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🏆 Major Awards & Honors

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71st National Film Awards 2025 (New Delhi)

●​ Awarded by: Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (since 1954).

●​ Best Feature Film: 12th Fail (Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra).
●​ Best Actor (Joint): Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) & Vikrant Massey (12th Fail).
●​ Best Actress: Rani Mukerji (Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway).
●​ Best Director: Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story).
●​ Best Hindi Film: Kathal (Director: Yashowardhan Mishra).

International Booker Prize 2025

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●​ Winner: Banu Mushtaq (Indian, Kannada author) for her short story collection Heart Lamp.

Literary & Journalism Awards

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●​ Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2025 (Hindi): Parvati Tirki for the poem 'Phir Ugna'.
●​ Pen Translates Award 2025: Geetanjali Shree.
●​ Chamelidevi Jain Award (Journalism): Jatinder Kaur Toor.

PM Narendra Modi's International Awards

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●​ Brazil: Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross (highest honor).
●​ Ghana: National Award.
●​ Trinidad and Tobago: Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (highest civilian honor).
●​ Cyprus: Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III (highest civilian honor).
●​ Sri Lanka: Mitra Vibhushan (highest civilian honor).
●​ Mauritius: The Grand Commander of the Order of Star and Key of the Indian Ocean.
●​ Barbados: Honorary Order of the Freedom of Barbados.
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Other Notable Awards

●​ Kalinga Ratna Award 2024: Dharmendra Pradhan (Union Education Minister).

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●​ GP Birla Smriti Puraskar 2025: V. Narayanan (ISRO Chairman).

●​ Nelson Mandela Prize 2025 (UN): Awarded every 5 years. Winners: Brenda Ronald (Canada) &
Kennedy Odede (Kenya).
●​ Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2025: Kumar Mangalam Birla.
●​ Abel Prize 2025 (Maths 'Nobel'): Masaki Kashiwabara (First Japanese winner).
●​ 59th Jnanpith Award: Vinod Kumar Shukla (First from Chhattisgarh).
●​ Pritzker Architecture Prize 2025: Liu Jiakun (China).
●​ Maharashtra Bhushan: Ram Sutar (Sculptor, Statue of Unity).
●​ 34th Saraswati Samman: Bhadradas Swami for Swaminarayan Siddhant Sudha.
●​ Humanitarian Award (72nd Miss World): Sonu Sood.

Appointments & Resignations

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Key Resignations

●​ Jagdeep Dhankhar: Resigned as 14th Vice President of India, citing Article 67(a). New VP
elections under Article 66.
●​ Gita Gopinathan: Resigned as Deputy Managing Director of the IMF.
●​ Amitabh Kant: Resigned as India's G20 Sherpa.

Global Appointments (Indian/Indian Origin)

●​ Apple CEO: Sabih Khan.

●​ Meta India MD: Arun Srinivas.
●​ US National Intelligence Director: Tulsi Gabbard (first Hindu).
●​ FBI Director (Indian-origin): Kashyap Pramod Patel (took oath on Bhagavad Gita).

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●​ Canada's Investment Firm Fairfax Advisor: Amitabh Kant.

National Appointments

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●​ UPSC Chairman: Ajay Kumar.
●​ RAW Chief: Parag Jain.
●​ RPF's First Woman DG: Sonali Mishra.
●​ CBDT Chairman: Vinod Agarwal (term extended).
●​ SEBI's 11th Chairman: Tohin Kanta Panda.
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●​ DRDO Chairman: Samir V. Kamat (term extended).
●​ Ladakh Lt. Governor: Kavinder Gupta.
●​ Haryana Governor: Prof. Asim Kumar Ghosh.
●​ High Court Chief Justices (July 2025, Art 217(1)):
○​ Madhya Pradesh: Sanjiv Sachdeva.
○​ Jharkhand: Tarlok Singh Chauhan.
○​ Karnataka: Vibhu Bakhru.
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○​ Guwahati: Ashutosh Kumar.

○​ Patna: Vipul Manubhai Pancholi.

🇮🇳 National Affairs & "India's Firsts"

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Governance & Law

●​ UCC Implementation: Uttarakhand becomes the first state in independent India to implement
Uniform Civil Code.
●​ Right to Die: Karnataka becomes the first state to implement the right to die for terminally ill
patients.
●​ Caste Census: First post-independence census announced. Two phases starting Oct 2026. (Last
one was in 1931).
●​ Future Department (Bhavishya Vibhag): Haryana establishes India's first.
●​ Marital Disputes (IPC 498A/BNS 85): Supreme Court orders no arrest for 2 months in such
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Infrastructure & Technology

●​ World's Highest Rail Bridge: Chenab Rail Bridge (J&K). Height: 359m (taller than Eiffel Tower).
●​ India's First Cable-Stayed Rail Bridge: Anji Khad Bridge (J&K), over Anji river (tributary of
Chenab).
●​ India's First Wolf Sanctuary: Mahuadanr, Latehar, Jharkhand.
●​ India's First Butterfly Sanctuary: Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kannur, Kerala.
●​ India's First Hornbill Conservation Centre: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
●​ India's First Aquatech Park: Guwahati, Assam.
●​ India's First AI SEZ (Special Economic Zone): Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
●​ India's First Hydrogen-Powered Train Coach: Tested in Chennai.

Environment & Geography

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●​ UNESCO World Heritage Site (44th): Maratha Military Landscapes (12 forts: 11 in MH, 1 in
TN). India is 6th globally in UNESCO sites.

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●​ Ramsar Sites: Total 91 as of June 2025. New additions: Khichan (Phalodi) & Menar (Udaipur) in
Rajasthan.
●​ Leopard Capital of India: Bengaluru, Karnataka.
●​ Asia's Largest Jungle Safari: Aravalli Hills, Haryana (10,000 acres).

Social & Culture

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●​ State Festival: Maharashtra declares Ganesh Utsav a state festival. (Public celebration started
by Lokmanya Tilak in 1893).
●​ CM Kanya Vivah Mandap Yojana: Bihar scheme to build marriage halls in every Gram
Panchayat.

🌐 International Affairs
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Global Summits

●​ G7 Summit 2025: Alberta, Canada (51st edition).

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●​ NATO Summit 2025: The Hague, Netherlands.

●​ FIDE World Cup 2025: To be hosted by India.
●​ 46th ASEAN Summit 2025: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
●​ AI Action Summit 2025: Paris, France (co-chaired by India).

Key Global Events

●​ Iran-Israel Conflict: US-brokered ceasefire after 12 days. India launched Operation Sindhu for
evacuation.
●​ Pahalgam Terror Attack (J&K): Responsibility taken by TRF (The Resistance Front). Indian
retaliation included Operation Mahadev, Operation Sindur (airstrikes on 9 terror camps in
Pakistan), and Operation Nidar (ground op in Tral).
●​ Taliban Recognition: Russia becomes the first country to officially recognize the Taliban
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●​ New Political Party: Elon Musk announces "America Party".
●​ Voting Age: UK lowers the minimum voting age to 16.
●​ Bangladesh Currency: Photo of founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman removed from currency
notes.

📊 Indices & Reports

Global & National Rankings

●​ Henley Passport Index 2025: India rank: 77.

●​ Global Energy Transition Index 2025 (WEF): India rank: 71 (Sweden tops).
●​ World Happiness Report 2025 (UN): India rank: 118 (Finland tops for 8th time).
●​ Human Development Index (HDI) 2025: India rank: 130.

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●​ Global Firepower Index 2025: India rank: 4 (USA is 1st).
●​ Swachh Survekshan 2025:
○​ Cleanest City: Indore (8th consecutive year).

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○​ 10 Lakh+ Category: Ahmedabad.
○​ Cleanest Ganga Town: Prayagraj.

World Air Quality Report 2024 (IQAir)

●​ World's Most Polluted City: Byrnihat, Meghalaya.

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●​ World's Most Polluted Capital: New Delhi.

🔬 Science, Tech & Environment

Space & Astronomy

●​ Shubhanshu Shukla: Second Indian in space and first to enter the ISS. Spent 200 days.
●​ SPADEX Docking Experiment: ISRO's successful experiment makes India the 4th country with
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this capability.
●​ Fossils Park (1.4 billion years old): Added to UNESCO's tentative list (Sonbhadra, UP).

Health & Biology

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●​ India's First Indigenous Malaria Vaccine: Adfacyvacs (developed by ICMR).

●​ Lumpy Virus Vaccine: India develops the world's first DIVA marker vaccine.
●​ World's First Human Bladder Transplant: Performed in the USA.
●​ Dyre Wolf Revival: US scientists revive the wolf species, extinct for 13,000 years.
●​ Trachoma-Free: WHO declares Senegal Trachoma-free.

Technology & AI

●​ World Internet Speed Record: Japan sets a new record of 1.02 PetaBit/sec.
●​ Project Kusha: DRDO-led project to strengthen India's air defence.
●​ World's First AI-Child: Born in Mexico.
●​ Modi Script to Devanagari: IIT Roorkee develops the world's first AI model for this conversion.

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●​ Hyperloop Test Track: Developed by IIT Madras in collaboration with the Ministry of Railways.

🏏 Sports Highlights
Chess

●​ FIDE Women's World Cup 2025: Divya Deshmukh (first Indian woman winner). Became India's
88th GM.
●​ FIDE World Cup 2024: Won by D. Gukesh (India).

Cricket

●​ ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Winner: India (3rd title). Runner-up: New Zealand.

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●​ World Test Championship 2025: Winner: South Africa (first title). Runner-up: Australia.
●​ Key Retirements: Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma (Test), Andre Russell (WI), Steve Smith (AUS -
ODI), Mushfiqur Rahim (BAN - ODI).

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●​ Records: Rohit Sharma (first Indian with 300 IPL sixes), Virat Kohli (first with 1000 IPL fours,
fastest to 14,000 ODI runs).

Tennis

●​ Wimbledon Open 2025:

○​ Men's Singles: Jannik Sinner (Italy).
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○​ Women's Singles: Iga Świątek (Poland).

Beauty Pageants

●​ Miss World 2025 (72nd, Hyderabad): Suchata Chongsri (Thailand).

●​ Mrs. Universe 2025: Anjala Swami Veekan (India, Rajasthan).
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Other Sports

●​ Kabaddi World Cup 2025 (England): India won both Men's and Women's titles.
●​ Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna 2024: Awarded to 4 athletes: Manu Bhaker (Shooting), D.
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Gukesh (Chess), Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey), Praveen Kumar (Para-athletics).

●​ Arjuna Awards 2024: 34 players honored.
●​ Mt. Everest Record: Kami Rita Sherpa climbs for the 31st time.
●​ Bharatanatyam World Record: Romona Pereira (Karnataka) performed for 170 consecutive
hours.

Infrastructure & Development

Bridges & Tunnels

●​ Pamban Bridge: India's & Asia's first vertical lift railway sea bridge, inaugurated by PM Modi
in Rameswaram. It allows ships to pass by lifting the central span vertically.
●​ Chenab Bridge: The world's highest railway arch bridge, located in Reasi district, J&K.
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●​ Anji Bridge: India's first cable-stayed railway bridge, inaugurated by PM Modi in Katra.
●​ Z-Morh Tunnel: A 6.5 km tunnel on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway providing year-round
connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh. Inaugurated by PM Modi.
●​ Longest Railway Tunnel: Under construction on the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail line in
Uttarakhand, with a length of 14.57 km.

Transportation & Logistics

●​ Samruddhi Mahamarg: A fully operational 701 km expressway connecting Mumbai to

Nagpur.
●​ Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT): Inaugurated by Sarbananda Sonowal, with a
capacity of 1 million passengers.
●​ Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal: India's largest automobile cargo terminal,

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inaugurated at the Maruti Suzuki Manesar Plant, Haryana.
●​ Vizhinjam International Seaport: Located in Kerala, it's India's first semi-automated port. The

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world's largest eco-friendly container ship, MSC Turkey, also arrived here.
●​ Ganga Expressway: Became the first expressway in India equipped with night landing
facilities for fighter jets.
●​ Inter-state Cheetah Corridor: The country's first, inaugurated between Rajasthan and
Madhya Pradesh.
●​ 9000 H.P. Electric Locomotive: India's first to be inaugurated in Dahod, Gujarat.
●​ Road Train: The country's first, from the Volvo group, was flagged off in Nagpur.
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●​ Metro Rail Network: Exceeded 1,000 km by Jan 2025, becoming the third-largest globally.
●​ Jammu Railway Division: The 69th division (742.1 km) under the Northern Railway Zone was
inaugurated.
●​ Bio-bitumen Highway: India's first bio-bitumen-based national highway section was
inaugurated by Nitin Gadkari on NH-44 near Nagpur.
●​ Udaan Passenger Café: Initiative at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Int'l Airport to
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provide affordable refreshments.

Energy & Technology Infrastructure

●​ Ghatampur Thermal Power Project: Unit 1 (660 MW) inaugurated in Kanpur, UP.
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●​ Off-grid Green Hydrogen Plant: India's first, launched by the Adani Group in Kutch, Gujarat,
with a 5 MW capacity.
●​ Green Data Center: A 30 MW capacity center founded in Ghaziabad, UP.
●​ World's Largest Data Center: Being built by the Ambani group in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

Other Major Projects

●​ International Potato Center: The South Asia Regional Centre was approved for establishment
in Agra, UP.

