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		<title>Global Teacher Prize/World Governments Summit 2026</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Why in News? Recently, Indian teacher Rouble Nagi received the Global Teacher Prize 2026 during the World Government Summit. About Global Teacher Prize: It is an annual awardpresented to an exceptional teacher who has made a significant impact on their students and community. It was established in 2014. The prize aims to highlight the importance of educatorsand recognize [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Recently, Indian teacher Rouble Nagi received the Global Teacher Prize 2026 during the World Government Summit.</p>
<h3>About Global Teacher Prize:</h3>
<ul>
<li>It is an <strong>annual award</strong>presented to an exceptional teacher who has made a significant impact on their students and community.</li>
<li>It was <strong>established in 2014.</strong></li>
<li>The prize aims to <strong>highlight the importance of educators</strong>and recognize the outstanding contributions they make to society.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Eligibility and Criteria:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>It is <strong>open to teachers from all countries,</strong>working in various educational settings including public, private, and alternative schools.</li>
<li>Candidates are <strong>evaluated based on their innovative teaching practices</strong>, achievements in the classroom, and efforts to improve the quality of education in their community.</li>
<li>The selection process also <strong>considers the teacher’s impact on their students’</strong>learning and their ability to overcome challenging environments.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><strong>Nomination:</strong>Teachers <strong>can be nominated</strong> by others or <strong>can apply themselves.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Award:</strong>The award comes <strong>with a cash prize of $1 million,</strong> making it one of the most prestigious recognitions in the field of education.</li>
<li>It is presented by <strong>GEMS Education and organised by the Varkey Foundation</strong>in collaboration <strong>with UNESCO.</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The World Governments Summit 2026 will be held from 3 to 5 February in Dubai under the theme “Shaping Future Governments<strong>”.</strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><u>Key Points:</u></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Dubai will host the World Governments Summit 2026, marking the largest edition since its inception.</strong></li>
<li>The theme for 2026 is “<strong>Shaping Future Governments</strong>,” focusing on governance innovation and global collaboration.</li>
<li>The summit will host over 6,000 participants, including more than 35 heads of state and government.</li>
<li>Delegations from over 150 governments and more than 500 ministers are expected to attend.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><u>Additional Information:</u></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong><u>World Governments Summit:</u></strong></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type: none;">
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<li>Established in 2013 as a global platform for governance dialogue.</li>
<li>Brings together world leaders, policymakers, experts, and international institutions.</li>
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<ul>
<li><strong><u>Dubai:</u></strong></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type: none;">
<ul>
<li>A global hub for diplomacy, innovation, and international summits.</li>
<li>Regular host of the World Governments Summit.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li><strong><u>Theme: Shaping Future Governments:</u></strong></li>
</ul>
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<li style="list-style-type: none;">
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<li>Focuses on future-ready governance models.</li>
<li>Emphasizes innovation, technology, and international cooperation.</li>
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		<title>IAS officer Supriya Sahu wins UN’s highest environmental honour/The Champions of the Earth 2025&#8243; award</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:29:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Why in News ?IAS officer Supriya Sahu won &#8220;The Champions of the Earth 2025&#8243; award, UN’s highest environmental honour. She has been selected in the “Inspiration and Action” category for her long-standing work on environmental challenges in India and received the award in Nairobi. Sahu currently serves as Additional Chief Secretary in Tamil Nadu government’s [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Why in News ?I</strong>AS officer Supriya Sahu won &#8220;<strong>The Champions of the Earth 2025&#8243; award</strong>, UN’s highest environmental honour. She has been selected in the “<strong>Inspiration and Action</strong>” category for her long-standing work on environmental challenges in India and received the award in Nairobi. Sahu currently serves as Additional Chief Secretary in Tamil Nadu government’s Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Forest.</p>
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<p><strong>About Supriya Sahu (IAS):</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Supriya Sahu is a 1991‑batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre and currently serves as Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Environment, Climate Change &amp; Forests, Tamil Nadu</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Why she received the UN’s highest environmental honour?</strong></p>
<p>She was awarded the UNEP “<strong>Champions of the Earth 2025</strong>” in the Inspiration and Action category for:</p>
<ul>
<li>Pioneering climate leadership in Tamil Nadu</li>
<li>Large-scale <strong>afforestation and wetland restoration</strong></li>
<li>Sustainable cooling initiatives that strengthened heat adaptation</li>
<li>Plastic waste management and wildlife conservation</li>
<li><strong>Creating 2.5 million green jobs</strong> through climate programmes</li>
<li>Strengthening climate resilience for <strong>12 million people in heat</strong><strong>‑</strong><strong>vulnerable regions</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>About the “Champions of the Earth” Award (UNEP):</strong></p>
<p>The Champions of the Earth is:</p>
<ul>
<li>The United Nations’ highest environmental honour</li>
