1. Shashi Shekhar Vempati Appointed CBFC Chairman

The Government of India has appointed Shashi Shekhar Vempati as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

• Background: Vempati is the former CEO of Prasar Bharati and is credited with the digital modernization of Doordarshan and All India Radio.
• Tenure: He succeeds the previous chairperson for a term of three years.
• Objective: His appointment is seen as a move to bring more technical expertise and digital-age sensibilities to the film certification process, particularly in balancing creative freedom with contemporary regulatory standards.

2. DRDO Inaugurates CBRN Training Centre in Delhi

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) Field Training and Demonstration Centre in Delhi.

• Objective: The facility is designed to train security forces, disaster management teams (NDRF), and first responders in handling high-risk non-conventional threats.
• Technology: The centre features advanced simulation zones, specialized decontamination modules, and indigenous detection equipment developed by DRDO's Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS).
• Significance: This strengthens India's internal security framework against the growing threat of "dirty bombs" or chemical/biological warfare.

3. NITI Aayog Launches 'CPO Portal' for Governance

NITI Aayog has launched the Central Project Operations (CPO) Portal to revolutionize real-time governance and ensure the last-mile delivery of central schemes.

• The Concept: The portal acts as a "Unified Command Centre" that tracks the physical and financial progress of flagship projects across all districts.
• Real-Time Data: It integrates satellite imagery and ground-level geotagged photos to verify the completion of infrastructure projects (like PM Awas Yojana or Har Ghar Jal).
• Accountability: It provides a public dashboard to track delays, ensuring that bottlenecks in government service delivery are identified and resolved instantly at the local level.

4. Amendment to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971

The Central Government has notified an amendment to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, making the insult of 'Vande Mataram' a punishable offence.

• Legal Status: Previously, the Act specifically protected the National Flag, the National Anthem ('Jana Gana Mana'), and the Constitution of India.
• The Change: The National Song, 'Vande Mataram', has now been given equivalent protection. Any act of intentional disrespect or insult to the song in public will carry a penalty of imprisonment for up to three years, a fine, or both.
• Reasoning: The move aims to uphold the sanctity of symbols that played a pivotal role in the Indian Independence movement.

5. Gujarat University Introduces 'Modi Tatva' in Sociology

Gujarat University has officially included a new module titled "Modi Tatva" (The Modi Element/Philosophy) in its undergraduate Sociology syllabus starting from the 2026 academic session.

• Course Content: The module focuses on the social and administrative philosophy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It covers his concepts of 'Antyodaya' (upliftment of the last person), 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas', and his models of grassroots governance during his tenure as Chief Minister and Prime Minister.
• Academic Goal: The university stated that the module aims to study contemporary Indian leadership styles and social transformation through the lens of indigenous political thought.
• Context: This follows a trend of various Indian universities introducing elective courses on the leadership and policy frameworks of modern Indian leaders.