Project Arohan
News-NHAI has launched Project Arohan to support the education of children of toll plaza workers.
- Launched By – National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in collaboration with Vertis Infrastructure Trust.
- Project Name – Project Aarohan.
- Implemented by – SMEC Trust’s Bharat Cares.
- Objective – To support educational aspirations of children of toll plaza employees.
- Phase 1 Coverage – 500 students (Class 11 to final year graduation).
- Scholarship (FY 2025–26) – ₹12,000 annually per student.
- Higher Studies Support – 50 bright students for postgraduate/higher studies to get ₹50,000 each.
Global Spiritual Tourism
News-Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain hosts Global Spiritual Tourism ‘ruuhmantic’ today.
- Event – Global Spiritual Conclave.
- Date – 27 August 2025.
- Venue – Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
- Organised By – Tourism Department with support of Ministry of Tourism.
- Inaugurated By – Union Minister of Tourism & Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
- Presence – Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
- Aim – Promote spiritual tourism, preserve cultural heritage, and foster dialogue on responsible hospitality.
Dr. Rajiv Ranjan
News-Rajiv Ranjan Appointed VP, Chief Risk Officer at NDB.
- Appointed – Dr. Rajiv Ranjan as Vice President & Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of New Development Bank (NDB).
- Background – Former member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
- Appointed By – BRICS countries.
- About New Development Bank:
- Established – 2014 at the 6th BRICS Summit, Fortaleza, Brazil.
- Headquarters – Shanghai, China.
- Current President – Dilma Rousseff, Former President of Brazil.
FIDE World Cup 2025
News-FIDE World Cup 2025 to Be Hosted in Goa.
- Event – FIDE World Cup 2025.
- Host by – Goa, India.
- Dates – 30 October to 27 November 2025.
- Organiser – International Chess Federation (FIDE).
- Format– Eight-round knockout structure.
- Match Structure –
- 2 classical games.
- Rapid & blitz tie-breakers (if required).
- Seeding Advantage – Top 50 seeds get byes into the 2nd round.
- Nature – Intense, survival-based competition.
- Participants – 206 players from 90+ countries.
- Prize Pool – $2 million.
- Significance – Top 3 players qualify for the 2026 Candidates Tournament.
- Impact – Highlights India’s rapid rise in global chess.
- About FIDE:
- Full Form – Fédération Internationale des Échecs (French for International Chess Federation).
- Founded – 20 July 1924 in Paris, France.
- Headquarters – Lausanne, Switzerland.
- Current President – Arkady Dvorkovich (Russia).
Supreme Court Judge
News-Appointment of Two New Supreme Court Judges.
- Date – 27 August 2025.
- Appointed By – President of India.
- New Supreme Court Judges –
- Justice Alok Aradhe (Chief Justice, Bombay High Court).
- Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi (Chief Justice, Patna High Court).
- Recommendation – By Supreme Court Collegium headed by CJI B.R. Gavai.
MCQs
Q1. Who launched Project Arohan to support the education of toll plaza workers’ children?
a) Ministry of Education
b) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
c) Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
d) UGC
Q2. Where was the Global Spiritual Conclave held on 27 August 2025?
a) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh?
b) Bodh Gaya, Bihar
c) Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
d) Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Q3. Dr. Rajiv Ranjan has been appointed as Vice President & CRO of which bank?
a) Asian Development Bank
b) New Development Bank
c) World Bank
d) IMF
Q4. On 27 August 2025, which two Chief Justices were appointed as Judges of the Supreme Court of India?
a) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud & Justice N.V. Ramana
b) Justice Alok Aradhe & Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi
c) Justice U.U. Lalit & Justice N.V. Ramana
d) Justice Alok Aradhe & Justice U.U. Lalit
Q5. Which state in India will host the FIDE World Cup 2025?
a) Maharashtra
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Goa
d) Gujarat