Current Context: CP Radhakrishnan has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India after defeating opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy in the 2025 elections. The election witnessed 98.3% turnout, with NDA’s majority ensuring a decisive victory. ABOUT CP RADHAKRISHNAN Full Name: Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan Born: 20 October 1957, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu Political Career: Two-time Lok Sabha MP from Coimbatore (1998, 1999) Former Tamil Nadu BJP president Served on various Parliamentary Committees Chaired Coir Board (2016–2020) – coir exports hit record highs BJP’s Kerala in-charge (2020–2022) Served as Governor of Jharkhand ABOUT THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT Constitutional Position:....Read More

Current Context : Satish Golcha, a 1992-batch IPS officer of the AGMUT cadre, has been appointed as the 26th Commissioner of Police, Delhi. He assumed office on 22 August 2025, succeeding Shashi Bhushan Kumar Singh, who served temporarily after the retirement of Sanjay Arora on 31 July 2025.Read More

CURRENT CONTEXT : Satya Pal Malik, a well-known politician and former Governor of multiple Indian states, passed away at the age of 79. ABOUT SATYA PAL MALIK Personal Background Born in the year 1946 in Hisawada village, Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh. He completed his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and Law degree (LLB) from Meerut University. Political Journey Entered politics in the 1970s as a socialist leader. In 1974, elected as a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Baghpat under the Bharatiya Kranti Dal. Later, he served: As a Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha (1980–1989) As a Member of Lok....Read More

Current Context: Recently, T. N. Manoharan, Padma Shri awardee and Chairman of IDBI Bank, passed away. He was widely respected for his contributions to the banking sector, corporate governance, and financial reforms in India. ABOUT T. N. MANOHARAN Position: Chairman of IDBI Bank Other Roles: Former Chairman of Canara Bank Played a leading role in reviving Satyam Computers after the 2009 financial scandal Awards: Awarded the Padma Shri in 2010 for his contribution to Trade and IndustryRead More

CURRENT CONTEXT: Ajay Kumar Shrivastava became the new Director of Engineering and Research & Development at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. ABOUT HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED: Organisation Profile: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is a major public sector defence company in India, working in aircraft and aerospace technology. BACKGROUND OF AJAY SHRIVASTAVA: Career Journey: Joined Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in 1988 as a Management Trainee (Technical). Leadership Roles: Led the Aircraft Research and Design Centre and the Transport Aircraft Research and Design Centre. Previous Role: Served as Executive Director of the Aircraft Research and Design Centre.Read More

CURRENT CONTEXT: Legendary marathoner Fauja Singh, known worldwide as the Turbaned Tornado, passed away after being hit by a vehicle while walking near his village Beas Pind on 14 July 2025. ABOUT FAUJA SINGH: Date of Birth: 1 April 1911 (claimed), Beas Pind, Punjab Running Career: Began at age 89 in London (2000); completed marathons in London, New York, Toronto First centenarian to complete a marathon (Toronto, 2011); personal best 5h 40m (aged ~92) Achievements & Recognition: Olympic torchbearer (Athens 2004, London 2012) Honored with British Empire Medal, Ellis Island Medal of Honor.Read More

Current Context : Centre appointed Dr. Abhijat Sheth as the new Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC), following the resignation of Dr. B. N. Gangadhar amid a corruption investigation into regulatory oversight. ABOUT DR. ABHIJAT SHETH: A renowned cardiothoracic surgeon. Currently President of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), which conducts NEET-PG and super-specialty exams. ABOUT NATIONAL MEDICAL COMMISSION (NMC): Apex body regulating medical education and medical profession in India. Replaced the Medical Council of India in 2020. Responsible for accreditation, medical curriculum, and licensing of doctors.Read More

Current Context : Sonali Mishra, a 1993‑batch IPS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, was appointed as the first-ever woman Director General of Railway Protection Force (RPF). Her tenure runs until 31 October 2026.  ABOUT SONALI MISHRA: 1993‑batch Indian Police Service (Madhya Pradesh cadre). Served as Additional DG (Selection) in MP, first woman commander of BSF in Punjab (2021), IG in Kashmir, and head of BSF intelligence. Honoured with President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and Police Medal for Meritorious Service. ABOUT RPF: Established in 1957 by Parliamentary act; armed force since 1985. Responsible for security of railway property, passengers, arrests....Read More

CURRENT CONTEXT : Apple Inc. announced that Sabih Khan, Senior VP of Operations, will succeed Jeff Williams as Chief Operating Officer later this month.  ABOUT SABIH KHAN: Background: Born in Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) in 1966; raised in Singapore; moved to the US as a student. Education: Dual BSc degrees in Economics & Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University; MS in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.Read More

Current Context: Recently, the Government of India marked the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, acknowledging his role in Indian politics, education, and national unity.  ABOUT DR. MOOKERJEE: Born in 1901, Calcutta. Youngest ever Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta (1934). Former Minister for Industry and Supply in Nehru’s interim government. Resigned due to ideological differences over Article 370. Founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh (1951), ideological forerunner of BJP. Known as the “Lion of Parliament.” Key initiatives: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, industrialisation efforts.Read More