Daily Current Affairs

• Amul was praised for transforming India’s dairy sector through its farmer-owned business model, benefiting 3.6 million producers.
• IFFCO was recognised for its sustainable fertiliser production, digital innovation, and community welfare initiatives.
• Showcases India’s leadership in cooperative governance, inclusive growth, and rural empowerment.
• Reinforces the national vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi”, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• IIT Delhi remained India’s top-ranked institution but slipped 15 places to 59th.
• IIT Bombay fell 23 places to 71st.
• Chandigarh University was the only Indian institution to improve, rising to 109th position.

• Low research impact
• Weak faculty-student ratios
• Limited internationalisation

Meanwhile, universities in China, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Malaysia rose sharply due to robust research, global collaborations, and strategic investments.

• Marks a key milestone in India’s agri-export and nutritional enhancement efforts.
• Aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Kuposhan Mukt Bharat” initiative under the Poshan Abhiyan.
• FRK is made by blending rice flour with iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12.
• Demonstrates India’s technological strength in food fortification and commitment to fighting malnutrition.

• Seeks to restore the cheetah population to its historical habitats at Kuno-Palpur National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
• India currently houses 27 cheetahs, including 16 born in the wild within the country.
• Previous imports from Namibia and South Africa faced climate adaptation issues, resulting in some animal deaths.
• The project is viewed as a notable achievement in grassland ecosystem restoration and wildlife conservation.

• Covers cooperation in co-development, co-production, technology sharing, and counter-terrorism efforts.
• The meeting was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh (India) and Major General Amir Baram (Israel).
• Supports India’s vision for self-reliance and defence modernisation.
• Enhances industrial and technological collaboration.

“Rooted in Wisdom, Rising with Vision: Reimagining Education through NEP 2020”

• Key discussions focused on global collaboration, implementation of NEP 2020, innovative teaching methods, and holistic education models.
• Launch of the CBSE Global Curriculum 26.
• Introduction of two-level subject options from Class 9.
• Speakers like Rahul Singh, Dheeraj Sahu, and Sudha Murthy emphasised inclusive, compassionate, and future-ready education.

• Brings together global and Indian stakeholders to accelerate the growth of India’s green hydrogen ecosystem.
• Key focus areas: technology development, financing, certification, port readiness, skill enhancement, and localisation.
• Supports the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
• Reinforces India’s ambition to become a world leader in green hydrogen and drive clean energy transition, exports, and employment.

• Organised with the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
• Will feature Olympians Zafar Iqbal, Jagbir Singh, Dilip Tirkey, and Ashok Kumar.
• A nationwide campaign will include 1,000 matches across 500 districts, engaging over 36,000 players.

• The honour acknowledges his outstanding contributions to football and charitable work.
• Joins the ranks of Sir Bobby Charlton and Sir Alex Ferguson among knighted football legends.
• Career includes playing for Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, and PSG, earning 115 caps for England.
• His philanthropy, UNICEF advocacy, and education initiatives cement his reputation as a global ambassador for sport and British values.

• Highlights 143 joint S&T projects between India and the UK.
• Developed collaboratively by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (India) and the British High Commission.
• Provides detailed mapping of funding agencies, implementing institutions, and partner organizations.
• Helps policy makers detect existing gaps, synchronize bilateral priorities, and trace the progress and impact of Indo-UK scientific collaboration.

• Reflects India’s intent to broaden its infrastructure financing reach internationally, mirroring institutions like the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and International Finance Corporation (IFC).
• As a 100% government-owned Development Financial Institution (DFI) and an All-India Financial Institution (AIFI), NaBFID/IDB’s functions include:
• Providing long-term project finance
• Refinancing infrastructure debt
• Mobilizing private sector investment into major infrastructure projects

• Academic & Research Institutions: IIT Hyderabad, ISB, BITS Pilani, NALSAR, and C-DAC
• Tech Corporations: Google, Microsoft, Infosys, and Amazon
• Mission is to accelerate AI research, drive innovation, and build skilled AI talent for the state and the country.

• Aarogya Maitri BHISHM Cubes
• Medicines, food, shelter materials
• Power generators and hygiene kits
• Underscores India’s commitment to the Global South.
• Enhances India’s image as a dependable global humanitarian and disaster-response partner.

• He is the first Muslim, the first person of South Asian descent, and the youngest mayor in over a century to hold the office.
• Born in Uganda and raised in New York, Mamdani previously served in the New York State Assembly.
• His election marks a historic moment in U.S. politics, reflecting the city’s diversity and progressive representation.

• Previously served as Secretary at ICAR and Additional Secretary, DARE.
• Led digital initiatives like the “Kisan Sarathi” portal and managed World Bank-funded projects.

• Strengthening India’s standards ecosystem
• Supporting Make in India and export competitiveness
• Aligning with international standardisation bodies like the IEC

• Born in 1940 in India, he transformed the Hinduja Group into a multinational conglomerate with operations in 38 countries.
• Business spans automotive, banking, energy, IT, and infrastructure.
• An alumnus of Jai Hind College, awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Westminster and Richmond College.
• Ranked as the UK’s richest individual for seven consecutive years.
• Celebrated for his philanthropy, cross-cultural outreach, and community service.