- MANY OF TRUMP’S PRIORITIES WORK FOR INDIA
SUBJECT: BILATERAL
- External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar remarks that certain U.S. policies under former President Donald Trump—particularly on energy, technology, and connectivity—aligned with India’s interests.
- Key Concepts: Energy Security: Support for increased fossil fuel exploration could keep global energy prices stable, benefiting India’s energy imports.
- Connectivity & Multipolarity: India favors a multipolar world where it can engage with multiple partners (U.S., EU, Russia, etc.) on its own terms.
- Trade & Tech Collaboration: India welcomes U.S. emphasis on technology and supply-chain diversification, aiding India’s digital economy and manufacturing push
2. WOMEN IN CORPORATE LEADERSHIP THE LIVED REALITY
SUBJECT: SOCIAL ISSUES
- Gender Parity & SDG 5: Promoting equal opportunity and inclusive growth.
- Corporate Governance: Increasing women’s representation can enhance decision-making and organizational performance.
- Legal Mandates & Initiatives: India’s Companies Act provisions for at least one woman director, plus corporate diversity programs
3. INSV TARINI WITH TWO WOMEN NAVY OFFICERS LEAVES PORT STANLEY
SUBJECT: DEFENSE
- Two women Indian Navy officers sail on the fourth leg of a global circumnavigation journey under Navika Sagar Parikrama-II.
- Key Concepts: Women’s Empowerment in Armed Forces:Reflects increased opportunities and gender inclusion in India’s defence sector.
- Maritime Domain:Demonstrates India’s blue-water navy aspirations and seafaring tradition.
4. GOVT LAUNCHES AI KOSHA REPOSITORY OF DATA TO BUILD MODELS AND TOOLS
SUBJECT: NATIONAL
- The Indian government introduced AI Kosha, a platform providing curated datasets and tools.
- Key Features: Aims to boost domestic AI research and model validation.
- 40,000 GPUs commissioned for large-scale computing.
- Part of Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat in emerging technologies.
5. TYRANNY OF NUMBERS
SUBJECT: POLITY
- Renewed focus on delimitation (redrawing of constituencies) after the freeze on Lok Sabha and State Assembly seat distribution ends in 2026.
- Key Concepts:
- Federal Principles vs. Demographic Realities: States with successful population control risk losing representation if seats are purely population-based.
- Constitutional Framework: Articles 81, 82, 170 and Delimitation Commission powers.
- Balancing Representation: Ensuring fair representation without penalizing states that have stabilized population growth
