Todays in History (December 27^th, 1911)

• In 1911, the Indian national anthem “Jana Gana Mana” was publicly sung for the first time at the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress.

Summary of Today’s News

Kaleshwaram Project:

• Recently, the Telangana government plans an on-site ‘expose’ into Telangana’s Kaleshwaram project.
• The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) is a multi-stage lift irrigation project on the Godavari River in Kaleshwaram, Telangana.
• Renowned as the world’s largest multi-stage lift irrigation project, its inception point lies at the confluence of the Pranhita and Godavari

Veer Bal Diwas:

Recently, the Prime Minister of India participated in a programme to pay homage to the courage and martyrdom of the sons of Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th and last Sikh ‘Guru’.

• Veer Bal Diwas is observed annually on December 26th.
• It is a day of remembrance for the “Sahibzades”, the four sons of the tenth and final Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh.
• Two sons died fighting the Mughals, while the younger pair, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh ji, were bricked alive on December 11, 1705, by Aurangzeb’s governor of Sirhind.

MedTech Mitra:

• Launched by Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare.
• MedTech Mitra is a platform that supports and nurtures medical technology (MedTech) innovators in India.
• The initiative provides guidance, resources and assistance in shaping research and obtaining regulatory approvals.
• It is a collaborative alliance between NITI Aayog, ICMR and CDSCO (The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation).

International Gita Seminar and Geeta Mahotsav

• Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the International Gita Seminar and Geeta Mahotsav at Brahma Sarovar, Kurukshetra,
• The theme of the seminar is – “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: Srimad Bhagavad Gita and Universal Unity”.

SOME QUESTIONS FOR YOU

• Dengue virus is transmitted to humans through bite of infected mosquitoes (Aedes Aegypti).
• What percentage of global trade is estimated to pass through the Suez Canal, recently affected by attacks in the Red Sea?
  • – 12%
• What category of organisms does Pantoea tagorei belong to, making recent headlines?
  • Bacteria
• Which ministry introduced the ‘Bhoomi Rashi Portal’?
  • Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways
• Which state is the primary state partner for the International Gita Seminar and Gita Mahotsav?
  • Haryana
• Which university secured the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy in 2023?
  • Guru Nanak Dev University