<li>Awarded annually by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)</li>
<li>Awarded every <strong>year since 2005</strong>.</li>
<li>Recognises individuals, groups, and organisations whose actions have a transformative impact on the environment</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Award Categories:</strong></p>
<p>UNEP typically honours winners in categories such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>Inspiration and Action</li>
<li>Policy Leadership</li>
<li>Entrepreneurial Vision</li>
<li>Science and Innovation</li>
</ul>
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		<title>What is 9th Rate Structure Committee (RSC)?Central Bureau of Communication (CBC)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:04:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Announces 26% Increase in Rates for Advertisements in Print Media and Introduces Premiums for Colour Ads The government has decided to revise the rates of advertisement by 26%.  The media rates for print media per sq.cm. for one lakh copies of dailies in the black and white advertisement have been enhanced from Rs. 47.40 to [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h3 id="Subtitleh3"><span id="ltrSubtitle">Announces 26% Increase in Rates for Advertisements in Print Media and Introduces Premiums for Colour Ads</span></h3>
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<p>The government has decided to revise the rates of advertisement by 26%.  The media rates for print media per sq.cm. for one lakh copies of dailies in the black and white advertisement have been enhanced from Rs. <strong>47.40 to Rs. 59.68</strong>, an increase of <strong>26%</strong>. The Government has also agreed to the recommendations of the Committee relating to premium rates to be offered for colour advertisements, preferential positioning.</p>
<p><strong>Central Bureau of Communication (CBC)</strong> is a nodal Media Unit under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for undertaking publicity campaigns on behalf of various Ministries/Departments of the Government of India in various media vehicles, including Print media, empanelled with CBC for this purpose. The rates for release of advertisements in Print media by CBC were last revised by the Ministry on the basis of the recommendations of the <strong>8th Rate Structure Committee (RSC</strong>) on 09.01.2019, which were valid for a period of three years.</p>
<p><strong><u>Committee Evaluates Print Media Costs</u></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The 9th Rate Structure Committee under the chairmanship of AS&amp;FA (I&amp;B) was constituted on 11th November, 2021 for making recommendations regarding revision in rates for Government advertisements in print media.</li>
<li>The Committee during its proceedings between November, 2021 and August, 2023 considered the representations from various newspaper associations of small, medium and big category newspapers viz. Indian Newspaper Society (INS), All India Small Newspapers Association (AISNA), Small-Medium-Big Newspapers Society (SMBNS) and other stakeholders. The Committee also deliberated on the various parameters having an impact on the rates of advertisements in print media, such as WPI inflation in respect of Newsprint, wage, rate of inflation, trend of imported newsprint prices, processing cost, etc.  The Committee submitted its recommendations on 23 September, 2023.</li>
</ul>
<h2 data-start="122" data-end="177"><strong data-start="125" data-end="177">About Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) :</strong></h2>
<p data-start="179" data-end="487">The <strong data-start="183" data-end="224">Central Bureau of Communication (CBC)</strong> is the Government of India’s <strong data-start="254" data-end="298">official advertising and outreach agency</strong>, functioning under the <strong data-start="322" data-end="370">Ministry of Information &amp; Broadcasting (MIB)</strong>. It is responsible for communicating government policies, schemes, and programs to the public through various media.</p>
<h2 data-start="494" data-end="520"><strong data-start="497" data-end="520">History &amp; Formation:</strong></h2>
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<li data-start="521" data-end="690">
<p data-start="523" data-end="553">Formed in <strong data-start="533" data-end="541">2017</strong> by merging:</p>
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<li data-start="556" data-end="612">
<p data-start="558" data-end="612">Directorate of Advertising &amp; Visual Publicity (DAVP)</p>
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<p data-start="617" data-end="655">Directorate of Field Publicity (DFP)</p>
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<p data-start="660" data-end="690">Song &amp; Drama Division (S&amp;DD)</p>
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<p data-start="693" data-end="778">From 2017 to 2022, it operated as the <strong data-start="731" data-end="775">Bureau of Outreach &amp; Communication (BOC)</strong>.</p>
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<p data-start="781" data-end="845">Later renamed <strong data-start="795" data-end="802">CBC</strong> for organizational clarity and uniformity.</p>
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		<title>Nobel Peace Prize 2025</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:29:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nobel Peace Prize 2025 The Nobel Peace Prize 2025 was awarded to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless efforts in promoting democratic rights in Venezuela and striving for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, responsible for selecting laureates, received a total of 338 nominations, including 94 organisations, reflecting global recognition [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Nobel Peace Prize 2025</strong></p>
<p>The Nobel Peace Prize 2025 was awarded to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless efforts in promoting <strong>democratic rights in Venezuela</strong> and striving for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.</p>
<ul>
<li>The Norwegian Nobel Committee, responsible for selecting laureates, received a total of <strong>338 nominations, including 94 organisations</strong>, reflecting global recognition of peace efforts. The committee considers candidates whose work aligns with Alfred Nobel’s stipulation of promoting fraternity between nations, reducing standing armies, or supporting peace congresses.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong> About María Corina Machado – Overview</strong></p>
