1. Launch of Chief Minister Mobile Operation Theatre
On 26 January 2025, Nagaland Governor La Ganesan launched the Chief Minister Mobile Operation Theatre on the occasion of 76th Republic Day in Kohima. This initiative has been taken to increase the reach of healthcare services in rural and remote areas.
This mobile unit is designed to provide advanced surgery and medical services, especially to communities that have limited healthcare facilities. The unit is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and can perform complex operations like keyhole surgery. It has portable diagnostic equipment such as ultrasound, X-ray, endoscopy and blood tests.
A dedicated medical team from Kohimas Hospital, supported by private and public health professionals, will work to bring these services to the doorstep of the people. The main objective of this effort is to address the disparity in healthcare services and promote health equity in the deprived areas of Nagaland.
2. Indore and Udaipur given wetland city status
Indore and Udaipur have become the first Indian cities to be included in the list of wetland cities recognized under the Ramsar Convention. The announcement was made on January 24, 2025, ahead of World Wetlands Day, which is celebrated on February 2.
The Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty that provides a framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. For this recognition, cities have to meet six international criteria related to the conservation of wetlands and their ecological services.
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) and Udaipur (Rajasthan) have made efforts to preserve their natural and man-made wetlands. So far 74 cities have been included in this list, including 22 from China and 9 from France.
India signed the Ramsar Convention in 1982. Currently, 85 wetland sites are protected in India. This recognition is a global recognition of the conservation efforts of these cities and it highlights the importance of wetlands.
3. ‘Samman Sanjeevani’ app of Haryana government
On National Girl Child Day 2025, Haryana Women and Child Development Minister Shruti Chaudhary launched the ‘Samman Sanjeevani’ app. The app is designed to track the benefits of the 'Mahila and Kishori Samman Yojana' and ensure better delivery.
Under this scheme, sanitary napkins are provided free of cost to BPL women and girls aged 10 to 45 years. This benefit is distributed through Anganwadi centers and schools. The Samman Sanjivani app will collect the data of all the beneficiaries and update the monthly benefits. This app will help women and girls to live a dignified life.
4. Geo-tagging of Chinar trees in Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir government on 23 January 2025 launched the geo-tagging process to protect Chinar heritage trees in Kashmir. Chinar trees not only hold environmental importance but are also cultural heritage.
The government has created a digital base for monitoring and protection of these trees by taking advantage of technological advancements. Each Chinar tree has been given a scannable QR code, which contains its location and other information. So far 28,560 Chinar trees have been geo-tagged.
The aim of this initiative is to preserve these trees and create a systematic system for their care in future. Anyone can get information about the trees through QR code.
This step is an important effort towards environmental conservation and saving the cultural heritage of Kashmir.
5. Indian short film 'Anuja' nominated for Oscar
Indian short film 'Anuja' has been nominated in the Best Short Film (Live Action) category at the 2025 Oscars. The film is directed by Adam J. Graves and Suchitra Mattai, while Priyanka Chopra, Mindy Kaling and Guneet Monga have collaborated in it.
The story of the film revolves around Anuja and her sister Palak. The film depicts the story of the struggle and courage of girls.
6. Defence Minister launches battlefield surveillance system 'Sanjay'
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the state-of-the-art battlefield surveillance system 'Sanjay' in 2025. This system will strengthen the surveillance of the Indian Army's borders.
'Sanjay' has been jointly developed by the Indian Army and Bharat Electronics Limited at a cost of Rs 2,402 crore. The system is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and analytics, which will help in both conventional and sub-conventional operations.
'Sanjay' will be inducted into the Army from March 2025 in three phases. This system will help in preventing infiltration and assessing situations by giving accurate information to the commanders.
This technology will enable the Indian Army to operate with transparency and accuracy in future battlefields. The development of 'Sanjay' is an important step towards making India's defense capability self-reliant.
