Artemis II Launch: NASA's 10-day Moon Flyby with 4 Astronauts; India's MMR at 116; Telangana Passes Gig Workers Bill with 1-2% Platform Levy

ISRO Employee Unions Seek Clarity on Privatisation Post EOS-05 Launch Success

ISRO's successful EOS-05 launch was overshadowed by employee unions demanding clarity on job security and outsourcing, highlighting a tension between the agency's development-focused roots and its new 'space race' ambitions under the 2023 Space Policy.

ISRO Launches EOS-05: India's First Geo-Imaging Satellite in Geosynchronous Orbit; SC Invokes Article 142 to Quash CJP Protest Cases

A day of high exam relevance: ISRO successfully launched EOS-05, India’s first dedicated geo-imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit, breaking a failure streak. The Supreme Court used its extraordinary power under Article 142 to close cases linked to CJP protests, raising important constitutional questions. Other key updates include OpenAI’s new autonomous AI model, Manipur’s NRC-first demand for Census deferral, mistrust in GDP data, and Tata Chemicals’ Kenya dispute.

Karnataka Announces 7.5% Reservation for Rural Govt School Students in Medical, Engineering Seats

Karnataka CM Shivakumar announced a 7.5% reservation for rural government school students in medical and engineering courses to improve access to professional higher education. Additionally, AI education from Class 6, a government AI university in Bengaluru, and an exam reform committee were announced. This is significant for social justice and education policy in state exams.

India's AI Pipeline: 43% Women STEM Graduates, Only 10% in Leadership – Need for Inclusive AI

India's AI ambition faces a hidden gender crisis: women drop from 43% of STEM graduates to just 10% of senior AI leadership. This pipeline leakage, driven by social barriers and digital divide, risks automating existing inequalities. For exam aspirants, this article provides critical data on gender disparity in tech and the imperative for inclusive AI development.

VP Launches India Valve Registry for Heart Valve Disease Research; TN Reports 2,590 Valve Replacements in 20 Months

The Vice-President launched the India Valve Registry, a first-of-its-kind clinician-led platform to collect real-world data on valvular heart disease and interventions in India. The registry will generate India-specific evidence to improve patient care, while Tamil Nadu's CMCHIS data reveals 2,590 valve replacements in 20 months, highlighting the burden of rheumatic heart disease and the success of state-led healthcare.

NTA Overhauls Translator Role: AI Handles Bulk Translation, Humans Review for Quality Assurance

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is restructuring its translation process for exam papers. Under the new system, AI will perform bulk translations, while human 'translation reviewers' will verify, certify, and quality-assure the AI output. This reform follows the NEET UG paper leak and aims to enhance security and accuracy in high-stakes exams.

FSSAI Initiates 3 Cases Against Nestlé India Over IMS Act, Biotin Levels

FSSAI has initiated three separate cases against Nestlé India for alleged violations of the IMS Act and food safety regulations related to infant formula promotional claims and biotin content. This action reinforces India's strict stance on protecting breastfeeding practices and regulating infant nutrition marketing. For exams, this links to the FSS Act, IMS Act, and regulatory enforcement mechanisms.

SC Upholds EC's SIR, Citizenship Under MHA; 13 Crore Deletions, Aadhaar Alternative Proposed

The Supreme Court upheld the EC's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which deleted over 13 crore names, but clarified that citizenship determination is solely under the Ministry of Home Affairs. This raises critical debates on voter rights, due process, and the viability of Aadhaar-based verification as a cost-effective, inclusive alternative to house-to-house surveys.