Khelo India Water Sports Festival
News-Khelo India Water Sports Festival Mascot, Logo unveiled in Srinagar.
- Event – First-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF).
- Location & Date – Dal Lake, Srinagar; 21–23 August 2025.
- Mascot – Himalayan Kingfisher.
- Organisers – J&K Sports Council, Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, SAI.
- Significance – Second Khelo India event in J&K (after Winter Games at Gulmarg, March 2025).
- Sports – Medal events: Rowing, Canoeing, Kayaking.
- Demonstration events – Water skiing, Shikara race, Dragon boat race.
- Participation – 400+ athletes from 36 States/UTs.
Mission Sudarshan Chakra
News-PM Modi Launches ‘Mission Sudarshan Chakra’ to Protect Key Establishments with Indigenous Technology.
- Event – Launch of ‘Mission Sudarshan Chakra’.
- Announced By – PM Narendra Modi on 79th Independence Day (15 August 2025).
- Nature – Decade-long national security initiative.
- Objective – Secure India’s critical establishments.
- Approach – Use of indigenous technology.
- Significance – Major step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence & strategic infrastructure protection.
India’s first digitally literate state
News- Kerala to be declared India’s first digitally literate state.
- Historic Achievement –India’s first digitally-literate state declared.
- Programme – Digi Keralam (aimed at achieving complete digital literacy across the state) launched in 2023.
- Program Scale – 2.57 lakh volunteers trained 99.98% of identified digitally illiterate people.
- Target Demographics – Focused on elderly, with 15,223 people over 90 successfully trained.
- Training Modules – 15 activities covering photos, videos, WhatsApp, Google Search, online applications 3.
- Evaluation – Mandatory assessment for people up to age 65.
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
News- PM Modi Launches ₹1 Lakh Crore Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana.
- Launch – Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana.
- Launched by – Prime Ministry Modi.
- Outlay – ₹1 lakh crore.
- Implementation – Ministry of Labour & Employment.
- Oversight – Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to track & verify beneficiaries.
- Objective – Boost employment opportunities for youth & provide incentives to employers.
- Target – Creation of 3.5 crore jobs.
- Vision Link – Part of Viksit Bharat 2047 agenda for inclusive economic growth.
Independence Day speech
News- At 103 minutes, PM Modi’s longest Independence Day speech so far.
- Event – 79th Independence Day, 15 August 2025.
- Duration – Modi’s speech lasted 103 minutes (longest ever).
- Comparison – Surpassed his 2024 record of 98 minutes.
- Content Focus – Govt achievements, future vision, direct connect with people.
- Continuity – 12th consecutive Independence Day address by Modi.
- Historical Context – Second only to Nehru (17 consecutive speeches).
MCQs
Q1. What was the event held at Dal Lake, Srinagar in August 2025?
a) Khelo India Winter Games
b) Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF)
c) National Rowing Championship
d) Himalayan Sports Meet
Q2. What is the name of the national security initiative launched by PM Modi on Independence Day 2025?
a) Mission Shakti
b) Mission Suraksha
c) Mission Sudarshan Chakra
d) Mission Raksha Bharat
Q3. Which state was recently declared India’s first digitally-literate state?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Kerala
c) Karnataka
d) Maharashtra
Q4. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
c) Ministry of Labour & Employment
d) Ministry of Rural Development
Q5. How long did Modi’s Independence Day 2025 speech last?
a) 90 minutes
b) 98 minutes
c) 100 minutes
d) 103 minutes