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The 14th edition of Joint Military Exercise EKUVERIN between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) began on 2 December 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Participating Contingents Significance of the Exercise Broader Importance Source: PIB
Announced by the Oxford Dictionary on December 1, 2025, “rage bait” is the Word of the Year. The word is defined as: “Online content deliberately designed to elicit anger or outrage by being frustrating, provocative, or offensive, typically posted to increase traffic or engagement.” Why It Was Chosen Forms of Rage Baiting Why It Matters Source: IE
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report, the world’s biggest weapons-producing companies saw a 5.9% increase in revenue from sales of arms and military services last year as demand was fed by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as countries’ rising military spending. Global Trend Regional Highlights United States Europe (excluding Russia) Russia Asia & Oceania India-Specific Highlights Source: TH
The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever guideline on the use of GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) therapies for treating obesity — a condition affecting over 1 billion people globally. Key Points What is GLP-1? Why GLP-1 Drugs? These medications: Background Recommendations Global Access Challenge Global Health Context Why WHO acted Member states requested guidance to manage the escalating obesity epidemic and integrate GLP-1 therapies into public health systems. Source: HT
The Scientists for Genetic Diversity, a collective of scientists, has written to the Union Agriculture Minister, the Union Environment Minister, and the Director General of ICAR expressing strong concerns over the “compromise proposal” discussed at the 11th Session of the Governing Body (GB11) of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA). Key Highlights About the ITPGRFA Objectives of the Treaty The treaty’s Multilateral System (MLS) Read More …
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar warned that the world is still “not adequately prepared” to confront the escalating threat of bioterrorism. Speaking at a conference marking 50 years of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), he said non-state actors could resort to biological agents, making global preparedness essential. Key Highlights Biological Weapons: What They Are About the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Sources: TH, MEA & UN
India marked a significant milestone on the global skills stage by securing an 8th-place finish in its debut participation at the WorldSkills Asia Competition (WSAC) 2025, held at the Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei. Key Highlights Source: PIB
On November 25, 2025, the Italian Parliament approved a law that formally recognises femicide — the killing of a woman because of her gender. Italy now joins a small group of countries (e.g., Mexico, Chile) that explicitly criminalise femicide. Life imprisonment mandated for convicted offenders. Why Femicide? UN Framework on Femicide (2022) Based on relationship between perpetrator and victim: Global Data (UN Women Report, 2024) How Do Other Countries Treat Read More …
Who Launched It? What Is It? Timeline Building on SoLAR Phase I (2019–2024) Objectives of SoLAR Phase II India’s Relevance Overall Significance Source: DTE
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar will assume the role of Chairperson of International IDEA for 2026. Significance About International IDEA Source: TH
The Lowy Institute (Australia) has classified India as a major power for the first time in the Asia Power Index 2025. Top 5 Most Powerful Countries in Asia (2025) (Australia fell to Rank 6.) Important Observations United States & China Trend
The Israeli cabinet has approved the immigration of all 5,800 members of the Bnei Menashe community, who currently live in Mizoram and Manipur. Although they are not recognised as Jews under Israeli law, the community was acknowledged as the “seed of Israel” in 2005 by former Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar. Source: IT
India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–27 biennium, securing the highest number of votes (154 out of 169) in Category B, which represents nations with the largest interest in international seaborne trade. This marks the second consecutive biennium in which India has topped its category. • Election Held During 34th IMO Assembly: The elections took place on 28 November during the 34th session Read More …
Scientists have resolved the mystery surrounding the 3.4 million-year-old fossils known as the “Burtele Foot,” discovered in Ethiopia in 2009. The fossils have now been identified as belonging to the species Australopithecus deyiremeda, a little-known human ancestor. • New Fossil Evidence Leads to Breakthrough: The conclusion follows the recent discovery of 25 teeth and the jawbone of a 4½-year-old child near the original site. These new fossils matched the features Read More …
The World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25), held in Baku, concluded with India emerging as one of the most influential contributors to the global digital development agenda. The quadrennial summit saw participation from nearly 2,300 delegates, including over 65 ministers and heads of agencies. • High-Level Policy Vision Presented by IndiaIndia’s delegation, led by the Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, delivered a policy statement highlighting universal Read More …