first tempered-glass factory
News-India gets its first tempered-glass factory in Noida.
- Event – Launch of India’s first Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility for mobile devices.
- Location – Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
- Date – Inaugurated on 30 August 2025.
- Inauguration – By Union Minister of Electronics & IT Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw.
- Developer – Optiemus Electronics in partnership with Corning Incorporated (USA).
- Brand – Tempered glass products under “Engineered by Corning”.
- Significance – Boosts India’s self-reliance in electronics manufacturing.
- Electronics Production Goal – ₹11.5 lakh crore.
- Export Target – ₹3 lakh crore.
- Employment – 2.5 million jobs expected.
- Impact – Supports job creation and serves both Indian and global markets.
First Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System
News-India Launches First Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling.
- Event – Launch of India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system.
- Date and Place – Agreement signed on 30 August 2025 at NHAI HQ, New Delhi.
- Technology – Barrier-free tolling via FASTag and ANPR cameras.
- First Implementation – Choryasi Fee Plaza, NH-48, Gujarat.
- Agreement – Between Indian Highways Management Company Ltd. (IHMCL) and ICICI Bank.
- Promoter – IHMCL promoted by NHAI.
- Presence – NHAI Chairman Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav and senior officials.
- Significance – Modernizes highways and improves travel efficiency.
Adi Vaani
News– India’s First AI Tribal Language Translator: “Adi Vaani”.
- Launch – Ministry of Tribal Affairs released Beta Version of “Adi Vaani.”
- Feature – India’s first AI-powered translator for tribal languages.
- Aim – Preserve endangered tribal languages & promote inclusive empowerment.
- Initiative – Developed under Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh.
- Functions – Real-time translation, language learning, digital preservation of culture.
- Technology – Uses AI models like NLLB and IndicTrans2.
- Collaboration – Developed with IIT Delhi, BITS Pilani, IIIT Hyderabad and TRIs.
- Current Languages – Supports Santali, Bhili, Mundari and Gondi.
- Future Plan – More tribal languages to be added.
India-China Relations
News- India-China Relations Thaw As PM Modi and Xi Jinping Reconnect at SCO Summit.
- Event – PM Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping after 10 months.
- Occasion – SCO Summit in Tianjin.
- Context – First major engagement since post-Galwan tensions.
- Key Outcomes – Resumption of direct flights, pilgrimage, tourism and border trade.
- Commitment – Both sides reaffirmed strategic autonomy and cooperation in the Global South.
- Message – Both leaders stressed that India and China are partners, not rivals; avoid escalation of differences.
- Economic Impact – Potential boost in EV sector and rare earth trade.
- Significance – Marks a diplomatic recalibration amid changing US–India–China dynamics.
Global Peace Index
News- Singapore named Asia’s most peaceful country in 2025.
- Report – 2025 Global Peace Index released by Institute for Economics and Peace.
- Coverage – Evaluated 163 nations on safety, conflict and militarization.
- Asia Ranking – Singapore ranked safest in Asia, 6th globally (score 1.357).
- Change – Dropped one spot from 2024 but improved score.
- Regional Leaders – Japan and Malaysia follow Singapore in Asia.
- Global Top 3 – Iceland, Ireland and New Zealand.
- India’s Rank – 115th, no change from last year.
MCQs
Q1. Where was India’s first Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility inaugurated in August 2025?
a) Gurugram
b) Bengaluru
c) Noida
d) Pune
Q2. Where will India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system be implemented?
a) Mumbai-Pune Expressway
b) Choryasi Fee Plaza, Gujarat
c) Delhi-Meerut Expressway
d) Yamuna Expressway
Q3. Which ministry launched India’s first AI tribal language translator “Adi Vaani”?
a) Ministry of Culture
b) Ministry of Education
c) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
d) Ministry of Electronics & IT
Q4. Where did PM Narendra Modi meet Chinese President Xi Jinping after 10 months?
a) New Delhi
b) Beijing
c) Tianjin
d) Shanghai
Q5. What is India’s rank in the 2025 Global Peace Index?
a) 110
b) 100
c) 115
d) 120