1️⃣ Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Launches Vishwas Yojana to Curb EPF Litigation

• Launched By: Ministry of Labour & Employment
• Objective: To reduce pending court cases and disputes related to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) by offering a one-time settlement mechanism.
• Key Features:
• Employers can voluntarily disclose and settle past EPF dues.
• Aims to enhance trust and transparency between employers and the EPFO.
• Significance: The scheme supports the government’s vision of ‘Ease of Doing Business’ while ensuring social security compliance for workers.

2️⃣ Sonali Sen Gupta Appointed as Executive Director of RBI

• Appointed By: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
• Role: As Executive Director, she will oversee critical departments including bank supervision, risk management, and financial inclusion.
• Background: Sonali Sen Gupta has over three decades of experience in central banking and policy formulation.
• Significance: Her appointment strengthens female representation in India’s financial leadership and aligns with RBI’s ongoing institutional reforms.

3️⃣ Indian Army Launches Indigenous Anti-Drone Grid ‘SAKSHAM’

• Developed By: Indian Army in collaboration with DRDO and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
• Objective: To detect, track, and neutralize hostile drones using AI-based radar and jamming systems.
• Features:
• Capable of operating in autonomous mode.
• Integrated with real-time battlefield networks.
• Significance: Enhances India’s counter-drone defence capabilities, especially along border areas and critical installations.

4️⃣ World Health Summit 2025 Held in Berlin, Germany

• Theme: “Health in Crisis: Building Resilient Systems for All”
• Participants: Health ministers, researchers, and global institutions including WHO, GAVI, and World Bank.
• India’s Representation: High-level delegation from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
• Agenda:
• Strengthening global health governance.
• Addressing climate-health linkages.
• Promoting universal health coverage (UHC).
• Significance: A key platform for international collaboration on future pandemic preparedness and health equity.

5️⃣ Assam Chief Minister Launches CM Flight Scheme for Global Careers

• Launched By: Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam
• Objective: To help youth from Assam pursue overseas education and employment by providing financial and logistical support.
• Key Features:
• Assistance for airfare, documentation, and training.
• Collaboration with international universities and employers.
• Significance: Aims to make Assam a hub of global skill mobility, aligning with the Centre’s Skill India and Viksit Bharat vision.

6️⃣ Kerala Becomes the First Indian State to Introduce the Right to Disconnect Bill

• Introduced By: Government of Kerala
• Objective: To allow employees the legal right to refuse work-related communication (calls, emails, messages) after official working hours.
• Purpose: To ensure a healthy work-life balance and address burnout due to excessive digital workload.
• Significance: Kerala sets a national precedent in protecting digital labour rights, similar to laws already in place in countries like France and Portugal.