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1. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Completes 25 Years of Rural Road Development

• என்ன நடந்தது: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Completes 25 Years of Rural Road DevelopmentOn 25 December 2025, thePradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana(PMGSY), launched on 25 December 2000 as one of India’s most transformative rural infrastructure programmes, celebrated its25th anniversary. AboutPradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana(PMGSY) :Objective:The objective of PMGSY is to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations in rural areas by way of a single all-weather road, to the eligible unconnected habitations of designated population size in the core network.Nodal Agency:The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development(MoRD)through the Rural Roads Wing, in coordination with State Governments and Union Territories.Funding Pattern:This is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS).
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: The funding pattern of PMGSY is in the ratio of 60:40 in respect of all the States except Special Category States (8 North Eastern (NE) States: Jammu & Kashmir(J&K), Himachal Pradesh (HP), Uttarakhand and Union Territories (UTs) with Legislatures, for which the sharing pattern would be 90:10 and for UTs without legislatures, the centre will provide 100% funding.Financial Allocation:For the Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26), an allocation ofRs19,000 crore(Cr) has been made for the programme.Phase-IV:Launched in 2024, Phase IV of the PMGSY aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to 25,000 unconnected rural habitations based on Census 2011 population criteria. >>Read Full News Union MinisterDrJitendraSingh Launches Five Digital Governance Reforms on Good Governance Day 2025On 25th December 2025, Union Minister of State (MoS)JitendraSingh,Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (MoPP&P), launchedfive transformative digital initiativesof the Department of Personnel and Training(DoPT), MoPP&P during the ‘National Workshop on Good Governance Practices 2025’, held in New Delhi (Delhi), on the occasion ofGood Governance Day.About 5 Transformative Digital Initiatives:Compendium on Reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ESM):A Compendium of Guidelines on Reservation for ESM in the Central Government has been launched, consolidating all existing instructions into a single updated reference document.AI-Powered Recruitment Rules Generator Tool:It has been introduced and integrated with the Recruitment Rules Formulation, Amendment and Monitoring System(RRFAMS) portal.e-HRMS 2.0 Mobile App:It has been launched for Android and iPhone Operating System (iOS) platforms underMissionKarmayogi. iGOTAI Platforms:AI-enabled features, includingiGOTAISarthifor resource discovery andiGOTAI Tutorfor personalised learning support, have been added to the iGOT Karmayogi platform.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: PMGSY has approved over8,25,114kilometre (km)of rural roads and completed around 787,520 km, achieving nearly 95% of the planned physical progress as of December 2025.; Under this phase, a total of 62,500 km of roads is planned to be constructed during Financial Year 2024-25(FY25) to FY29,with an overall financial outlay ofRs. 70,125 crore.; The application integrates key Human Resources(HR) services such as service records, promotions, transfers, training, and superannuation with SPARROW (Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window), PFMS (Public Financial Management System), and Bhavishya (Pension Processing Portal).; The iGOT Specialisation Programme and AI-based Capacity Building Plan Tool provide structured learning pathways and role–competency mapping for Ministries and States.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

2. Status of India’s Domestic Aviation Market:

• என்ன நடந்தது: Status of India’s Domestic Aviation Market:Monopoly of Two Major Air Groups:At present, India’s domestic aviation market is dominated byIndiGoand Tata-ownedAir India Group.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: Together, these airlines account for nearly90%of passenger traffic.; Currently, IndiGo alone accounts for over 65% of the market share; followed by Air India Group which holds about 27%.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

3. Domestic Airlines in India:

• என்ன நடந்தது: Domestic Airlines in India:Apart from IndiGo and Air India Group (including Air India, Air India Express ), other scheduled domestic airlines currently operating in India are: Alliance Air, Akasa Air, SpiceJet, Star Air, Fly91, and IndiaOne Air.About Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA):Union Minister-Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu (Constituency- Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, AP)Minister of State(MoS)-Murlidhar Kisan Mohol (Constituency- Pune, Maharashtra).
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

