UPSC Daily Current Affairs| One Liners 02-09-2025

One Liners 02-09-2025

History, Art and Culture

Standardisation of Yoga Training Practices

World Health Organisation (WHO), in collaboration with India, is working to bring in standardisation in Yoga training practices.

• Yoga – It is an art & science of healthy living, and a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science, which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body.

• Collaboration between – World Health Organisation (WHO) & Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY).

• Objectives – To create guidelines for Yoga practice, training, and application.

• To define global benchmarks for professional competency and knowledge, ensuring diverse traditions of Yoga can coexist under uniform quality standards.

Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga

• It is an autonomous institution under Ministry of Ayush.

• Established in – 1998, by upgrading Central Research Institute for Yoga (CRIY), founded in 1976.

• Registered under – Societies Registration Act, 1860.

• Aim – To promote deeper understanding of Yoga philosophy and practices based on ancient Yoga Traditions for holistic health and well-being of all.

Polity & Governance

Controller General of Accounts (CGA)

Ms. T.C.A. Kalyani, the 29th officer, has assumed charge as the new Controller General of Accounts.

• He/she is the Principal Advisor on Accounting matters to the Union Government.

• Work under – Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.

• Legal basis – Under Article 150, the Annual Appropriation Accounts (Civil) and Union Finance Accounts are submitted to Parliament on the advice of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

• Powers & duties – To prepare monthly and annual analysis of expenditure, revenues, borrowings and various fiscal indicators for the Union Government.

• To establish and manage a technically sound Management Accounting System.

• Responsible for exchequer control and internal audits.

Economy

India Post Payments Bank

India Post Payments Bank celebrates 8^th foundation day (IPPB Day).

• Launched in – 2017, as a pilot project in Ranchi & Raipur, with the aim of being present across India by the FY 2018-19.

• Established under – Department of Post, Ministry of Communication.

• Aim – To provide every household with access to efficient banking services and become financially secure and empowered.

Science

 AI-Powered India Mobile Congress 2025 App

• Launched by – Ministry of Communications.

• Theme – “Innovate to Transform”.

• Aim – To blend technology with accessibility, ensure that every attendee can experience the future of digital innovation, instantly and at their fingertips.

• Features –

  • Snippet tool – To generate shareable short video highlights from popular sessions.

  • Co-Pilot chatbot – As a personal assistant which provides instant answers.

• Significance – To ensure meaningful opportunities for students to participate, learn and connect with industry leaders and emerging digital platforms.

India Mobile Congress

• It is Asia's most prominent technology expo.

• Organized by – Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operator Association of India (COAI).

• Aim – To bring together industry, government, academia, and other ecosystem players to discuss, deliberate, demonstrate, and display the latest trends in the realm of telecom, media, and technology and information & communication technology.

Cellular Operator Association of India

• Representative – It acts as an official voice for Indian telecom industry and interacts directly with ministries, policy makers, regulators, financial institutions and technical bodies.

• Constituted in – 1995, as non-governmental society.

• Collaborated with – Other Industry Associations such as CII, FICCI, ASSOCHAM, ISPAI, VSAT association etc.

• Objectives – To work towards the advancement of modern communication through the establishment of world-class mobile infrastructure, products and services.

• To deliver the benefits of innovative and affordable mobile communication services to the people of India.

Semicon India – 2025

PM to inaugurate ‘Semicon India - 2025’ on 2nd September at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi

• It is a premier platform uniting global leaders, innovators, academia, policymakers, and the entire electronics ecosystem to shape the future of semiconductors in India.

• Organised by – India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and SEMI.

• Objectives – To catalyse robust and sustainable semiconductor ecosystem in India.

• To highlight emerging technologies and solutions shaping the future of electronics in India.

India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)

• Launched in – 2021, by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

• Nodal agency – It is responsible for formulating and implementing strategic initiatives in semiconductor and display manufacturing.

• Aim – To build a strong semiconductor and display ecosystem.

SEMI

• It is a company neutral, country neutral global industry association.

• Member-driven solutions – It provide resolution to industry challenges through key programs including advocacy, workforce development and sustainability.

• Aim – To catalyse connection, collaboration and innovation, in helping the semiconductor industry to deploy life-changing tech worldwide.