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Thursday, 25 December 2025
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Polity
HighGS-2
Constitution of India Released in Santhali (Ol Chiki Script)
President's Secretariat
Context
The official release of the Constitution of India in the Santhali language marks a major step towards linguistic inclusion and constitutional awareness among tribal communities.
Prelims Pointers
- Santhali language is written in Ol Chiki script.
- Santhali was included in the Eighth Schedule by the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003.
- Santhali is spoken largely in Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and Bihar.
- 2025 marks the centenary year of the Ol Chiki script.
- The Constitution is now available in multiple regional languages for wider access.
92nd Constitutional Amendment Act: 2003
Centenary of Ol Chiki Script: 2025
GS-2: Constitutional values, inclusion and governance.
- Deepening Constitutional Morality: Access to the Constitution in mother tongue strengthens democratic participation.
- Tribal Inclusion: Recognizes linguistic and cultural rights of Scheduled Tribes.
- Governance Outreach: Reduces alienation by making constitutional texts accessible at the grassroots.
History & Culture
HighGS-1
Veer Baal Diwas: Commemorating the Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh
Prime Minister's Office
Context
Veer Baal Diwas is observed to commemorate the courage and martyrdom of the Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh, reinforcing values of sacrifice and moral courage.
Prelims Pointers
- Observed annually on 26th December.
- Commemorates the martyrdom of Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh.
- Announced in 2022 on the Prakash Purab of Guru Gobind Singh.
- Nationwide participatory activities conducted through schools and MyGov platforms.
- Linked with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardees.
Date of Observance: 26 December
Announcement Year: 2022
GS-1: History and culture; GS-4: Values and ethics.
- Cultural Memory: Reinforces historical consciousness among youth.
- Value Education: Highlights sacrifice, courage, and moral conviction.
- National Integration: Bridges regional and religious histories into national narrative.
International Relations
CriticalGS-2
India to Assume Chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process in 2026
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Context
India’s selection as Chair of the Kimberley Process reflects its growing role in ethical global trade and responsible sourcing frameworks.
Prelims Pointers
- Kimberley Process aims to prevent trade in conflict diamonds.
- Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) came into effect in 2003.
- India will serve as Vice Chair in 2025 and Chair in 2026.
- KP has 60 participants accounting for over 99% of global rough diamond trade.
- KP is a tripartite initiative involving governments, industry and civil society.
KPCS Launch Year: 2003
Global Coverage: >99% of rough diamond trade
Participants: 60
GS-2: International institutions; GS-3: Trade and ethics.
- Ethical Globalization: Strengthens India’s image as a responsible trade leader.
- Supply Chain Governance: Enhances transparency through certification and traceability.
- Soft Power: Positions India as a norm-setter in responsible sourcing.
Governance
HighGS-2
CCPA Penalizes Coaching Institute for Misleading UPSC Advertisements
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Context
The Central Consumer Protection Authority imposed penalties on a coaching institute for misleading claims, reinforcing consumer rights and transparency in the education sector.
Prelims Pointers
- CCPA acts under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
- Misleading advertisements fall under Section 2(28) of the Act.
- ₹11 lakh penalty imposed for false claims regarding UPSC results.
- 57 notices issued to coaching institutes so far.
- Penalties of over ₹1.09 crore imposed cumulatively.
Penalty Amount: ₹11 lakh
Total Penalties Imposed: ₹1.09 crore
Notices Issued: 57
GS-2: Governance, regulation and consumer rights.
- Regulatory Oversight: Protects aspirants from exploitative practices.
- Digital Accountability: Websites treated as continuous advertisements.
- Trust in Education Sector: Promotes ethical standards in competitive exams ecosystem.
Agriculture
HighGS-3
Natural Farming Promotion through Cooperative Certification Framework
Ministry of Home Affairs / Ministry of Cooperation
Context
Government emphasis on natural farming supported by cooperatives and certification infrastructure aims to enhance farmers’ income and sustainable agriculture.
Prelims Pointers
- 40 lakh farmers have adopted natural farming.
- Two national-level cooperatives set up for certification and marketing.
- Over 400 laboratories to certify natural farming produce.
- Natural farming relies on cow-based inputs.
- Income expected to increase by up to 1.5 times.
Farmers Practicing Natural Farming: 40 lakh
Certification Labs Planned: 400+
Income Increase Target: 1.5 times
GS-3: Sustainable agriculture and farmers’ income.
- Sustainability: Reduces chemical input dependency.
- Institutional Support: Certification and marketing via cooperatives.
- Global Demand: Taps international markets for organic produce.
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