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- India and Mongolia marked 70 years of diplomatic ties and 10 years of their strategic partnership with new MoUs on oil refinery, culture, and spiritual cooperation.
- India reaffirmed its $1.7 billion Line of Credit for the Mongol Oil Refinery Project.
- Ladakh and Mongolia’s Arkhangai Province signed a pact to boost cultural and people-to-people exchanges.
- India will send relics of Buddha’s disciples and digitize ancient Buddhist manuscripts to deepen spiritual links.
- Free e-visas for Mongolians and collaborations on critical minerals, uranium, and supply chains were announced.
- India’s 2025 Global Hunger Index rank is 102/123, with a “Serious” score of 25.8, highlighting stagnation since 2016.
- Conflict, climate change, economic fragility, and inequality remain key drivers of global hunger.
- The Forest Declaration Assessment 2025 reported global deforestation at 8.1 million ha in 2024—63% above the required rate to meet 2030 goals.
- Harmful subsidies outpace green finance by 200:1, undermining forest restoration and climate goals.
- The 2025 IUCN Red List update uplisted 4 Indian bird species and downlisted 8, with grassland loss a major threat.
- Over 50% of global bird species are declining, while the Green Sea Turtle has improved to “Least Concern.”
- The Nile River’s recent floods affected South Sudan, emphasizing transboundary water management challenges.
- India’s Law Ministry launched the “Live Cases” Dashboard under LIMBS for real-time monitoring of government litigation.
- CBI’s Operation Chakra-V targeted cross-border cybercrime networks across southern India with global coordination.
- A new NSG hub will be established in Ayodhya to strengthen India’s counter-terror response capacity.
- IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook raised India’s 2025–26 GDP forecast to 6.6%, projecting steady medium-term growth.
- The Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs met in Guwahati to harmonize global spice standards under India’s leadership.
- Google announced a $15 billion AI Hub in Visakhapatnam — its largest investment in India — featuring data centers, AI infrastructure, and subsea connectivity.
- NITI Aayog’s Blue Economy report (2025) targets US$100 billion by 2030, focusing on sustainable deep-sea and offshore fisheries.
- Only 90 harbours can handle large deep-sea vessels, and India lacks a strong legal framework for its EEZ, enabling IUU fishing.
- India’s fisheries potential is 7.16 million tonnes, but deep-sea potential remains underused due to poor infrastructure and outdated vessels.
- Schemes like PMMSY (₹20,050 crore) and FIDF aim to modernize vessels and fisheries infrastructure.
- NITI Aayog recommends fleet modernization, tech integration (GPS, sonar), and gradual subsidy cuts for sustainable fisheries.
- The PM GatiShakti NMP marked 4 years with new initiatives like PM GatiShakti Public for private access to geospatial data.
- PM GatiShakti–Offshore was introduced to manage offshore wind, marine, and coastal projects under the Blue Economy vision.
- District Master Plans (DMP) launched for 112 Aspirational Districts to boost data-driven infrastructure and regional development.
- LEAPS 2025 Awards will reward innovation and ESG leadership in logistics under the National Logistics Policy.
- RBI launched Unified Lending Interface (ULI) — a credit ecosystem DPI integrating tax, income, and credit data for faster loans.
- RBI’s CBDC Retail Sandbox enables fintechs to test digital rupee payment systems safely.
- A blockchain pilot for tokenising Certificates of Deposit (CDs) aims to improve liquidity and transparency.
- Economics Nobel 2025 went to Mokyr, Aghion, and Howitt for explaining innovation-driven growth and “creative destruction.”
- IUCN Green Status 2025 labelled tigers as “Critically Depleted”, extinct in 9 regions, but holding 75% of their population in India.
- CRS Report 2023 showed India’s sex ratio at birth = 928, birth registration 98.4%, and death registration 97.2%.
- Israel–Gaza Peace Deal signed after two years of war; hostages freed, and Israel withdrew to a new buffer line.