4. President Murmu Releases Constitution in Santhali Language

• என்ன நடந்தது: President Murmu Releases Constitution in Santhali LanguageIn December 2025,the President of India,DroupadiMurmuofficially released theConstitution of Indiain theSanthalilanguageusing theOl Chiki scriptduring a function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, Delhi. Exam Hints:What?Release of the Constitution of India in Santhali LanguageReleased by:The President of India, Droupadi MurmuWhere?Rashtrapati Bhavan (Delhi)Significance:Release coincides with 100th year of Ol Chiki scriptConstitutional Status:Listed under 8th Schedule of the ConstitutionSanthaliLanguage Spoken in:Jharkhand, Odisha, WB, and Bihar AboutSanthaliLanguage:Dignitaries Present:Vice President(VP) C.
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: P. Radhakrishnan and Minister of State(MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Arjun Ram Meghwal, MoL&J were among the dignitaries present at the event.Official Language:The Santhali language was included in the8th Scheduleof the Constitutionas one of the official languages through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003. Spoken Across:The Santhali Language, one of the most ancient living languages in India, is spoken widely by a large tribal community across Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal (WB), and Bihar.About the Script:This launch coincides with Ol Chiki script 100th year.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: During the event, President appreciated the efforts of  Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) and his team for writing the Constitution in Santhali language.; At present,22 Indian languagesare recognised as official languages of India, listed under the 8th Schedule of the Constitution.; The initiative aimed to provide demand-based skill training and ensure employment and livelihood opportunities, is expected to be rolled out inJanuary 2026.; The program will provide placement support for eligible beneficiaries and award certificates from Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)-accredited institutions.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

5. India Unveils First ‘Organised Crime Network Database’ to Track Organised Criminals and Terror Links

• என்ன நடந்தது: India Unveils First ‘Organised Crime Network Database’ to Track Organised Criminals and Terror LinksOn December 26, 2025, theUnion Minister Amit Shah,Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Ministry of Cooperation launchedIndia’s first-ever national-level‘Organised Crime Network Database’ (OCND)to combat organised crime and terror-linked networks. Exam Hints:What?Launch of India’s first Organised Crime Network Database(OCND)Launched by:Amit Shah, MHA & Ministry of CooperationDeveloped by:NIA with NATGRIDKey Feature:AI-powered, real-time crime analytics About OCND:Technology:An Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered analytical platform designed to enable investigating officers to instantly retrieve comprehensive information on organised criminals.Data Integration:Aggregates First Information Reports (FIRs), charge sheets, dossiers, and other critical inputs related to organised crime from all states, providing real-time access to investigating agencies.Collaboration:Developed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in close coordination with State Police Forces and the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID).Alignment:Aligns with the Government of India’szero-tolerance policy against terrorism, improving coordination among law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: The database was unveiled at the‘Anti-Terror Conference–2025’, a two-day annual event held in New Delhi, Delhi.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

6. OdishaGovernmentAppoints Anu Garg asFirst Woman Chief SecretaryIn December 2025, the Government of O

• என்ன நடந்தது: OdishaGovernmentAppoints Anu Garg asFirst Woman Chief SecretaryIn December 2025, the Government of OdishaappointedAnu Garg, a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, as the Chief Secretary(CS) of Odisha, making her thefirst womanto hold the state’s top bureaucratic position. Exam Hints:What?Appointment of Odisha Chief SecretaryWho?Anu GargSignificance:First woman Chief Secretary of OdishaEffective Date:1 January 2026Succession:Manoj Ahuja About Anu Garg:Profile:Anu Garg, a 1991‑batch IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, brings over 30 years of experience in public administration.Milestone:In February 2023, she became thefirst woman Development Commissionerof Odisha, the second-highest-ranked bureaucratic post in the state administration.Key Roles:She has served as Joint Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the Ministry of Textiles(MoT), and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW).
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: Committee member:She was a member of the High-Level Expert Group (HLEG) on Universal Health Coverage(UHC), constituted by the Planning Commission of India.Previous Role:She served as Development Commissioner‑cum‑Additional CS, overseeing the Planning & Convergence and Water Resources Departments of Odisha. *******.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: The appointment will come into effect on 1 January 2026, following the retirement of incumbentCS Manoj Ahujaon 31 December 2025.; She has held key roles in Odisha, including Principal Secretary of the Labour and Women & Child Development Departments.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

