1) PMO Renamed as Seva Tirth
Announcement:
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) will now be officially known as “Seva Tirth”.
Purpose of the Name Change:
- To reflect a governance model based on public service, empathy, and accountability.
- The term Seva Tirth symbolizes a sacred place of service to the nation.
Significance:
Marks a major symbolic shift, emphasising citizen-centric governance.
2) Maharashtra Top State in Attracting Foreign Tourists – India Tourism Data Compendium 2025
Report By:
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Key Finding:
- Maharashtra ranked 1st in India for foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) in 2025.
Reason for Dominance:
- Major attractions: Mumbai, Ajanta–Ellora, Shirdi, UNESCO sites
- Good connectivity & hospitality infrastructure
Significance:
Boosts tourism income, employment, and cultural visibility.
3) Assam Launches Prerna Scheme for Class 10 Students
Objective:
To provide academic support and financial incentives to Class 10 students in government schools.
Key Benefits:
- Scholarships
- Free coaching
- Career guidance
Goal:
Raise pass percentages, reduce dropout rates, and improve educational equity.
4) Dr. Prem Kumar Appointed Speaker of the 18th Bihar Legislative Assembly
- Leader: Senior BJP politician Dr. Prem Kumar
- Role: Elected as Speaker of the 18th Bihar Legislative Assembly.
- Significance: Experienced legislator trusted to uphold parliamentary rules & conduct.
5) Indian Researchers Discover Spiral Galaxy “Alaknanda” Using NASA’s James Webb Telescope
Discovery:
Indian astronomers identified a new spiral galaxy named Alaknanda.
Using:
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)
Significance:
- Expands understanding of galaxy formation
- Highlights India’s increasing contribution to global space research
6) Ashwini Vaishnaw Inaugurates Semiconductor Training Labs “Parangat” in Punjab
About the Initiative:
- Launched to build a skilled semiconductor workforce under India’s chip manufacturing mission.
Features:
- Clean-room labs
- Chip design training
- Advanced semiconductor fabrication tools
Objective:
Support India’s goal of becoming a global semiconductor hub.
7) Oxford University Declares “Rage Belt” as Word of the Year 2025
Meaning:
“Rage Belt” refers to regions or groups exhibiting intense political anger, polarization, or protest-driven identity formation.
Reason for Selection:
Reflects rising global social unrest and cultural polarization trends in 2025.
8) Harmanpreet Kaur Becomes PNB’s First Female Brand Ambassador
Cricketer:
Indian Women’s Team captain Harmanpreet Kaur
First-Ever Female Ambassador for PNB:
Punjab National Bank appointed her to:
- Promote financial literacy
- Encourage women’s banking
- Represent the bank’s youth and sports outreach
9) Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), Assam Granted Navratna Status
Designation:
NRL becomes India’s 27th Navratna PSU.
Benefits of Navratna Status:
- Greater financial autonomy
- Faster investment approvals
- Expansion in energy & petrochemical sectors
Significance:
Major boost to Northeast India’s industrial sector.
10) Karnataka Launches e-Swathu 2.0 for Rural Property Digitisation
Platform:
Digital portal for uploading, validating & certifying rural property records.
Key Features:
- Tamper-proof digitized records
- Reduction of land disputes
- Integration with revenue & panchayat systems
Objective:
Complete digitisation of rural land under Bhoomi & Panchatantra systems.
11) Darjeeling Mandarin Orange Receives GI Tag
Region:
Grown in the Darjeeling hills, West Bengal
Why GI Tag Given:
- Unique aroma, thin peel, and high juice content
- Traditional cultivation methods
Significance:
- Enhances farmer income
- Boosts export potential
- Protects the heritage horticulture of the Himalayan region
