ONE-LINERS IN NEWS (2025) – TOPIC-WISE COMPILATION

1. Health: Vaccines (India & World)

India partnered with industry to manufacture and commercialise its first indigenous multi-stage malaria vaccine, boosting health self-reliance.
India is emerging as a key player in the global malaria endgame through vaccines, indigenous R&D and innovation-led manufacturing.
A Lancet Study (2025) revealed 1.44 million zero-dose children in India, exposing gaps in routine immunisation.
Global polio resurgence has been linked to fake vaccination records, imperfect vaccines and programme failures.
Bharat Biotech successfully completed Phase-III trials of an oral cholera vaccine, strengthening epidemic preparedness.
ICMR invited industry participation via technology transfer for mass production of an indigenous malaria vaccine.
Bharat Biotech and GSK announced plans to reduce malaria vaccine prices by over 50% by 2028.
ICMR sought partners to develop typhoid–paratyphoid vaccines to address India’s enteric fever burden.
The CoWIN portal remained non-functional since August 2025, raising concerns over digital health infrastructure.
India’s Vaccine Landscape 2025 highlighted expanded immunisation coverage and leadership in global vaccine supply.

2. International Relations (IR) & Global Affairs

India became the world’s 5th largest aviation market (2024), reflecting rapid civil aviation growth.
Slovenia became the first EU country to ban all weapons trade with Israel over Gaza concerns.
India and New Zealand held their first Defence Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi.
Vietnam reaffirmed its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with India.
The Philippines identified six priority sectors for long-term cooperation with India, including defence and technology.
Germany suspended military exports to Israel amid Gaza City offensive plans.
China welcomed PM Modi’s visit to Tianjin for the SCO Summit as a stabilising step in bilateral ties.
India welcomed the Trump–Putin Alaska Summit, backing dialogue-based global stability.
The University of Kelaniya (Sri Lanka) hosted the first Vāstuśāstra exhibition with Indian collaboration.
India sent 5 tonnes of cowpea seeds to Fiji as humanitarian assistance.
The 3rd India–Sri Lanka Maritime Dialogue (ISMR) will be held in New Delhi.
India banned land-route imports of jute from Bangladesh to protect domestic producers.
The Green & Digital Maritime Corridor featured prominently ahead of India Maritime Week 2025.
The Indian diaspora celebrated India’s 79th Independence Day across the UAE.
SLINEX-25, the India–Sri Lanka naval exercise, entered its sea phase off Colombo.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian announced visits to Armenia and Belarus to strengthen regional ties.
PM Modi attended the 18th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
EAM S. Jaishankar visited South Africa for the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (2025).
The G20 forum, established in 1999, gained global prominence during India’s 2023 Presidency.
Amitabh Kant resigned as India’s G20 Sherpa in 2025.
India achieved 72% of G20 2023 commitments, below the bloc average.
South Africa assumed the G20 Presidency (2025), succeeding Brazil.
Timor-Leste became the 11th member of ASEAN in 2025.
India–Cyprus relations gained momentum during FM Constantinos Kombos’ visit to New Delhi.

3. Honours & Awards (PM Narendra Modi)

Brazil conferred its highest civilian honour, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross (July 2025).
Namibia awarded PM Modi the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis (July 2025).
PM Modi’s Namibia speech emphasised India–Africa ties and South–South cooperation.
Trinidad & Tobago conferred its highest civilian honour on PM Modi (July 2025).
Ghana awarded PM Modi The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana.
Cyprus conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III (June 2025).
Mauritius awarded PM Modi the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (March 2025).
Sri Lanka conferred the Mithra Vibhushana Medal (April 2025).
PM Modi received a Guard of Honour in Japan during his August 2025 visit.

4. Governance, Welfare & Social Justice

The PMMVY special registration drive was extended till August 15 to boost maternal coverage.
Assam launched Nijut Moina 2.0 to promote girls’ higher education.
MDoNER approved a direct road link between Darrang and Udalguri districts in Assam.
The Centre approved ₹12,000 crore LPG subsidy under PM Ujjwala Yojana (2025-26).
PM E-DRIVE scheme was extended till March 2028.
₹3,900 crore was transferred to farmers under PMFBY.
SVAMITVA was described as a global model of drone-based land governance.
Around 23% of PM Jan Dhan accounts were reported inoperative.
PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) was launched to boost farm productivity.

5. Economy, Finance & Digital Governance

GeM crossed ₹15 lakh crore GMV, strengthening public procurement efficiency.
Atal Pension Yojana crossed 8.11 crore subscribers.
PM launched the PM-SURAJ portal for social upliftment and employment.
PM SVANidhi progress was reviewed to enhance street-vendor credit access.
PM Mudra Yojana completed 10 years of MSME support.
Stand-Up India completed 9 years of empowering SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.
India’s startup ecosystem marked a decade of rapid growth.

6. Women, Youth & Skill Development

NAVYA Initiative was launched to skill adolescent girls under Viksit Bharat@2047.
Palna Scheme under Mission Shakti supports working mothers via crèches.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana completed 10 years.
Model Youth Gram Sabha Initiative was announced to boost youth participation.

7. Health, Social Security & Inclusion

SPREE-2025 was launched by ESIC to expand social security coverage.
EPF Vishwas Scheme was introduced to reduce pension-related litigation.
PM-ABHIM aims to build pandemic-ready health infrastructure.
The Sugamya Bharat App was revamped with AI chatbot support.
A new toll-free helpline (1515) was launched for POSHAN and PMMVY.

8. Infrastructure, Energy & Environment

PM Surya Ghar Yojana targets 1 crore rooftop solar installations by 2027.
Sagarmala Programme promotes port-led development.
India launched its first e-truck incentive scheme for green mobility.
The Indian Army inducted 113 electric buses under PM E-DRIVE.
UJALA Scheme completed 10 years with 36.87 crore LED bulbs distributed.
Clean Ganga Mission adopted a holistic river rejuvenation approach.

9. Agriculture & Rural Development

CROPIC was launched as an AI-based crop monitoring scheme.
PM-KISAN completed 19 instalments.
Progress under PM Gram Sadak Yojana was reviewed.
World Milk Day 2025 highlighted India’s global leadership in dairy production.

10. Tribal, Regional & Administrative Reforms

Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan aims to train 20 lakh change-leaders in tribal villages.
NAKSHA Programme prepared District Collectors for nationwide rollout.
KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard was launched for transparent coal governance.
UMEED Programme focuses on Universal Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development.

11. Summits, Conferences & Dialogues

The 20th Central Monitoring Committee reviewed river rejuvenation across 15 States.
18th IOAA began in Mumbai.
NATO Summit 2025 concluded in The Hague.
WSDS 2025 reaffirmed inclusive climate action.
6th BIMSTEC Summit was held in Bangkok.
8th International Solar Alliance Assembly began in New Delhi.
GITEX Global 2025 opened in Dubai with 6,800+ exhibitors.
IIOSC-2025 was inaugurated at INCOIS, Hyderabad.

12. MoUs & Agreements (2025)

IGNCA and BSIP signed an MoU integrating science and culture.
Assam Rifles and IIT Manipur partnered on drone technology.
Four States signed MoUs to boost digital credit for farmers.
Indian Navy and IIT-Delhi collaborated on shipboard quality of life.
Coal India and IIT Madras signed an MoU for a Centre for Sustainable Energy.
BHASHINI and CRIS partnered on multilingual AI for Railways.
India and Nepal signed agreements on power trade and transmission.
India and Ecuador signed an MoU on diplomatic training.
Banas Dairy and BBSSL partnered to strengthen the potato value chain.