Government Schemes & Policies

Economic & Social Welfare

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●​ Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme: Approved with a corpus of ₹1 lakh
crore to provide long-term, low/zero interest funding to the private sector.
●​ Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme: Budget of ₹99,446 crore to generate over 3.5
crore jobs in two years.
●​ SPREE 2025 Scheme: To bring contract, informal, and deprived workers under social security
and health benefits.
●​ PM e-Drive Scheme: India’s first electric truck (e-truck) incentive scheme, offering financial aid
up to ₹9.6 lakh per vehicle.
●​ Cashless Treatment Scheme 2025: Guarantees up to ₹1.5 lakh in cashless emergency care for
road accident victims for 7 days post-accident.
●​ PM Internship Scheme (PMIS): Aims to provide internships to 10 million youth in the top 500
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●​ SMILE Sub-scheme: A central scheme for the rehabilitation of persons involved in begging.
●​ Gender Budgeting: First national consultation held; ₹4.49 lakh crore allocated for FY 2025-26.
●​ Swavalambini Program: A women entrepreneurship program for Northeast India launched by

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Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary.
●​ INROAD Project: Budget of ₹100 crore to improve natural rubber quality in Northeast India.
●​ Har Ghar Lakhpati Scheme: Launched by SBI, reducing interest rates by 0.20%.
●​ Suposhit Panchayat Abhiyan: Launched in 35 gram panchayats in Bihar to address
malnutrition.
●​ MSME TEAM Initiative: Launched by MoMSME for Trade Empowerment and Marketing.
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●​ Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme: Launched for MSMEs in Mumbai.

Governance, Digital & Policy Updates

●​ Census 2027: To be conducted in two phases, including caste-based data.

○​ Snow-covered regions: Starts Oct 2026
○​ Rest of India: Starts Mar 2027
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●​ DHRUVA Policy: Launched by Dept. of Posts for geo-coded digital address infrastructure.
(Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address).
●​ NAKSHA Program: 2nd phase launched by Dept. of Land Resources to train officials in
advanced geospatial tech and pilot land record updates in urban areas.
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●​ Gol Stats App: Launched by Ministry of Statistics for real-time access to government
statistics.
●​ Pratibha Setu: Launched by UPSC to connect exam-qualified candidates with employers.
●​ Digital Intelligence Platform: Dept. of Telecom launched a Financial Fraud Risk Indicator
under this platform to combat cyber fraud.
●​ Passport Seva Programme 2.0: Launched RFID-enabled e-passports.
●​ e-Aadhaar for Tatkal: Ministry of Railways planning to make e-Aadhaar authentication
mandatory to curb fraud.
●​ Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024: Allows up to four nominees in a bank account, up from
one.
●​ Aircraft Bill, 2024: Replaces the 90-year-old Aircraft Act of 1934.
●​ Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025: Received President's approval.
●​ SHAKTI Policy: Cabinet approved revised policy for transparent coal allocation.

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●​ One Nation- One Time: Central govt planning to implement Indian Standard Time (IST)
uniformly throughout the country.
●​ Ladakh Reservation Regulation 2025: Provides up to 85% reservation in local jobs for Ladakh
residents.
●​ Marathi Language: Officially granted classical language status.
●​ 2025 - Year of Reforms: Declared by the Ministry of Defence to increase inter-service
coordination.
●​ Gyan Post: Launched by India Post to deliver educational, cultural, and social books at
affordable rates.
●​ FASTag Annual Pass: Govt launched a ₹3,000 pass for private vehicles to simplify toll payments.
●​ Rare Earths Export: Govt instructed India Rare Earths Limited (IREL) to suspend its export
agreement with Japan.

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Sector-Specific Initiatives

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●​ National Sports Policy 2025: Approved in July 2025 to promote national development through
sports.
●​ Aadi Karmayogi Program: Ministry of Tribal Affairs program to train officers for better
implementation of Tribal Welfare Schemes.
●​ Vidya Shakti Initiative (Andhra Pradesh): To improve the performance of slow learners in
government schools.
●​ Seva Se Seekhen Campaign: Launched an experiential learning program for youth at Jan
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Aushadhi Kendras.
●​ International Big Cat Alliance: Framework agreement came into effect on January 23, 2025.
●​ River Cities Alliance (RCA): National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) approved Action Plan
2025 under this alliance.
●​ TRIFED-Meesho Partnership: To facilitate tribal and indigenous businesses.
●​ Panchayat Transfer Index: Released by Panchayati Raj Ministry. Top states: Karnataka, Kerala,
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Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, UP.

●​ Shatavari Campaign: Launched by Ministry of AYUSH to raise awareness about medicinal
benefits.
●​ HPV Vaccination Initiative: Launched by Ministry of Health to prevent cervical cancer in girls
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aged 9-14.
●​ Vibrant Village Program (Phase 2): Approved for 2024-25 to 2028-29 to develop infrastructure
in villages along international land borders.

Education & Skill Development

Policy & Governance

●​ No-Detention Policy Repealed: For students of classes 5 and 8. Repetition is mandatory for
those who fail twice.
●​ Civil Judge Eligibility: Supreme Court ruled a minimum of 3 years of practice as an advocate
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●​ YUGM Programme: Ministry of Education & Wadhwani Foundation aim to establish India as a
global innovation hub by 2047.
●​ National Level VCs Conference: Organized by Ministry of Education in Kevadia, Gujarat.

Higher Education & Research

●​ International University Campuses: Queen's University Belfast and Coventry University

applied to establish campuses in GIFT City, Gujarat.
●​ First American University in India: IIT Chicago received UGC approval to open a campus.
●​ 'Deemed to be University' Status: Granted to Film and Television Institute of India (Pune)
and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (Kolkata).
●​ India's First AI University: Being established in Maharashtra.
●​ IIT Ropar: Given a special place for advanced water management training.

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●​ Pusa Agricultural Science Fair 2025: Organized in New Delhi. Theme: "Advanced Agriculture -
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●​ Genome-Edited Rice: India became the first country to develop varieties: 'DRR Dhan 100
Kamala' and 'Pusa DST Rice 1'.

School Education & Skill Initiatives

●​ Kerala's AI School: Kerala is the first state to launch the country's first AI school.
●​ Robotics Education in Kerala: Became the first state to make robotics mandatory in Class 10.
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●​ Basic Military Training (Maharashtra): Introduced for students from Class 1 to instill
patriotism.
●​ PM-Yuva 3.0: Launched by Min. of Education & National Book Trust to train writers under age
30.
●​ Al for Entrepreneurship Module: Launched to train 100,000 youth by 2025.
●​ AI Assistant for Skill India: Ministry of Skill Development partnered with Meta to launch.
●​ Yashoda AI: Your AI SAKHI: National Commission for Women initiative to train 10 million
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women and reduce the digital gender gap.

●​ Skill Uday Tongai Program (Tripura): Launched to train 80,000 students.
●​ Watan Ko Jano Program: Home Ministry organized dialogue with 250 children from J&K to
promote national unity.
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●​ Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0: Held in Varanasi to strengthen ties between Tamil Nadu and
Kashi.

Environment & Conservation

Conservation & Biodiversity

●​ Operation Olivia: Conducted by the Indian Coast Guard to protect Olive Ridley turtles along
the Odisha coast.
●​ Red-crowned Roofed Turtle: Critically endangered species reintroduced into the Ganga River.
●​ Ganges River Dolphin Tagging: India conducted the first-ever satellite tagging of the species
in Assam.

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●​ Salkhan Fossil Park: Located in Sonbhadra, UP, featuring 1.4 billion-year-old structures,
added to UNESCO's tentative World Heritage list.
●​ Inter-state Cheetah Corridor: Country's first, inaugurated between Rajasthan and Madhya
Pradesh.
●​ International Cheetah Day: Celebrated on December 4. Theme: "urgent need to take action to
save cheetahs from extinction."

Green Initiatives & Policies

●​ RECLAIM Initiative: Launched by Coal and Mines Minister for ecological restoration in
mining-dependent areas.
●​ AI-powered Forest Alert System: Madhya Pradesh became the first state to launch a real-time
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●​ e-waste eco park: India's first to be established in Holambi Kalan, Delhi, with a processing
capacity of 51,000 tonnes/year.

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●​ Solar Model Village: Raja Khas village in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, declared the state's first
under 'Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana'.
●​ Green Village: Rangachhera village, Tripura, declared the first for its solar energy and clean
water facilities.
●​ Greenhouse Gas Emission Rules 2025: Ministry of Environment released draft rules to regulate
GHG emission intensity in key sectors.
●​ Tapti Mega Recharge Project: Agreement signed between Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
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●​ Jal Jeevan Hariyali Abhiyan (Bihar): Extended until 2029-30.
●​ Falgu (Niranjana) River: To be rejuvenated under the Namami Gange program.

Reports & Other Developments

●​ State of India's Environment 2025 Report: Showed no Indian state scored >70% in
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environmental performance. Andhra Pradesh ranked first.

●​ Underwater Museum: India's first announced off the Sindhudurg coast, Maharashtra,
featuring an artificial coral reef.
●​ Harela Festival (Uttarakhand): Celebrated by planting 5 lakh saplings.
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●​ ADB Loan Withdrawal: ADB withdrew a USD 434.25 million loan for a 500 MW solar project in
Karbi Anglong, Assam, due to local opposition.
●​ Airport Renaming: Dibrugarh Airport renamed as "Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Airport."

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Environment & Conservation

Biodiversity & Wildlife

●​ Golden Langurs: A recent survey confirms Assam has the highest number of this species in
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●​ Zoo-based Biobank: India's first was established at the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological
Park (PNHZP) in Darjeeling, WB, to preserve genetic material of endangered species.
●​ IGBC Certified Zoo: Durgesh Arnya Zoological Park is set to become India's first zoo certified
by the 'Indian Green Building Council' for its sustainable infrastructure.

Green Energy & Initiatives

●​ Green Hydrogen Plants:

○​ India's first off-grid plant (5 MW capacity) launched by the Adani Group in Kutch,
Gujarat.
○​ North India's first plant (1 MW capacity) started in Himachal Pradesh.
●​ Organic Fish Farming Cluster: The country's first was inaugurated in Soreng district, Sikkim.
●​ World Wetlands Day (Feb 2, 2025): Observed in India at Parvati Arga Ramsar Site (Gonda),

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○​ Theme: "Protecting Wetlands For Our Common Future".

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Science, Technology & Innovation

AI & Digital Initiatives

●​ AI Summits & Hubs:

○​ PM Modi co-chaired the 3rd AI Action Summit in Paris. India will host the next summit.
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○​ India's first 'AI Special Economic Zone' announced in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
●​ AI for Women:
○​ AI Kiran Initiative: Launched by Dept. of Science & Technology to promote women's
leadership in AI.
○​ MoU signed between Ministry of Skill Development and Microsoft to help women start
careers in AI.
●​ Platforms & Policies:
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○​ AgriHub: An AI-driven Center of Excellence launched by MeitY and IIT Indore to

revolutionize Indian agriculture.
○​ DHRUVA Policy: Launched by the Department of Posts for geo-coded digital address
infrastructure.
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●​ Digital Security & Reporting:

○​ Digital Threat Report 2024: India's first, released by CERT-In and SISA for banking,
insurance, and finance sectors.
○​ T-Shield Cyber Security Lab: Inaugurated in Telangana to train police in tackling cyber
crimes.
○​ Operation Chakra-V: CBI busted a major SIM card fraud racket across eight states.

Tech Infrastructure & Hubs

●​ Quantum Computing Valley: India's first will be launched in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, by
January 2026.
●​ Semiconductors & Chips:

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○​ 3nm Chip Design Centers: India's first inaugurated by Renesas in Noida and
Bengaluru.
○​ 6th Semiconductor Plant: To be set up in Jewar (Noida) as a joint venture between
HCL and Foxconn.
●​ Data Center: The world's largest is being built by the Ambani group in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
●​ Google Safety Engineering Center: First in the Asia-Pacific region, established in Hyderabad.
●​ Garuda Aerospace Agricultural Drone Center: India's first indigenization center inaugurated
in Chennai.
●​ Agritech Innovation Hub: Inaugurated at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University in Meerut, UP.

Defence, Space & Aviation

●​ Republic Day Parade 2025: First-time showcase of Sanjay (War Monitoring System) and

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Pralay (Surface-to-Surface Missile).
●​ Space Robotic Arm: ISRO achieved successful operation of the country's first robotic arm on

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the POEM-4 platform.
●​ BrahMos Manufacturing: A new unit established in Lucknow with an investment of ₹300
crore.
●​ Kavach ATP System: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the nationwide rollout of the
Kavach Automatic Train Protection system.
●​ Electronic Personal License (EPL): Launched for Indian pilots, making India the second
country to do so.
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General S&T Developments

●​ 'C-FLOOD': An Integrated Flood Forecasting System launched by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti.
●​ Flying Taxi: India's first prototype was unveiled by a startup in Bengaluru.
●​ Hyperloop Competition: Asia's first, organized by IIT Madras in Chennai.
●​ Cloud Seeding: Delhi government announced project with IIT Delhi at a cost of ₹3.21 crore to
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●​ Cancer Genome Atlas: India's first released by IIT Madras.
●​ 'Srjanam': India's first indigenous automated biomedical waste treatment unit inaugurated at
AIIMS New Delhi.
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●​ KaWaCHAM: One of the world's fastest weather warning systems, launched by the Kerala
government.

Health & Welfare

Schemes & Initiatives

●​ Cashless Treatment Scheme 2025: Guarantees up to ₹1.5 lakh in cashless emergency care for
7 days post-accident for road accident victims.
●​ HPV Vaccination Initiative: Launched by Ministry of Health to vaccinate girls aged 9-14 to
prevent cervical cancer.
●​ SMILE Sub-scheme: A central government program for the rehabilitation of persons engaged in
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●​ Operation MED MAX: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) busted international drug syndicates
across 4 continents and 10+ countries.
●​ HEALD Initiative: Aims to raise national awareness about liver health.
●​ 'Desh ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan': Set five Guinness World Records, promoting
healthcare and Ayurveda.
●​ Shatavari Campaign: Launched by Ministry of AYUSH to raise awareness about medicinal
benefits.
●​ Child Road Safety: UNICEF introduced a national roadmap to reduce child deaths in accidents.

