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Digital Governance
Entity Locker Platform
Entity Locker launched for businesses and organizations, built on DigiLocker model. Streamlines digital governance and document verification for institutions, improving transparency and secure document management.
International
Trump’s Second Presidential Term
Donald Trump became 47th US President at age 78, the oldest person to assume the presidency. US Constitution requires presidents to be at least 35 years old with no upper age limit.
Geopolitics
Russia-Iran Strategic Partnership
Russia and Iran signed 20-year Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty in January 2025, signed by Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian to enhance bilateral cooperation and strengthen geopolitical alliance.
International
Tianshan Shengli Tunnel
World’s longest expressway tunnel at 22.13 km, completed by China in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Supports regional connectivity and economic growth through major infrastructure development.
Defence
Exercise La Perouse 2025
INS Mumbai represented India in 4th edition of La Perouse, a multinational naval exercise involving nine nations focused on maritime security and cooperation in key maritime corridors.
Defence
Bhargavastra Micro-Missile
India tested Bhargavastra micro-missile designed to counter swarm drones, addressing emerging aerial threats in modern warfare. Strengthens India’s defence preparedness against drone swarm challenges.
Governance
Northeastern States Statehood Day
Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura celebrate Statehood Day on January 21, commemorating their formation under the North Eastern Region (Reorganization) Act, 1971, implemented in 1972.
Business & Economy
Moody’s India Growth Forecast
Moody’s revised India’s FY25 growth forecast to 7%, higher than IMF’s 6.5%. Credit rating agencies’ economic outlooks significantly influence investor sentiment and financial markets.
Business & Economy
PMMY Loan Disbursement Record
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana disbursed record ₹3.39 lakh crore in Q3 FY25, supporting micro and small enterprises. Launched in 2015 to promote financial inclusion for small businesses.
Science & Technology
Eastern India’s First Observatory
First astronomical observatory in Eastern India inaugurated at Panchet Hill, Purulia, West Bengal. Milestone for astronomical research, space science education, and scientific advancement in the region.
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What is the purpose of Entity Locker platform?
Manage and verify business documents
Built on DigiLocker model for institutions
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At what age did Trump become 47th US President?
78 years
Oldest person to assume US presidency
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Which countries signed 20-year strategic partnership in Jan 2025?
Russia and Iran
Signed by Putin and Pezeshkian
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Name of world’s longest expressway tunnel?
Tianshan Shengli Tunnel
22.13 km in Xinjiang, China
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Which ship represented India in La Perouse 2025?
INS Mumbai
Multinational naval exercise with 9 nations
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What is Bhargavastra’s primary function?
Countering swarm drones
India’s newly tested micro-missile
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When do Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura celebrate Statehood Day?
January 21
Under NE Region Reorganization Act, 1971
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Moody’s India growth projection for FY25?
7%
Higher than IMF’s 6.5% forecast
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PMMY loan disbursement in Q3 FY25?
₹3.39 lakh crore
Record disbursement for micro enterprises
Think & Discuss
Modern Warfare Evolution: Countering the Drone Swarm Threat
Context from today’s quiz: India’s testing of Bhargavastra, a micro-missile designed to counter swarm drones, highlights the rapidly evolving nature of modern warfare. Drone swarms—groups of multiple autonomous or semi-autonomous drones working in coordination—represent a paradigm shift in military threats. These relatively inexpensive systems can overwhelm traditional air defense mechanisms, making specialized countermeasures like Bhargavastra increasingly critical for national security.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
The emergence of drone swarm technology represents a fundamental shift in warfare—from expensive, sophisticated weapon platforms to cheap, expendable, coordinated systems. This “democratization” of advanced military capability means that non-state actors and smaller nations can potentially challenge conventional military superiority. India’s development of Bhargavastra reflects this new reality.
Should military investment prioritize developing advanced offensive drone swarm capabilities, or focus on defensive countermeasures like anti-drone systems? Which approach provides better long-term security?
Should military investment prioritize developing advanced offensive drone swarm capabilities, or focus on defensive countermeasures like anti-drone systems? Which approach provides better long-term security?
- How does the relatively low cost of drone swarms (compared to traditional military hardware) change the strategic calculus for defense spending and military planning?
- Is an “arms race” in drone technology inevitable, and what are the implications for regional stability, particularly in contested areas like borders and maritime zones?
- Should there be international regulations on autonomous drone swarms similar to chemical weapons conventions, or would such agreements be unenforceable and disadvantage compliant nations?
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