<p><strong>Born:</strong> October 7, 1967<br />
<strong>Place of Birth:</strong> Caracas, Venezuela<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Industrial Engineer, Politician, Activist<br />
<strong>Current Role:</strong> Leading Venezuelan opposition figure</p>
<p><strong>Background &amp; Education:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>María Corina Machado studied industrial engineering at one of Venezuela&#8217;s top universities and later specialized in finance. She began her public life not in politics, but through social work, helping children in poor communities.</li>
<li>In the early 2000s, <strong>she co-founded <em>Súmate</em>, an NGO</strong> dedicated to promoting electoral transparency and democratic engagement. This quickly brought her into the political spotlight.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Political Rise:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Machado was elected to the Venezuelan National Assembly in 2010 with one of the highest vote totals among opposition candidates. She became known for her fierce criticism of President <strong>Hugo Chávez and later Nicolás Maduro</strong>.</li>
<li>In 2014, she was controversially expelled from parliament for political reasons — a move widely condemned internationally.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Ideology &amp; Positions:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Strong advocate for <strong>democracy, human rights, and the rule of law</strong></li>
<li>Supports <strong>free-market economics</strong> and privatization of state enterprises</li>
<li>Firmly opposes the <strong>authoritarian rule</strong> of Nicolás Maduro</li>
<li>Known for her <strong>direct, uncompromising style</strong>, which has earned both admiration and criticism</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Repression and Challenges:</strong></p>
<p>Machado has faced political persecution, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bans from holding public office</li>
<li>Accusations of treason and inciting unrest</li>
<li>Surveillance, threats, and public smears<br />
Despite this, she remained active, gaining grassroots support across Venezuela.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>2024 Opposition Primary:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>In 2024, <strong>she ran in the Venezuelan opposition’s primary</strong> and won by a landslide, showing strong nationwide support. However, the government disqualified her from running in the actual presidential election, drawing international criticism.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
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		<title>Daily Current Affairs  for UPSC : 7 Oct 2025/Clarke, Devoret and Martinis win 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics:</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:34:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Clarke, Devoret and Martinis win 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics: Scientists John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for &#8220;the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit&#8220;. &#8220;This year&#8217;s Nobel Prize in Physics has provided opportunities for developing the next generation of [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Clarke, Devoret and Martinis win 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics:</p>
<p>Scientists John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for &#8220;<strong>the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit</strong>&#8220;.</p>
<p>&#8220;This year&#8217;s <strong>Nobel Prize in Physics</strong> has provided opportunities for developing the next generation of quantum technology, including quantum <strong>cryptography, quantum computers, and quantum sensors. </strong></p>
<p>All three winners are based in the United States.</p>
<ul>
<li>The <strong>Nobel physics prize</strong> is awarded by the <strong>Royal Swedish Academy</strong> of Sciences and includes a prize sum totalling 11 million Swedish crowns ($1.2 million) that is shared among the winners if there are several, as is often the case.</li>
<li>The <strong>Nobel Prizes were established through the will of Alfred Nobel</strong>, who amassed a fortune from his <strong>invention of dynamite. Since 1901</strong>, with occasional interruptions, the prizes have annually recognized achievements in science, literature, and peace. Economics was a later addition.</li>
<li>Physics was the first category mentioned in Nobel&#8217;s will, likely reflecting the prominence of the field during his time. Today, the Nobel Prize in Physics remains widely regarded as the most prestigious award in the discipline.</li>
<li>Past winners of the Nobel physics prize include some of the most influential figures in the history of science, such as <strong>Albert Einstein, Pierre and Marie</strong> <strong>Curie, Max Planck and Niels Bohr, a pioneer of quantum theory.</strong></li>
<li>Last year&#8217;s prize was won by US scientist John Hopfield and British-Canadian Geoffrey Hinton for breakthroughs in machine learning that spurred the artificial intelligence boom, a development about which both have also expressed concerns.</li>
<li>In keeping with tradition, physics is the second Nobel to be awarded this week, after two American and one Japanese scientist won the medicine prize for breakthroughs in understanding the immune system. The chemistry prize is due next, on Wednesday.</li>
</ul>
<p>The science, literature and economics prizes are presented to the laureates by the Swedish king at a ceremony in Stockholm on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel&#8217;s death, followed by a lavish banquet at city hall.</p>
<p><strong>About </strong><strong>The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>It is a Swedish-based, independent scientific organization founded in 1739 to promote the sciences, particularly the natural sciences and mathematics, and to strengthen their influence in society.</li>