7. Current Affairs Today (AffairsCloud Today)

• என்ன நடந்தது: Current Affairs Today (AffairsCloud Today).
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

8. Current Affairs 27 December 2025

• என்ன நடந்தது: Current Affairs 27 December 2025Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Completes 25 Years of Rural Road DevelopmentUnion Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Launches Five Digital Governance Reforms on Good Governance Day 2025MoCA Grants NOCs to Al Hind Air, FlyExpress, and Shankh AirPresident Murmu Releases Constitution in Santhali LanguageNIFTEM-K Signs MoU with MoMA to Implement PM VIKAS SchemeZoho-Backed VoxelGrids Builds India’s First Indigenous MRI ScannerIndia Unveils First ‘Organised Crime Network Database’ to Track Organised Criminals and Terror LinksIndia to Assume Chairpersonship of Kimberley Process from January 01, 2026SEBI Simplifies the Procedure for Issuing Duplicate Securities, Increases ThresholdGovt Appoints Three Senior Advocates as ASGs for the Supreme CourtPV Sindhu Elected Chair of BWF Athletes’ Commission for 2026-2029India Successfully Test Fires ‘K-4’ Missile with 3,500 km Range from INS ArighaatZSI Scientists Discover New Soil-dwelling Micro-arthropod Species ‘Neelus Sikkimensis’Veer Bal Diwas 2025 – December 26International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2025– December 28Odisha Government Appoints Anu Garg as First Woman Chief SecretaryAspirant:Does Affairscloud covers all the Current affairs topics related to examinations?Affairscloud:We Guaranteed All the Important topics related to examination are covered in Our Daily CA content and Daily CA Quizzes.Aspirant:Why is there a delayal in news?Affairscloud:As some of the major news sites doesn’t provide the required data on the exact day, we take extra time for important data to be presented to the aspirants on the examination basis to ensure nothing is missed.Example:In ‘Important Days’ topics the International Organisations publish their reports and Rankings in the evenings, to make sure every data is covered, we delay the topics to the next day.Candidates appearing for Competitive Exams. Kindly Share the General Awareness questions,which asked in their respective exams to“[email protected]”Dear Aspirants,We would like to inform you that, startingJanuary 2025,all Current Affairs Hindi Contentwill be accessible only through theCareersCloud app and CareersCloud.in website.
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• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

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9. India to Assume Chairpersonship of Kimberley Process from January 01, 2026

• என்ன நடந்தது: India to Assume Chairpersonship of Kimberley Process from January 01, 2026In December 2025,Indiawill officially assume the chair of Kimberley Process Certification Scheme(KPCS),also known as Kimberley Process(KP),a global initiative to remove conflict diamonds from the global supply chain,from January 01, 2026. Exam Hints:What?India to Assume Chairpersonship of KP for Year 2026Effective from:January 01, 2026For:Record 3rd timeTakes over from:United Arab Emirates (UAE)Other Key Role in KP:Vice-Chair from December 25, 2025Nodal Agency (India):Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)KP Established:On January 01, 2003Objective:Tocurb the global trade of ‘conflict-diamonds’.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: This is for the3rdtime that India has been elected Chair of KP.; India will take over the chairpersonship from the United Arab Emirates(UAE),the current Chair of the KP.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

