CURRENT AFFAIRS

There has long been a need to recognize rural women’s leadership and sustainable agricultural practices in India on the international stage.

There has been a long-standing need to strengthen the quality, innovation capacity, and employability skills in technical education in India.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has maintained the highest standards of merit, fairness, and transparency in India’s administrative system for 100 years.

Global geopolitics is changing and traditional power alignments are changing due to conflicts, economic instability and changing alliances. India needs to deal with these changes to safeguard its interests.

The Indian IT industry, which generates revenues of $280 billion and employs over 5.8 million people, is going through a transformational phase. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming jobs, business strategies and work processes. Recent announcements by TCS have created concern in the industry, reflecting the impact of AI and the need to adapt.

The Odisha government has directed all departments and public institutions in the state to completely stop using the word ‘Harijan’ in official communications, records, documents, caste certificates and publications.

The Government of India has issued an important notification through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) imposing a complete ban on the import of certain jute products and ropes from Bangladesh by land route. Now these products will be imported only from Nhava Sheva port in Maharashtra.

The Union Health Ministry launched SHRESTH (State Health Regulatory Excellence Index), the first national initiative to measure and improve the quality, transparency and efficiency of the drug regulatory system across states and union territories.

On 26 August 2025, the Indian Navy will commission two state-of-the-art stealth frigates – INS Udaygiri and INS Himagiri – fulfilling its ambitious goals of modernization and self-reliance.

India has started adopting advanced technologies to tackle water scarcity and promote agricultural and environmental conservation.