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GK Update

Wed 10 Dec, 2025

National News

Inauguration of 'Jal Shakti Hackathon-2025'

  • Union Minister C.R. Patil inaugurated the 'Jal Shakti Hackathon-2025' and the India-WIN portal with the aim of promoting water innovation.

Related Facts:

  • Objective of the Hackathon: Promote innovation in the water sector
  • Make it a tangible public interest for all stakeholders

India-WIN Portal:

  • This portal is part of the national platform India-WIN (Water Innovation Network)

 

 
  • Objective: Promote practical, measurable, and scalable solutions for ground-level water challenges
  • Areas covered include on-farm water conservation, rural water quality, smart monitoring, revival of traditional water systems, flood and drought management

Construction of Railway Stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

  • According to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, construction work for 160 railway stations has been completed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme across the country.
  • Under this scheme, more than 1,300 stations have been identified for development.

Third Council Meeting of IALA

  • The third council meeting of the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) is being organized in Mumbai.

International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA)

  • Established: 1957
  • Headquarters: Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
  • Function: IALA is an international non-profit technical organization that develops standards and guidelines for Aids to Navigation (AtoN) systems used in maritime navigation.
  • Objective: To make maritime travel safe and more efficient for vessels worldwide.
  • Members of IALA: Over 80 member countries from around the world, operating lighthouses, lightships, buoys, and other navigational aids in their coastal waters.
  • India’s Role: India, through its DGLL (Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships), is an active member of IALA.

International news

Australia Implements Ban on Social Media Use

  • The Australian government has imposed a ban on social media use for children under 16 years of age from 10 December 2025, making it the first country to implement such a measure.

Australia :

  • Capital: Canberra
  • Largest City: Sydney
  • Official Language: English
  • Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
  • Major Natural Sites: Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Harbour, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Darling River
  • Australia Day: 26 January

Global AI Show 2025

  • Abu Dhabi hosted the Global AI Show 2025 under the theme “AI: 2031 – Towards a Rapidly Intelligent Future”.
  • The objective of the event is to bring together technology leaders, researchers, policymakers, and prominent figures from the industry on a single platform.

Microsoft’s Largest Investment in Asia

  • Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stated that the company is making its largest investment in Asia to support India’s ambitions.
  • Microsoft announced that it will invest USD 17.5 billion in India from 2026 to 2029.
  • The aim of this investment is to enhance infrastructure, skill development, and other capabilities for the growth of Artificial Intelligence in India.

Mayor Election of Miami, USA

  • In the United States, Democrat Elaine Higgins won the mayoral election of Miami.
  • She defeated Emilio Gonzalez, the Republican Party candidate supported by former President Donald Trump.

Related Facts:

  • Higgins will become the first woman to lead the city of Miami.
  • She highlighted issues related to Trump’s strict immigration policies in the predominantly Hispanic city.

New Prime Minister of the Czech Republic

  • Andrej Babis has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of the Czech Republic.
  • This marks his second term as Prime Minister; he previously held the position from 2017 to 2021.

Art and Culture

Diwali Included in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

  • Diwali has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Related Facts:

  • Announcement: The decision was made during the 20th session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee held at the Red Fort in Delhi.
  • India’s Response: Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed happiness, stating that this recognition celebrates renewal and the triumph of goodness, and honors India’s cultural spirit.
  • Other Traditions Included: With this addition, India now has 16 traditions on the list, including Kumbh Mela, Ramleela, Durga Puja in Kolkata, Yoga, Vedic Chanting, and Garba of Gujarat.

‘Charai Chang Festival’

  • The ‘Charai Chang Festival’ was organized on Majuli Island in Assam with the aim of reviving ‘Charai Chang’, Asia’s first protected royal bird sanctuary.

Charai Chang Royal Bird Sanctuary:

  • It is considered Asia’s first protected royal bird sanctuary.
  • Established during the Ahom reign.
  • The term ‘Royal’ denotes the special protection granted by the Ahom kings.
  • Located on Majuli Island in Assam, which is the world’s largest river island.
  • It was primarily established during the reign of Ahom King Gadadhar Singha (circa 1681–1696 AD), who emphasized the conservation of birds.
  • The name “Charai Chang” is derived from the Ahom language.

Defense News

19th Edition of Exercise Surya Kiran

  • The Indian and Nepalese armies conducted a two-day battalion-level validation exercise in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, as part of the 19th edition of the Surya Kiran exercise.

Key Facts:

  • Edition: 19th Edition (XIX Edition)
  • Host Location: Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India
  • Nature of Exercise: A battalion-level validation exercise aimed at assessing the skills, coordination, and interoperability developed during the joint training
  • Duration: The overall exercise typically spans around two weeks, with the final phase comprising a two-day validation exercise

Important days

‘Human Rights Day’

  • Every year on 10 December, Human Rights Day is observed with the objective of increasing awareness about the basic rights of all human beings and reaffirming the commitment to their protection.

Key Facts:

  • Theme for this year: “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials”
  • The day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
  • UDHR was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 December 1948.
  • In India, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is responsible for monitoring human rights protection.

International Animal Rights Day

  • International Animal Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December, the same day as Human Rights Day.
  • This day emphasizes that animals, like humans, are sentient beings and deserve rights, compassion, and ethical treatment.

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