- India welcomed the truce, supporting diplomatic peace and balanced West Asia relations.
- EPFO’s Vishwas Scheme allows employers to settle delayed PF dues with reduced penalties to cut litigation.
- Pakistan offered to the U.S. to develop Port Pasni, near Gwadar and Chabahar, aiming to attract U.S. investment and diversify partnerships.
- RBI Governor urged global central banks to prioritise CBDCs over private stablecoins, citing stronger regulation, sovereign backing, and better monetary control.
- India’s CBDC, the Digital Rupee, operates in pilot mode with retail (e₹-R) and wholesale (e₹-W) versions, offering instant, secure digital payments.
- Left Wing Extremism in India has sharply declined — only 3 Chhattisgarh districts remain severely affected, with full eradication aimed by 2026.
- The government’s anti-LWE strategy combines security action (SAMADHAN), financial inclusion, tribal development, and community trust-building.
- The decline of Pax Americana reflects U.S. policy failures, reduced global engagement, and the rise of China’s assertive economic influence.
- Global power dynamics are shifting toward a multipolar order, creating strategic opportunities for India to act as a balancing power through BRICS and G20.
- The Supreme Court allowed limited use of green crackers in Delhi–NCR, balancing environmental concerns with cultural practices under strict monitoring.
- India and Canada have agreed on a new roadmap to rebuild ties, focusing on energy, clean tech, and scientific cooperation after years of diplomatic tension.
- India was elected unopposed to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2026–28 term, marking its seventh tenure to promote global human rights.
- Indian conservationist Vivek Menon became Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, while REDD+ projects showed limited real success in cutting deforestation.
- The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi adopted a 20-year vision, a 4-year programme, and key resolutions on fossil fuels, ecocide, and synthetic biology.
- Over 100 new members joined IUCN, including six new states like Armenia and Zimbabwe, expanding global conservation participation.
- The abolition of the GST Compensation Cess has raised concerns over states’ fiscal autonomy and revenue shortfalls.
- States’ dependence on central transfers, limited tax powers, and declining devolution highlight structural fiscal imbalances in India.
- The FAO recognized the SAIME initiative in the Sundarbans for promoting sustainable aquaculture integrated with mangrove conservation.
- The State Mining Readiness Index 2025 ranked Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat as top performers in sustainable mineral development.
- A GRAIN report warned that FTAs aligned with the 1991 UPOV Convention could undermine farmers’ traditional seed rights.
- Ahmedabad has been proposed to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking the centenary of the global sporting event.
- Google DeepMind’s AI model C2S-Scale achieved a breakthrough in cancer research by generating and validating new biological hypotheses.
- UNEP’s “State of Finance for Forests 2025” revealed a $216 billion annual funding gap, urging greater private investment in forest conservation.
- The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi adopted a 20-year vision, a 4-year programme, and key resolutions on fossil fuels, ecocide, and synthetic biology.
- Over 100 new members joined IUCN, including six new states like Armenia and Zimbabwe, expanding global conservation participation.
- The abolition of the GST Compensation Cess has raised concerns over states’ fiscal autonomy and revenue shortfalls.
- States’ dependence on central transfers, limited tax powers, and declining devolution highlight structural fiscal imbalances in India.
- The FAO recognized the SAIME initiative in the Sundarbans for promoting sustainable aquaculture integrated with mangrove conservation.
- The State Mining Readiness Index 2025 ranked Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat as top performers in sustainable mineral development.
- A GRAIN report warned that FTAs aligned with the 1991 UPOV Convention could undermine farmers’ traditional seed rights.
- Ahmedabad has been proposed to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking the centenary of the global sporting event.
- Google DeepMind’s AI model C2S-Scale achieved a breakthrough in cancer research by generating and validating new biological hypotheses.
- UNEP’s “State of Finance for Forests 2025” revealed a $216 billion annual funding gap, urging greater private investment in forest conservation.
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