Current Context : Tesla CEO Elon Musk has officially become the first person in history to reach a net worth of $500.1 billion (October 2025), according to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires tracker, making him the world’s richest individual. ABOUT ELON MUSK’S WEALTH MILESTONE Historical Firsts Crossed $400 billion in December 2024. Crossed $500 billion in October 2025. Comparison Musk is $150 billion ahead of Larry Ellison (Oracle co-founder), the world’s second-richest person. Major Companies Driving Wealth Tesla (electric vehicles and clean energy). SpaceX (space exploration and satellite launches). xAI (artificial intelligence venture).Read More

Current Context : Marium Fatima from Muzaffarpur has become Bihar’s first Woman FIDE Master (WFM), marking a historic milestone for the state in the field of chess. About Woman FIDE Master (WFM) Title Awarded by: Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) Significance: An official international chess title, ranked below Woman International Master (WIM) and Woman Grandmaster (WGM). Basis of Award: Achieved through outstanding rating performance and results in recognized FIDE tournaments.Read More

Current Context: Vivekanand Gupta from Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has been selected for the World Bank–Milken Public Financial Asset Management (PFAM) Program 2025–26. He is the first officer from EPFO and India to join this elite global financial cohort. ABOUT THE PFAM PROGRAM Organised by: World Bank and Milken Institute Participants: 16 members from 13 countries 11 from Central Banks 3 from Sovereign Wealth Funds 2 from major Pension Funds Focus Areas: Capital market operations Strategic long-term asset management Governance frameworks for public financial institutions Objective: To build leadership in managing public financial assets efficiently and sustainably.Read More

Current Context : On 10 September 2025, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison became the world’s richest person, overtaking Elon Musk, after Oracle’s stock price surged 41% in New York trading—the steepest jump since 1992. ABOUT LARRY ELLISON’S RISE Position: Co-founder and Chairman of Oracle Net Worth:7 billion US dollars Reason: Surge in Oracle’s shares added 101 billion US dollars in a single day Previous Richest: Elon Musk (Tesla CEO)Read More

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