Mata Karma
Department of Posts released a stamp on Mata Karma’s 1009th birth anniversary.
- A Bhakti saint
- Hailed from the Sahu Teli community
- Known for her devotion towards Lord Krishna
- She is celebrated for offering khichdi to Lord Krishna at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, a tradition that continues as part of the temple’s rituals.
- Actively fought against untouchability and conservatism
YuWaah
Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) YuWaah signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) to empower rural women and youth across India.
- Launched by UNICEF in 2019, YUWaah aims to empower India’s youth, especially women and marginalized groups, by creating socio-economic opportunities and fostering leadership.
- Strategic Priorities – Focuses on building pathways for economic opportunities, skill development aligned with the future of work, and youth-led change-making initiatives4.
- Public-Private Partnerships – Collaborates with government bodies, private organizations, and civil society to drive innovative solutions for youth empowerment.
Doctrine of Eminent Domain
Supreme Court in (DAMB v. Bhagwan Devi, 2025) ruled that land acquired for public use under eminent domain cannot be reversed by third-party claims or private agreements.
- The doctrine allows the government to acquire private property for public use, provided fair compensation is given to the owner
- Legal Basis – In India, Article 300A of the Constitution ensures property rights, stating that no person shall be deprived of their property except by authority of law.
- The doctrine is used for infrastructure development, public welfare projects, and urban renewal while balancing individual rights and societal needs
Abel Prize
Japanese mathematician Masaki Kashiwara (78) won the Abel Prize
- Established in 2002 by the Norwegian government, the Abel Prize is an annual award recognizing outstanding contributions to mathematics
- Often called the “Nobel of Mathematics.”
- Selection – Administered by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, with recipients chosen by an expert committee
National Council for Vocational Education and Training
NCVET has officially recognized the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD) as an Awarding Body
- Regulatory body for the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector.
- Established in 2018
- Ministry – Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
- Functions – Recognition and regulation of Awarding Bodies (ABs), Assessment Agencies (AAs), and Skill-related Information Providers; approval of qualifications based on the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
- NISD – An autonomous body under the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, is the nodal training and research institute for social defence.