1) India–Japan Joint Loan Agreement under Paris Agreement
- India and Japan signed a joint loan agreement aimed at promoting carbon trading, green investment, and sustainable development in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.
- Objective: To strengthen climate financing, encourage low-carbon technologies, and support clean energy transition.
- Significance: Deepens Indo-Japan cooperation in environmental sustainability and positions India as a key player in carbon markets.
2) Infant Mortality Rate in India – SRS Statistical Report 2023
- According to the Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2023, India’s Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) declined to 25 (per 1,000 live births).
- Context: A major improvement compared to earlier decades, reflecting progress in healthcare, maternal care, and child nutrition.
- Importance: Aligns with India’s commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on health and well-being.
3) Japan’s TDK Corporation Opens India’s Largest Li-ion Battery Plant in Haryana
- The largest lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery manufacturing plant of Japan’s TDK Corporation was inaugurated in Haryana.
- Significance: Boosts India’s EV ecosystem, renewable storage capacity, and energy independence.
- Context: This plant will support electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and renewable integration, reducing reliance on imports.
4) Hallmarking with HUID Made Mandatory for Silver Jewellery
- The Central Government mandated voluntary hallmarking with a Unique Identification (HUID) number for silver jewellery.
- Objective: To ensure purity, traceability, and consumer trust in silver ornaments, similar to gold hallmarking.
- Context: HUID is a six-digit alphanumeric code unique to each jewellery item.
- Importance: Enhances transparency and curbs fraud in the jewellery sector.
5) Delhi’s Madhav Gopal Kamath Wins Youth Scrabble Champion 2025
- Madhav Gopal Kamath from Delhi became the first Indian to win the Youth Scrabble Championship 2025.
- Significance: A proud achievement for India in the field of mind sports and literacy-based competitions.
- Context: Scrabble championships are recognized globally for encouraging vocabulary, strategic thinking, and cognitive skills.
