Priority Corridor
3.6-km elevated stretch from ISBT to Bhootnath. Inaugurated by CM Nitish Kumar. Three-coach trains with ~900 capacity. Security by B-SAP.
Energy
Arunachal’s First Commercial Coal Mine
Located at Namchik Namphuk, Changlang district. Opened by G. Kishan Reddy and CM Pema Khandu. Reserves: ~1.5 crore tonnes. Key for energy security and regional growth.
International
UNESCO’s First Arab Director-General Nominee
Dr. Khaled El-Enany (Egypt’s former Tourism Minister) endorsed by UNESCO Executive Board. Final election by 194-member General Conference in November 2025. Office from early 2026.
International
France PM Resignation Crisis
PM Sébastien Lecornu resigned just 14 hours after unveiling his cabinet. Caused by fragmented parliament, intense backlash. Triggered market jitters and calls for snap elections.
Environment
Philippines Coral Cryobank
Southeast Asia’s first coral cryobank using vitrification at −196°C (liquid nitrogen). Conserves coral genetic diversity in Coral Triangle. Coral reefs support ~25% of marine life.
Digital Finance
UPI at Lulu Group, Qatar
NIPL, QNB & NETSTARS enabled UPI at Lulu Group supermarkets in Qatar. Qatar is 8th country to accept UPI. Benefits ~8.3 lakh Indians in Qatar for remittances and payments.
Defence
INS Androth Commissioned
Navy’s second ASW-SWC (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft). Built with >80% indigenous content. Features 3 waterjet propulsion systems for agility in shallow waters.
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Who is the brand ambassador of Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025?
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
First Indian to reach ISS
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Who first publicly recited Vande Mataram in 1896?
Rabindranath Tagore
Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
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What is the Patna Metro Priority Corridor route?
ISBT to Bhootnath (3.6 km)
Elevated corridor; 3-coach trains
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Where is Arunachal’s first commercial coal mine?
Namchik Namphuk, Changlang
~1.5 crore tonnes reserves
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At what temperature does coral cryobank preserve larvae?
−196°C (liquid nitrogen)
Philippines; vitrification technique
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Qatar is which number country to accept UPI?
8th country
UPI at Lulu Group supermarkets
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What type of vessel is INS Androth?
ASW-SWC (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft)
>80% indigenous; 3 waterjet systems
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How long after cabinet unveiling did France’s PM Lecornu resign?
14 hours
Fragmented parliament crisis
Think & Discuss
India’s UPI Going Global: Financial Diplomacy Through Digital Payments
Context from today’s quiz: UPI has been rolled out at Lulu Group supermarkets in Qatar, making it the 8th country to accept India’s Unified Payments Interface. With approximately 8.3 lakh Indians living in Qatar, this expansion eases remittances and everyday payments for the diaspora. UPI is already operational in Singapore, UAE, France, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Nepal.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India’s UPI is emerging as a powerful tool of financial diplomacy, offering a real-time, low-cost payment system that benefits both Indian diaspora and host countries. The expansion aligns with India’s vision of becoming a global fintech leader and reducing dependence on Western payment networks.
Can UPI become a truly global payment standard competing with Visa and Mastercard, or will it remain primarily a tool for Indian diaspora?
Can UPI become a truly global payment standard competing with Visa and Mastercard, or will it remain primarily a tool for Indian diaspora?
- What advantages does UPI offer over traditional card networks for international merchants?
- How should India address interoperability challenges when expanding UPI to countries with different banking systems?
- Could UPI’s global expansion face geopolitical resistance from countries protective of their domestic payment ecosystems?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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