Health Data, Policies & Infrastructure

●​ Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR): Declined from 97 (2018-20) to 93 per 100,000 live births
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●​ Snakebite: Designated as a notifiable disease by the Union Health Ministry in November
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●​ Diabetes Biobank: India's first established in Chennai through collaboration between ICMR
and MDRF.
●​ Kidney Swap Transplant: AIIMS Raipur successfully performed its first, a first among new
AIIMS and government hospitals in Chhattisgarh.
●​ ZooWIN Platform: Launched by Ministry of Health to monitor stock of anti-rabies vaccines
and anti-venom.
●​ "Take Home" Ration Study: Initiated by ICMR in six states to combat malnutrition.
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●​ HMPV Virus: Five cases of Human Metapneumovirus infection were detected in India.

State/UT Specific Initiatives & Achievements

Northeast India

●​ NER District SDG Index 2023-24: Mizoram, Sikkim, Tripura districts categorized as 'Front
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Runners'. Best district: Hnathial (Mizoram); Lowest: Longding (Arunachal Pradesh).

●​ Assam: OBC status granted to transgender community; 50% reservation for Anganwadi
workers in supervisor posts. Jointly launching Kulsi Hydropower Project with Meghalaya.
●​ Arunachal Pradesh: Declared 2025-2035 as the "Decade of Hydropower Projects."
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●​ Tripura: Became India's third fully literate state under ULLAS. Rangacherra village declared
the first Green Village.

North India

●​ J&K and Ladakh: 3rd Lavender Festival in Bhaderwah, J&K. First Astro-Tourism Festival in
Leh, Ladakh. Ladakh Official Language Regulation 2025 recognizes 5 languages. Up to 85% job
reservation for Ladakh residents.
●​ Himachal Pradesh: First state to launch Aadhaar-based face authentication (FaceAuth) for
PDS ration distribution.
●​ Punjab: India's first wooden Gurudwara inaugurated in Fazilka. Launched 'Udyog Kranti'
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●​ Uttar Pradesh: Top-performing state in digital procurement via GeM portal. Approved 20%
reservation for ex-Agniveers in police. Bulk Drug Pharma Park to be set up in Lalitpur.
●​ Uttarakhand: First Indian state to implement a "Yoga Policy".

East India

●​ Bihar: Approved 35% reservation for native women in government jobs. Launched 'Mahila
Samvad Abhiyan' to reach 20 million women. India's first Small Modular Reactor (SMR) based
nuclear plant to be established.
●​ Jharkhand: Became the first Indian state to launch health insurance for lawyers.

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●​ Maharashtra: Public Ganesh Utsav declared the State Festival. Approved the 802 km
Shaktipeeth Expressway (Nagpur to Goa). Approved merger of Konkan Railway (KRCL) with
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●​ Madhya Pradesh: First state to connect all urban local bodies via a single digital platform,
e-Nagarpalika 2.0.
●​ Goa: Declared itself a fully literate state under the ULLAS program.

South India

●​ Andhra Pradesh: Launched the 'Vidya Shakti' initiative to improve performance of slow
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learners in government schools.
●​ Karnataka: Bengaluru became the 'Leopard Capital of India' with the highest population
(80-85).
●​ Kerala: Arthunkal Police Station (Alappuzha) became the first ISO-certified police station in
the country. Kozhikode joined WHO's Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities.
●​ Puducherry: Assembly to become fully digital and paperless after inaugurating the National
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●​ Bihar:
○​ Launched 'Mahila Samvad Abhiyan' (Women's Dialogue Campaign) to reach 20 million
women.
○​ Became the first state to prepare a Gazetteer-Atlas of its water bodies, titled "Atlas of
Water Bodies of Bihar."
○​ Ranked first in India for successful implementation of the PM-FME Scheme.
○​ Jal Jeevan Hariyali Abhiyan extended until 2029-30.
○​ First Goat Semen Station to be established in Gaya.
○​ 50 MW solar plants to be constructed on ponds larger than 5 acres.
○​ First gharial sanctuary to be set up in Gopalganj along the Gandak River.
○​ Ranks third in employment generation per e-Shram portal (after UP and Maharashtra).

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○​ Has the highest representation of women in assemblies and panchayats, per Ministry
of Statistics report.
●​ Madhya Pradesh:
○​ First state to launch an AI-powered real-time forest alert system.
○​ Signed an agreement with Maharashtra for the Tapti Mega Recharge Project.
○​ First state to introduce a dedicated Global Capability Centre (GCC) policy.
●​ Maharashtra:
○​ Introduced India's first Shipbuilding, Repair, and Recycling Policy 2025.
○​ Ranked first in GST collection in FY 2024, followed by Karnataka.
●​ Uttar Pradesh:
○​ Ragouli village became the first poverty-free gram panchayat under the B. R. Ambedkar
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○​ Country's largest textile park (₹300 crore) to be built in Lucknow under the 'PM Mitra'
scheme.
○​ India's first AI city will be developed in Lucknow.

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○​ India's first bio-polymer plant (₹2850 crore) to be established in Lakhimpur Kheri.
○​ Statue of Veerangana Rani Durgavati unveiled by CM Yogi Adityanath in Banda district.
○​ Signed an agreement with Manipur to implement the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
program.
○​ Ranks first in attracting funds for projects, according to RBI.
●​ Haryana:
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○​ First state to establish a Department of Future in its 2025 budget.
○​ Harappan sites Mitathal and Tigrana in Bhiwani declared protected monuments.
○​ Decided to implement the trilingual formula in all schools for classes 9 and 10.
●​ Andhra Pradesh:
○​ Country's first Transmedia Entertainment City will be established in Amaravati.
●​ Indore (Madhya Pradesh):
○​ Became the first beggar-free city in India.
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○​ Launched the 'Climate Mission' to become the world's first energy-literate city.
●​ Mizoram: Became the first 100% literate state in India.
●​ Kerala: Became the first Indian state to make robotics education mandatory in Class 10.
●​ Karnataka: Declared a Naxal-free state. Launched 'Garudakshi' online FIR system to prevent
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illegal tree felling.

●​ Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Imposed a complete ban on begging in public places, following
Indore.
●​ Gujarat:
○​ India's first 'Coastal Aquatic Wader Bird Census' launched at Marine National Park in
Jamnagar.
○​ Recorded the highest increase in rooftop solar registrations under the SuryaGhar
scheme.
○​ Launched the 'G-SAFAL' initiative for economic self-reliance of Antyodaya families.
●​ Goa: Implemented LIC's "Bima Sakhi Scheme," becoming the second state after Haryana.
●​ Odisha: Signed an MoU with Singapore to establish a fintech hub in Bhubaneswar.
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○​ Inaugurated a world-class Experience Park featuring 25,000 tree species.
○​ Became the first state to implement Scheduled Caste classification.
○​ Officially declared heatwave and sunstroke as 'state-specific disasters'.
●​ Sikkim: India's first organic fish farming cluster was inaugurated in Soreng district.
●​ Kurukshetra (Haryana): Ongoing Geeta Mahotsav organized by Kurukshetra Development
Board and Haryana Tourism.
●​ Chandigarh: First Union Territory to implement three new criminal laws.
●​ Arunachal Pradesh: An international two-day Buddhist conference was organized in Namsai
district.

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●​ Global Manuscript Heritage Conference: First edition to be organized by Ministry of Culture at
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi in Sep 2025.
●​ Maratha Military Landscapes: Inscribed as India's 44th World Heritage site on July 11, 2025,

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in Paris.
●​ Archaeological Discoveries:
○​ An 800-year-old Shiva temple from the later Pandya period found in Belur, Tamil Nadu.
○​ A 1000-year-old inscription related to Raja Raja Chola discovered in Madurai.
●​ UNESCO Tentative List: Salkhan Fossil Park in Sonbhadra, UP, was added.
●​ Commemorative Releases: PM Modi released a ₹300 coin and postage stamp for the 300th
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birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar.
●​ Public Openings & Inaugurations:
○​ President Murmu inaugurated Rashtrapati Tapovan and Rashtrapati Niketan in
Dehradun, now open to the public.
○​ Geology Museum of the GSI in Gwalior was inaugurated by VP Jagdeep Dhankhar.
●​ Historical Repurchases: The sword of Raje Raghuji Bhonsale I was repurchased by the
Maharashtra government for ₹47.15 lakh.
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●​ Museums & Centers:

○​ India's first underwater museum and artificial coral reef announced off Sindhudurg
coast, Maharashtra.
○​ A Buddhist Meditation and Spiritual Center to be established in Bodh Gaya under
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○​ World's first permanent art village to be established in Prayagraj.
○​ 'Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum' to be established in the North and South
Blocks in New Delhi.
○​ 'Open-Air Art Wall Museum' inaugurated at Mausam Bhavan, New Delhi, for IMD's 150
years.
○​ Country's first world-class archaeological experiential museum inaugurated in
Vadnagar, Gujarat.
●​ City Renaming: Maharashtra decided to rename Khuldabad city to its old name, Ratnapur.
●​ Mission Kesar: Central Government is running the mission for saffron production in Sikkim,
Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya besides J&K.
●​ Certifications: Northeast Handicrafts and Handloom Dev. Corp. (NEHHDC) obtained Oeko-Tex
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●​ Festivals & Events:
○​ 'VIRAASAT - My Sari My Pride Sari Festival' 2024 organized by Ministry of Textiles.
○​ 37th Kathak Festival concluded with the first Kathak Literature Festival.
○​ Taj Mahotsav 2025 in Agra, theme: 'Dharohar.'
○​ 'Tribal Cultural Confluence 2025' organized at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
○​ Art of Living International Women's Conference organized in Bengaluru.
○​ 'Adi Mahotsav' inaugurated by President Murmu at Major Dhyan Chand National
Stadium.
○​ Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 held in Varanasi.
○​ Mahakumbh organized in Prayagraj from Jan 13 to Feb 26, 2025.
○​ 23rd Divine Art Fair organized in Vadodara, promoting "Vocal for Local."
○​ Rural India Festival 2025 inaugurated by PM Modi in New Delhi.

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●​ Record-breaking Art: 900 artists created the longest Mithila painting in Madhubani district.
World's first 52-foot-long Mahamrityunjaya Yantra installed at Tapovan Ashram, Prayagraj.

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Economy & Finance
●​ Major Schemes & Funding:
○​ Research Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme: Corpus of ₹1 lakh crore for
long-term, low/zero interest funding.
○​ Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme: Budget of ₹99,446 crore.
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○​ Gender Budget FY 2025-26: Allocated ₹4.49 lakh crore, a 37% increase.
●​ Financial Institutions & Policies:
○​ India's first maritime sector NBFC, Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited, was
inaugurated.
○​ Ghaziabad Municipal Corp: Issued India's first certified Green Municipal Bond to raise
₹180 crore.
○​ Flipkart: Became the first Indian e-commerce company to receive an NBFC license
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from RBI.
○​ One State One RRB policy: Launched by Finance Ministry to improve operational
efficiency of Regional Rural Banks.
○​ QNB (Qatar National Bank): First Middle East bank to open a branch in India's GIFT
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○​ IRDAI: Approved India's first private reinsurance company, Valueatics Reinsurance.
●​ Economic Data & Rankings:
○​ Poverty Rate: Declined from 27.1% (2011-12) to 5.3% (2022-23), according to the World
Bank.
○​ GST Collection (FY 2024): Maharashtra ranked first, followed by Karnataka.
○​ Employment Generation (e-Shram): Uttar Pradesh first, Maharashtra second, Bihar third.
○​ Rooftop Solar (SuryaGhar): Gujarat recorded the highest increase in registrations.
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●​ Cabinet & Government Approvals:
○​ Approved two railway projects worth ₹6,405 crore.
○​ Instructed IREL to suspend its rare earth elements export agreement with Japan.
○​ Approved caste-based enumeration in the upcoming census.

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○​ Approved the revised SHAKTI policy for the coal sector.
●​ Loans & Investment:
○​ ADB withdrew a USD 434.25 million loan for a solar project in Assam.
○​ ADB approved a $85.4 million loan for industrial infrastructure in Tripura.
○​ Govt of India & ADB signed a $42 million loan to protect riverbanks in Maharashtra.
●​ Industry & MSMEs:
○​ Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs launched in Mumbai.
○​ MSME TEAM initiative launched for Trade Empowerment and Marketing.
○​ MSME classification amendments effective April 1, 2025.
●​ Other Key Developments:
○​ Financial Literacy Week 2025 (RBI): Theme was "Financial Literacy-Women Empowerment."
○​ 'One Nation: One Port' process unveiled to bring uniformity to major ports.
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○​ Cooperative Taxi Service launched by the central government.
○​ Tata Motors started a 24-month trial of heavy-duty hydrogen-powered trucks.

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Reports, Rankings & Surveys

●​ North Eastern Region District SDG Index 2023-24: 2nd edition released by NITI Aayog.
●​ State of India's Environment 2025: Report showed no Indian state scored >70% in environmental
performance.
●​ World Bank Poverty Report: India's poverty rate declined to 5.3% (2022-23) from 27.1% (2011-12).
UN Demographic Report: India's population projected to be 1.46 billion by 2025; fertility rate
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declined to 1.9 children per woman.
●​ Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 (2023-24): Released by Ministry of Education; Chandigarh
secured top rank.
●​ Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR): Declined to 93 per 100,000 live births (2019-21) from 97 (2018-20).
●​ 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting: Theme was 'Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047'.
●​ NITI Aayog MSME Report: Released a report on 'Enhancing Competitiveness of MSMEs'.
●​ India Justice Report 2025 (Tata Trusts): Karnataka ranked first among large and medium states.
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●​ Panchayat Advancement Index 2025: Measures progress of over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats.
The FY 2022-23 report by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj ranked Gujarat first and Telangana
second.
●​ RBI Report on Project Funding: According to the RBI, Uttar Pradesh ranks first in attracting
funds for projects in the country.
●​ Fiscal Health Index 2025 (NITI Aayog): Odisha secured the first place.
●​ Busiest Airports 2024 (ACI World): Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport was ranked the
9th busiest in the world.
●​ NSSO Unemployment Report (Dec Quarter): India's unemployment rate dropped to 6.4%.
●​ India's Women and Men 2024 Report: Released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme
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●​ 5th Marine Fisheries Census: Launched across 9 coastal states. It will be digital-based, using
the NyAS-NAV mobile app.
●​ Milk Production: India is the largest producer with 239 MMT, aiming for 300 MMT in the next
five years.
●​ Hottest Year in India: The year 2024 was the hottest on record since 1901.
●​ Golden Langurs Survey: A recent survey confirms Assam has the highest number of golden
langurs in India.
●​ Panchayat Transfer Index: Released by the Panchayati Raj Ministry, listing top states as:
Karnataka > Kerala > Tamil Nadu > Maharashtra > Uttar Pradesh.