<li>It is one of the world&#8217;s oldest scientific academies and is responsible for awarding the <strong>Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry</strong>, and the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in <strong>Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel</strong>.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The Academy&#8217;s work includes scientific exchange, public outreach, advising the government, and managing research institutes.</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Death of Pandit Chhannulal Mishra: A Halt to Hindustani Classical Music</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Death of Pandit Chhannulal Mishra: A Halt to Hindustani Classical Music Overview: The eminent Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, a masterful exponent of the thumri and devotional songs of Lord Ram, departed from this world in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on October 2, 2025, at the age of 89. Importance: Pandit death invoked a spiritual [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Death of Pandit Chhannulal Mishra: A Halt to Hindustani Classical Music</strong></p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> The eminent Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, a masterful exponent of the thumri and devotional songs of Lord Ram, departed from this world in <strong>Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on October 2, 2025</strong>, at the age of 89.</p>
<p><strong>Importance:</strong> Pandit death invoked a spiritual realm that was inviting and reminiscent of the purpose in his storytelling about <strong>Lord Ram, Pandit Mishra&#8217;</strong>s absence is deep and expansive, for audiences of the world.</p>
<p>Other Notable Hindustani Classical Vocalists Making Headlines (2024-2025)<br />
<strong>Pandit Prabhakar Karekar:</strong> Senior Hindustani vocalist; passed away at 80 on April 26, 2025, at his home in Mumbai after a brief illness &#8211; a loss for the Hindustani forms, and messages of condolences from around the world arrived.</p>
<p><strong>Pandit Venkatesh Kumar</strong>: Padma Shri award; headlined discussions in September 2025 for participation in a <strong>jugalband</strong>i with visual artists at the <strong>Arghya 2025</strong> festival in Mumbai &#8211; known for his unique voice and its roots in the parampara, and for working with diverse artists from many forms.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Engineers Day 2025 is being celebrated  on 15</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">th</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Sep 2025.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Engineers Day is a special occasion that celebrates the </span><b>hard work, creativity, and dedication of engineers</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> who shape the world around us. From the </span><b>bridges we cross</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and the </span><b>buildings we live in</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, to the </span><b>technology we use every day</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, engineers play a vital role in </span><b>making life easier</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and advancing society.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Every year, this day is observed in India with </span><b>great respect and enthusiasm</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to highlight the importance of engineering in </span><b>nation-building</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">. It also serves as an inspiration for </span><b>young minds</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to pursue engineering as a career and honours the </span><b>legacy of one of India’s greatest engineers, Sir Mokshagundam <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._Visvesvaraya">Visvesvaraya</a></b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<h2><b>Engineers Day 2025 Date:</b></h2>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Engineers Day in India is celebrated every year on </span><b>15 September</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">In </span><b>2025</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, it will be observed on </span><b>Monday, 15 September 2025</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The date remains the same annually and is marked by </span><b>events and celebrations</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> across schools, colleges, universities, and engineering institutions throughout the country.</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><b>Engineers Day 2025 Theme:</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Each year, Engineers Day is celebrated with a </span><b>specific theme</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> that reflects the evolving </span><b>needs and advancements of the modern world</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Theme for 2025:</b> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Deep Tech &amp; Engineering Excellence: Driving India’s Techade.”</span></i></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This theme emphasizes how </span><b>cutting-edge technologies</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> such as:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Artificial Intelligence (AI)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Robotics</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Quantum Computing</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sustainable Innovations</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">are </span><b>driving India</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> toward becoming a </span><b>global technology leader</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">. It also encourages engineers to focus on </span><b>excellence, problem-solving, and innovation</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to overcome challenges and </span><b>build a better future</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<h2><b>Whose Birth Anniversary is Celebrated on 15 September?