1. BHASHINI & Assam Sign MoU
The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) and Assam Innovation & Startup Foundation (AISF) signed an MoU to promote language technology, Generative AI, and multilingual digital governance. The initiative aims to improve digital inclusion and strengthen Assam's startup ecosystem through vernacular-language solutions.
2. India Becomes World's No.1 Ship Recycling Nation
India captured 35.4% of global ship recycling activity in 2025, becoming the world's leading ship recycling nation as per UNCTAD. The achievement enables India to meet its Maritime India Vision 2030 target five years ahead of schedule. Alang in Gujarat remains the country's major ship recycling hub.
3. President Visits Kuno National Park
President Droupadi Murmu visited Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh and reviewed Project Cheetah. During her Botswana visit in 2025, she witnessed the symbolic donation of eight cheetahs that arrived in Kuno in February 2026.
Project Cheetah
- Launched: 17 September 2022
- Implemented by: National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
- Objective: Reintroduce cheetahs after their extinction in India in 1952.
4. India Gets FATF Vice-Presidency for First Time
India has secured the Vice-Presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the first time since joining the organization in 2010. IAS officer Vivek Aggarwal has been appointed Vice-President for the term July 2026–June 2027.
FATF
- Established: 1989
- Headquarters: Paris, France
- Purpose: Global watchdog against money laundering and terrorist financing.
- India became a member in 2010.
5. India's Space Journey: 12 Years of Transformation
India's space sector has witnessed remarkable growth over the last 12 years under the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047.
Key Achievements
- Successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 near the lunar south pole.
- Launch of Aditya-L1 solar mission.
- Preparations for Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission.
- Plans for an Indian space station.
- Space startups increased from 1 in 2014 to over 400 by February 2026.
- Liberalized FDI norms and greater private sector participation.
The transformation has strengthened India's global position as a leading space power while supporting governance, agriculture, communication, disaster management, and economic growth.
6. DNA Database Under Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022
Police across several states have begun collecting DNA samples of suspects involved in serious crimes under the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022.
Key Points
- Over 1 lakh DNA profiles stored in the NCRB database.
- Records include DNA, fingerprints, iris scans, and photographs.
- Data can be retained for up to 75 years.
- Objective: Improve criminal investigation and identification of offenders.
7. UK Prime Minister Resigns
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation amid turmoil within the Labour Party. The move is expected to trigger a leadership contest and adds to the recent trend of political instability in the United Kingdom.
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UPSC Prelims Quick Revision
- BHASHINI: AI-based multilingual digital platform under MeitY.
- FATF HQ: Paris, France.
- Project Cheetah: World's first intercontinental large carnivore translocation project.
- Kuno National Park: Madhya Pradesh.
- Ship Recycling Hub: Alang, Gujarat.
- CrPI Act, 2022: Allows collection of biometric and biological data of arrested persons.
- ISRO Milestones: Chandrayaan-3, Aditya-L1, Gaganyaan.
- UNCTAD: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
Relevance: Governance, Science & Technology, Internal Security, Environment & Biodiversity, Economy, and International Relations.
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