10. India’s Role and Priorities

• என்ன நடந்தது: India’s Role and Prioritiesin KP:ViceChair :Prior assuming the chairmanship, India officially took over as Vice Chair of KP fromDecember 25, 2025.Key Functions:During its term, India will primarily focus on bolstering governance and compliance, promoting digital certification and traceability, improving transparency through data-driven monitoring, and strengthening consumer trust in conflict-free diamonds.Key Objective:India will work closely with all participants and observer states, to ensure rule-based compliance and improve the credibility and effectiveness of the KP as an inclusive multilateral framework.Nodal Agency:The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council(GJEPC)which works under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoC&I) is the nodal agency for KP in India.About Kimberley Process (KP):Background:KPCS, established in accordance with the United Nations (UN) resolution, came into force onJanuary 01, 2003.Tripartite Initiative:KP is a tripartite initiative which involves governments, the globaldiamond industry,and civil society, aimed to curb trade in ‘conflict diamonds’ also known as rough diamonds, used by rebel groups to finance conflicts globally.Participants:At present, KP has60 participants, representing 86 countrieswith the European Union (EU) and its member states considered as a single participant.Appointment Mechanism:Under the KP framework, the Vice-Chair automatically succeeds to the Chair in the subsequent year, with both roles appointed by consensus of the Plenary.Diamond Trade:Cumulatively, the participants of KP account formore than 99%of global rough diamond trade, which makes it the most comprehensive global mechanism governing this sector.About Kimberley Process (KP):Executive Secretary-Bojun TangHeadquarters-Gaborone, BotswanaEstablished– 2003.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

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11. India Successfully Test Fires

• என்ன நடந்தது: India Successfully Test Fires‘K-4’ Missile with 3,500 km Range from INSArighaatIn December 2025, India successfully test-fired‘K-4’,an intermediate-range Submarine-launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM), from Indian Naval Ship(INS)Arighaat,India’s 2nd nuclear-powered submarine, in the Bay of Bengal, off the coast of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, AP. Exam Hints:What?India Successfully test-fired K-4 SLBMFrom:INS ArighaatConducted in:Bay of Bengal, off Visakhapatnam coast (AP)Developers:DRDOManufacturer: BDLKey Specifications:3,500 km (strike range); up to 2.5 tonnes (nuclear warhead); 10-12 m(length), 1.3 m(diameter) About K-4 SLBM:Background:The missile was officially commissioned into the Indian Navy(IN) on August 29, 2024.Eponymous:The K-4, also known asKalam-4,named after Dr.
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India and the chief architect of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).Developed by:The missile has been indigenously designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO)’sArmament and Combat Engineering (ACE) cluster, including:High Energy Material Research Laboratory (HEMRL); Research and Development Establishment (Engineers); and Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM). Key Enhancement:The missile derived from theAgni-IIIland-based ballistic missile, has been upgraded for underwater launch i.e.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: With this test, India consolidates its position among a small group of countries that can fire a nuclear missile from land, air and undersea.; It was manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited(BDL),Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Defence(MoD).; Dimensions:The missile has length of nearly 10 to 12 metres (m) and diameter of 1.3 m. It weighs around 17 to 20 tonnes.; Strike Range:The missile has a maximum strike range of nearly3,500 kilometers(kms) that significantly enhances India’s sea-based nuclear strike capability.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

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12. SEBI Simplifies the Procedure for Issuing Duplicate Securities, Increases Threshold

• என்ன நடந்தது: SEBI Simplifies the Procedure for Issuing Duplicate Securities, Increases ThresholdIn December 2025, the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI)simplified the procedure of issuance of duplicate securities by increasing the threshold and easing the documentation requirements.Key HighlightsNew Threshold:The regulator has doubled the monetary threshold for simplified documentation from Rs 5 lakh toRs10 lakh, making the process faster, more efficient and investor-friendly. Effective Date:The new rules come into effect immediately and will also apply to applications currently under process.About Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI):The SEBI, a market regulator was constituted as a non-statutory body on April 12,1988 through a resolution of the Government of India (GoI) and was established as a statutory body in 1992.Chairman –Tuhin Kanta PandeyHeadquarters –Mumbai, Maharashtra>>Read Full News.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: This implies that investors holding securities valued up toRs10 lakhwill now be required to submit fewer documents.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

13. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• என்ன நடந்தது: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

14. Govt Appoints Three Senior Advocates as ASGs for

• என்ன நடந்தது: Govt Appoints Three Senior Advocates as ASGs fortheSupreme CourtIn December 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet(ACC),headed by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi, approved the appointment of Senior AdvocatesDavinder Pal Singh,KanakamedalaRavindra Kumar,andAnil Kaushikas Additional Solicitors General (ASGs) for India in the Supreme Court of India(SCI). Exam Hints:What?Appointment of Additional Solicitors General (ASGs)Approved by:Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)Who?Davinder Pal Singh, Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar & Anil KaushikTenure:3 years or until further orders AboutNewAdditional Solicitors General(ASGs):Role:ASGs support the Attorney General of India (AGI) and the Solicitor General of India (SGI) in representing the Government of India (GoI) before the SCI.Davinder Pal Singh:He is the Founder and Senior Partner of Arthe Law, empanelled with the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: KanakamedalaRavindra Kumar:Senior Advocate and former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament(MP) from Andhra Pradesh(AP) (2018–2024), with expertise in constitutional and Supreme Court matters.About Anil Kaushik:He is a Senior Advocate with Supreme Court experience, former Additional Advocate General of Haryana, and currently Senior Counsel for Odisha and Madhya Pradesh(MP). PVSindhuElected Chair of BWF Athletes’ Commission for 2026-2029In December 2025, Two-time Olympic Medallist and 2019 World ChampionPusarlaVenkata(P.V.)Sindhuhas been elected Chair of the Badminton World Federation(BWF) Athletes’ Commissionfor a 3 year term(i.e. 2026-2029).In addition to that, Sindhu will also serve as a member of the BWF Council, lending a direct voice for players in the federation’s governance body.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: The appointments are valid for three years from the date of assuming office, or until further orders, whichever comes first.; He has held key legal roles, including Additional Advocate General for Haryana and Punjab, and Special Counsel for Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED).; Sindhu succeedsGreysia Polii(Indonesia), who served as Chair of the commission for 2021-25 term.; Also, An Se Young (South Korea), Doha Hany (Egypt), and Jia Yi Fan (China) will serve as the other player representatives on the commission.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

15. Other Key Appointment:

• என்ன நடந்தது: Other Key Appointment:Also, two-time ParalympianChan Ho Yen Danielfrom Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China has been elected as Chair of the Para Badminton Athletes’ Commission for 2026-2029 term.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: Daniel has been serving as the interim Chair of Para Badminton Commission since April 2025.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

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16. ZSI Scientists Discover New Soil-dwelling Micro-arthropod Species ‘Neelus Sikkimensis

• என்ன நடந்தது: ZSI Scientists Discover New Soil-dwelling Micro-arthropod Species ‘Neelus Sikkimensis’In December 2025, scientists from the Zoological Survey of India(ZSI)announced the discovery of a new soil‑dwelling micro‑arthropod species,‘Neelus sikkimensis’,in the high‑altitude regions ofSikkim,marking the first record of the genus Neelus in India. Exam Hints:What?New soil‑dwelling micro‑arthropod species discoveredName:Neelus sikkimensisWhere?High‑altitude regions of SikkimPublication:Journal of the Entomological Research SocietyGlobal Species Count:8 speciesFeatures: Microscopic springtail (Collembola), eyeless, lives in soil and moss layers, distinctive labral chaetotaxy AboutDiscovery of Neelus sikkimensis:Research by:The research was carried out by the Apterygota Section of the ZSI, led byDr Guru Pada Mandal, with scientist Kusumendra Kumar Suman as part of the team.Global Species:With this addition, the global count of species within the genus ‘Neelus’ now has risen toeight.Features: It is a rare species of springtail (Collembola).The species is microscopic in size, lacks eyes and survives in complete darkness within soil and moss layers.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: The finding was published in the Journal of the Entomological Research Society.; Its most defining feature is a distinctive labral chaetotaxy, the specific arrangement of bristles on its mouthparts.
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17. Ecological Importance

