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International Civil Aviation Day

♦ International Civil Aviation Day is celebrated every year on December 7 to recognize the importance of aviation to the social and economic development of the world. International Civil Aviation Day is important because it fosters state collaboration and the realization of a truly global rapid transit network for the benefit of all people. The day seeks to raise awareness of international civil aviation on a global scale. The International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) special contribution to international aviation safety, efficiency, and uniformity is also recognized on this day. ♦ In 1944, delegates from 54 nations gathered in the Grand Ballroom of the Stevens Hotel in Chicago at the invitation of the United States of America.  At this event, the participants concluded and signed the Convention on International Civil Aviation, also known more popularly as the ‘Chicago Convention’, the defining international agreement which has since permitted the global civil aviation system to develop peacefully and in a manner benefitting all peoples and nations of the world. International Civil Aviation Day was established in 1994 as part of ICAO's 50th anniversary activities. ♦ In 1996, pursuant to an ICAO initiative and with the assistance of the Canadian Government, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/51/33, which officially recognised December 7 as International Civil Aviation Day in the UN system. 

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Alaknanda

♦ Indian scientists have discovered an ancient spiral galaxy named Alaknanda. The galaxy was formed when the Universe was only 1.5 billion years old, i.e, 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang. Notably, the 13.8-billion-year-old galaxy resembles the Milky Way. ♦ A team from the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA-TIFR) in Pune, led by Professor Yogesh Wadadekar and PhD student Rashi Jain, spotted Alaknanda using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The galaxy lies 12 billion light-years away, behind the massive Abell 2744 cluster, whose gravitational lensing magnified its light for detailed imaging across multiple wavelengths. Abell 2744 is a massive galaxy cluster which is also known as Pandora's Cluster. ♦ They named this galaxy Alaknanda, a Himalayan river, one of the headstreams of the Ganga and sister river of the Mandakini, which, in turn, lends its name to the Milky Way galaxy

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India has opened a new consulate building in Shanghai

♦ India has opened a new consulate building in Shanghai, marking a sign of strengthening economic and people-to-people engagement with China. The new premises of the Consulate were inaugurated by India’s Ambassador to China, Pradeep Kumar Rawat, along with Consul General Pratik Mathur, marking the consulate’s first move in 32 years.  ♦ The new office, located in the Dawning Centre in Shanghai’s Changning district, is larger and more modern. It is expected to improve services and strengthen India’s engagement in the region.   ♦ Consul Generals from 30 countries and over 500 members of the Indian community attended the opening event. 

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“Bharat: That Is India – Reclaiming Our Real Identity”

♦ The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) launched the book “Bharat: That Is India – Reclaiming Our Real Identity” by Abhijeet Joag in New Delhi. The event was attended by Bihar’s Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, IGNCA Trust President Ram Bahadur Rai among others.  ♦ The book presents significant insights into Indian history and cultural identity. 

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Rohit Sharma

♦ Former captain Rohit Sharma achieved a major milestone by surpassing 20,000 runs in the international cricket. The achievement came during India’s 3rd ODI against South Africa in Vishakhapatnam on 6 December 2025.  ♦ Rohit Sharma became only the fourth Indian batter to achieve the landmark and the 14th batter to get to the milestone in international cricket. Rohit joined an elite list of Indian batters, including Sachin Tendulkar (34,357), Virat Kohli (27,910) and Rahul Dravid (24,064).  ♦ Rohit has scored over 11,000 runs in ODIs and over 4000 in T20Is as majority of his 20,000 runs have come in white-ball cricket.  Notably, the T20 World Cup-winning captain finished as India's leading run-getter in the shortest format of the game - 4231 runs in 159 matches. ♦ Rohit Sharma made his ODI debut for India on 23 June 2007 against Ireland. 

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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

♦ The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred seven indigenous technologies developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme to the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The technologies handed over include an Indigenous High-Voltage Power Supply for Airborne Self-Protection Jammers, a Tide-Efficient Gangway for Naval Jetties, Advanced VLF–HF Switching Matrix Systems, and VLF loop aerials for underwater platforms. ♦ Other technologies transferred to the Armed forces are an Indigenous Waterjet Propulsion System for Fast Interceptor Craft, a process for recovering lithium precursors from used Li-ion batteries, and a long-life seawater battery for sustained underwater sensing and surveillance.