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●​ Statue Unveiling: Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a statue of Peshwa Bajirao I at the
National Defence Academy (NDA) campus in Pune.
●​ National Turmeric Board HQ: Inaugurated by Amit Shah in Nizamabad, Telangana.

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●​ Baglihar Dam Water Flow: Following a terrorist incident in Pahalgam, the Indian Government
decided to halt water flow from the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River.
●​ Multi-Agency Centre (MAC): The Intelligence Bureau inaugurated a new MAC, integrating 28
agencies and using AI/ML/GIS for coordination against terrorism and Naxalism.
●​ CISF Milestone: Sub-Inspector Geeta Samota became the first CISF woman to climb Mount
Everest and complete all Seven Summits.
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●​ Naval Induction: The Indian Navy received its first indigenous anti-submarine warfare shallow
water craft, INS Arnala.
●​ Civil Defence Mock Drill: A nationwide drill was conducted on May 7, 2025.
●​ Cyber Fraud Initiative: The Department of Telecommunications (DOT) launched the Financial
Fraud Risk Indicator.
●​ Year of Reforms: The Ministry of Defence declared 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms'.
●​ Operation Chakra-V: The CBI busted a SIM card fraud racket across eight states.
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●​ Operation Sankalp: Conducted by Chhattisgarh security forces, resulting in the elimination of

22 Naxals in Bijapur district.
●​ Defence Literature Festival: The second edition, "Kalam aur Kavach 2.0," was organized in
New Delhi.
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●​ Shaurya Vedanam Festival: The first edition was held in Motihari, Bihar, to demonstrate
military capability.
●​ Dialogue for Security Personnel: Amit Shah inaugurated a national dialogue on "Self
Empowerment through Inner Awakening" in Rajasthan.
●​ SAREX-24: The National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise was hosted by the Indian Coast
Guard in Kochi.
●​ NSG Centre: A permanent National Security Guard center was established in Jammu city.
●​ Operation Sindoor: Details were presented by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Wg Cdr Vyomika
Singh, and Col Sophia Qureshi. A 'Chiefs Chintan' meeting was held post-operation.
●​ Republic Day Parade 2025:
○​ First-time showcase of Sanjay (War Monitoring System) and Pralay
(Surface-to-Surface Missile).
○​ First-ever combined tableau of all three services was presented.

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●​ SARAT 2 System: INCOIS upgraded its Search and Rescue Aid Tool to enhance maritime rescue
capabilities.

International Relations
●​ India Maritime Investment Conference: Organized by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and
Waterways at India House, London.
●​ National Cooperative University: Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for India's first, the
'Tribhuvan Government University', in Anand, Gujarat.
●​ Vietnam Golden Visa: Launched a 10-year Golden Visa to attract Indian investors, tourists, and
professionals.
●​ Russia Honors Biju Patnaik: A memorial plaque was installed at the Russian embassy in New

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●​ Sikkim@50 Event: PM Modi addressed the event in Gangtok and released a commemorative
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●​ UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs: India will chair the 68th session for the first time.
●​ IIM Ahmedabad in Dubai: Will open its first overseas campus in Dubai in September 2025
after an MoU with the UAE government.
●​ High-Level Visits & Diplomacy:
○​ PM Modi visited Saudi Arabia (April 22-23, 2025) to enhance strategic cooperation.
○​ US Vice President J.D. Vance made his first official visit to India.
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○​ On the 75th year of China-India diplomacy, leaders exchanged messages.
●​ FDI in Nuclear Energy: India to amend nuclear acts by Monsoon Session 2025 to allow 49%
FDI.
●​ Cultural Property Agreement (CPA): Signed with the USA to prevent the smuggling of Indian
antiquities.
●​ Australia-India Sports Excellence Forum: Organized at GIFT City, Gujarat.
●​ International Big Cat Alliance: Framework agreement came into effect on January 23, 2025.
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●​ New Zealand's Mount Taranaki: Granted legal personhood.

●​ AI Action Summit: PM Modi co-chaired the third summit in Paris; India will host the next one.
●​ India-Qatar Trade: Set a goal to double bilateral trade to $28 billion over five years.
●​ PM Modi in France: Visited the Marsargyus war memorial and inaugurated India's new trade
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embassy in Marseille.
●​ Republic Day Chief Guest 2025: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
●​ Aid to Vanuatu: India announced $500,000 in aid following an earthquake.
●​ India-Taliban Meeting: A high-level meeting took place in January 2025, with Foreign Secretary
Vikram Misri participating.

Judiciary & Governance

●​ ULB Conference: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the first national-level conference of
chairpersons of Urban Local Bodies in Manesar, Haryana.
●​ "Samvidhan Hatya Divas": Observed by the Central Government on June 25 as a tribute to
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●​ Ladakh Regulations: President Murmu approved the Ladakh Official Language Regulation
2025 and issued the Reservation (Amendment) Regulation providing up to 85% reservation in
local jobs.
●​ Language Initiatives:
○​ Amit Shah inaugurated the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (Indian Languages Section) in
New Delhi.
○​ Six more languages added to parliamentary translation services: Bodo, Dogri, Maithili,
Manipuri, Sanskrit, Urdu.
●​ Digital Courts: 34 digital courts for Negotiable Instruments Act cases were inaugurated at
Rouse Avenue Court Complex, Delhi.
●​ Electoral Reforms: Election Commission presented three major reforms, including electronic
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●​ Supreme Court Transparency: Published assets of 21 judges before the retirement of Chief
Justice Sanjiv Khanna.
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○​ PM Modi addressed the YUGM Innovation Conclave at Bharat Mandapam.
○​ The first National Mediation Conference was inaugurated by President Murmu in New
Delhi.
●​ Key Approvals & Rulings:
○​ Union Cabinet approved caste-based enumeration in the upcoming census.
○​ The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, received President's approval.
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○​ SC ruled on Articles 200 & 201: Governors and the President must decide on reserved
bills, with a one-month deadline for Governors on re-passed bills.
○​ SC ruled that a minimum of 3 years of advocate practice is mandatory to become a
Civil Judge.
●​ Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: Resumed on June 30, 2025, after a five-year hiatus.
●​ Anti-Corruption Directorate (Bihar): A separate Chief Vigilance Commissioner's Directorate
was formed to act against corrupt public servants.
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●​ Voting Rights: The Jarwa tribe of Andaman and Nicobar Islands was granted voting rights for
the first time.
●​ Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024: A person can now nominate up to four nominees in
their bank account.
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●​ All India DGP/IGP Conference: Recently held in Bhubaneswar.

Awards, Honors & Milestones

●​ Youngest to Climb Mount Elbrus: 6-year-old Tegbir Singh of Punjab.
●​ TIME 100 Creators List 2025: Prajakta Koli became the first Indian to be featured.
●​ Literate States: Goa declared itself fully literate. Mizoram became the first 100% literate state.
Tripura officially became the third fully literate state.
●​ World Record - Surya Namaskar: Sandeep Arya from Haryana performed 20,000 continuous
Surya Namaskars at the Sun Temple in Modhera, Gujarat.
●​ Leopard Capital of India: Bengaluru, with the highest number of leopards.
●​ AviList: The world's first unified global bird checklist was officially released.

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●​ Guinness World Record - Yoga: PM Modi led the world's largest yoga session with 3 lakh
people in Visakhapatnam.
●​ First in the World (India):
○​ First country to develop genome-edited rice varieties.
○​ First to introduce a harmonized system code (HS Code) for a GI-tagged rice variety.
○​ First country to unveil a classification for green steel.
●​ Naval Circumnavigation: Lt Cdr Rupa A. and Lt Cdr Dilna K. completed a global
circumnavigation aboard INS Tarini.
●​ Honorary Rank: Neeraj Chopra was conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the
Territorial Army.
●​ Judiciary Retirement: Justice Bela M. Trivedi, the 11th woman judge of the Supreme Court,
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●​ Airport Accreditation: Kempegowda Airport, Bengaluru, became the first in Asia to receive
Level 5 accreditation.
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○​ Vishwanath Kartikey Padakanti (16): Youngest Indian to complete the Seven Summits
challenge.
○​ Chhonzin Angmo (29): First visually impaired woman to scale Mount Everest.
○​ Nisha Yadav: Hoisted the Indian flag on Mount Kilimanjaro.
○​ Rakesh Kadian: Climbed Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse within two days (London
Book of World Records).
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○​ Shivangi Pathak: Hoisted the national flag on Australia's highest peak, Mount
Kosciuszko.
○​ Kamya Kartikeyan: World's youngest woman to climb the highest peaks on all seven
continents.
●​ Airport Renaming: Dibrugarh Airport was renamed as "Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Airport."
●​ Generation Beta Baby: India's first, Frankie Remruatdika Zdeng, was born in Aizawl, Mizoram.
●​ Temple Inauguration: PM Modi inaugurated the Shri Shri Radha Madanmohanji Temple in
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Navi Mumbai, Asia's second-largest ISKCON temple.

●​ Hydrogen Train Engine: Indian Railways announced the development of the world's most
powerful hydrogen-fueled train engine.
●​ Republic Day Salute: Dimple Singh Bhati became the first female military officer to salute
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Culture, Festivals & Events

●​ Global Manuscript Heritage Conference: First edition to be held at Bharat Mandapam, New
Delhi in September 2025.
●​ World Heritage Site: The Maratha Military Landscapes of India was inscribed as the 44th
World Heritage site on July 11, 2025.
●​ Harela Festival: Celebrated in Uttarakhand on July 16, 2025, by planting 5 lakh saplings.
●​ Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Anniversary: On May 31, 2025, PM Modi released a ₹300 coin
and postage stamp for her 300th birth anniversary.
●​ Fit India Sunday on Cycle: A Tiranga Rally was organized at Major Dhyan Chand National
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●​ Gandhi-Narayana Guru Dialogue Centenary: PM Modi inaugurated the celebrations in New
Delhi.
●​ International Yoga Day (11th Anniversary): Celebrated on June 21, 2025, with
Visakhapatnam as the national host city.
●​ National Conferences:
○​ 8th National Community Radio Conference organized by I&B Ministry in Mumbai.
○​ Inclusive India Summit organized by DEPWD in New Delhi.
●​ Archaeological Discovery: An 800-year-old Shiva temple from the later Pandya period was
discovered in Belur, Tamil Nadu.
●​ 'Lok Samvardhan Parv': Inaugurated by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi.
●​ Kathak Festival: The 37th edition concluded with the first Kathak Literature Festival.
●​ Buddhist Meditation Center: To be established in Bodh Gaya.

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●​ Pusa Agricultural Science Fair 2025: Held in New Delhi with the theme "Advanced Agriculture
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○​ Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (18th): Celebrated on Jan 9 in Bhubaneswar.
○​ Mahakumbh: Organized in Prayagraj from Jan 13 to Feb 26, 2025.
○​ World Wetlands Day: Observed on Feb 2, 2025, at Parvati Arga Ramsar Site, UP.
○​ Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0: Held from Feb 15 to 24, 2025, in Varanasi.
●​ Other Key Events:
○​ 'Adi Mahotsav' inaugurated by President Murmu at Major Dhyan Chand National
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Stadium.
○​ 23rd Divine Art Fair organized in Vadodara, Gujarat.
○​ Rural India Festival 2025 inaugurated by PM Modi in New Delhi.
○​ Startup Mahakumbh (2nd edition) organized at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
○​ Poshan Pakhwada 2025 organized by WCD Ministry to spread nutrition awareness.
●​ Hindi Journalism Day: Celebrated every year on May 30th.
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Conferences, Fairs & Summits

●​ 'Save the Earth Conference': Organized in New Delhi on Earth Day, related to reducing
climate change.
●​ Military Commanders' Conference: Held in New Delhi from April 1 to April 4, 2025.
●​ World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025: Inaugurated by PM Narendra
Modi at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai.
●​ Fit India Carnival: Inaugurated by Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi, with Ayushmann
Khurrana as the Fit India Icon.
●​ Dharti Aaba Tribe-Preneurs 2025: Launched to promote entrepreneurship among tribal
people.
●​ Tribal Cultural Confluence 2025: Organized at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
●​ 'Pusa Agricultural Science Fair 2025': Organized in New Delhi.

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●​ National Horticulture Fair: Organized in Bengaluru (Feb 27 - Mar 1), with the theme
"Horticulture for Developed India."
●​ 10th India International Science Festival (IISF): Hosted by IIT Guwahati, marking the first
time it was held in Northeast India.

Important Days

●​ International Cheetah Day: Celebrated on December 4.

●​ World Wildlife Conservation Day: Celebrated on December 4.
●​ National Mathematics Day: Celebrated on December 22.

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●​ Amit Shah (Union Home Minister):
○​ Laid the foundation stone of India's first national-level cooperative university,
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○​ Unveiled the statue of Peshwa Bajirao I at the NDA campus in Pune.
○​ Inaugurated the HQ of the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad, Telangana.
○​ Inaugurated the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (Indian Languages Section).
○​ Released the book 'Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh: Through the Ages'.
○​ Inaugurated the new working women's hostel block 'Sushma Bhavan' in New Delhi.
●​ PM Narendra Modi:
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○​ Released a ₹300 coin and postage stamp for the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata
Devi Ahilyabai Holkar.
○​ Inaugurated Unit 1 of the 'Ghatampur Thermal Power Project'.
○​ Inaugurated the Chenab Bridge and other projects in Katra.
○​ Inaugurated 28 development projects worth over ₹5,900 crore in Siwan district, Bihar.
○​ Inaugurated centenary celebrations for the dialogue between Mahatma Gandhi and Sri
Narayana Guru.
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○​ Led the world's largest yoga session (Guinness Record) in Visakhapatnam.