</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Engineers Day in India is celebrated to mark the </span><b>birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (M. Visvesvaraya)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, one of India’s </span><b>most renowned engineers and visionaries</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Born:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 15 September 1861, Muddenahalli, Karnataka</span></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Major Contributions:</b></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Designed innovative </span><b>irrigation systems</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><b>flood management techniques</b></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Developed significant </span><b>infrastructure projects</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> in India</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Served as </span><b>Dewan of Mysore (1912–1918)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, modernizing the state through:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Industries</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Educational institutions</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Public works</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His brilliance and service to the nation earned him the </span><a href="https://www.vaidicslucknow.com/current-affair/bharat-ratna-conferred-posthumously-to-karpoori-thakur-the-enduring-impact-of-the-jannayaks-politics-and-policies/"><b>Bharat Ratna</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, India’s highest civilian award, in </span><b>1955</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Why in the News? The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) India Rankings 2025 were released recently, bringing attention to the performance of higher educational institutions across the country. For the second year in a row, IIT Madras has achieved the highest overall ranking. IIT Madras also maintained its position as India&#8217;s best engineering college for [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The </span><b>National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) India Rankings 2025</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> were released recently, bringing attention to the </span><b>performance of higher educational institutions</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> across the country.</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">For the second year in a row, IIT Madras has achieved the highest overall ranking.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">IIT Madras also maintained its position as </span><b>India&#8217;s <a href="https://rrimt.ac.in/bachelor-of-engineering-and-technology/">best engineering college</a> for the 10th consecutive year</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, showcasing its consistent excellence in engineering education and research.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The rankings were announced by </span><b>Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> during a ceremony where he also presented the </span><b>India Rankings 2025 awards</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><b>Key Highlights of the 2025 Rankings:</b></h2>
<p><b>Top Performer:</b></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><b>IIT Madras</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> ranked </span><b>No. 1 Overall</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><b>No. 1 in Engineering</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> category.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">It has been at the forefront in areas like </span><b>research output, innovation, and academic resources</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Minister&#8217;s Criticism of Methodology:</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed his concerns about the &#8216;Peer Perception&#8217; factor, which accounts for 10% of the overall ranking score.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">He highlighted that </span><b>government-funded and state-run institutions</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> might be </span><b>unfairly disadvantaged</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> under this metric.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Recommended revising the methodology to ensure greater balance and inclusivity.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Regional Bias Allegations:</b></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">After the 2024 NIRF rankings were announced, public universities and institutions expressed concern about possible regional bias.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Metropolitan and big-city institutions tend to </span><b>score higher on peer perception</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Suburban and rural-based higher education institutions lag behind despite good teaching quality and infrastructure.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">This has led to </span><b>unequal representation and recognition</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> of institutions outside metro areas.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Parameters Considered by NIRF (Overall Category):</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The ranking framework is based on </span><b>five broad categories</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, each with a specific weightage:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><b>Teaching, Learning, and Resources (TLR)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – Quality of faculty, infrastructure, and learning resources.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><b>Research and Professional Practice (RP) – Includes research achievements, patent filings, scholarly publications, and consultancy initiatives.</b></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><b>Graduation Outcomes (GO)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – Placement rates, higher education admissions, and entrepreneurship.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><b>Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) – </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Promoting engagement of women, underrepresented social and economic groups, and individuals from various regions.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><b>Peer Perception (PP)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – Opinions of experts, academics, and employers about the institution’s reputation (</span><b>10% weightage</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">).</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><b>Why Peer Perception is Controversial</b></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Subjective nature:</b>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unlike other measurable parameters, peer perception relies heavily on </span><b>opinions of external stakeholders</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, which can be </span><b>subjective and biased</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Advantage to elite institutions:</b>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Top metro-based institutions with better visibility and alumni networks </span><b>naturally score higher</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, creating a </span><b>visibility gap</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Challenges for smaller institutions:</b>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Government-funded, regional, or new institutions </span><b>struggle to get recognition</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, even if they perform well on other measurable parameters like teaching and research.