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Dr Renuka Iyer

♦ Dr Renuka Iyer was appointed as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Her appointment, effective from 26 February 2026.  ♦ Iyer currently serves as Professor of Oncology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, where she also leads the Gastrointestinal Oncology section and oversees medical oncology across its care network. She is board certified in internal medicine and oncology. ♦ As CMO, Dr Iyer will guide the NCCN Guidelines programme, which includes 90 evidence-based clinical pathways updated frequently across cancer prevention, treatment, and supportive care. 

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EARTH Summit 2025

♦ Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the EARTH Summit 2025 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. He also launched more than 13 new services and products under the ‘Sahakar Sarathi’ initiative. ♦ The new offerings include Digi KCC, Campaign Sarathi, Website Sarathi, Cooperative Governance Index, ePACS, the World’s Largest Grain Storage Application, Shiksha Sarathi and Sarathi Technology Forum.

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అంతర్జాతీయ పౌర విమానయాన దినోత్సవం

రవాణా సౌకర్యాల్లో వాయురవాణా అత్యంత వేగవంతమైంది. కేవలం దేశంలోని ప్రాంతాల్లో పర్యటించడానికే కాకుండా, ప్రపంచవ్యాప్తంగా అనేక ప్రదేశాలకు విమానాల ద్వారా చుట్టి రావొచ్చు. అయితే ఆయా దేశాల మధ్య ఉండే అంతర్జాతీయ సహకారంతోనే ఇది సాధ్యం అవుతుంది. పౌర విమానయానానికి సంబంధించిన విషయాల్లో ప్రపంచదేశాల సహకారం, ఏకరూపకతను అభివృద్ధి చేయడానికి ఏర్పాటైందే అంతర్జాతీయ పౌర విమానయాన సంస్థ (ఐసీఎఓ). దీని స్థాపనకు గుర్తుగా ఏటా డిసెంబరు 7న ‘అంతర్జాతీయ పౌర విమానయాన దినోత్సవం’గా (International Civil Aviation Day) నిర్వహిస్తారు. దేశాల సామాజిక, ఆర్థిక అభివృద్ధిలో అంతర్జాతీయ పౌర విమానయానం పాత్రను తెలియజేయడంలోపాటు సురక్షిత గగనతల రవాణాను పోత్సహించడం ఈ రోజు ముఖ్య ఉద్దేశం. చారిత్రక నేపథ్యం 1944 నాటికి అంతర్జాతీయ పౌర విమానయాన సంస్థ (ఐసీఎఓ) ఏర్పడి 50 ఏళ్లు అవుతున్న సందర్భంగా ఏటా డిసెంబరు 7న ‘అంతర్జాతీయ పౌర విమానయాన దినోత్సవం’గా జరపాలని ఐసీఎఓ సభ్య దేశాలు తీర్మానించాయి. అప్పటి నుంచి ప్రతి సంవత్సరం దీన్ని నిర్వహిస్తున్నారు. ఐర్యారాజ్యసమితి జనరల్‌ అసెంబ్లీ 1996లో ఈ దినోత్సవాన్ని అధికారికంగా గుర్తించింది.  

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సముద్ర సూక్ష్మజీవులపై నెల్లూరులో అధ్యయన కేంద్రం

సముద్రాల్లో నివసించే సూక్ష్మజీవులపై అధ్యయనం చేసేందుకు ‘డీప్‌ సీ మెరైన్‌ మైక్రోబియల్‌ రిపాజిటరీ’ కేంద్రాన్ని నెల్లూరులో ఏర్పాటుచేస్తున్నట్లు నేషనల్‌ ఇన్‌స్టిట్యూట్‌ ఆఫ్‌ ఓషన్‌ టెక్నాలజీ డైరెక్టర్‌ బాలాజీ రామకృష్ణన్‌ తెలిపారు. ఇది దేశంలోనే మొదటి పరిశోధన కేంద్రం అవుతుందని పేర్కొన్నారు.  సముద్ర సూక్ష్మజీవులు అధిక హైడ్రోస్టాటిక్‌ పీడనం, తక్కువ ఉష్ణోగ్రత, సూర్యరశ్మి లేకుండా తట్టుకుని జీవించే స్వభావం కలిగి ఉంటాయి.  నెల్లూరులో ఏర్పాటుచేసే ఈ కేంద్రంలో శాస్త్రవేత్తలు పారిశ్రామిక, బయోమెడికల్‌ పరిణామాలకు సంబంధించి సూక్ష్మజీవులపై అధ్యయనం చేస్తారు.

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