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This YouTube video by SSC Wallah provides a comprehensive current affairs update, covering important national and international news. It discusses agreements, defense technology, geographical indicators, and appointments, with a focus on India's role and developments. Key topics include Russia's port development in Sudan, DRDO's fighter jet escape system, India's purchase of Heron MK2 drones, the testing of the BrahMos missile, Assam Day, Indian Navy Day, new GI tags for Tamil Nadu, and the appointment of Harmanpreet Kaur as PNB's brand ambassador.
- Russia to develop port in Sudan.
- DRDO tests high-speed indigenous fighter jet escape system.
- India purchases Heron MK2 drones from Israel.
- BrahMos missile tested by the Indian Army.
- Assam Day celebrated on December 2nd.
- Indian Navy Day celebrated on December 4th.
- Tamil Nadu receives five new GI tags.
- Harmanpreet Kaur appointed as PNB's brand ambassador.
Russia to Develop Port in Sudan [1:38]
Sudan has approved an agreement allowing Russia to develop a port, marking Russia's first naval base in Africa, located at Port Sudan on the Red Sea. This base will accommodate around 300 personnel and enhance connectivity with the Suez Canal, creating a new trade route connecting the Red Sea directly with Europe. Russia will benefit from easier trade and surveillance capabilities in Africa. China also has multiple naval bases in Africa. Approximately 12% of global trade passes through the Red Sea.
DRDO Tests High-Speed Indigenous Fighter Jet Escape System [10:35]
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has tested a high-speed indigenous fighter jet escape system in Chandigarh. This system allows pilots to safely eject from high-speed jet aircraft like the Tejas, even at high altitudes, increasing the chances of survival during crashes. The project involved DRDO, HAL (a Maharatna company), and the Aeronautical Development Agency. The Tejas is a 4.5 generation light combat aircraft, with a fifth-generation version under development. The escape system was tested at a speed of 800 km/h. DRDO was established on January 1, 1958, and is headquartered in Delhi, with Samir Kamat as its head.
India to Purchase Heron MK2 Drones from Israel [15:15]
India is set to purchase Heron MK2 drones from Israel for emergency use, following their successful deployment in Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. These drones, manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries, can fly for 45 hours at medium altitudes with a speed of 150 knots. The Indian Navy will receive these drones in the future for surveillance purposes. Israel's capital is Jerusalem, and its parliament is called the Knesset. India is also developing indigenous drones like 'Ghatak' for attack purposes and 'Rustam' for surveillance.
BrahMos Missile Tested by Indian Army [19:47]
The Indian Army recently tested the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, which falls under the fire-and-forget category. Developed jointly by India and Russia, the BrahMos is named after India's Brahmaputra River and Russia's Moskva River. It is a cruise missile that directly hits its target without a parabolic trajectory. The missile has a speed ranging from one to five Mach and a range of 290 km, which is expected to increase to 400-450 km in the future. It can be launched from land, sea, and air. The testing zone is located in Chandipur, Odisha, and a BrahMos testing facility is established in Lucknow. The test was conducted by the Southern Command of the Indian Army, with General Upendra as the Army Chief.
Assam Day Celebrated on December 2nd [24:46]
Assam Day, or Asom Diwas, is celebrated on December 2nd as a tribute to the founder of the Ahom kingdom, Chaolung Sukapha, from the 13th century. The day is not a state foundation day but a commemoration, first celebrated in 2016 under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat project. The Ahom kingdom used the Tai language. Bhupen Hazarika and Lachit Borphukan are important figures associated with Assam. Assam shares borders with all North-Eastern states.
Indian Navy Day Celebrated on December 4th [29:17]
Indian Navy Day is celebrated on December 4th to commemorate Operation Trident in 1971, when the Indian Navy attacked Karachi port during the Indo-Pakistan War, supporting East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The first Navy Day was celebrated in 1972. This year's celebration will be held in Kerala, with INS Vikrant participating. The Indian Navy was first established in 1612 as the East India Company Marine. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Samudragupta contributed significantly to promoting naval power. The Chief Guest will be Droupadi Murmu, and the event will take place at Shangumugham Beach in Kerala. Dinesh Tripathi is the current Naval Chief. The theme for the year is "Combat Ready, Credible and Cohesive."
New Nilgiri Class and Nuclear Submarine for Indian Navy [34:27]
The Indian Navy is set to receive the Taragiri, a Nilgiri-class stealth frigate under Project 17A, built by Mazagon Dockyard in Mumbai. Stealth frigates are small in shape but have high speed. This is the fourth ship of its class, following Nilgiri, Udaygiri, and Himagiri. Additionally, the third nuclear-capable submarine, Aridaman, will be launched. It is indigenously developed and belongs to the Arihant class. The submarine will be handed over in Visakhapatnam, where it was developed. The first two submarines of this class are Arihant and Arighata.
Tamil Nadu Receives Five New GI Tags [37:56]
Tamil Nadu now has a total of 74 Geographical Indication (GI) tags, the highest in India, after receiving five new tags. The GI tag system in India was established in 1999, with the first tag given to Darjeeling Tea in 2004. The new GI tags include: Boralival Cotton Sarees from Tiruchi district, Kavindapadi Jaggery, Namakal Makal (soapstone cookware), Thoyamali Rice, and Ambasamudram Wooden Toys.
Harmanpreet Kaur Appointed as PNB's Brand Ambassador [41:46]
Punjab National Bank (PNB), the second-largest public sector bank in India, has appointed Harmanpreet Kaur as its brand ambassador. PNB was founded in 1894 in London and later shifted to India. The bank's MD is Ashok Chandra. PNB is associated with Lala Lajpat Rai. The tagline is "The Name You Can Bank Upon". The bank was merged with Oriental Bank and United Bank.
Tereza Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Win Badminton Tournament [45:15]
Tereza Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won the Syed Modi International Trophy, a badminton tournament held in Lucknow. They won in the doubles category, defeating players from Japan. The tournament is organized by the Badminton Federation, which is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and was founded in 1934.
Renaming of PMO and Other Important Places [47:30]
The name of the PMO (Prime Minister's Office) परिसर has been changed to Seva Tirth. Raj Bhavan has been renamed Lok Bhavan, and Rajpath is now known as Kartavya Path. These changes reflect a focus on citizen-centric governance.
Appointment in LIC [48:53]
The Central Government has appointed Ramakrishna Chandra as the Managing Director (MD) of LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India), effective from December 1st. LIC was established in 1956, and the appointment was made by the Central Government due to its majority stake in the company.
