Delhi Government Launches Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana
The Government of Delhi launched the Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana aimed at financial empowerment and welfare of girl children. The scheme seeks to provide economic support, encourage education, and enhance long-term financial security for girls, thereby promoting gender equity and social inclusion.
Revision of Base Years for GDP, IIP, and CPI
The Central Government announced revisions in the base years for key economic indicators. The base year for GDP and Index of Industrial Production (IIP) has been updated to 2022–23, while 2024 has been announced as the new base year for the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Updating base years ensures more accurate reflection of structural changes in the economy, consumption patterns, and industrial output.
Aditya Pandya Becomes India’s Youngest Male Analog Astronaut
Seventeen-year-old Aditya Pandya became India’s youngest male analog astronaut. Analog astronauts participate in simulated space missions conducted in extreme environments on Earth to prepare for future space exploration missions. Such achievements reflect India’s growing interest in space research and youth participation in space sciences.
Asian Development Bank Approves $182 Million for Assam
The Asian Development Bank approved $182 million for Assam to strengthen flood and erosion management of the Brahmaputra River. The funding aims to improve climate resilience, riverbank protection, disaster preparedness, and sustainable floodplain management in one of India’s most flood-prone regions.
