Current Context: : Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 9th India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi — Asia’s largest telecom, media, and technology event. He highlighted digital connectivity as a basic necessity and a key pillar of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat ABOUT INDIA MOBILE CONGRESS Theme: Showcasing innovation in telecom, media, and digital technology. Key Achievements Highlighted: Broadband users rose from 60 million (2014) to 944 million (2025). 9% of districts are connected to 5G. India is the 2nd largest telecom and 5G market 20 countries are exploring India’s Digital Public Infrastructure India accounts for 20%....Read More

Current Context : UNESCO’s Executive Board has nominated Khaled el-Anani, Egypt’s former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, as the next Director-General of the organization. ABOUT UNESCO Full Form – United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Founded In – 1945 (after World War II) Headquarters – Paris, France Members – 194 member states and 12 associate members Goal – To strengthen humanity through education, science, culture, and communication Parent Group – Part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group FUNCTIONS OF UNESCO Promotes literacy, free education, and knowledge exchange among nations. Works with governments, NGOs, and private sectors to support....Read More

Current Context : India has been re-elected to Part II of the ICAO Council, strengthening its role in shaping global aviation policies. ABOUT ICAO Establishment: 1944, under the Chicago Convention. Type: Specialized UN agency for safe and efficient international aviation. Headquarters: Montreal, Canada. Members: 193 countries. GOVERNANCE Assembly: Meets once in 3 years, includes all 193 States. Council: 36 members, elected for 3 years, acts as the governing body. FUNCTIONS Sets aviation safety and security standards. Promotes efficient and eco-friendly aviation. Acts as a platform for discussion and agreements among countries. Works on aviation law and regulations to ensure safety....Read More

Current Context: India hosted a meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Forum for India–Pacific Island Cooperation (FIPIC). ABOUT FIPIC Founded: 2014, under India’s Act East Policy. Members: 14 Pacific Island nations – Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu. Island Groups: Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia. Objective: Strengthen cooperation between India and Pacific Island countries in trade, climate resilience, development, and connectivity.Read More

Current Context: The Central Water Commission organised a virtual workshop on “Technology for Efficient Water Management” under the Sujalam Bharat Summit (2025). ABOUT CWC Organisation: Premier technical body under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Headquarters: New Delhi. Functions: Flood control, irrigation, hydropower, drinking water, navigation, project planning, and implementation. ABOUT SUJALAM BHARAT SUMMIT (2025) Led by: Ministry of Jal Shakti, coordinated by NITI Aayog. Objective: Promote water management, sanitation, and sustainable practices. Features: Grassroots feedback for national water policy, six departmental summits planned.Read More

CURRENT CONTEXT : The National Archives of India (NAI) hosted the 50th Golden Jubilee Meeting of the National Committee of Archivists (NCA) in New Delhi. ABOUT NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF INDIA Established: 11 March 1891 as Imperial Record Department in Kolkata. Shifted to New Delhi: 1911. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Culture. Headed by: Director General of Archives. Mandate Custodian of records of enduring value of the Government of India. Implements Public Records Act, 1993 and Public Records Rules, 1997. Conserves records in multiple languages (Sanskrit, Persian, Odia, etc.). Does not receive classified documents.Read More

CURRENT CONTEXT : India has been re-elected to the Council of Administration (CA) and the Postal Operations Council (POC) of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) during its 28th Congress held in Dubai. ABOUT THE RE-ELECTION Significance Reflects global confidence in India’s postal reforms. Strengthens India’s leadership role in shaping global postal governance and operations. Acknowledges India Post’s digital innovations and financial inclusion efforts. India’s Contribution Member of UPU since 1876. Introduced digital payments, e-commerce integration, and postal modernisation. Nearly 150 years of continuous cooperation in international postal services. ABOUT UPU Founded: 1874 (Bern, Switzerland). Specialised UN Agency since: 1948. Headquarters:....Read More

Current Context : India recently defended Qatar’s sovereignty during discussions at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). ABOUT UNHRC Created by: United Nations General Assembly Year: 15 March 2006 (replaced Commission on Human Rights) Type: Inter-governmental body within the UN system Mandate: Promote universal respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms Address violations, including gross and systematic violations of human rights Make recommendations on human rights situations Total Members: 47 UN Member States Elected by: UN General Assembly through direct and secret ballot ABOUT QATAR Official Name: State of Qatar Region: Western Asia (northeastern Arabian Peninsula) Area: 11,586....Read More

Current Context : India has joined the HealthAI Global Regulatory Network (GRN), alongside the UK and Singapore, to share safety protocols and monitor AI use in healthcare. ABOUT HEALTHAI GRN Headquarters: Geneva Nature: Independent non-profit promoting equitable access to AI in healthcare Collaborations: Works with governments, international bodies, and health experts Special Access: Members can use a Global Public Repository of AI-registered health solutions Role of AI in Healthcare Transforming Delivery: Data-driven, efficient, patient-centered care Targeted Therapeutics: Supports drug discovery, clinical trials, personalized treatment Connected Care: Enables chatbots, remote monitoring, virtual assistants for patient engagementRead More

Current Context : UPSC Chairman Dr. Ajay Kumar announced plans to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) as a knowledge hub of best practices for UPSC and State PSCs. OBJECTIVES Collect and share best practices, SOPs, and innovations in recruitment. Strengthen transparency, efficiency, and fairness in exams. Support State PSCs for improved recruitment systems. SIGNIFICANCE Will create a uniform and transparent recruitment process across the country. Encourages modern tools and innovation in examinations.  Read More