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How to use today’s GK page
A quick routine: skim One-Liners → test with the Mini-Quiz → deepen with Short Notes.
Daily revision (5–7 min) Exam-ready structure Mobile friendly

📌 One-Liners

  1. Scroll the categories (they may change daily).
  2. Read the bold title then the short sub-line for context.
  3. Watch for acronyms—today’s quiz/notes expand them.

🧠 Mini-Quiz

  1. Answer the 3 MCQs without peeking.
  2. Tap Submit to reveal answers and explanations (no JS needed).
  3. Note why an option is correct—this locks facts into memory.

📒 Short Notes

  1. Read the 3 compact explainers—each builds on a different topic.
  2. Use them for a quick recap or add to your personal notes.
  3. Great for mains/PI: definitions, timelines, and “why it matters”.
💡 Pro tip: Use the sticky Jump to menu at the top to hop between sections. If you’re short on time, do One-Liners now and the Mini-Quiz + Short Notes later.
Fast revision Exam-ready High-yield facts

🗓️ Important Days News

  • Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2025
    Celebrates Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary; highlights tribal role in freedom struggle with museums & heritage initiatives.

🌍 International News

  • New Mangalore Port Modernisation
    Govt launched ₹1,500 cr projects to enhance port capacity, digital systems & sustainability under Viksit Bharat vision.
  • India’s TB Reduction Progress
    India recorded a 21% drop in TB incidence; strengthened by TB Mukt Bharat, AI-based diagnosis & molecular lab expansion.
  • UAE Digital Dirham Milestone
    UAE completed its first Digital Dirham transaction via mBridge, marking a leap in secure, real-time digital payments.
  • India–Nepal Rail Trade Boost
    LoE expands rail-based trade via Jogbani–Biratnagar corridor, linking Nepal to Indian ports for better connectivity.

💼 Business News

  • Moody’s Growth Forecast for India
    India projected as fastest-growing G-20 economy till 2027 due to strong consumption, infra push & stable policy outlook.
  • Samhyun’s EV Component Plant (TN)
    Korea’s Samhyun to build advanced EV motor component unit in Sriperumbudur, boosting Make in India & TN EV roadmap.

📰 Agreements News

  • Banas Dairy–BBSSL MoU
    MoU aims to build a seed-to-market potato value chain ensuring disease-free seeds, scientific farming & better farmer income.

🛡️ Defence News

  • Nyoma Airbase Inauguration
    IAF opened high-altitude Nyoma airbase near LAC; boosts air combat readiness with new 2.7-km runway.
  • Defence Ministry–BDL ATGM Deal
    Govt signed ₹2,095 cr contract with BDL for INVAR missiles to enhance T-90 tank precision strike capability.

📰 Summits & Conferences News

  • 22nd All India TDS Conference
    CBDT reviewed updated TDS provisions & promoted digital compliance for efficient tax administration.

🏅 Sports News

  • Belgium–Netherlands to Host Hockey WC
    2026 FIH Hockey World Cup to be co-hosted with debut of ParaHockey World Cup, promoting inclusivity.

📰 Science & Tech News

  • Human-Rated Vikas Engine to ISRO
    Godrej Aerospace delivered human-rated Vikas engine for LVM-3, advancing Gaganyaan mission readiness.

📰 Obituaries News

  • Saalumarada Thimmakka Passes Away
    Environmentalist Thimmakka, known for planting 385 banyan trees, leaves legacy of community-driven conservation.

🧠 Mini-Quiz: Add to Your Knowledge (3 MCQs)

Pick answers, hit Submit to reveal. Acronyms are expanded in the explanations.
1. Concept • Janjatiya Gaurav Divas & Tribal Freedom Struggle
Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2025 is being observed to mark the 150th birth anniversary of which tribal freedom fighter?
Birsa Munda & Janjatiya Gaurav Divas Who he was: Birsa Munda (1875–1900) was a young tribal freedom fighter from the Munda community who led the Ulgulan (Great Tumult) against British rule and exploitative landlords in the Chota Nagpur region.
Why the day matters: Janjatiya Gaurav Divas honors tribal resistance, culture, land rights and their sacrifices in India’s freedom struggle through museums, memorials and inclusion in curricula.
Exam tip: Remember: 15 November = Birsa Munda Jayanti & Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
2. Concept • UAE Digital Dirham & mBridge Platform
In the context of the UAE’s first Digital Dirham transaction, what is mBridge best described as?
Digital Dirham on the mBridge Platform mBridge: A multi–central bank digital currency (multi-CBDC) project led by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub with central banks including the UAE, China, Hong Kong and Thailand.
Purpose: It uses distributed ledger technology to settle cross-border payments in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) directly, reducing reliance on correspondent banks.
Why it matters: The UAE’s Digital Dirham transaction via mBridge showcases faster, cheaper and more transparent international settlements.
3. Concept • Human-Rated Vikas Engine & Gaganyaan Mission
The human-rated Vikas engine delivered by Godrej Aerospace will power which Indian human spaceflight mission’s launch vehicle?
Human-Rated Vikas Engine for Gaganyaan Vikas engine: A liquid-fuel rocket engine used as the workhorse in several Indian launch vehicles. The human-rated version is specially tested for higher reliability and safety margins.
Mission link: It will power stages of the LVM-3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3), which is being configured as the Human Rated LVM-3 for India’s Gaganyaan crewed mission.
Key idea: Human-rating involves rigorous testing, redundancy and quality control to safely carry astronauts.

📒 Short Notes: Why Stop at One-Liners?

Three compact explainers on different topics (no overlap with the quiz).

India’s Tuberculosis (TB) Reduction Progress Health Systems

What: India has reported a 21% fall in tuberculosis (TB) incidence, reflecting faster case detection, better treatment completion and stronger program delivery than in previous years.

How: The TB Mukt Bharat campaign uses molecular diagnostic tests, AI-assisted chest X-rays, door-to-door screening and nutritional support, while digital platforms track patients and involve private hospitals.

Why: India carries the world’s largest TB burden, so sustained reductions are critical for Sustainable Development Goal 3 and the World Health Organization’s End TB targets by 2030.

New Mangalore Port Modernisation Projects Infrastructure

What: Around ₹1,500 crore is being invested to modernise New Mangalore Port through upgraded berths, mechanised cargo handling, improved storage and deeper draft for larger ships.

How: Projects under Sagarmala and PM Gati Shakti emphasise integrated logistics, digital port community systems, rail-road connectivity, and greener operations using shore power and renewable energy.

Why: A more efficient port reduces logistics costs, supports exports and coastal shipping, and strengthens Karnataka’s role in the Viksit Bharat (Developed India) growth vision.

Defence Ministry–Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) Deal Defence

What: The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,095 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) to supply INVAR Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) for India’s T-90 main battle tanks.

How: BDL manufactures the missiles under licensed technology, integrating them with tank fire-control systems to provide long-range, high-precision, top-attack capability against armoured targets.

Why: The deal boosts India’s armoured firepower, supports Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) in defence production and reduces dependence on imported missile systems.

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