○​ Inaugurated the new terminal at Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport, Patna.
○​ Virtually addressed the "Sikkim@50" event.
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○​ Inaugurated Asia's first vertical lift railway sea bridge, the Pamban Bridge.
○​ Co-chaired the third AI Action Summit in Paris with France.
○​ Visited the Marsargyus war memorial site in Marseille, France.
○​ Inaugurated the Shri Shri Radha Madanmohanji Temple in Navi Mumbai.
○​ Laid the foundation stone for NTPC's Green Hydrogen Hub project in Visakhapatnam.
●​ President Droupadi Murmu:
○​ Approved the Ladakh Official Language Regulation 2025.
○​ Inaugurated the Rashtrapati Tapovan and Rashtrapati Niketan in Dehradun on her
67th birthday.
○​ Addressed the Art of Living International Women's Conference in Bengaluru.
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○​ Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Agri. Minister): Inaugurated the 11th India Maize Summit;
launched genome-edited rice varieties; inaugurated the 'Pusa Agricultural Science Fair
2025'.
○​ Dharmendra Pradhan & Jayant Chaudhary: Inaugurated an Agritech Innovation Hub
in Meerut.
○​ Sarbananda Sonowal: Inaugurated Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited; flagged off
cruise operations from MICT.
○​ Yogi Adityanath (UP CM): With Dr. Jitendra Singh, laid the foundation for a Green Data
Center; unveiled the statue of Veerangana Rani Durgavati.
○​ Dr. Jitendra Singh: Inaugurated the 3rd Lavender Festival; inaugurated 'Srjanam' unit at
AIIMS; inaugurated India's first CSIR Mega Innovation Complex in Mumbai.
○​ Jyotiraditya Scindia (Comm. Minister): Inaugurated the 22nd India Telecom 2025.

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●​ Individual Achievements & Appointments:
○​ Tegbir Singh (6): Youngest person to climb Mount Elbrus.
○​ Prajakta Koli: Included in the TIME 100 Creators List 2025.

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○​ Sandeep Arya: Created a world record with 20,000 continuous Surya Namaskars.
○​ Justice Bela M. Trivedi: The 11th woman judge of the Supreme Court, retired.
○​ Neeraj Chopra: Conferred honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army.
○​ Amitabh Kant: Resigned from the post of India's G20 Sherpa.
○​ Neena Gupta: Appointed brand ambassador for 'Cipladine' by Cipla Health.
○​ Prof. M. Satish Kumar: Appointed first Dean of Queen's University Belfast's campus in
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GIFT City.
○​ Anil Malik: Received the PM's Award for Excellence for the Nutrition Tracker App.
○​ ISRO chief: Declared 2025 as the "Gaganyaan Year."
○​ Mountaineers: Vishwanath Kartikey Padakanti (16) became youngest Indian to
complete Seven Summits; Chhonzin Angmo (29) became first visually impaired woman
to scale Everest; Rakesh Kadian set a world record by climbing Everest and Lhotse in
two days; Shivangi Pathak hoisted flag on Australia's Mount Kosciuszko.
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●​ International Guests & Diplomacy:

○​ Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto: Chief guest at the 2025 Republic Day parade.
○​ Trinidad and Tobago President Christine Carla Kangalu: Chief guest at the 18th
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.
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○​ US Vice President J.D. Vance: Arrived in India for his first official visit.

Other Miscellaneous Facts

●​ Operation MED MAX: Busted International drug syndicates.
●​ PM's NaMo app: Launched a 'Jan Man Survey' to gather public feedback.
●​ Railway Connectivity: Aizawl, Mizoram, was connected to the Indian Railways network for the
first time via the Bairabi-Sairang line.
●​ Air India Crash: A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, with one
survivor.
●​ Tourism Ranking: According to ASI, the Taj Mahal remained the most preferred tourist
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●​ Twin Cities Development: Cuttack-Bhubaneswar model to inspire development of Bodh Gaya
and Nalanda as twin cities.
●​ Biotechnology: India's first gene-edited sheep was developed by Kashmir Agricultural
University.
●​ University Bill: The Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill 2025 was passed by the Lok Sabha.
●​ State Budget Innovation: The Tamil Nadu government presented the state budget replacing
the rupee symbol with Tamil letters.
●​ Vanatara: An advanced animal rescue, protection, and rehabilitation center inaugurated by PM
Modi in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
●​ Green School Rating: Sikkim's PM Shri Govt. Sr. Sec. School Namchi became the only
educational institution in Northeast to receive this rating.
●​ Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025: Featured players MC Mary Kom, Avani Lekhara, and Suhas

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●​ Uber Shikara: Uber launched Asia's first water transport service in Dal Lake, J&K.
●​ Kerala Farmer Services: The Ashaya Kisan Seva Kendra was started to provide digital services

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to farmers.
●​ UNESCO Recognition: Recognized Shantiniketan in West Bengal as a major heritage tourism
site.
●​ 'Mahabodhi Mahotsav 2024': Organized at the Buddhist Stupa Ramleela Ground, Sanchi.
●​ Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF): Established by the central government,
managed by the National Housing Bank.
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●​ Skill University: Northeast India's first government skill university to be set up in Mangaldei
Darang district, Assam.
●​ 'Rangeen Machhli App': Launched by ICAR-CIFA under PM Matsya Sampada Yojana for
ornamental fish care.
●​ Green Bonds: NHAI will issue green bonds worth ₹1000 crore.
●​ Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam Music Festival: 2nd edition inaugurated in Vijayawada.
●​ Indigenous Antibiotic: Na-thromycin has become the country's first indigenous antibiotic
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drug.
●​ New Navodaya Vidyalayas: The Cabinet approved the establishment of 28 new schools across
the country.
●​ Kisan ID: Gujarat is a pioneer in creating Kisan ID as part of the Agri Stack initiative.
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●​ 100-day TB campaign: Launched by J.P. Nadda from Panchkula, Haryana.

●​ RuTAG 2.0: First annual review meeting of the Rural Technology Action Group projects was held
in Srinagar.
●​ India Internet Governance Forum 2024: 4th edition organized by MeitY at India Mandapam,
New Delhi.
●​ Sardar Patel Statue: Union Minister Amit Shah unveiled an 1100 kg, 11-foot tall statue in
Jodhpur.
●​ BSF Raising Day: The 60th Raising Day was celebrated in Jodhpur on December 1.
●​ World's Largest Rangoli: A rangoli over 55,000 sq. feet was created in Prayagraj for the Kumbh
Mela.
●​ Nano Bubble Technology: Launched in Delhi to promote aquatic life health.

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●​ Hyperloop Test Track: IIT Madras, in collaboration with Indian Railways, completed a
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Miscellaneous National Updates

●​ Kumbh Mela District: Before Kumbh Mela 2025, the Sangam area of Prayagraj was declared
the 76th new district of Uttar Pradesh, named 'Kumbh Mela District'. Prayagraj division now
has five districts.
●​ PSU Transformation Award 2024: The third edition was awarded to the Solar Energy
Corporation of India Limited (SECI) for innovative product development.
●​ Guinness World Record (Bhopal): More than 5000 teachers collectively recited shlokas from

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●​ DPIIT-Flipkart Partnership: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

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(DPIIT) partnered with Flipkart for investment and guidance in startups.
●​ Sheet Metal Forming (SMF) 2024: This conference was organized by IIT Ropar.
●​ International Human Rights Day: Celebrated on December 10. Organized by the National
Human Rights Commission in Delhi with the theme "Our Rights, Our Future Now."
●​ Smart India Hackathon (7th Edition): Being held across 51 centers, inaugurated by Union
Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
●​ Homi Bhabha Chair Scheme: An initiative by the Department of Atomic Energy to provide
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research opportunities to outstanding scientists and engineers.
●​ National Energy Conservation Day: Observed on December 14 with the theme "Powering
Sustainability, Every Watt Counts."
●​ Windfall Tax Abolished: The Government of India abolished the windfall tax on the export of
Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) crude oil, petrol, and diesel.
●​ Nationwide TB Elimination Campaign: A 100-day campaign was launched by the Government
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of India in 347 districts.

●​ Jalvahak Scheme: Launched by the central government to promote cargo transport through
inland waterways.
●​ India's First Geo Science Museum: Inaugurated by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar in
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Gwalior.
●​ 22nd Kagyu Monlam: Organized under the Bodhi tree at Mahabodhi Temple in Gaya district,
Bihar.
●​ 16th India Game Developer Conference (IGDC): Held in Hyderabad.
●​ Himachal Pradesh Agri-Brand: Planned to launch corn flour produced through natural farming
under the brand name 'Him-Bhog Him-Makki.'
●​ First All-Women Run Hotel: The hotel MPT Amaltas on Panchmarhi hill (MP) will be the first
hotel run entirely by women.
●​ Google Safety Engineering Center: Hyderabad was chosen as the location for India's first
center (Asia's second, world's fifth).
●​ Insurance Sakhi Scheme: An LIC scheme launched by PM Modi in Panipat, Haryana, to
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●​ Maharana Pratap Horticulture University: PM Modi laid the foundation stone of its main
campus in Panipat, Haryana.
●​ Integrated Waste Management City: By September 2025, Gorakhpur city will establish the
country's first such city and training center in Suthani village.
●​ ISRO Launch: Launched the European Space Agency's Proba-3 satellite using the PSLV C-59
rocket from Sriharikota.
●​ Green Steel Taxonomy: India issued its first, defining green steel as having CO2 emission
intensity less than 2.2 tons per ton.
●​ Fit India Cycling Drive: Inaugurated by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to promote
cycling.
●​ Uniform Civil Code (UCC): Uttarakhand became the first state to implement the UCC, starting
January 2025.

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●​ One Nation One Election Committee: A 39-member Joint Parliamentary Committee was
formed, chaired by BJP MP Prem Prakash Chaudhary.
●​ First Border Solar Village: Masali village in Banaskantha district, Gujarat.

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●​ Arsenic in Water: The highest amount of arsenic contamination is found in Bihar and Bengal.
●​ Kisan Kavach: India's first pesticide-resistant bodysuit for farmers, unveiled by Jitendra Singh.
●​ Northeast Council (NEC) Session: The 72nd plenary session was addressed by Amit Shah in
Agartala, Tripura.
●​ Climate-Smart Agriculture Center: A fabric demonstration center was inaugurated in Navsari
district, Gujarat.
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●​ National Farmers' Day: Celebrated on December 23. Theme: "Empowering 'Annadatas' for a
Prosperous Nation."
●​ Longest Golf Course: The country's longest has been established in Delhi.
●​ Veer Bal Diwas: Observed on December 26, commemorating the martyrdom of Guru Gobind
Singh Ji's sons.
●​ PM's National Child Awards: To be presented to 17 children, including Goldy Kumari and
Saurav Kumar from Bihar.
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●​ Ken-Betwa River Linking Project: PM Modi laid the foundation stone in Khajuraho, Madhya
Pradesh.
●​ Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project: MP's first solar plant, inaugurated by PM Modi in
Khandwa district.
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●​ ADB Loan (Logistics): A $350 million loan agreement was signed to strengthen the multimodal
and integrated logistics ecosystem.
●​ National Good Governance Day: Celebrated on December 25. Theme: "India's Path to a
Viksit Bharat..."
●​ RBI Committee on AI: An 8-member committee was formed, chaired by Pushpak
Bhattacharyya, for responsible and ethical use of AI in finance.
●​ ADB Loan (Maharashtra): A $42 million loan agreement was signed to protect riverbanks.
●​ India's First Diabetes Biobank: Established in Chennai by ICMR and Madras Research Council.
●​ Surajkund Mela Theme State: Odisha will be the theme state in February.
●​ INS Sarvekshak: Reached Port Louis in Mauritius to conduct joint hydrographic surveys.
●​ First Zero-Waste Airport: Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore.

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●​ Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Program: Uttar Pradesh and Manipur governments signed an
implementation agreement.
●​ Go-To Global Destination 2025: The Wall Street Journal recognized Madhya Pradesh with this
title.
●​ Great Place to Work Certification: Awarded to SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited) for
2025-26.
●​ Household Expenditure Report: Per capita monthly expenditure in 2023-24 increased by 9% in
rural areas and 8% in urban areas (MOSPI).
●​ International Day of Pandemic Preparedness: Observed on December 27 by the UN General
Assembly.
●​ Ideal Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats: Ministry of Panchayati Raj approved their formation
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●​ India-Bhutan ICP: The first integrated check post was inaugurated in Darranga, Assam.
●​ Riyadh Metro Selection: Hyderabad's female loco pilot Indira Eaglepati was selected for its
operations.

