Gyan Bharatam Portal
News-PM launches Gyan Bharatam for manuscript digitisation.
- Launch – PM Narendra Modi launched ‘Gyan Bharatam Portal’ at International Conference on Gyan Bharatam, New Delhi.
- Purpose – Dedicated digital platform for manuscript digitisation, preservation and public access.
- Features –
- Creation of National Digital Repository with AI tools.
- Promotion of research, translation and publication of rare manuscripts.
- Capacity building for scholars.
- Vision – Supports Viksit Bharat 2047 goal.
- Significance – Enhances access to India’s manuscript heritage and fosters international collaboration.
Ayurveda Day
News-Goa to Host Historic 10th Ayurveda Day with Global Outreach.
- Event – 10th Ayurveda Day on 23rd Sept 2025 at All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa.
- Theme – “Ayurveda for People and Planet”.
- Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav emphasized Ayurveda’s role as a sustainable healthcare solution for both humans and the environment.
- First Time – Ayurveda Day on a fixed calendar date.
- Global Outreach – Celebrated via Indian Missions, global institutions and diaspora networks.
- Significance – Positions Ayurveda as a planet-friendly, evidence-based health system on world stage.
INS Aravali
News-Indian Navy Commissions INS Aravali at Gurugram.
- Event – Indian Navy commissioned INS Aravali on 12th Sept 2025 in Gurugram.
- Name Significance – Named after Aravali Range (symbol of resilience).
- Role – Acts as technological and logistical hub, supports communication and Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA).
- Motto – ‘सामुद्रिकसुरक्षायाः सहयोगं’ → “Maritime Security through Collaboration”.
- Strategic Vision – Aligned with MAHASAGAR for regional growth and security.
- Significance – Strengthens India’s role as Preferred Security Partner in the Indian Ocean Region.
da Vinci Robotic System
News-AIIMS Becomes First Govt Medical College in India to Train on da Vinci Robotic System.
- Institution – AIIMS New Delhi.
- First in India – First government medical college to offer training on da Vinci Surgical Robot.
- Facility – Installed at SET (Skills, E-Learning & Telemedicine) Facility.
- Complement – Adds to existing Hugo robotic trainer (Medtronic).
- Unique Status– AIIMS Delhi = only institution in India with two robotic systems for training (da Vinci + Hugo by Medtronic).
- Partnership – Installed through Intuitive Surgical collaboration.
- Training Scope – Hands-on training for students, residents, nurses, faculty.
- Specialties Covered – Urology, Gynecology, General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Head and Neck Surgery.
APEDA
News- APEDA Opens First Regional Office in Bihar.
- Event – Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated APEDA’s first regional office in Bihar at Bihar Idea Festival, Patna.
- Aim – Boost Bihar’s agri-export potential with direct export-related services.
- Support – Office to aid farmers, exporters and entrepreneurs.
- Consignment – Flagged off 7-metric-ton GI-tagged Mithila Makhana to international markets.
- Women Entrepreneurship – Export highlighted women-led initiatives.
- GI Products of Bihar – Shahi Litchi, Jardalu Mango, Mithila Makhana gaining global appeal.
- APEDA Role – Provides capacity building and market access support.
- About APEDA:
- Full Form – Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority.
- Established – 1986 under the APEDA Act, 1985.
- Ministry – Functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
- Headquarters – New Delhi.
MCQs
Q1. Who launched the Gyan Bharatam Portal?
a) President Droupadi Murmu
b) PM Narendra Modi
c) Home Minister Amit Shah
d) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Q2. Where will the 10th Ayurveda Day be celebrated in 2025?
a) New Delhi
b) Goa (AIIA)
c) Bengaluru
d) Varanasi
Q3. The motto of INS Aravali is?
a) “Nation First, Always First”
b) “Maritime Security through Collaboration”
c) “Service Before Self”
d) “Safety Through Technology”
Q4. Which institution became the first government medical college in India to train on the da Vinci Surgical Robot?
a) JIPMER Puducherry
b) PGI Chandigarh
c) AIIMS New Delhi
d) NIMHANS Bengaluru
Q5. Who inaugurated APEDA’s first regional office in Bihar?
a) Piyush Goyal
b) Dharmendra Pradhan
c) Nitin Gadkari
d) Narendra Singh Tomar