CURRENT AFFAIRS

The Indian Army is building an AI Roadmap for the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Big Data Analytics in its operations by 2026-27. It aims to enhance battlefield awareness, decision-making and combat preparedness in line with India’s vision of modernization of defence capabilities.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released interim guidelines for MBBS admission for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) for the academic session 2025-26, shifting the focus from percentage of disability to functional ability.

The central government has appointed former Finance Secretary Ajay Seth as the new chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) of the Government of India has approved the inclusion of Kosi-Mechi Link Project of Bihar State in the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY).

Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav led the Indian delegation at the 15th Meeting of the Ramsar Convention (COP15) held at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe from 23–31 July 2025 and showcased India’s wetland conservation efforts at the global platform.

The recent political controversy in Tamil Nadu over the use of temple funds to build colleges has highlighted a deeper historical and constitutional issue of state regulation of religious endowments and its relation to social justice.

At a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly progressing, India will host the AI Impact Summit in February 2026. India has an opportunity to shape a more inclusive, ethical and context-sensitive global discourse on artificial intelligence.

On 24th July 2025, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah unveiled the National Cooperative Policy 2025.

The Delhi government has announced a new scheme aimed at youth empowerment and promoting sports culture. The move is aimed at encouraging Olympic and Paralympic players and attracting youth towards sports.

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), established under the Ministry of Education, will now impose penalties on institutions whose research papers are retracted due to plagiarism, falsified data, or unethical practices.