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●​ Most Polluted City (IQAir): Delhi ranked first, followed by Lahore and Kolkata.
●​ Coal India Limited: Celebrated its 50th foundation day in November 2024.
●​ BRICS Bio-Manufacturing Institute: India's first, its new campus was inaugurated in Mohali by
Jitendra Singh.
●​ Largest Waste-to-Energy Plant (Gujarat): Inaugurated by Amit Shah in Ahmedabad.
●​ ILO Report (Women's Labor): 53% of Indian women are out of the labor force due to
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caregiving; female labor force participation rate is 37%.
●​ Amrit Parampara: A festival series by the Ministry of Culture to celebrate traditional arts.
●​ SAIL-ASCI MoU: Signed for academic collaboration.
●​ Tuna Cluster: Fisheries Dept. notified its development in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
under 'PM Matsya Sampada Yojana.'
●​ Best Companies for Women in India: DBS Bank India was recognized for the ninth
consecutive year.
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●​ Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Birth Anniversary: The 555th anniversary was celebrated on November
15, 2024.
●​ 66th All India Kalidas Festival: Inaugurated by VP Jagdeep Dhankhar in Ujjain, MP.
●​ International Lavi Fair: Began in Shimla, symbolizing India-Tibet trade relations.
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●​ High-Altitude Para Sports Center: World's first established in Leh, Ladakh, for training for the
2028 Paralympics.
●​ Sagarmathan: South Asia's largest maritime thought leadership platform began on November
19, 2024, in New Delhi.
●​ Double-Decker Electric Bus (UP): First service launched from Lucknow.
●​ First All-Women Battalion (CISF): Approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
●​ PAIR Initiative: Central government launched the Partnership for Accelerated Innovation
and Research to promote research in universities.
●​ First Digital Library (HP): Established in Bilaspur city.
●​ Statue & Museum in Arunachal Pradesh: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled a statue of
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●​ NITI Aayog Water Festival: A 15-day festival organized in 20 aspirational districts to raise
awareness about water conservation.
●​ TULIP Brand: Launched by GoI to help underprivileged artisan communities sell their products
(Traditional Artisan's Upliftment Livelihood Programme).
●​ Indian Military Heritage Festival 2024: Inaugurated in New Delhi by CDS Anil Chauhan.
●​ First Bodoland Festival: Inaugurated in New Delhi by PM Modi. Theme: "Peace and harmony
for a prosperous India."
●​ Dharti Aaba Tribal Village Excellence Campaign: Launched by PM Modi from Jamui, Bihar, on
Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary.
●​ Re-PREX Exercise 2024: Organized by the Indian Coast Guard in Paradip, Odisha, to prevent oil
spills.
●​ Walt Disney - Reliance Merger: Formed "Jio [Link]," with over 100 TV channels and 2 OTT

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●​ NIRF Ranking: Patna University ranked 99th, the only university from Bihar included.
●​ SC Guidelines on Bulldozer Actions: Mandated a 15-day notice before demolishing property.

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●​ Delhi Metro Bike Taxis: Launched SHE RYDS (by women for women) and RYDR (for all
passengers).
●​ ASSET Platform: Launched by NITI Aayog to accelerate sustainable state energy transition.
●​ Indigenous Hypersonic Missile: DRDO successfully tested India's first long-range missile,
capable of Mach 5 speed and payloads over 1500 km.
●​ National Adoption Awareness Month: Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) observes
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November as this month.
●​ G-20 Pandemic Fund: India announced a $25 million fund for livestock health coverage.
●​ Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (Gaya): NICDC and BIADA signed an agreement for its
development as part of the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC).
●​ World Toilet Day: Celebrated on November 19. India launched the 'Our Toilet, Our Pride'
campaign.
●​ 'One Day One Genome' Initiative: Launched by the Dept. of Biotechnology to showcase India's
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microbial potential.
●​ GSAT-N2 Satellite Launch: SpaceX successfully launched India's new communication satellite
(4700 kg, 14-year mission) using the Falcon-9 rocket.
●​ Patent for Mushroom Cheese: Received by Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural
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University.
●​ Green World Awards: Coal India Limited was honored with the Environment Award and
Ambassador 2024.
●​ Animal Feed Plant: Amit Shah inaugurated an 800 metric ton plant in Himmatnagar, Gujarat.
●​ Bihar Tourist Information Center: To be opened at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple square in
Varanasi.
●​ Prasar Bharati's OTT Platform: 'Waves' was launched at the 55th International Film Festival in
Goa.
●​ VISION Portal: Launched by Jitendra Singh to promote skill development among disadvantaged
children.
●​ SCLSC Chairperson: Supreme Court judge Surya Kant was appointed.
●​ Swami Vivekananda Vidya Mandir: Inaugurated by President Murmu in Silvassa.

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●​ Global Innovation Centers (Karnataka): To be established in Bengaluru, Mysore, and
Belagavi.
●​ National Cybersecurity Exercise: A 12-day program organized by the National Security
Council Secretariat.
●​ India's First Constitution Museum: Inaugurated at O. P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat,
Haryana.
●​ First Modern Self-reliant Gaushala: The model Gaushala in Laltipara, Gwalior.
●​ Hajj Facility App 2.0: Launched under the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
●​ Odisha Parv 2024: Organized in New Delhi, focusing on India's eight northeastern states.
●​ SECI-H2 Global Agreement: Signed to promote the green hydrogen initiative.
●​ Most Sustainable Aluminum Company 2024: Hindalco Industries Limited was awarded this
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●​ COP 29 Climate Finance Pledge: Leaders pledged $1.3 trillion for developing countries by
2035.
●​ World Military Championship: Ritika Hudda won gold in women's freestyle wrestling (76 kg).

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India won 7 medals.
●​ EV Tax Exemption (Telangana): Provided 100% exemption on road tax and registration fees in
November 2024.
●​ Constitution Copies Released: On Constitution Day (Nov 26), copies in Sanskrit and Maithili
were released by President Murmu.
●​ Defence Datathon: The 2nd edition of the Triseva Data Analytics Competition was organized in
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Secunderabad.
●​ 'Gyan Kumbh' Education Conference: Organized in Puducherry.
●​ 9th Amur Falcon Festival: Celebrated in Tamenglong, Manipur. Theme: 'Rhythm of Migration.'
●​ District Renamed (Assam): Karimganj district was renamed to Sribhumi.
●​ 'Eklavya' Digital Platform: Inaugurated by Army Chief Gen. Upendra Dwivedi for training Army
officers.
●​ Future Space Missions: Shukrayaan Mission-1 in 2028; India's space station by 2035; plans for
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Chandrayaan-4 with Japan.

●​ Magnesium Pilot Plant: Country's first is being established in Neelidih, Jamshedpur.
●​ Youngest IPL Player: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (13) from Bihar was signed by Rajasthan Royals.
●​ PAN 2.0: Government plans to launch it to simplify the registration process.
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●​ Honorary Rank for Army Chief: Gen. Upendra Dwivedi was honored with the rank of "General"
by the Nepalese Army.
●​ International Solar Alliance: Armenia became the 104th full member.
●​ UNICEF Children Report 2024: India will have 350 million children by 2050 (15% of the global
total).
●​ Sustainable Trade Index 2024: India ranked 23rd; New Zealand topped the list.
●​ World Crafts Forum: Being organized in New Delhi in collaboration with the World Handicrafts
Council.
●​ 12th International Tourism Mart: Organized in Kaziranga (Assam) by the Ministry of Tourism.
●​ BCG Report on AI: India ranks second globally in AI specialists and third in research
publications.
●​ Singapore's Highest Arts Award: Honored classical musician Ghanavenothan Ratnam.

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●​ National Milk Day: Celebrated on November 26. Theme: "Transforming Dairying with AI and
IT."
●​ First Postal Circle: Bihar Circle was established.
●​ Largest Gold Reserve Discovery: Found in Hunan province, China.
●​ 11th SAREX-24: Organized by the Indian Coast Guard in Kochi, Kerala.
●​ Credit Outreach Program: Concluded in Madhubani, chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman.
●​ 43rd Indian International Trade Fair: Ministry of Mines received the gold medal, and
Ministry of AYUSH received silver.

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Culture, Festivals & News in Brief

●​ Ashtalakshmi Festival: Organized in New Delhi (Dec 6-8), focusing on India's eight

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northeastern states. The mascot was 'Purvi'.
●​ Singhachalam Temple: Located near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and dedicated to Lord
Vishnu's Narasimha avatar, was recently in the news.
●​ Kannada Short Film: "Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know" secured a place for the
Oscars in the Live Action Short Film category.
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Governance & Conservation Initiatives

●​ Cheetah Project: A joint panel of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan has been formed for the
project.
●​ Renaming: On Tribal Pride Day, 'Sarai Kale Khan Chowk' in Delhi was renamed as Birsa
Munda Chowk.
●​ Brand Ambassador: Jackie Shroff was chosen as the brand ambassador for the All Living
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Things Environmental Film Festival in Mumbai.

●​ National Natural Farming Mission: The Union Cabinet approved this centrally sponsored
scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.
●​ Tato-1 Hydropower Project: The Central Cabinet approved the construction of this 186 MW
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project in Shi Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh.

Campaigns, Startups & Schemes

●​ #AbKoiBahanNahi Campaign: A collaborative effort by the Ministry of Women and Child

Development and the Ministry of Rural Development, supported by UN Women, to empower
women against gender-based violence.
●​ DPIIT-Winzo Partnership: DPIIT partnered with Winzo, India's largest social gaming platform,
to support over 2,000 interactive entertainment startups.
●​ 'Nayi Chetna 3.0' Campaign: A national campaign against gender-based violence, inaugurated
by Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi.
●​ "One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)": The Centre approved this scheme for nationwide
access to research articles and journals for scholars.

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International Events & Economic Updates

●​ WETEX 2024: The Water Energy Technology and Environment Exhibition was held in Dubai.
●​ ADB Loan: A loan of $98 million was granted for the construction of India's Atmanirbhar Clean
Plant Program.
●​ Maharatna Status: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was granted the status of the 14th
Maharatna company.

Infrastructure & Judiciary

●​ Widest Combined Bridge: The country's widest combined rail and road bridge will be
constructed over the Ganga River in Varanasi.
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●​ Scheduled Caste Reservations: Haryana became the first state in the country to classify SC
reservations.
●​ Generative AI Adoption: According to a GitHub report, India ranks second globally in
adopting generative AI, with the USA holding the first position.

Culture, Research & Milestones

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●​ First Hindi Literature Museum: Being established in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
●​ AROHA-2024: The first International Conference on Advancements of Research & Global
Opportunities for Holistic Ayurveda was held at the All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi,
inaugurated by CJI D. Y. Chandrachud.
●​ Mountaineering Feat: Sheetal Raj from Uttarakhand became the first Indian woman to reach
the summit of Mount Cho Oyu.
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●​ New Barley Variety: The Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal, developed a
new hull-less barley named DWRB-223.

Constitutional Rulings & Social Policies

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●​ Supreme Court Rejection: The SC rejected a petition to remove the words 'socialist' and
'secular' from the Preamble of the Constitution.
●​ Gender-Based Violence Definition: The Ministry of Women and Child Development recognized
keeping a girl child away from education as a form of gender-based violence.

Awards, Economic Policies & Rankings

●​ World's Best Schools Award 2024: Winners included Ryan International School (Delhi), CM
Rise School Vinoba (Ratlam), and Kalvi International Public School (Madurai).
●​ Mudra Scheme: The Central Government increased the loan limit from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh.
●​ Cleanliness Innovation Cities: Top 15 selected, with Navi Mumbai first, Surat second, and
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Campaigns, Environment & Health

●​ "Mera Bharat, Meri Diwali" Campaign: Conducted in Kanpur by the Confederation of All India
Traders and the Ministry of Sports.
●​ Green Hydrogen Refueling Station: The world's highest has been established in Leh with
support from NTPC.
●​ Top Travel Destination 2025: According to Skyscanner's 'Travel Trends Report,' Shillong
(Meghalaya) was declared the top destination for Indian travelers.
●​ Trachoma Elimination: The WHO declared that the Government of India has eliminated
trachoma as a public health concern.

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●​ BSNL Rebranding: Launched its new logo and slogan "Connecting India" on Oct 22, 2024.
Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the International Fake Call Prevention System.
●​ e-Shram One-Stop Solution: Launched on Oct 21 by Mansukh Mandaviya for unorganized

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sector workers, integrating 12 welfare schemes.

Heritage, Technology & Transport

●​ UNESCO World Heritage: Accepted the proposal to include Ram Raja's city Orchha (Madhya
Pradesh) in the World Heritage List.
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●​ 'Pavana Chitra': India's first airport-based autonomous indoor air quality monitoring facility
was inaugurated at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
●​ "Shetkari Samriddhi" Train: A special farmer prosperity train running from Deolali,
Maharashtra to Danapur, Bihar, was inaugurated by Ashwini Vaishnaw.

State Initiatives & Defence Projects

●​ Caste Survey: Telangana became the third state in India to start a caste survey (after Bihar and
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Andhra Pradesh).
●​ "Satark Park": India's first park dedicated to military intelligence martyrs was inaugurated in
Pune, Maharashtra.
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●​ Private Military Aircraft Plant: PM Modi and Spain's President Pedro Sánchez inaugurated
India's first plant in Vadodara, Gujarat, for Airbus C-295 aircraft.

Social Policies, Conferences & International Relations

●​ Menstrual Leave: The Odisha government announced one day of menstrual leave per month
for women in government and private sectors.
●​ 14th Biennial Lake Conference: Held in Karnataka with the theme "Lakes 2024: Wetlands for
Human Wellbeing."
●​ RTI Museum: The foundation stone was laid in Beawar, Rajasthan, the birthplace of the RTI
movement.
●​ New Airports (Udaan Scheme): PM Modi inaugurated three new airports from Varanasi:
Saharanpur (UP), Rewa (MP), and Sarguja (Chhattisgarh).

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●​ Agriculture Scheme Rationalization: Cabinet rationalized all Agri CSS schemes into two
consolidated schemes: PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana.
●​ PM's Laos Visit: On Oct 10-11, PM Modi visited Laos to participate in the 21st ASEAN-India
Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit.

Agriculture, Heritage & Technology

●​ National Mission on Edible Oils: Approved for 2024-25 to 2030-31 with an expenditure of
₹10,103 crore.
●​ Banjara Heritage Museum: Inaugurated by PM Modi on Oct 5, 2024, at Pohradevi in Washim,
Maharashtra.
●​ FCI Digital Transformation: Launched 'Depot Online System' and integrated supply chain
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●​ Classical Languages: Central Government recognized Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and
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●​ Swachh Bharat Mission: Completed 10 years on Oct 2, 2024.
●​ Special Postal Cover: Bihar issued a special cover in honor of Ratan Tata at Biharsharif.
●​ MACE Telescope: The world's highest Imaging Cherenkov Telescope was inaugurated in
Ladakh at 4,300 meters.
●​ 'India Digital Agriculture Conference 2024': Organized in New Delhi.

