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• Projects span sectors such as steel, cement, aluminium, aviation, and chemicals.
• Aims to reduce CO₂ emissions by 160–175 million tonnes annually.
• Expected to create approximately 2 lakh jobs.
• Only six projects have secured investments so far, primarily located in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
• Report highlights the need for accelerated implementation and scaling up to meet climate goals.

• The study attributes this inequality to stagnant income growth, urban-rural divides, and asset accumulation by elites.

• Progressive taxation
• Universal social protection
• Creation of a Global Panel on Inequality to curb widening wealth gaps and promote economic stability

• Trust
• People-First
• Innovation
• Fairness
• Accountability
• Explainability
• Safety

• Compute infrastructure access for AI research and startups
• Development of indigenous AI models
• Integration with Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to foster scalable AI applications

• Supports India’s drive toward nutrition-oriented agricultural exports.
• Fortified rice is enriched with iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12, tackling malnutrition and enhancing global food security.
• Export operation managed by M/s Sponge Enterprises, with active support from APEDA and the Chhattisgarh government.
• Strengthens Chhattisgarh’s contribution to value-added agri exports.

• Highlights Nazeer’s remarkable service in the legal domain, including his tenure as a Supreme Court Judge.
• His efforts toward upholding constitutional values, advocating legal ethics, and enhancing access to justice were specifically acknowledged.
• The ceremony was presided over by Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot.

• Constructed by GRSE Kolkata with over 80% indigenous components.
• Ikshak is the third vessel in the Survey Vessel (Large) class and the first deployed under the Southern Naval Command.
• Equipped with advanced tools like multi-beam echo sounders, AUVs, ROVs, survey boats, and a helicopter deck.
• Will support coastal and deep-sea mapping, navigational safety, port development, and disaster response.
• Strengthens Aatmanirbhar Bharat in the defense sector.

• His mediation work in Colombia, Iraq, and Kashmir.
• Efforts in peace education and sustainable social reforms.
• The Art of Living Foundation, established in 1981, continues its global mission through programs in prison reform, river rejuvenation, and mental health, now spanning 180 countries.

• The award will honor individuals or organizations that promote peace and unity through football.
• The initiative, titled “Football Unites the World,” underscores FIFA’s commitment to using sport as a medium for global harmony and conflict resolution.
• The event is expected to be attended by Donald Trump and other global dignitaries.

Part of the Digital Maharashtra Mission, the initiative aims to improve:

• Rural internet connectivity
• E-governance services
• Telemedicine
• Smart agriculture
• Disaster management

Through LEO satellite broadband technology, the initiative will provide reliable and high-speed internet even in difficult terrains.

• Public sector banks hold approximately ₹2.15 lakh crore of the total deposits.
• Growth is attributed to the Financial Inclusion Saturation Programme, which reactivated dormant accounts through re-KYC efforts and direct benefit transfers (DBTs).
• Reinforces India’s goal of financial inclusion, ensuring broader access to banking services in rural and underbanked communities.

• Uses cricket analogies to educate farmers about nutrient management and balanced fertiliser use.
• Aims to enhance soil health, increase crop productivity, and empower farmers.
• Aligns with schemes such as NMSA and PM-PRANAM.

• Running as a Democrat, she secured 1,465,634 votes (54.2%), defeating Republican candidate John Reid.
• Formerly a Virginia State Senator and educator.
• Strong advocate for public education, voting rights, reproductive freedom, healthcare, housing, and environmental justice.
• Her victory, backed by the Indian American Impact Fund, symbolizes a milestone in diversity and political representation within the U.S.

• Originating in the 17th century under King Siddhinarsingh Malla.
• This UNESCO-recognized tradition features dance, music, and drama illustrating tales from the Ramayana.
• The 2025 edition included a global painting exhibition at the Patan Museum, promoting cross-cultural art exchange and child welfare.
• The festival reinforces Nepal’s cultural identity and boosts tourism.

• Launched on 30 July 2025 via GSLV.
• Orbits the Earth in a sun-synchronous trajectory.
• Features dual-frequency radars — L-band (NASA) and S-band (ISRO).
• Provides global coverage every 12 days, enabling precise, all-weather and day-night Earth monitoring.

• Soil moisture mapping
• Forest biomass studies
• Ice sheet tracking
• Agricultural assessment
• Disaster management

• These orbiting data hubs will house Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) and leverage continuous solar energy with high-speed optical communication.

• High-capacity satellite communication
• Radiation protection
• Station-keeping
• Launch logistics

If successful, this project will create a sustainable, low-emission AI infrastructure. Prototype launches expected by 2027.

• Includes 2,278 questions across 11 Indian languages and 10 cultural domains such as law, religion, literature, and cuisine.
• Developed with the help of 261 Indian experts.
• Uses a rubric-based evaluation for accuracy and cultural reasoning.

• GPT-5 leading with 34.9% accuracy
• Gemini 2.5 Pro at 34.3%
• Top scores in Hindi and Hinglish

• Wars result in ecosystem destruction, pollution, deforestation, and water contamination, making nature an often unseen casualty.
• The observance was established by the UN General Assembly in 2001, with reinforcement by the UN Environment Assembly in 2016.
• Aligns with SDGs 6, 13, 15, and 16, advocating environmental peacebuilding, sustainability, and accountability even in wartime conditions.