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• Being conducted by Mera Yuva Bharat, operating under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
• Formally inaugurated by Gujarat CM Bhupendrabhai Patel and Union Minister Anupriya Patel.
• Aims to promote the spirit of Ek Bharat – Aatmanirbhar Bharat, strengthen unity, and encourage active involvement of youth.
• Day 1 covered 10.4 km, accompanied by outreach events, cultural performances, and exhibitions.

• Water security, demand-driven cultivation, agri-tech solutions, food processing, and overall government-backed support.
• Aligned with the state’s Five-Point Formula.
• Inaugurated by Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu in Krishna district.
• Activities run from 24–29 November, with follow-up workshops on 3 December.

• Modernising agricultural practices
• Boosting productivity through mechanisation and drones
• Enhancing market linkages
• Financial sustainability via PM-Kisan Annadata Sukhibhava, which has distributed ₹3,200+ crore to 68 lakh farmers.

• With these additions, the state will now have a total of 29 districts.
• Also includes establishing five new revenue divisions and introducing a new mandal named Pedda Harivanam.

• Improve administrative accessibility
• Strengthen governance at local levels
• Foster better development in tribal and remote regions

The proposal, endorsed by CM N. Chandrababu Naidu, awaits final State Cabinet approval and official notification.

• Up to 7 years’ imprisonment for practising polygamy
• 10 years’ jail for hiding an existing marriage
• Double punishment for repeat offenders
• The bill covers the entire state, excluding Sixth Schedule regions and Scheduled Tribes.
• Also penalises individuals who assist or conduct such unlawful marriages.

This move fulfils Assam’s earlier commitment (made in 2023) to reform personal laws and protect women from exploitation.

• Established in 1948 with 20,000 cadets.
• Today comprises 20 lakh cadets, making it the largest uniformed youth organisation globally.
• Present in 713 of 780 districts.

• Wreath-laying event held at the National War Memorial on 22 November.
• Attended by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and DG NCC Lt Gen Virendra Vats.
• Community service events including blood donation drives, tree plantation campaigns, cleanliness initiatives under Swachhta Hi Sewa, and anti-drug awareness under Nasha Mukti Abhiyaan.

• Both nations have deployed 334 personnel each.
• Indian Army: ASSAM Regiment
• Nepal Army: DEVI DATTA Regiment

• Sub-conventional operational training under UN Chapter VII
• Jungle warfare
• Counter-terror operations
• Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR)
• Medical response mechanisms
• Environmental protection practices

• Presented during the 72nd All India Cooperative Week celebrations in Haveri.
• Given by the Karnataka State Urban Cooperative Banks Federation.
• Chairperson Preeti Kore Daddwad received the award.
• Acknowledged for strong financial performance, robust governance practices, and active empowerment of women entrepreneurs.

• Successfully defended their title with strong all-round gameplay.
• Key contributors: Captain Ritu Negi, Vice-Captain Pushpa Rana, players Sanju Devi, Champa Thakur, Bhawna Thakur, Sakshi Sharma
• Secured an impressive semi-final victory over Iran (33–21).

Strategic planning by Head Coach Tejaswi and Assistant Coach Priyanka played a decisive role. The win further solidifies India’s dominance in global kabaddi.

• Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, scheduled from 7 February to 8 March 2026.

• Scored 4,231 T20I runs with average 32.01 and strike rate 140.89
• Key player in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup win
• Captain of the triumphant 2024 squad

As ambassador, he will engage fans, promote tournament branding, and support marketing and outreach activities.

• Excluding Zero-Coupon, Zero-Principal (ZCZP) bonds from valuation since they are non-traded, yield no returns, and artificially inflate portfolio values.
• Categorising delisted securities similarly to suspended ones to ensure only active, tradable assets are considered for BSDA status.

• Promote financial inclusion
• Ensure genuine small investors benefit from low-cost demat services
• Offer clearer guidelines for investor assessment

• Allows a primary user to fully authorize trusted individuals — family members, employees, dependents — to initiate and complete UPI transactions.
• Delegated users can transact within a ₹15,000 monthly limit.
• Validity options range from 1 month to 5 years.
• Main user maintains complete control through UPI PIN verification.

• Senior citizens
• Young adults beginning digital finance
• Small business owners requiring controlled payment support

The feature enhances financial accessibility while ensuring transparency and safety.

• Expand vaccine access
• Protect 7 million children
• Save nearly US$ 90 million
• Enable procurement of 30 million additional doses

• Supported by IFFIm financing, targeting high-malaria-burden African nations.
• Addresses the global malaria challenge: 263 million cases and 597,000 deaths in 2023.
• Reinforces global efforts toward vaccine equity and sustained malaria reduction.

• Celebrates India’s transformation into the world’s leading milk producer, contributing nearly 25% of global milk output.
• From 2014 to 2024, India’s milk production surged to 239.3 million tonnes.
• The sector supports 8 crore+ farmers, promoting income stability, nutrition, and rural prosperity.

• Enhanced dairy production
• Improved livestock management
• Rashtriya Gokul Mission to conserve and develop indigenous cattle breeds

• Known affectionately as “Mother Fletcher”, she was a vital custodian of the historical memory of the destruction of Greenwood’s “Black Wall Street.”
• Recounted first-hand experiences of the massacre
• Advocated for racial justice and reparations
• Testified before the U.S. Congress
• Participated in the Justice for Greenwood lawsuit

Her passing marks the end of a direct living connection to the tragedy that claimed over 300 Black lives and destroyed 35 blocks.

• Born in Cologne in 1944, built a prolific career spanning more than 250 films across Europe and the U.S.
• Notable works: Mark of the Devil, Flesh for Frankenstein, Blood for Dracula, Suspiria
• Collaborated with acclaimed directors such as Lars von Trier, Werner Herzog, and Dario Argento.
• Hollywood credits: Blade, Armageddon, Johnny Mnemonic

Remembered for his intense screen presence, versatility, and five decades of influential contributions to global cinema.