Appointments, Culture & Policy Changes

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●​ DSP Appointment: Fast bowler Mohammad Siraj was appointed as DSP by the Telangana
government.
●​ 'Vidyarambham Utsav': Celebrated in Kerala on Vijayadashami.
●​ University Renaming: The Maharashtra government decided to rename the 'State Skill
University' after Ratan Tata.
●​ Railway Reservation Period: Reduced from 120 days to 60 days, effective November 1, 2024.
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Urban Mobility, AI & Education

●​ 17th Urban Mobility India Conference: Commenced in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

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●​ 'Srujan' Center for Generative AI: Launched jointly by Meta and IndiaAI at IIT Jodhpur.
●​ Top Central Banker: Shaktikanta Das was recognized by the US-based Global Finance
magazine.
●​ 'Special Education Zones' (UP): The UP government announced their creation in six districts
to promote higher education.

Tribal Welfare & Infrastructure Policies

●​ 'Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan': Launched by PM Modi on Oct 2, 2024, from
Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, with an expenditure of ₹79,156 crore.
●​ 'Humsafar Policy': Launched in Oct 2024 by the Ministry of National Highways to improve
travel and promote roadside amenities.

State Initiatives & Economic Milestones

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●​ 'Rajmata-Gomata' Designation: Maharashtra became the first state to designate indigenous
cow breeds with this title.
●​ 'Cruise India Mission': Launched to increase cruise tourists to 1 million by 2029 and generate
400,000 jobs.
●​ Economic Status: India recently crossed $700 billion in foreign exchange reserves and became
the world's fourth-largest economy.

Personal Achievements & Festivals

●​ First MP to complete Iron Man: Tejasvi Surya completed the 70.3 Triathlon in Goa.
●​ Thiruvonam (Onam) Festival: Celebrated in Kerala in September 2024, marking the arrival of
King Mahabali.

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Transport, Governance & Infrastructure

●​ 'Namo Bharat Rapid Rail': On Sep 16, 2024, PM Modi inaugurated India's first Vande Bharat

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Metro service between Bhuj and Ahmedabad.
●​ Tuticorin International Container Terminal: Inaugurated by PM Modi at V.O. Chidambaranar
(VOC) Port in Tamil Nadu.
●​ 'One Nation, One Election' Report: The Union Cabinet approved the report of the high-level
committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind.
●​ World's Tallest Bamboo Tower: A 140-foot tower was inaugurated by Nitin Gadkari in
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Bemetara, Chhattisgarh.
●​ Oxygen Bird Park: Inaugurated by Nitin Gadkari in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

Social Justice, Diplomacy & Technology

●​ Atrocities Report: Latest report on atrocities against SCs and STs released, with Uttar Pradesh,
Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh as the top three states.
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●​ New Indian Consulates in USA: PM Modi announced the opening of two new consulates in
Boston and Los Angeles.
●​ 'Param Rudra Supercomputers': PM Modi dedicated three supercomputers to the nation
under the National Supercomputing Mission in Pune.
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Tribal Rights, Health & Earth Sciences

●​ Forest Dwelling Rights: Granted to the Mankidia community in Odisha. Odisha has the
highest number of PVTG groups (13).
●​ AYUSH Facilities: Madhya Pradesh became the first state to provide AYUSH facilities at all 328
urban primary health centers.
●​ 'Mission Mausam': Approved by the Union Cabinet for two years with a total expenditure of
₹2,000 crore, to be implemented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Energy, Food Safety & Governance

●​ 4th RE-INVEST Conference: Held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, inaugurated by PM Modi.

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●​ 6th State Food Safety Index 2024: Released by FSSAI, with Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Jammu &
Kashmir as top performers.
●​ Port Blair Renamed: The capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands was renamed to 'Sri
Vijaya Puram'.

Major Projects & Social Security

●​ 'Vadhavan Port Project': PM Modi laid the foundation stone in Palghar, Maharashtra. With an
investment of ₹76,220 crore, it will become the country's largest container port.
●​ Ayushman Bharat (AB PM-JAY) Expansion: Beneficiary coverage was expanded to all senior
citizens aged 70 or above.

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●​ National Conference of District Judiciary: Inaugurated by PM Modi at Bharat Mandapam, New
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●​ Airline Merger: The central government approved FDI for the merger of Singapore Airlines
with Vistara Air India.
●​ 9th 'Zanskar Mahotsav': Celebrated in Ladakh, showcasing traditions and culture.
●​ Farmers' Grievances Committee: The Supreme Court formed a five-member committee
headed by former Justice Nawab Singh for amicable resolution at the Shambhu border.
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Health, Agriculture & Social Initiatives

●​ 'Virus War Exercise': Conducted in Ajmer, Rajasthan, under the National One Health Mission
to assess pandemic preparedness.
●​ Farmer Welfare Schemes: The Union Cabinet approved seven schemes costing ₹14,235 crore
aimed at improving farmers' livelihoods.
●​ National Nutrition Week: Observed in India from September 1 to 7, with the theme
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'Nutritious Diets for Everyone'.

Judiciary, Governance & Schemes

●​ Supreme Court 75th Anniversary: President Murmu unveiled the new flag and emblem,
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designed by NIFT Delhi.

●​ MLA Pensions (HP): Himachal Pradesh assembly passed a bill to end pensions for MLAs
disqualified due to defection.
●​ 'Jan Sunwai Portal': Launched by Piyush Goyal for resolving trade and industry-related
grievances.
●​ 'White Revolution 2.0': Launched by Amit Shah.
●​ 'Acharya Chanakya Skill Development' Scheme: Launched by PM Modi in Maharashtra.

Aviation, Energy & State Milestones

●​ 'Shankh Air': A new airline approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, becoming the first
scheduled airline of Uttar Pradesh.
●​ 'Yelahanka Gas Power Plant': Karnataka commissioned its first gas-based power plant.

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●​ Insurgency-Free State: Tripura declared itself free from insurgency.
●​ Peak Renamed: A 20,942-feet high peak in Arunachal Pradesh was named after the sixth Dalai
Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso.

Defence, Sports & Social Initiatives

●​ 'Project NAMAN': Launched by the Indian Army to establish facilitation centers for defense
pensioners and their families.
●​ RESET Program: Started by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to empower retired athletes.
●​ 'Jal Sanchay Janbhagidari' Initiative: Inaugurated by PM Modi in Surat, Gujarat, focusing on
rainwater harvesting.

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●​ West Bengal Criminal Law Amendment Bill, 2024: Passed by the West Bengal Assembly,
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●​ PM's Brunei Visit: In September 2024, PM Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime
Minister to visit Brunei.
●​ Flag Hoisting Record: On August 15, 2024, PM Modi hoisted the flag for the 11th time,
becoming the third prime minister to do so most frequently.

Environment, Personal Achievements & State Records

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●​ First Carbon-Neutral Airport: Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport was declared the
country's first by the Airport Council International in August 2024.
●​ Youngest Female Ironman: Eighteen-year-old Pawani Sapkal from Bhopal became the
country's youngest by winning the Ironman Triathlon 70.3 in the Philippines.
●​ Longest-Serving UP CM: Yogi Adityanath set a record by serving continuously for 7 years and
148 days.
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State Policies, Judiciary & International Relations

●​ Maternity Leave (TN): Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin announced one year of maternity leave for
the state's female police personnel.
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●​ National Task Force (Medical Professionals): A three-member SC bench formed a task force
chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba to ensure the safety of medical professionals.
●​ Online Summons Rules: Madhya Pradesh became the first state to notify these rules.
●​ PM's Poland & Ukraine Visit: From Aug 21-23, 2024, PM Modi visited and gifted four mobile
hospitals named BHISHM to Ukraine.
●​ 'Chief Minister Sukh Shiksha Yojana': Approved by the Himachal Pradesh cabinet for financial
aid to economically weaker women and guardians of differently-abled children.

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●​ Maharashtra became the first state to implement the new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for
government employees.
●​ Five-year-old Tegbir Singh from Ropar, Punjab, became the youngest Asian to climb Mount
Kilimanjaro.
●​ The Central Government approved 12 new projects across six major industrial corridors under
the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme.
●​ In August 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs decided to create five new districts in Ladakh
(Jasker, Dras, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang), bringing the total to seven.
●​ BCCI Secretary Jay Shah was unanimously elected as the new ICC Chairman.
●​ The University of Southampton, UK, will establish a campus in Gurugram under India's New
Education Policy 2020.
●​ From August 2-7, the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists was held at

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Pusa Institute, New Delhi, hosted by India after 66 years. Theme: "Transformation towards
Sustainable Agri Food Systems."
●​ Kerala's Periyar Tiger Reserve became the first tiger reserve in India to install wind turbines

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for power generation.
●​ The Supreme Court Constitution bench overturned the 20-year-old E.V. Chinnaiah, 2004 case,
allowing states to sub-classify SC/ST categories.
●​ During Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh's visit, both countries decided to develop the
National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat.
●​ In August 2024, India's first AI-based Anganwadi center was inaugurated in Ghaziabad, Uttar
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Pradesh.
●​ On August 10, 2024, the 90 MW floating solar project, the largest in Central and North India,
was inaugurated at Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh.
●​ A grand 'Jhumur Dance' performance was organized in Assam featuring 8,000 tea tribe
artists.
●​ In August 2024, the 14th India-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue was hosted in New Delhi.
●​ Indian President Droupadi Murmu undertook a state visit from August 5-10, 2024, to Fiji, New
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Zealand, and Timor-Leste, becoming the first Indian president to visit Fiji and Timor-Leste.
●​ Under the 'Udita' scheme, Madhya Pradesh became the first state to send cash assistance
(₹300 for one year) directly into schoolgirls' accounts for sanitary pads.
●​ The Maharashtra government declared the geoglyphs and petroglyphs in Ratnagiri as
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'Protected Monuments'.
●​ On August 10, 2024, the MEA and NSIL signed an MoU to provide grant assistance for the
launch of Nepal's Munal satellite.
●​ The Rajasthan government announced a 'Kargil Package' for families of Shaheed Agniveers
(fallen soldiers).
●​ In August 2024, Punjab National Bank launched the 'ANTAH DRISHTI' Braille debit card for
visually impaired customers.
●​ At the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, 24 new
heritage sites worldwide were added to UNESCO's heritage list.
●​ The 'National Hindi Science Conference 2024' was held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
●​ Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the three-day 'Era-wise India Museum
and State Museum Conference' at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

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●​ World Breastfeeding Week was observed from August 1-7, 2024, with the theme "Closing the
Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All."
●​ On August 2, 2024, the 52nd Governors' Conference was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, chaired
by President Draupadi Murmu.
●​ From August 3-16, 2024, the National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd. organized the
'Virasaath' exhibition in New Delhi.
●​ The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved eight new National High-Speed Road
Corridor projects.
●​ Under Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0, the ADB announced a $200 million loan for solid waste
management in eight Indian states.
●​ The Government of India declared Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka and Choolannuar in Kerala
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●​ The CBSE launched the 'SAFAL' test cycle to reduce exam stress among students.
●​ Indian startup Rapido joined the country's unicorn companies with a $120 million funding.
●​ According to a recent report, India is the world's second-largest aluminum producer in FY

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2024-25.
●​ According to the WTO's Trade Statistics Report 2023, India ranked eighth globally in
agricultural exports in 2023.
●​ NIT Calicut launched an advanced web portal 'Nivahika' to secure data.
●​ The Andhra Pradesh government announced the removal of the two-child norm for
individuals contesting local body elections.
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●​ The National Commission for Women launched 'Digital Shakti Centers' to address cybercrimes
against women.
●​ Union Minister Amit Shah launched e-evidence, e-summons, Nyaya Setu, and Nyaya Shruti
apps in Chandigarh for three new criminal laws.
●​ The Government of India signed a $500 million loan agreement with the World Bank for the
Green National Highway Corridor Project to build 781 km of eco-friendly highways.
●​ The Karnataka government renamed Ramanagara district as Bengaluru South.
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●​ Nagaland became the first state to sign an MoU with SBI General Insurance on disaster risk
management.
●​ The central government approved the 'Namami Gange Mission 2.0' project worth ₹920 crore
for UP and Bihar.
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●​ According to a Ministry of Power report, India's renewable energy capacity increased by 165% in
the last decade.
●​ The third edition of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign' was announced from August 9-15.
●​ Chhattisgarh approved the merger of Guru Ghasidas and Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve, which
will become the third largest tiger reserve in India.
●​ Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini announced that the state will procure all crops at
Minimum Support Price (MSP).
●​ Biodiversity organization Aaranyak developed the 'Hati App' to warn about wild elephants
entering rural areas.
●​ Indian Railways announced the launch of the indigenous collision avoidance system 'Kavach
4.0'.
●​ India's first Rice ATM was launched in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, for ration card holders.

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●​ Maharashtra approved the 426.52 km long Nalanga-Venanga river linking project for the
Vidarbha region.
●​ CJI D.Y. Chandrachud launched the 'e-DHCR' portal for digital publication of Delhi High Court
decisions.
●​ DAY-NRLM launched the 'Million Designers, Billion Dreams' initiative.
●​ The central cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana 2.0 for FY 2024-25 to 2028-29,
targeting the construction of 3 crore houses.
●​ Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the IACC Centre of Excellence for MSMEs.
●​ Maharashtra approved the Logistics Policy 2024, planning over 200 logistics parks and creating
5 lakh jobs.
●​ The Government of India proposed naming three geological structures in the Indian Ocean as
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●​ Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of HCL Technologies, is India's most influential woman
leading a family business.
●​ Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the 'Kisan Ki Baat' radio program for farmer communication.

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●​ Himachal Pradesh launched the 'Mukhyamantri Bal Poshak Aahar Yojana'.
●​ J.P. Nadda inaugurated the 'Pratham Niti Nirmata Forum' to launch a digital platform for
pharmacopeia and drug safety.
●​ Kerala launched the country's first 'digital court' to handle Negotiable Instruments Act cases.
●​ The Khelo India Asmita Yogasana League (East Zone) started in Bihar.
●​ South India's first tribal library will open in Karnataka Kanu.
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●​ On August 11, 2024, PM Narendra Modi released 109 high-yield and climate-resilient crop
varieties.
●​ The Punjab government launched a free help desk for Punjabis at Delhi's IGI Airport.
●​ West Bengal government and UNICEF jointly encouraged active father participation to promote
breastfeeding.
●​ Madras High Court recognized an idol kept in a temple as a living person.
●​ A Ministry of Defence differently-abled mountaineering team unfurled the Indian flag on Mount
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Kilimanjaro under "Mission K2K."

