1. Delhi ranked 2nd among the World’s Top 10 Populous Cities (2025)
- Details: According to the latest UN urban demographic data, Delhi has become the world’s 2nd most populous city in 2025.
- Context: The ranking reflects India’s rapid urbanization, with Delhi’s population exceeding over 32 million.
- Significance: The growth highlights both opportunities and challenges in housing, transport, and sustainable urban planning.
- First Position: Tokyo continues to hold the top spot as the most populous city globally.
2. India and Singapore Implement Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT)
- Details: The Government of India officially implemented the MLAT with Singapore in 2025.
- Objective: To strengthen legal cooperation, especially in criminal matters, evidence sharing, and extradition support.
- Significance: This step enhances cross-border law enforcement collaboration and combats crimes like money laundering and cyber fraud more effectively.
3. India Wins ISSA Award 2025 for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security
- Awarding Body: International Social Security Association (ISSA)
- Recognition: India received the Outstanding Achievement Award 2025 for its innovative reforms and digital inclusion in the social security sector.
- Key Contributor: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) and EPFO were cited for their role in ensuring worker welfare through digital governance.
- Significance: It underscores India’s progress in universal social protection and inclusive welfare delivery systems.
4. Launch of NIELIT Digital University Platform
- Inaugurated by: Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Organized by: National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) under the Ministry of Electronics and IT.
- Purpose: To offer online technical education, IT skilling, and certification programs to students and professionals across India.
- Impact: Promotes digital literacy and employability in alignment with the Digital India mission.
5. MSME Seva Parv 2025 Held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Organizer: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME)
- Event Theme: “Empowering Growth through Innovation & Self-Reliance”
- Objective: To showcase MSME success stories, promote innovation, and provide a platform for entrepreneurs to connect with investors and policymakers.
- Key Highlights: Launch of new MSME financing schemes, workshops on export promotion, and recognition of outstanding MSME units.
