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CUET Current Affairs: 11 August 2025

 

India’s first-of-its-kind animal stem cell biobank

News- India’s first-of-its-kind animal stem cell biobank and laboratory open at NIAB, Hyderabad.

  • Event – Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first Animal Stem Cell Biobank & Laboratory
  • At- National institute of animal biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad.
  • Infrastructure Additions – Foundation stone laid for hostel block & Type-IV quarters (₹19.98 crore) for scholars, faculty, and staff.
  • Facility Size & Cost – 9,300 sq ft; ₹1.85 crore.
  • Focus Areas – Regenerative medicine & cellular therapies for livestock.
  • Key Equipment – Stem cell culture unit, 3D bioprinter, bacterial culture lab, cryostorage, autoclave rooms, advanced air handling, power backup.
  • Support – Backed by DBT–BIRAC’s National Biopharma Mission for expanding animal stem cell biobanking.

Rishabh Yadav

News- Rishabh Yadav wins India’s first medal in World Games 2025.

  • Medal – Rishabh Yadav won bronze in men’s compound archery at World Games 2025, Chengdu.
  • Match – Beat Abhishek Verma 149–147; nine perfect 10s.
  • India at 2025 Games – 17 players in 5 sports; event till Aug 17.
  • Past Record – 5 medals before 2025; only gold in 2013 (Aditya Mehta, billiards.
  • The 12th edition of world games are taking place in Chengdu China from 7th to 17th august 2025.
  • Rishabh hails from Gurugram, Haryana.

Rudrastra

News- Indian Railways Conducts Trial Run of Asia’s Longest Freight Train ‘Rudrastra’.

  • Event – Indian Railways trials Asia’s longest freight train ‘Rudrastra’.
  • Length & Capacity – 4.5 km long; 345 wagons.
  • Purpose – Boost freight speed, efficiency, reduce turnaround time, save resources.
  • Trial Route – Ganjkhwaja (U.P.) to Garhwa (Jharkhand), 209 km.
  • Time & Speed – 5 hrs 10 mins; average speed 40.5 km/h.
  • Key Features–
  • Length: 4.5 kilometres — the longest freight train in Asia.
  • Wagons: 345 in total.
  • Engines: 7 in total — two at the front, and one after every 59 bogeys in each rack.
  • Load Capacity: 72 tonnes per wagon.
  • Configuration: Formed by coupling three long-haul racks, each made by combining two standard goods trains.
  • Speed: Average 40.5 km/h during trial.

AI Innovation in Cancer Care

News-IndiaAI and National Cancer Grid Launch Program to Boost AI Innovation in Cancer Care.

  • Launch – IndiaAI Independent Business Division (IBD) & National Cancer Grid (NCG) introduced the Cancer AI & Technology Challenge (CATCH) Grant Program.
  • Grant – Offers up to ₹1 crore for AI-driven cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and healthcare operations.
  • Objective – Accelerate AI innovations and integrate them into real-world hospital settings to improve cancer care in India.
  • Collaboration – Encourages partnerships between technology developers and clinical experts.
  • Deadline – Applications open until September 2, 2025.

Sanskrit Day

News- World Sanskrit Day 2025 – Celebrating India’s Ancient Language.

  • Event – World Sanskrit Day (Vishva Samskrita Dinam) celebrated annually on Shravana Purnima, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan.
  • Origin – First observed in 1969 by the Government of India to promote Sanskrit learning and preserve its heritage.
  • Religious Role – Liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism; medium of ancient texts like Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana, and Mahabharata.
  • 2025 Date – Celebrated on 9 August.
  • Highlights – Linguistic precision (Panini’s Ashtadhyayi), scientific relevance (AI, computational linguistics), and cultural continuity (Ayurveda, Yoga, astronomy, mathematics).

MCQs

Q1. Who inaugurated India’s first Animal Stem Cell Biobank & Laboratory?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Dr. Jitendra Singh
C) Mansukh Mandaviya
D) Nirmala Sitharaman

Q2. When is World Sanskrit Day (Vishva Samskrita Dinam) celebrated each year?
A) On Guru Purnima
B) On Shravana Purnima
C) On Diwali
D) On Makar Sankranti

Q3. Which organizations launched the Cancer AI & Technology Challenge (CATCH) Grant Program?
A) NITI Aayog & AIIMS
B) IndiaAI Independent Business Division & National Cancer Grid
C) Ministry of Health & WHO
D) DRDO & Tata Memorial Hospital

Q4. What is the name of Asia’s longest freight train trialed by Indian Railways?
A) Agniveer
B) Rudrastra
C) Vajra
D) Ashvamedh

Q5. Which medal did Rishabh Yadav win at the World Games 2025?
A) Gold
B) Silver
C) Bronze
D) None