●​ PM Narendra Modi released three books: "Venkaiah Naidu: Life in Service", "Mahaneta", and
"Celebrating Bharat".
●​ Scientists discovered a new species of horned frog, Xenophrys apatani, in Arunachal Pradesh.
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●​ Air India announced it will set up South Asia's largest flying school in Amaravati, Andhra
Pradesh.
●​ Amit Shah and Bhupendra Patel addressed the 'Sahakar se Samriddhi' program in
Gandhinagar.
●​ The Uttar Pradesh government passed the Manufacturing Sector Bill 'Nirman-2024' to promote
investment.
●​ IGNOU announced the inclusion of Bhagwat Geeta in its MA course.
●​ The Ministry of Social Justice organized Divya Kala Mela and Divya Kala Shakti in
Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
●​ RBI and ASEAN central banks will collaborate under Project Nexus for cross-border retail
payment service.
●​ The Bihar government announced it will make Bagaha city a 'revenue district' by 2025.

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●​ A Mango Festival was organized in Uttar Pradesh, with plans to export to Japan, Malaysia, and
the USA.
●​ The Maharashtra government announced free higher education for girls from EWS and OBC
categories.
●​ Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh signed an MoU for the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal river
linking project.
●​ Researchers discovered two new species of spider in the Western Ghats, to be named after M.S.
Swaminathan.
●​ The BSF organized a 'Grow with the Trees' tree plantation campaign in Srinagar.
●​ Rajasthan became the first state to adopt a road safety action plan for 10 years.
●​ Eastern India's first Divyang University will be established in Jharkhand.
●​ The 16th Finance Commission constituted a five-member advisory council headed by Poonam

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Gupta.
●​ JNU announced the launch of a Centre for Hindu, Buddhist and Jain Studies.
●​ The central government announced the country's first scientific deep drilling mission in

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Koyna, Maharashtra, for earthquake study.
●​ The famous Jagannath Rath Yatra started in Puri, Odisha, from July 7, 2024.
●​ PM Narendra Modi inaugurated INS Towers, the secretariat of the Indian Newspaper Society in
Mumbai.
●​ IIT Delhi and Prasar Bharati organized a robot competition 'DD-Robocon India 2024' in Delhi.
●​ Amit Shah inaugurated the Prime Minister College of Excellence in 55 districts of Madhya
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Pradesh.
●​ Indian Oil launched high-speed car racing fuel 'STORM-X' at Paradip Refinery in Odisha.
●​ The Government of India launched the first national toll-free anti-narcotics helpline '1933' and
an email service MANAS.
●​ State Bank of India launched a 444-day deposit scheme 'Amrit Vrishti Scheme' with 7.25%
annual interest.
●​ Palitana city of Gujarat has become the first city in the world to ban non-vegetarian food.
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●​ Chhatrapati Shivaji's 'Bagh Nakh' was brought back to India after 350 years from London.
●​ Charaideo 'Moidam' of Assam was decided to be included in UNESCO's cultural heritage list.
●​ The World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit will be organized in Goa from November 20-24,
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●​ Asia's first health research "Pre-Clinical Network Facility" was launched in Faridabad, Haryana.
●​ The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs declared Madhya Pradesh as the best performing
state in implementing the PM Swanidhi Yojana.
●​ ICICI Lombard launched the AI-powered health insurance scheme 'Elevate'.
●​ The Union Home Ministry decided to give 10% reservation to former Agniveers in RPF, BSF,
and CISF.
●​ The Karnataka government announced 50-75% reservation for Kannadigas in private jobs.
●​ Two new judges, Justice N Kotiswar Singh and Justice R Mahadevan, were appointed to the
Supreme Court, bringing the total to 34.
●​ According to a UN report, India's population is estimated to reach 1.7 billion by 2060, then
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●​ PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel, India's longest urban tunnel
(11.8 km).
●​ The Government of Assam repealed the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act 1935.
●​ The Bihar government appointed Manvi Madhu Kashyap as the first transgender
sub-inspector.
●​ A 100-day program 'Lok Samvardhan Parv' was organized in New Delhi.
●​ UPSC Chairman Manoj Soni resigned before the completion of his term.
●​ NTPC signed an agreement to set up India's largest green charcoal plant in Gurugram,
Haryana.
●​ The Meghalaya government launched the OTT platform 'Hello Meghalaya'.
●​ The Maharashtra government decided to ban the sale of high-caffeine beverages around
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●​ Jayant Chaudhary launched the 'Skilling India Digital Hub-SIDH' portal.
●​ The Bihar Legislative Assembly passed the Anti Paper Leak Bill on July 24, 2024.
●​ The 'Model Skill Loan Scheme' was launched to provide loans up to ₹7.5 lakh to 25,000 youth.

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●​ India's first medical institutional museum will be built in Chandigarh.
●​ The Telangana government launched "Project Swasthya Nagaram" to make all municipalities
TB free.
●​ A case of death of many children due to fever caused by Chandipura virus was reported in
Gujarat.
●​ India's first integrated agro-export facility will be set up in Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai.
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●​ Union Minister G Kishan Reddy launched the Tree Plantation Campaign 2024 in Dhanbad
under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.
●​ Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated India's 500th community radio station in
Aizawl, Mizoram.
●​ Hindustan Zinc launched Asia's first low carbon green zinc brand 'EcoZen'.
●​ On July 26, on the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, PM Modi inaugurated the world's highest Shinkula
tunnel connecting HP to Ladakh.
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●​ On July 27, 2024, the 9th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog was held, with the theme
'Viksit Bharat @ 2047'.
●​ 'Malabar River Festival 2024' was organized in Kozhikode, Kerala from July 25-28, 2024.
●​ The Ministry of Education organized 'Shiksha Saptah' from July 22-28, 2024, to mark the fourth
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●​ The 'All India Education Conclave 2024' was organized in New Delhi on July 29, 2024.
●​ The global opera competition 'Operalia' will be held for the first time in India in September
2024.
●​ Kerala's Periyar Tiger Reserve has become India's first tiger reserve to install wind turbines for
power generation.
●​ Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated India's first 'Underground Museum' at
Humayun's Tomb in New Delhi.
●​ Aditya Birla Group launched the jewellery brand 'Indriya'.
●​ The Gujarat government announced the setting up of Gujarat State Institution for
Transformation (GRIT), a think-tank based on the NITI Aayog model.
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●​ NITI Aayog launched Sampoornta Abhiyaan, a 3-month campaign focusing on social sector
indicators in aspirational districts.
●​ A 41,000-year-old ostrich nest was found in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh, the oldest of its kind.
●​ Hemant Soren became the 13th Chief Minister of Jharkhand for the third time.
●​ Kumaramangalam Artillery Museum was inaugurated in Nasik, Maharashtra.
●​ The world's largest museum, Yuga Yugeen Bharat, is being built in New Delhi with the help of
France.
●​ Asha Bhosle's biography 'Swarswamini Asha' was released in Mumbai on June 28, 2024.
●​ Paytm launched the Health Saathi program.
●​ The Gujarat CMO was awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certificate.
●​ Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led the Indian delegation to the 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum
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●​ The mica mines of Jharkhand were declared 'child labour free' by the Chairman of NCPCR.
●​ The world's first CNG motorcycle, 'Freedom 125', was launched by Bajaj Auto Limited.
●​ The Central Government extended the deadline for the Smart Cities Mission to March 31,

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2025.
●​ The Global Conclave on Plastics Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) was organized at Bharat
Mandapam, New Delhi.
●​ The Uttar Pradesh government announced the establishment of 'Mitra Van' in Nepal and
border states.
●​ The Ministry of Culture launched PARI (Public Art of India) to beautify New Delhi.
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●​ In the Cost of Living City Ranking 2024 by Mercer, Mumbai was declared the most expensive
city in India (136th globally).
●​ A 'T-Square' will be built in Telangana, on the lines of Times Square in New York.
●​ Fazilka district of Punjab became the first to start 'Bag Free Day' to promote creativity.
●​ In July 2024, PM Narendra Modi became the most followed global leader on 'X' with over 100
million followers.
●​ A 400 MW solar plant was installed by the ADB in Surendranagar, Gujarat.
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●​ India's first Biosphere Tiger Reserve is being built in Rajaji National Park in Uttarakhand.
●​ India received the highest FDI from Singapore in 2023-24.
●​ Rajasthan CM announced the development of the Maharana Pratap Tourism Circuit.
●​ The Kerala government announced the inclusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the school
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curriculum.
●​ The Madhya Pradesh government announced a second habitat for cheetahs in the Gandhi
Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary.
●​ A youth group in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, built a miniature forest using the Miyawaki method.
●​ Gautam Adani became the richest person in Asia according to the Bloomberg Billionaires
Index.
●​ Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary will be established as the fifth tiger reserve of Uttar Pradesh.
●​ The Witness Protection Scheme was launched by Punjab Police.
●​ Reliance Industries will start construction of India's first multi-model logistics park in Chennai.
●​ Adani Group launched its first credit card in collaboration with ICICI Bank.
●​ In the May 2024 Lok Sabha elections, NOTA got 2.18 lakh votes for the first time in history in
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●​ The RBI recalled 100 tonnes of gold from Britain, mortgaged in 1991.
●​ A 500-year-old bronze statue stolen from Tamil Nadu will be returned by Oxford University, UK.
●​ Mission Nischay was launched by Punjab Police to promote community participation against
drugs.
●​ Ashok Leyland launched 'Sarathi Suraksha Policy,' an insurance policy for drivers.
●​ VP Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the newly built 'Prerna Sthal' in the Parliament House
complex.
●​ Vivo announced plans to open India's largest smartphone manufacturing plant in Greater
Noida.
●​ The UP government approved Tata Sons' proposal to build a 'Museum of Temples' in Ayodhya.
●​ Reliance Industries announced plans to develop a global economic hub in Navi Mumbai.
●​ IIT Dharwad unveiled an innovative fire rescue drone.

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●​ The four-day pilgrimage Kheer Bhawani Mela was organized in Jammu and Kashmir.
●​ 'Raj Mahotsav 2024' was organized in Odisha.
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●​ India's largest leopard safari was opened at Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru.
●​ The Assam government launched the Janata Bhavan Solar Power Project in Guwahati.
●​ The Kolkata High Court issued a directive for one percent reservation for transgender
persons in all public employment in West Bengal.
●​ Ingenious Research Solutions developed an AI tool "Divya Drishti" for personal identification.
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●​ IIT Kanpur launched the 'UDAAN Program' to promote drone startups.
●​ The Madhya Pradesh government approved the establishment of Prime Minister Excellence
College in all 55 districts.
●​ The Patna High Court struck down a Bihar law increasing reservation from 50% to 65%.
●​ Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu declared Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra
Pradesh.
●​ India's first Olympic study and research center was started in Gujarat.
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●​ Delhi International Airport launched India's first self-service mechanism for baggage
check-in.
●​ The traffic police in Shimla implemented the 'One Minute Traffic Plan'.
●​ GAIL India planned to set up India's largest ethane cracker project in Sehore, Madhya
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●​ CAG Girish Chandra Murmu inaugurated India's first Chadwick House: Navigating Audit
Heritage Museum in Shimla.
●​ The 'Ninth National Yoga Olympiad' was organized in Mysore. Theme: "Yoga for Self and
Society."
●​ Karnataka became the first state to give insurance compensation of ₹1 crore for employees
who died in road accidents.
●​ The Indian Army launched the first skin bank facility of its kind in Delhi.
●​ NHAI signed an agreement with IIT Delhi for the use of AI in road safety.
●​ The Assam government launched the 'School in a Box' initiative for children in flood relief
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●​ The Union Jal Shakti Ministry launched the 'E-Flow Monitoring System' for river ecosystem
maintenance.
●​ The 64th International Sugar Organization (ISO) Council meeting was held in New Delhi,
with India assuming chairmanship.
●​ The Chief Minister Majhi Ladki Behen Yojana was launched by Maharashtra to give ₹1500 per
month to women aged 21-60.
●​ The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the 'Safai Apnao, Bimari Bhagao'
initiative.
●​ Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders was given 'Navratna' status.
●​ The Indian Army opened Khalubar War Memorial in Ladakh for tourists.
●​ Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced granting of Miniratna Category-1 status to
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●​ Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the 'One Week, One Theme' campaign.
●​ The Sangyan App was launched by RPF to provide information on three new criminal laws to its
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●​ The first International Dairy Federation Asia-Pacific Summit was organized in Kochi, Kerala.
●​ The Uttar Pradesh government announced the establishment of a 'Bioplastic Park' in
Lakhimpur Kheri.
●​ The Institute of Risk Management, London, approved India's first Global Enterprise Risk
Management Center at Sri Sri University, Odisha.
●​ The Pench Tiger Reserve introduced an AI system to detect forest fires.
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●​ Central Railway installed a 10 MW floating solar plant on Igatpuri Lake.
●​ According to Kroll's 'Celebrity Brand Valuation Report, 2023', Virat Kohli topped the list with a
brand value of $227.9 million.
●​ On June 21, 2024, 'Yoga for Space', a joint initiative by the Ministry of AYUSH and ISRO, was
organized.
●​ Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum in Bhuj, Gujarat, was ranked among the 7 most
beautiful museums in the world by UNESCO's Prix Versailles Award.
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●​ A notification was issued to implement the Post Office Act, 2023, replacing the Indian Post
Office Act, 1898.
●​ According to a report, air pollution caused 81 lakh deaths worldwide in 2021, with 21 lakh
deaths in India.
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●​ On June 19, 2024, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in
Rajgir, Bihar.

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