1. Sanae Takaichi to Become Japan’s First Female Prime Minister
- Details: Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi is set to become Japan’s first-ever female Prime Minister in 2025.
- Background: Takaichi, a senior leader from Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has previously served as Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications.
- Significance:
- Marks a historic milestone for gender equality in Japan’s political landscape.
- Reflects the nation’s shift toward greater female representation in leadership.
- Global Impact: Her leadership is expected to focus on economic revitalization, defense strengthening, and digital governance.
2. Cyclone Shakti – IMD Issues Severe Cyclonic Storm Warning
- Issued by: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- Location: Over the Arabian Sea, likely to affect Maharashtra and Gujarat coasts.
- Category: Classified as a Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) named Cyclone Shakti.
- Advisories:
- Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea.
- Coastal authorities placed on high alert for heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential flooding.
- Context: This is the first major cyclone of the post-monsoon season in the Arabian Sea for 2025.
3. First Commercial Coal Mine in Arunachal Pradesh – Namchik-Namphuk Inaugurated
- Inaugurated by: Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy
- Project: Namchik-Namphuk Coal Mine, located in Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Significance:
- This marks Arunachal Pradesh’s entry into commercial coal mining.
- Aims to boost local employment, regional infrastructure, and energy self-reliance.
- Context: Part of the Centre’s initiative to promote Atmanirbhar Bharat through sustainable mineral development.
4. NAMO Semiconductor Laboratory Approved at IIT Bhubaneswar
- Approved by: Union Minister for Electronics & IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Project: Establishment of the NAMO Semiconductor Laboratory at IIT Bhubaneswar.
- Objective:
- To advance India’s semiconductor research and fabrication capabilities.
- Foster innovation, design, and chip manufacturing under the Semicon India Mission.
- Significance: Strengthens India’s journey towards becoming a global semiconductor hub and reduces dependence on imports.
5. PM Narendra Modi Launches the PM SETU Scheme
- Full Form: PM–Setu: Strengthening Employment Through Up-skilling
- Launched by: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Aim: To bridge the skill gap between education and employment and promote industry-linked vocational training.
- Key Features:
- Integration of digital skill learning platforms.
- Partnerships with industries and state governments for on-ground training.
- Special focus on youth and rural workforce empowerment.
- Ministry: Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
- Significance: Expected to generate large-scale employment opportunities and boost India’s goal of becoming a global skill capital.