• என்ன நடந்தது: Ecological Importance:Collembola, commonly known as springtails, play a crucial ecological role in maintaining soil health by aiding organic matter decomposition and nutrient cycling, supporting terrestrial ecosystem balance.
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18. Veer BalDiwas2025 – December 26Veer BalDiwasis annually observed across India on26th Decemberto hono

• என்ன நடந்தது: Veer BalDiwas2025 – December 26Veer BalDiwasis annually observed across India on26th Decemberto honor the martyrdom of the Sahibzadas – the four sons ofSri GuruGobindSingh Ji, the 10th Sikh Guru, who sacrificed their lives in the 17th century. Background:Declaration:On 9th January2022,during the Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi announced that 26th December would be celebrated as ‘Veer Bal Diwas’.1st Observance:The first-ever Veer Bal Diwas was observed on26th December 2022.2025 Event:Event:On December 26, 2025, the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), observed Veer Bal Diwas at the national level to commemorate the courage, sacrifice, and exemplary values of India’s young heroes at at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi (Delhi).Participants:Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and Union Minister Annpurna Devi, MoWCD, were participated at the event.Presentation of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar(PMRBP)2025:During the event, President of IndiaDroupadiMurmuconferred thePMRBP 2025on20 childrenfrom 18 States and Union Territories (UTs) in recognition of their outstanding achievements in diverse fields.Notable awardee:Bihar’s teenage batting prodigy,Vaibhav Suryavanshi,has been honoured with the PMRBP, India’s highest civilian award for children, following his stellar performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the age of 14.>>Read Full News.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: 2025 marks the4thobservance of Veer Bal Diwas.
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19. International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2025– December 28

• என்ன நடந்தது: International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2025– December 28The United Nations (UN)observes theInternational Day of Epidemic Preparednessannually across the world on27 Decemberto emphasise the importance of preventing, preparing for, and responding to epidemics. Exam Hints:Event:International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2025When?December 28, 20252025 Observance: 6thAdoption:UNGA Resolution A/RES/75/27 on 7 December 2020First Observed:27 December 2020 Background:Adoption:On 7 December2020, the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA)adopted Resolution A/RES/75/27, officially declaring 27 December as the “International Day of Epidemic Preparedness”, to be observed annually.First Observance:The International Day of Epidemic Preparedness was first observed on27 December 2020.About Epidemics:Definition:An epidemic occurs when a large number of people or animals are simultaneously affected by the same disease within a specific geographic region.Examples:The term typically applies to rapidly spreading diseases, such as influenza (flu), malaria (transmitted by insects), and cholera (spread through contaminated water).Zoonotic Origins:Approximately 60% of human infectious diseases are zoonotic, with 75% of emerging infectious diseases originating from animals.Impact:TheCOVID-19 pandemichighlighted the severe impacts of epidemics on human lives, social systems, and economies, reinforcing the critical importance of preparedness and coordinated global action.Global Health Collaboration:International institutions, including World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), have established collaborative programs to protect global health.Global Initiatives:WHO Hub for Pandemic Intelligence:Founded in September 2021 in Berlin(Germany) with German support, the WHO Hub promotes collaborative surveillance to reduce the impact of pandemics and epidemics.Flagship Global Health Strategies: About World Health Organization (WHO):Director General(DG)– Dr.
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: Tedros Adhanom GhebreyesusHeadquarters– Geneva, SwitzerlandEstablishment– 1948.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: 27 December 2025 marks the 6th observance of the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness.; Eliminate Yellow Fever Epidemics (EYE) Strategy 2017–2026; Ending Cholera: A Global Roadmap to 2030; Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework
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