• Launched by: C. R. Patil (Union Minister of Jal Shakti)
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti
• Objective: To provide comprehensive and real-time information on rural drinking water management
• Main Purpose: To make the management of rural water schemes integrated, accountable, and digital
• Key Function: To organize all rural water schemes into a unified system

• Establishment: 26 January 1950 (the day the Constitution of India came into effect)
• Location: New Delhi
• Constitutional Provision: The formation, jurisdiction, and powers of the Supreme Court are described in Part V, Chapter IV (Articles 124 to 147) of the Constitution.
• First Chief Justice: H. J. Kania

• Composition: At present, the Supreme Court can have one Chief Justice of India (CJI) and up to 33 other judges (total strength: 34).
• Appointment of Judges: By the President of India
• Tenure: Till the age of 65 years
• Under Article 143, the President may seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on a legal matter of public importance.

• Launch Year: February 2019 (by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy)
• Target: To add 34,800 MW of solar capacity by March 2026

Objectives:

1. To provide farmers with solar-powered pumps for irrigation.
2. To increase farmers’ income by making them ‘energy producers’ (Urja-Daata).
3. To reduce dependence on diesel and kerosene.

• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

Main Components of the Scheme:

• Component-A: Decentralized solar power plants (generation and sale of electricity using solar panels).
• Component-B: Installation of standalone solar agricultural pumps in off-grid areas.
• Component-C: Solarization of grid-connected agricultural pumps (use solar energy and sell surplus power).

Financial Assistance:

• Up to 30% subsidy by the Central Government
• Up to 30% subsidy by the State Government
• The remaining 40% has to be arranged by the farmer (including through bank loans)

• Established: 1 January 1946 (initially); received statutory status in 2013
• Ministry: Ministry of Civil Aviation
• Headquarters: New Delhi
• Role: Responsible for safety, regulation, and implementation of international standards in India’s civil aviation sector
• International Compliance: Ensures adherence to standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

• Out of the new radio stations, 35 have been set up in Uttar Pradesh.
• In the last five years, 31 community radio stations in the country have also been provided financial assistance.

• Established: 2013, after the 2012 Nirbhaya incident
• Purpose: Safety, security, and empowerment of women
• Administering Ministry: Ministry of Finance (responsible for administration and release of funds)

• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Women & Child Development (MWCD) — for implementation and monitoring of schemes
• Objective: To provide financial assistance for programmes, schemes, and NGO initiatives related to the safety and security of women and girls

• The objective of this scheme is to increase access to technical education in regions where such facilities are limited, and to provide support for infrastructure such as classrooms, laboratories, hostels, and industry-related training.
• Under this component, a total of 170 polytechnic institutes have been established across the country.

• Venue: ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Dates: 8 to 10 December 2025
• Number of Participants: More than 60,000 (including creators, media professionals, artists, investors, etc.)
• Main Objective: To discuss the future of media, content, entertainment, and technology (especially AI), and to create opportunities for collaboration and investment
• Focus Areas: Media, creator economy, music, gaming, technology (AI), marketing, and visual storytelling

• Capital: Kuala Lumpur
• Administrative Centre: Putrajaya
• Continent: Asia (Southeast Asia)
• Establishment: 1957 (Independence of Malaya); formation of the Federation of Malaysia in 1963

• Major Cities: Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru
• Official Language: Malay
• Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

• Capital: Washington, D.C.
• Largest City: New York City
• Continent: North America
• Head of State: President
• Legislature: Congress (House of Representatives, Senate)
• Currency: U.S. Dollar (USD)

• Major Rivers: Mississippi, Missouri, Colorado
• Major Mountain Ranges: Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains
• Official Language: English (formally recognized at the federal level by an executive order issued by Donald Trump in March 2025)

• Launched by: Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay
• Significance: India’s first incubator-linked deep-tech VC fund
• Fund Size: ₹250 crore (approx. $28 million)
• Investment Stage: Pre-Seed and Seed stage startups
• Target Startups: 25 to 30 startups

• Maximum Investment: Up to ₹15 crore per startup
• Registration: Registered with SEBI as a Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF-Category II)
• Primary Objective: To provide early-stage risk capital to deep-tech startups developing products or solutions based on fundamental research and advanced science/engineering

• During the second quarter ending in September, India recorded 8.2% GDP growth, the highest in six quarters.
• Inflation for FY26 is expected to ease, revised down from 3.1% in September to 2.6%.
• The services sector, which recorded 9.3% growth in the first half of FY26, is expected to continue its strong performance, supported by both domestic and external demand.

• Asian Development Bank (ADB):
• Type: Multilateral development bank
• Established: 19 December 1966
• Headquarters: Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines
• Current President: Masato Kanda (11th President)

• According to Amit Agarwal, this investment is expected to create 1 million jobs.
• Earlier, Microsoft had announced over $17 billion investment in India for infrastructure, skill development, and sovereign capability building, recognizing India’s leadership in artificial intelligence.

Amazon:

• Amazon is an American multinational technology company
• Established: 1994
• Founder: Jeff Bezos
• Headquarters: Seattle, Washington, United States of America (USA)

• This cut was made at the December 2025 FOMC meeting, marking the third consecutive rate cut of the year (after September and October).
• The Fed cited moderate economic growth, slower job growth, and a slight rise in unemployment.
• Three members opposed the cut at the meeting, the first such dissent since 2019.
• The Fed indicated that further rate cuts will be cautious and expected to occur slowly in 2026.

• Established: 1972
• Occasion of Establishment: Stockholm Conference (United Nations Conference on the Human Environment – 1972)
• Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya
• Type: Leading environmental agency of the United Nations

• Born: 11 December 1882
• Title: “Mahakavi”

Key Identity:

• Famous Tamil poet, freedom fighter, social reformer
• Influential works on Indian nationalism, women’s rights, equality, and patriotism
• Major Works: Panchi Alap, Kuyil Paatu, Bharatiyin Kavitaihal, Gnan Rathnangal
• Died: 11 September 1921, Chennai

• Name: Pranab Kumar Mukherjee
• Date of Birth: 11 December 1935
• Place of Birth: Mirati village, Birbhum district, West Bengal
• Died: 31 August 2020

• Position: 13th President of India (Term: 25 July 2012 to 25 July 2017)
• Honours: Bharat Ratna (2019), Padma Vibhushan (2008)
• Identity: Known as an exceptional scholar, diplomat, and “Crisis Manager” in Indian politics

• Organizer: International Hockey Federation (FIH)
• Edition: 14th
• Host Country: India
• Teams: 24 teams for the first time (previously 16 teams)
• Frequency: Held every two years

• Results and India’s Performance:
• Winner: Germany (8th title)
• Runner-up: Spain
• Third Place: India
• India’s Coach: P. R. Sreejesh (Head Coach)
• Indian Captain: Rohit