CURRENT AFFAIRS

While Indian cities are poised to drive economic growth and employment, they are also increasingly vulnerable to climate risks, particularly urban flooding, according to a recent World Bank report.

Extreme weather events such as floods, landslides and droughts are becoming more frequent and unpredictable due to climate change in India. Traditional insurance models are inadequate to deal with these unpredictable and frequent disasters.

The use of cryptocurrency in India is growing rapidly but the sector is still largely unregulated. Recently, cyber attacks on two major Indian crypto exchanges ‘CoinDCX’ (July 19, 2025) and ‘WazirX’ (July 18, 2024) have raised concerns among investors.

The Indian Army is building an AI Roadmap for the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Big Data Analytics in its operations by 2026-27. It aims to enhance battlefield awareness, decision-making and combat preparedness in line with India’s vision of modernization of defence capabilities.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released interim guidelines for MBBS admission for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) for the academic session 2025-26, shifting the focus from percentage of disability to functional ability.

The central government has appointed former Finance Secretary Ajay Seth as the new chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) of the Government of India has approved the inclusion of Kosi-Mechi Link Project of Bihar State in the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY).

Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav led the Indian delegation at the 15th Meeting of the Ramsar Convention (COP15) held at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe from 23–31 July 2025 and showcased India’s wetland conservation efforts at the global platform.

The recent political controversy in Tamil Nadu over the use of temple funds to build colleges has highlighted a deeper historical and constitutional issue of state regulation of religious endowments and its relation to social justice.

At a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly progressing, India will host the AI Impact Summit in February 2026. India has an opportunity to shape a more inclusive, ethical and context-sensitive global discourse on artificial intelligence.