</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2><b>Significance of NIRF Rankings</b></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Policy tool:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Helps the government identify institutions excelling in specific areas and direct funding/support accordingly.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Student guidance:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Provides students with reliable data to make informed decisions about college admissions.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Global competitiveness:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Positions India’s educational institutions on the </span><b>global academic map</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> by promoting transparency and competition.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Encourages accountability:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Institutions are motivated to </span><b>improve teaching quality, research, and inclusivity</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><b>Way Forward</b></h2>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Reform Peer Perception Metric:</b>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Make it </span><b>data-driven</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> rather than purely opinion-based.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Consider </span><b>regional weighting</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to prevent metropolitan dominance.</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Support State-Run Institutions:</b>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Provide additional </span><b>grants and <a href="https://www.vaidicslucknow.com/current-affair/womens-role-in-indias-inclusive-growth-%e0%a4%ad%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b0%e0%a4%a4-%e0%a4%95%e0%a5%87-%e0%a4%b8%e0%a4%ae%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b5%e0%a5%87%e0%a4%b6%e0%a5%80-%e0%a4%b5%e0%a4%bf/">mentorship programs</a></b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to enhance visibility and quality.</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Transparent Methodology:</b>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Increase transparency by </span><b>publishing detailed scoring sheets</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for all parameters.</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Holistic Development:</b>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Encourage institutions to focus on </span><b>research, innovation, and social impact</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, not just placements and infrastructure.</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<h2><b>Conclusion</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The </span><b>NIRF India Rankings 2025</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> reaffirm IIT Madras&#8217;s position as a </span><b>leader in higher education</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, but they also highlight structural challenges in the ranking system, particularly the </span><b>peer perception bias</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reforms in the methodology are essential to ensure a </span><b>level playing field</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for all institutions, especially those in non-metropolitan and government-funded sectors.</span></p>
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<p><b>Educate Girls</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, an Indian non-profit organisation working for girls’ education in rural and remote areas, has been named as one of the </span><b>three winners of the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter  wp-image-9063" src="https://www.vaidicslucknow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Educate-Girl-Winners-of-the-Ramon-Magsaysay-Award-2025-683x1024.webp" alt="Educate Girl  Winners of the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025" width="676" height="1014" srcset="https://www.vaidicslucknow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Educate-Girl-Winners-of-the-Ramon-Magsaysay-Award-2025-683x1024.webp 683w, https://www.vaidicslucknow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Educate-Girl-Winners-of-the-Ramon-Magsaysay-Award-2025-200x300.webp 200w, https://www.vaidicslucknow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Educate-Girl-Winners-of-the-Ramon-Magsaysay-Award-2025-768x1152.webp 768w, https://www.vaidicslucknow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Educate-Girl-Winners-of-the-Ramon-Magsaysay-Award-2025.webp 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px" /></p>
<h2><b>Key Points: Educate Girl </b></h2>
<p><b>About Educate Girls</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Founded by </span><b>Safeena Husain</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Works in rural India to bring </span><b>out-of-school and unprivileged girls</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> into classrooms.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Started in Rajasthan, now active in multiple states.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Focus: </span><b>girls’ enrolment, retention, and learning outcomes</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Uses community volunteers (Team Balika &amp; preraks).</span></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Recognition</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">First </span><b>Indian non-profit organisation</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> ever to win the Ramon Magsaysay Award.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Acknowledged for addressing </span><b>gender injustice in education</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and creating a </span><b>ripple effect in society</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">CEO </span><b>Gayatri Nair Lobo</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> called it a historic and humbling moment.