Daily Current Affairs

• Took place at Gandhi Maidan, Patna.
• Presided over by Governor Arif Mohammed Khan.
• 27 ministers inducted: 14 BJP, 8 JD(U), 2 LJP (RV), 1 HAM(S), 1 RLM

• NDA won 202 out of 243 seats, Mahagathbandhan secured only 35 seats.
• NDA Seat Distribution: BJP – 89, JD(U) – 85, LJP(RV) – 19, HAM – 5, RLM – 4
• BJP leaders Vinay Kumar Sinha and Samrat Choudhary took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers.

• Announced by MeitY under the IndiaAI Mission.
• 4.5-hour, self-paced program using simple explanations, real-life Indian examples, and beginner-friendly case studies.
• Available free on FutureSkills Prime, iGOT Karmayogi, and other major ed-tech portals.
• Learners receive an official Government of India certificate upon completion.

• Basics of AI and its functioning
• Impact on jobs, creativity, and education
• Ethical and responsible AI use
• Indian applications of AI
• AI tools overview
• Future AI opportunities

Content developed by Jaspreet Bindra, Founder of AI & Beyond.

• Featured films originate from India, Kosovo, South Korea, and Egypt.
• Spotlights themes of childhood imagination, resilience, and rights.
• The collaboration, active since 2022, highlights narratives surrounding mental well-being, equity and inclusion, education access, and post-conflict recovery.
• Emphasizes cinema’s role in global advocacy and giving children a voice across cultures.

• Digital-first features with student-conceptualized interiors
• QR-enabled parcel booking
• A student franchise system encouraging entrepreneurship

• Part of a plan to modernize 46 campus post offices nationwide by December 2025.
• Aligns with Digital India, Skill India, and sustainable postal operations.
• Goal: Make postal services more relevant, tech-driven, and appealing to younger users.

• Transform India’s audit ecosystem by adopting global best practices.
• Strengthen research and training.
• Standardize methodologies for high-quality audits.

• Will incorporate AI-based analytics, shifting from traditional sample checks to full-dataset auditing.
• ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) principles will be integrated into audit frameworks.
• Marks a major step toward technologically advanced, evidence-driven auditing across government systems.

• Developed by NIFT under the Army Design Bureau.
• Registered under Application No. 449667-001.
• Ensemble includes: A digital-print outer coat, an insulated interior jacket, and a thermal base layer.

• Enhances mobility, protection, and thermal comfort across varied terrains.
• IPR ensures protection of both design and camouflage patterns, preventing unauthorized duplication.
• Promotes self-reliance in defence clothing.

• Organized by NABARD and IAMAI.
• Theme: “Empowering Rural Innovation for Global Change.”

• Digital agriculture
• Fintech-enabled credit access
• Climate-smart farming
• Renewable energy systems
• Circular economic models
• Women-led entrepreneurship

Key initiatives: Smart farming tools, green financing innovations, decentralised energy solutions, tech-driven inclusion for FPOs, startups, and rural enterprises.

• Recognized for decades of work in promoting human rights and civil liberties, gender equality, and global justice and democratic governance.

• Founded Chile’s Ministry of Women and Gender Equality
• Expanded LGBTQ+ rights
• Led UN Women

The prize was presented by Sonia Gandhi.

• Being celebrated for his powerful performance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s film One Battle After Another.
• Critics have praised the role for its emotional depth, adding to his legacy built through iconic films like Inception and The Revenant.
• Joins fellow honourees Michael B. Jordan and Adam Sandler.

• Driven by strong post-merger integration, deepened digital banking capabilities, and robust consumer trust.
• TCS slipped to second place amid slower brand growth.
• Zomato emerged as the fastest-growing Indian brand for the second consecutive year, doubling its valuation.

New brands such as UltraTech Cement, Westside, and Zudio entered the list, reflecting rapid shifts within India’s brand ecosystem.

• A sales hub
• A delivery facility
• A repair and servicing centre

• Led by Sharad Agarwal.
• Tesla aims to strengthen its footprint in the premium EV market despite challenges like high import duties and pricing.
• Additional centres may open in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune.

• A record number of IPOs (Tata Capital, LG Electronics, WeWork India)
• A bullish market (Sensex +3%, BSE MidCap +4%)
• Rising participation of first-time retail investors, especially Millennials and Gen Z

Despite the surge, overall active trading levels remain moderate, underscoring the ongoing need for investor education and responsible financial decision-making.

• The petition filed by APEDA argued that Article 22 of TRIPS obliges countries to safeguard products from misleading labeling.
• Both courts held that TRIPS provisions are not automatically enforceable and must be implemented via domestic laws such as New Zealand’s Fair Trading Act, 1986 and Kenya’s Trade Marks Act.

• Brand dilution
• Weakened market exclusivity
• Challenges in preventing misuse of the “Basmati” name by foreign sellers

The verdict underlines the complexities of securing GI protection in diverse legal systems worldwide.

• Enables the sale of advanced military technology including F-35 fighter jets and nearly 300 U.S. tanks.
• Broader collaboration in military manufacturing.

• Civil nuclear energy
• Artificial intelligence
• Critical mineral development

Although MNNA status does not guarantee mutual defense, it strengthens Saudi Arabia’s strategic importance and reshapes power equations in the Middle East.

• Stems from a 2022 NSIL contract, under which HAL and L&T completed an end-to-end build of the PSLV-XL model with ISRO’s guidance.

• Highlights India’s growing NewSpace manufacturing ecosystem.
• Enhanced private-sector capability to build complex launch vehicles.
• ISRO’s increased bandwidth to focus on R&D and advanced space missions.

The milestone signals a major evolution in India’s commercial space sector.

• The UN General Assembly created the observance to honour TV as a medium capable of highlighting conflicts, raising awareness on peace and security, and addressing global economic and social challenges.

• In 1927, inventor Philo Taylor Farnsworth developed the world’s first electronic TV at age 21.
• The first World Television Forum was held on 21–22 November 1996, where global leaders recognized TV’s influence on public opinion.

The day celebrates television not as just a device, but as a symbol of global communication and shared information.