Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Five New Judges The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, has recommended five names to the Central Government for appointment as Supreme Court judges after the sanctioned strength of judges was increased from 34 to 38. Recommended Names

• Justice Sheel Nagu
• Justice Shri Chandrashekhar
• Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva
• Justice Arun Palli
• Senior Advocate V. Mohana

Key Highlights

• V. Mohana is set to become the second woman after Justice Indu Malhotra to be elevated directly from the Bar to the Supreme Court.
• The move comes after the President approved increasing the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38.
• If approved, the working strength of judges will increase from 32 to 37.

What is the Collegium System?
The Collegium system recommends appointments and transfers of judges in the Supreme Court and High Courts. It consists of the CJI and four senior-most Supreme Court judges.
Cabinet Approves ₹25,530 Crore SARTHAK-PDS Scheme
The Union Cabinet approved the ambitious SARTHAK-PDS umbrella scheme with an outlay of ₹25,530 crore to modernize India's Public Distribution System (PDS).
Full Form
SARTHAK - Scheme for Assistance in Ration Transport and Handling-Income with Automation in PDS
Main Objectives

• Improve transparency in ration distribution
• Reduce leakages and corruption
• Strengthen digital governance in PDS
• Ensure timely ration supply to beneficiaries

Technologies Used

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Machine Learning (ML)
• Blockchain Technology
• NLP-based grievance systems
• Real-time monitoring centers

Key Benefits

• Reduction in transportation costs
• Improved efficiency in food grain delivery
• Better support for FPS dealers
• Stronger implementation of the National Food Security Act (NFSA)

PM Modi Reviews ₹30,000 Crore Infrastructure Projects in PRAGATI Meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 51st PRAGATI review meeting and assessed major railway, road, power, solar, and sanitation projects across nine states.
Important Highlights

• Review of projects worth nearly ₹30,000 crore
• Focus on rooftop solar expansion
• Review of Ken-Betwa River Linking Project
• Emphasis on Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0
• Development of Vadhavan Port as a logistics hub

What is PRAGATI?
PRAGATI stands for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. It is an ICT-based platform used to monitor government projects and improve coordination between Centre and States.
India and Canada Target Free Trade Agreement by 2026
India and Canada are moving toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at boosting bilateral trade.
Key Targets

• Current bilateral trade: $17 billion
• Target by 2030: $50 billion
• Third round of CEPA talks held in Ottawa

Sectors Expected to Benefit

• Energy
• Pharmaceuticals
• Agriculture
• Technology
• Education
• Manufacturing
• Services sector

Shivraj Singh Chouhan's Book on PM Modi Released
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's new book titled "Apnapan: Narendra Modi Sang Mere Anubhav" was launched in New Delhi.
Key Features of the Book

• Personal experiences with PM Narendra Modi
• Insights into leadership and governance
• Discussion on organizational strategies
• Reflection on the 1991 Ekta Yatra

Dignitaries Present

• M. Venkaiah Naidu
• H.D. Deve Gowda
• Several Union Ministers and senior leaders

India Tightens Cyber Security Amid AI Threat Concerns
India has intensified cyber security checks following concerns over the advanced AI model "Mythos" developed by US-based AI company Anthropic.
Why is Mythos AI a Concern?

• Detects software vulnerabilities rapidly
• Can automate cyber surveillance
• Capable of advanced code manipulation
• Raises fears of AI-driven cyber attacks