Delhi CM Launches ‘U-Special’ Buses for College Students: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off a new fleet of ‘U-Special’ buses aimed at improving daily commute for Delhi University students. The initiative revives the long-defunct U-Special service and introduces a modern, electric, and student-friendly public transport system, combining environmental consciousness with enhanced safety.The U-Special bus […]
Urjit Patel Appointed IMF Executive Director for 3-Year Term
Urjit Patel Appointed IMF Executive Director for 3-Year Term: Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Urjit Patel has been appointed as an Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The appointment, formalized on August 28, 2025, marks Patel’s return to the international financial stage, now with greater responsibility and experience. This article explores […]
India’s IIP (Index of Industrial Production) Grows 3.5% in July 2025
India’s IIP (Index of Industrial Production) Grows 3.5% in July 2025: India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 3.5% year-on-year growth in July 2025, showing a significant improvement from 1.5% in June 2025. This performance was mainly driven by the 5.4% growth in the manufacturing sector, despite a sharp contraction in mining. The IIP […]
Sanjay Seth Inaugurates MILMEDICON 2025 in New Delhi
Sanjay Seth Inaugurates MILMEDICON 2025 in New Delhi: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth inaugurated MILMEDICON 2025, an international conference centred on physical and mental trauma in military settings, at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. Organised by the Directorate General of Medical Services (Army), the two-day event underscores India’s push for innovation, resilience, and reform […]
OpenAI names ex-Coursera chief Raghav Gupta as Education Head for India and APAC
OpenAI names ex-Coursera chief Raghav Gupta as Education Head for India and APAC: OpenAI has appointed Raghav Gupta—former Coursera Asia-Pacific Managing Director—as the head of its education initiatives across India and the broader Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This announcement, made during the OpenAI Education Summit in New Delhi, marks a significant step in aligning artificial intelligence […]
Major Dhyan Chand’s Birth Anniversary 2025
Major Dhyan Chand’s Birth Anniversary 2025: On 29 August 2025, India celebrates the 120th birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, the legendary hockey player known as the “Wizard of Hockey.” Famous for his extraordinary ball control and goal-scoring skills, he won three Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936, making India a hockey superpower. […]
India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games
India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games: The Union Cabinet has approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, naming Ahmedabad as the proposed host city with world-class stadiums and infrastructure. India is also positioning Ahmedabad as a frontrunner for the 2036 Olympics. Commonwealth Games is an international multi-sport event held every four […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 28th August 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 28th August 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Vibrant Villages Programme : Two day Workshop
Vibrant Villages Programme: Two day Workshop Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation recently inaugurated a two-day workshop on the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) in New Delhi, organised by the Border Management Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented over the financial years 2022-23 to 2025-26. Objective is […]
National Designated Authority (NDA) to Enable Carbon Emissions Trading Regime
National Designated Authority (NDA) to Enable Carbon Emissions Trading Regime: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recently announced a National Designated Authority (NDA), a mandatory requirement under the provisions of the 2015 Paris Agreement, to enable a carbon emissions trading regime. Within the Paris Agreement, a section called Article 6 defines the contours […]
