Summary of "CURRENT AFFAIRS TODAY | UP HOME GUARD CURRENT AFFAIRS & STATIC GK | UP POLICE STATIC GK CLASS"

Overview

This video is a rapid current-affairs and revision class aimed at UP Home Guard/static GK aspirants. It runs through a long list of recent national and international news items, appointments, scientific advances, policy decisions and events—mostly drawn from Press Information Bureau (PIB) and All India Radio. The session doubles as daily current-affairs coverage and revision, with emphasis on rapid‑fire revision strategy and upcoming review classes.

Note: subtitles were auto-generated and contain transcription errors and occasional name/place misspellings. The summary below captures the principal items and factual claims as presented in the class.

Major agreements, diplomacy and appointments

Doordarshan signed an agreement with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) to disseminate Indian cultural content globally (ICCR: Ministry of External Affairs; Doordarshan: Prasar Bharati, Ministry of I&B).
India and Bhutan signed a tariff protocol for the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu hydropower project.
India launched a Trade Facilitation Portal with the United States to boost bilateral trade.
NTPC signed an agreement with French company EDF for nuclear power projects.
Rajiv Kumar given additional charge as High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands (in addition to Papua New Guinea).
Vikram Doraiswami (spelled in subtitles as Vikram Dorai Swami) received the Freedom of the City of London and was appointed India’s new ambassador to China.
Other diplomatic notes: India–Sweden consultations, ASEAN–India meetings in Manila, and India’s e‑business visa for Chinese citizens.

Science, technology and research

Indian Railways has started using composite (mixed) sleepers to improve track load-bearing capacity and safety.
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru:
- Developed a low-energy brain‑inspired sensor modeled on a frog brain.
- Used naphthalene diimide to create temperature‑controlled nanomaterials.
- Performed notable supercomputer simulations.
Ministry of Science & Technology developed Pathgeny software to speed up drug discovery.
Meta (Facebook) launched a new super‑intelligence AI model named Muse Spark.
IIT projects:
- IITM developed a 3D‑printed automatic weather station under Mission Mausam.
- IIT Madras launched a Global Research Foundation (and related research initiatives).
Space launches:
- ISRO’s PSLV launched the MOI‑1 minisatellite.
- SpaceX launched Italy’s CosmoSkymed second‑generation satellite.

Defense, security and operations

Operation Himsetu: Indian Army rescue operation for tourists stranded in Sikkim after landslides.
India signed an agreement with Israel for procurement of the long‑range rocket launcher Suryastra.
Reports on hypersonic systems: Russia reportedly delivered an Avangard‑type/hypersonic system to Belarus (subtitles reference name variations); the US tested a system named Dark Eagle.
Indian Army declared 2026 the year of “Networking and Data Centricity.”

Energy, infrastructure and environment

India moved up to 3rd place globally in total renewable energy capacity (after China and the US); also third in solar capacity.
India Energy Week scheduled in Goa (27–30 Jan).
Elecrama 2027 to be held in Greater Noida (February 2027).
ADB approved a loan for Musi River bank development (Hyderabad).
Environmental clearance noted for the 1,200 MW Kalai II hydroelectric project on the Lohit River in Arunachal Pradesh.
India’s first indigenous pollution‑control vessel: Samudra Pratap.
International/regulatory updates:
- Turkmenistan legalized crypto mining and exchange from Jan 2026.
- European Union introduced a carbon tax on steel and aluminium.

Health, AYUSH and social policy

World Homeopathy Day observed on 10 April; 2026 theme: “Homeopathy for Sustainable Health.”
AYUSH recognition noted in bilateral agreements with Oman and New Zealand.
First commercial‑scale tropical recirculating aquaculture rainbow‑trout facility started in Hyderabad.
Mention of US approval for gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy.
Delhi government declared rabies a notified disease.
Himachal Pradesh implemented Aadhaar‑based face authentication for ration distribution.
India ranked 8th in the WHO pharmacovigilance index.

Economy, taxation and statistics

GST collections rose 6.1% in December 2025.
Bulgaria to adopt the euro from 1 January 2026.
India’s standing in fintech startup funding and other indices was referenced (regional fintech funding rank mentioned in subtitles).

Awards, culture and events

IFFCO Yuva Sahitya Samman 2025 awarded to Ankita Jain.
Exhibition of Piprahwa relics inaugurated at Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, New Delhi.
Commonwealth Games preparation review visits in Gujarat (Ahmedabad) for the 2030 Games.

Sports and competitions

Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 scheduled in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Asian Boxing Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
44th Junior National Kho‑Kho Championship inaugurated in Bengaluru.
India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper introduced on the Howrah–Kamakhya (Guwahati) route.
Notable athletes/events highlighted:
- Animesh Kujur ran sub‑10.2s for 100 m (Indian milestone).
- Venus Williams noted as the oldest female player in the Australian Open main draw.
- Laura/Lora Cardoso (Brazil) recorded a 9‑wicket haul in a T20I.

Miscellaneous notable facts and local/state items

CRPF foundation day: 27 July; CRPF Shaurya Diwas: 9 April.
North India’s first central private irrigation system inaugurated at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.
Bangladesh to import 200 broad‑gauge coaches from India.
Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary (Gonda, Uttar Pradesh) declared an eco‑sensitive zone.
Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest number of tiger deaths in 2025 (NTCA report).
Several national appointments, awards and institutional launches were also cited (e.g., new DGFT Director General, new Chief Justice of Kerala High Court, 3rd International AYUSH Conference in Dubai).

Sources and teaching notes

The instructor repeatedly stated that ~80–90% of the material comes from the Press Information Bureau (PIB) and All India Radio.
The session functions as both daily current affairs coverage and revision; the instructor promotes additional rapid‑fire sessions and study capsules for exam preparation.

Presenters, contributors and organizations mentioned

Video instructor: unnamed Exampur / Home Guard current‑affairs teacher.
Primary sources: Press Information Bureau (PIB), All India Radio.
Named persons cited (as per subtitles): Abul Kalam Azad; Dr. Samuel Hahnemann; Rajiv Kumar; Vikram Doraiswami; Piyush Goyal; Om Birla; S. Jaishankar; Mansukh Mandaviya; Shivraj Singh Chouhan; Ankita Jain; Nagesh Kapoor; Animesh Kujur; Rupa Bayur; Venus Williams; Usman Khawaja; Volodymyr Zelensky (spelled in subtitles); Chrystia Freeland; Mamadi Domboya; Delcy Rodriguez; Raghunath Mashelkar; Sandhya Venugopal Sharma.
Organizations mentioned include Doordarshan/Prasar Bharati, ICCR, JNCASR, IIT Madras, IITM (Pune), NTPC, EDF, BEML, DMRC, FIU‑IND, I4C, ADB, ISRO, SpaceX, Meta, and others.

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