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Other 2025 Winners</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><b>Shaahina Ali (Maldives)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – environmental activist.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><b>Fr. Flaviano Antonio L. Villanueva (Philippines)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – for <a href="https://www.vaidicslucknow.com/current-affair/global-alliance-of-national-human-rights-institutions-ganhri/">human rights</a> activism and opposing abuses during Duterte’s drug war.</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><b>About the Ramon Magsaysay Award</b></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Established</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: 1958 by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund in memory of former Philippine President </span><b>Ramon Magsaysay</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (1917–1957).</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Objective</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: To honor “</span><b>greatness of spirit and transformative leadership in Asia</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.”</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Nickname</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: Known as the </span><b>“Nobel Prize of Asia”</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Categories (earlier)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: Government service, public service, community leadership, journalism/literature/creative arts, peace &amp; international understanding, and emergent leadership (later merged into broader categories).</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>First recipients (1958)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><b>Vinoba Bhave (India)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – for the </span><b>Bhoodan movement</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (land gift movement).</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Along with five others from Sri Lanka, China, Philippines, Japan.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>First Indian recipient</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: </span><b>Vinoba Bhave (1958)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Other famous Indian awardees</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><b>Jayaprakash Narayan (1965)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – social reform &amp; leadership.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><b>M.S. Subbulakshmi (1974)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – Carnatic vocalist.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><b>Mother Teresa (1962)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – for public service.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><b>Kiran Bedi (1994)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – police reforms.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><b>Aruna Roy (2000)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – RTI and grassroots activism.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><b>P. Sainath (2007)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – rural journalism.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><b>Anshu Gupta (2015)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – founder of Goonj NGO.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><b>Ravish Kumar (2019)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – journalist.</span></li>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Why in News ?</strong>  India introduced the <strong>Khelo Bharat Niti 2025</strong>, a comprehensive national sports policy aimed at making India a <strong>global sporting powerhouse</strong>. It aligns with the <strong>Viksit Bharat 2047 vision</strong>, following achievements like:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>6 medals</strong> at Paris Olympics 2024</li>
<li><strong>107 medals</strong> at Asian Games 2023</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Relevance :</strong> UPSC Pre &amp;  Mains</p>
<p>Prelims : <strong>Khelo Bharat Niti 2025</strong></p>
<p><strong>Mains :   GS 1 &amp; 2</strong></p>
<h3>Background :</h3>
<p>While schemes like <strong>Khelo India</strong> have built grassroots infrastructure, challenges like:</p>
<ul>
<li>Poor sports governance</li>
<li>Age fraud &amp; doping</li>
<li>Low private sector investment<br />
still persist.<br />
<strong>KBN 2025</strong> seeks to address these by modernizing the sports ecosystem and using sports as a <strong>nation-building tool</strong>.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Objectives of KBN 2025</h3>
<p><strong>Promoting Sports as a Mass Movement</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Encourage <strong>broad participation</strong> across demographics.</li>
<li>Strengthen <strong>Khelo India</strong> (extended till 2025–26).</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Fostering Excellence in Global Competitions</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Provide <strong>financial and training support</strong> for Olympics, Asian Games, Paralympics.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Tapping Economic Potential of Sports</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Promote <strong>sports tourism, manufacturing, &amp; hosting international events</strong> to create jobs and attract investments.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Strengthening Governance and Ethics</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Backed by <strong>National Sports Governance Bill 2024</strong> to reform NSFs, IOA, and NOC.</li>
<li>Push for <strong>transparency, athlete welfare</strong>, and accountability.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Combating Age Fraud and Doping</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Introduce <strong>National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports (NCAAFS) 2025</strong>.</li>
<li>Strengthen anti-doping measures per global standards.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Inclusivity and Accessibility</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Promote sports for <strong>marginalized groups, women, and persons with disabilities</strong>.</li>
<li>Expand rural and Tier-2/3 city infrastructure.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Provisions and Initiatives:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Financial Support</strong>: Enhanced grants to NSFs; elite athletes to receive tailored aid.</li>
