Summit Details :

• Event: Second Global Traditional Medicine Summit
• Dates: 17–19 December 2025
• Venue: India Mandapam, New Delhi
• Hosts: WHO and Government of India (Ministry of AYUSH)
• Theme: Restoring Balance: Science and Practice of Health and Wellbeing
• Objective: Integrate traditional medicine systems into people-centric health services and promote them based on scientific evidence
• Background: Building on the success of the first summit held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat in 2023

Key Outcomes and Announcements :

1. Delhi Declaration: Commitment to advance a global movement for health and wellbeing through traditional medicine.
2. WHO Global Traditional Medicine Library (TMGL): Launch of a digital repository with over 1.5 million records on traditional medicine.
3. ICD-11 Module 2: Integration of codes for Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani (ASU) languages.
4. AI and Digitization: Discussion on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to validate traditional knowledge and advance ancient systems like Ayurveda.
5. WHO Global Center for Traditional Medicine (Jamnagar): Announcement of the center’s establishment in Jamnagar and scholarships for foreign nationals.
6. Ayush Mark: Unveiling of “Ayush Mark” as a global standard to ensure quality of AYUSH products and services.
7. Ashwagandha Commemorative Stamp: Issuance of a stamp honoring India’s medicinal heritage through Ashwagandha.
8. My AYUSH Portal (MAISP): Launch of integrated digital services portal for the AYUSH sector.

• Under Article 243M(4)(b) of the Constitution, Parliament enacted the "Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996" (commonly known as the PESA Act) to extend the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution to Scheduled Areas with certain exceptions and modifications. Scheduled Areas are those areas declared as such by the President of India.
• Article 244(1) of the Constitution and the Fifth Schedule contain provisions relating to these areas.
• Since these areas are mentioned in the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution, they are also called Fifth Schedule Areas.
• Currently, the areas covered under the Fifth Schedule are notified in 10 states, including Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, and Telangana.

• Project: This is part of an 8-ship contract signed between the Ministry of Defence and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
• Significance of the Name: The ship is named after 'Anjadip' Island, located near Karwar (Karnataka).
• Make in India: Approximately 80% of the ship is indigenously built.
• Key Specifications: Length: Approximately 77.6 meters, Beam: Approximately 10.5 meters, Displacement: 900 tons, Maximum Speed: 25 knots, Propulsion: Powered by three water jets.

Weapons and Sensors:

• Lightweight Torpedoes and Anti-Submarine Rockets
• Advanced Sonar and Radar Systems to detect enemy movements
• Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) for close-range defense
• Other Feature: This ship is a reincarnation of the former Petya-class warship INS Anjadip, which was decommissioned in 2003.

SIGMA 30N Digital Ring Laser Gyro:

• Usage: It is integrated into artillery guns, air defense systems, missile platforms, and radars.
• Features: It utilizes ring laser gyro technology, making it highly accurate and reliable even in challenging military environments.
• Strategic Advantage: It provides artillery units with the capability to engage targets autonomously.

CM3-MR Direct Firing Sight:

• Usage: Primarily for artillery guns (such as howitzers) and anti-drone systems.
• Features: It includes a daytime optical channel, thermal imaging for nighttime use, and a secure laser rangefinder.
• Benefits: It helps in identifying and accurately destroying enemy drones or targets in all weather and lighting conditions.
• Signing: The agreements were signed in New Delhi by IOL's CMD Tushar Tripathi and Safran's Alexandre Ziegler in the presence of Defence Production Secretary Sanjeev Kumar.

• Born: December 23, 1902, in Noorpur village, Hapur (then Meerut) district, Uttar Pradesh
• Education: Studied law (LL.B.) at Agra University and started practicing law in Ghaziabad.
• Political Beginnings: Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, he joined the freedom movement and was imprisoned several times.
• Prime Minister: (5th), July 1979 – January 1980
• Deputy Prime Minister: 1977 – 1979 (in Morarji Desai's government)
• Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh: 1967–1968 and 1970 (twice)
• Memorial: Kisan Ghat, Delhi
• Writings: He authored several books on agriculture and economics, such as 'Abolition of Zamindari' and 'India's Economic Policy: The Gandhian Blueprint'.
• Bharat Ratna (2024): The central government has conferred upon him the country's highest civilian honor, the 'Bharat Ratna', for his unparalleled contribution to the welfare of farmers.

• Overall Growth: The combined index of the eight core sectors increased by 1.8%.
• Positive Contribution: Cement (14.5%), steel (6.1%), fertilizers (5.6%), and coal (2.1%) production increased.
• Decline: Crude oil (3.2%), natural gas (2.5%), refinery products (0.9%), and electricity (2.2%) production decreased.
• Significance: These eight core sectors account for 40.27% of the weight in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), making them crucial indicators of economic activity.
• Context: This growth follows a contraction of (-) 0.1% in October 2025, which was a 14-month low for October 2025.

• The report highlights that over 1.335 million Indian students are studying abroad, with Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany as the top destinations.
• In contrast, India hosts only about 47,000 international students, while a target of 0.79–1.1 million international students by 2047 has been set. The report is based on consultations with 160 Indian institutions and stakeholders from 16 countries.
• The report presents 22 policy recommendations, 76 action plans, and 125 performance indicators, including initiatives such as the Bharat Vidya Kosh, Vishwa Bandhu Scholarship, and an Erasmus+–like programme.