1. Overview & Purpose of SEZs

• Mission: Increase exports, foreign direct investment (FDI), and create jobs.

• Governance: Governed by Special Economic Zones Act, 2005.
• The Major Incentives: Taxation, duty-free imports, single-win clearance, and excellent infrastructures.

• News: English premier league (EPL) has signed an Indian cricketer Sanju Samson to be their official ambassador in India.
• Purpose: The aim of the move is to increase the coverage of the league and engage fans in the country.

I. Indigenous SAKSHAM Counter-Drone System of I. Indian Army.

• Activities: Indian Army has embarked on the acquisition of the locally developed counter-drone system called SAKSHAM.
• Full Name: Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill Asset Management Situation Awareness.
• Function: It is a combined command and control grid that is expected to identify, monitor, locate, and eliminate drones of the enemy in real-time.

1. Historic Inauguration

• Arunachal Pradesh in reality became a coal-producing state.
• The earliest commercial coal mine at Namchik-Namphuk district Changlang was opened.
• Organized by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy and Chief Minister Pema Khandu.

1. Core Event Details

• Venue: India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025.
• Inauguration: Narendra Modi, Prime Minister.
• Dates and Venue: The inauguration of the exhibition will take place in Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, up to October 11, 2025.
• Theme: "Innovate to Transform."
• Status: It is considered as one of the best telecom and technology summits in Asia.