<li><strong>Infrastructure Development</strong>: Continue Khelo India; promote <strong>PPP models</strong> for stadiums and training centers.</li>
<li><strong>Talent Identification</strong>: SAI to expand scouting at grassroots and provide long-term support.</li>
<li><strong>Hosting Global Events</strong>: Roadmap for <strong>bidding major international events</strong>, including 2036 Olympics.</li>
<li><strong>Technology in Sports</strong>: Focus on <strong>data analytics, sports science</strong>, and digital platforms.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Potential Impact:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Make sports <strong>integral to lifestyle and national identity</strong>.</li>
<li>Stimulate <strong>job creation and economic growth</strong> through sports-linked industries.</li>
<li>Boost India’s <strong>international sports profile</strong> and Olympic performance.</li>
<li>Ensure <strong>social empowerment</strong> through inclusivity.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Challenges:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Success depends on <strong>implementation</strong>, coordination among stakeholders, and enforcement of governance reforms.</li>
<li>Past failures were due to <strong>poor monitoring</strong> and <strong>mismanagement</strong> in sports bodies.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Conclusion:</h3>
<p><strong>KBN 2025</strong> is a <strong>bold, forward-looking policy</strong> that aims to place sports at the heart of India’s development journey. It has the potential to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Professionalize Indian sports</li>
<li>Empower youth</li>
<li>Build national pride<br />
If effectively implemented, it can turn <strong>India’s sporting aspirations into global achievements</strong>.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>खेलो भारत नीति 2025 (KBN 2025):</strong></p>
<p><strong>क्यों चर्चा में है? (Why in News?) </strong>भारत सरकार ने <strong>Khelo Bharat Niti 2025</strong> (KBN 2025) की घोषणा की है, जो भारत को <strong>वैश्विक खेल महाशक्ति</strong> बनाने की दिशा में एक व्यापक नीति है। यह नीति <strong>&#8216;विकसित भारत 2047&#8217;</strong> विज़न के अनुरूप है।</p>
<p><strong>हाल की उपलब्धियाँ:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>पेरिस ओलंपिक 2024</strong> में <strong>6 पदक</strong></li>
<li><strong>एशियन गेम्स 2023</strong> में <strong>107 पदक</strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>प्रासंगिकता (Relevance):</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Prelims</strong>: Khelo Bharat Niti 2025</li>
<li><strong>Mains</strong>: GS पेपर 1 (समाज), GS पेपर 2 (नीतियां और शासन)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>पृष्ठभूमि (Background):</strong></p>
<p><strong>&#8216;खेलो इंडिया&#8217;</strong> जैसे कार्यक्रमों ने बुनियादी ढांचे को मजबूत किया है, लेकिन कई चुनौतियाँ बनी हुई हैं:</p>
<ul>
<li>कमजोर खेल प्रशासन</li>
<li>उम्र धोखाधड़ी और डोपिंग</li>
<li>निजी निवेश की कमी</li>
</ul>
<p>KBN 2025 इन चुनौतियों से निपटते हुए खेल को <strong>राष्ट्र निर्माण के उपकरण</strong> के रूप में स्थापित करना चाहता है।</p>
<p><strong>KBN 2025 के प्रमुख उद्देश्य (Key Objectives):</strong></p>
<p><strong>खेल को जन आंदोलन बनाना:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>सभी आयु वर्गों और वर्गों में भागीदारी बढ़ाना।</li>
<li><strong>&#8216;खेलो इंडिया&#8217; योजना को 2025-26 तक बढ़ाया गया।</strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>वैश्विक प्रतिस्पर्धाओं में उत्कृष्टता:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>ओलंपिक, पैरालंपिक, एशियाई खेलों के लिए खिलाड़ियों को वित्तीय व प्रशिक्षण सहायता।</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>खेलों का आर्थिक उपयोग:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>खेल पर्यटन, मैन्युफैक्चरिंग और अंतरराष्ट्रीय आयोजन के ज़रिए <strong>रोजगार और निवेश</strong> को बढ़ावा।</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>शासन और नैतिकता को मजबूत करना:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>राष्ट्रीय खेल शासन विधेयक 2024</strong> के तहत राष्ट्रीय खेल महासंघों (NSFs), IOA, NOC का सुधार।</li>
<li>पारदर्शिता और खिलाड़ियों की भलाई को प्राथमिकता।</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>उम्र धोखाधड़ी और डोपिंग पर नियंत्रण:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>राष्ट्रीय आयु धोखाधड़ी विरोधी संहिता 2025</strong> (NCAAFS) लागू की जाएगी।</li>
<li>अंतरराष्ट्रीय मानकों के अनुसार <strong>डोपिंग नियंत्रण</strong> मजबूत होगा।</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>समावेशिता और पहुँच:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>महिलाओं, दिव्यांगों और वंचित वर्गों</strong> के लिए खेल को सुलभ बनाना।</li>
<li><strong>ग्रामीण और छोटे शहरों में खेल ढांचे</strong> का विस्तार।</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>प्रमुख प्रावधान व पहलें (Key Provisions &amp; Initiatives):</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>वित्तीय सहायता</strong>: NSFs को बढ़ी हुई ग्रांट; शीर्ष खिलाड़ियों को विशेष सहायता।</li>
<li><strong>बुनियादी ढांचे का विकास</strong>: PPP मॉडल से अत्याधुनिक स्टेडियम और प्रशिक्षण केंद्र।</li>
<li><strong>प्रतिभा खोज और पोषण</strong>: SAI द्वारा प्रारंभिक स्तर पर प्रतिभाओं की पहचान और दीर्घकालिक प्रशिक्षण।</li>
<li><strong>अंतरराष्ट्रीय आयोजनों की मेज़बानी</strong>: 2036 ओलंपिक सहित बड़े आयोजनों के लिए भारत की दावेदारी।</li>
<li><strong>खेलों में तकनीक</strong>: डेटा एनालिटिक्स, खेल विज्ञान, डिजिटल प्लेटफॉर्म का उपयोग।</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>संभावित प्रभाव (Potential Impact):</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>खेल को जीवनशैली और <strong>राष्ट्रीय पहचान का हिस्सा</strong> बनाना।</li>
<li>खेल आधारित उद्योगों से <strong>रोजगार और आर्थिक विकास</strong> को गति।</li>
<li><strong>भारत की वैश्विक खेल छवि</strong> को सशक्त करना।</li>
<li><strong>महिलाओं और वंचितों के सशक्तिकरण</strong> का साधन बनना।</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>चुनौतियाँ (Challenges):</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>सफलता <strong>कार्यान्वयन, समन्वय</strong>, और सख्त निगरानी पर निर्भर।</li>
<li>अतीत की नीतियाँ <strong>कमज़ोर निगरानी और कुप्रबंधन</strong> के कारण असफल रहीं।</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>निष्कर्ष (Conclusion):</strong></p>
<p><strong>KBN 2025</strong> एक <strong>दूरदर्शी और साहसिक नीति</strong> है जो खेल को भारत के विकास एजेंडा का आधार बनाना चाहती है।<br />
यह नीति:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>भारतीय खेल को पेशेवर बना सकती है</strong></li>
<li><strong>युवाओं को सशक्त बना सकती है</strong></li>
<li><strong>राष्ट्रीय गौरव को बढ़ा सकती है</strong></li>
</ul>
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