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This YouTube video by SSC Wallah provides a comprehensive current affairs update, covering international agreements, global rankings, university expansions, and significant national events. It highlights the importance of continuous learning and patience for aspirants, while also providing key details and facts about each topic.
- India-Russia Relations and the RELOS Agreement
- Women, Peace, and Security Index
- Victoria University's Expansion to India
- B. R. Ambedkar's Death Anniversary and Legacy
- FIFA Peace Prize to Donald Trump
India-Russia Relations and the RELOS Agreement [3:56]
India and Russia have signed the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support (RELOS) agreement during the 23rd India-Russia summit in Delhi. This annual summit, which was interrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022, was attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The RELOS agreement is a defense agreement allowing both countries to use each other's airbases and naval bases for refueling, repair, and supply purposes. India has similar agreements with the USA, including LEMOA, COMCASA, and BECA, with BECA specifically for satellite usage.
Constitution Day and Other Important Dates [9:21]
Constitution Day is celebrated on November 26th, coinciding with National Milk Day. The Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025 will be held in England, with India winning both categories in the previous event. The 53rd Chief Justice of India is Suryakant, and Lakshya Sen won the Australian Open 2025 for men's singles in badminton.
Women, Peace, and Security Index [10:39]
The Women, Peace, and Security Index for 2025-2026, released by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (a peace institute based in Oslo, Norway), ranks India at 131 out of 181 countries. The index focuses on women's peace and security, with scores ranging from 0 to 1, where 1 indicates the best conditions. Denmark ranks first, followed by Iceland, while Afghanistan is at the bottom. India's score is 0.607, indicating a middle-ground situation.
Victoria University's Expansion to India [15:27]
Victoria University of Australia will open a branch in Gurugram by 2026, focusing on National Education Policy 2020, IT, innovation, and AI. This is not the first foreign university to establish a presence in India; Deakin University of Australia already has a branch in Gujarat's GIFT City. Victoria's capital is Melbourne. The National Education Policy was first established in 1968, then in 1986, and most recently in 2020 by the Kasturi Ranjan Committee. An AI University will be established in Maharashtra, and Visva-Bharati University in West Bengal is on the UNESCO list.
Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes [21:12]
The 18th session of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes was hosted in Delhi by the Ministry of Finance, led by Nirmala Sitharaman. Discussions centered on taxation, revenue collection, and future tax strategies. India became a member of this forum in 2009 and committed to hosting the summit during the G20 in 2023. India has two types of taxes: direct and indirect, including GST (Goods and Services Tax), which was implemented in 2017 via the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act. The summit was overall hosted by the OECD (Economic Cooperation and Development), which has headquarters in Paris and 38 members.
Mars Exploration and Discoveries [27:47]
Scientists have discovered a drainage system on Mars, identifying 16 ancient basins, including Parana Valles. The soil on Mars has high levels of iron oxide. India's Mars mission, MOM, was launched in 2013, with plans for Mangalyaan 2 between 2028 and 2030. NASA's missions include Curiosity, Perseverance, and the Ingenuity helicopter. The drainage system, called "Merga Retifera," spans 100,000 square kilometers in the southern region of Mars.
Nobel Peace Prize and Other Awards [32:18]
Maria Corina from Venezuela received the Nobel Peace Prize 2025, while Laszlo was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Shishir Chandra Murmu has been appointed as the Deputy Governor of RBI.
B. R. Ambedkar's Death Anniversary and Legacy [33:26]
B. R. Ambedkar's death anniversary is observed on December 6th, marking his 77th death anniversary this year. Born on April 14, 1891, he passed away on December 6, 1956. Ambedkar was the first Law Minister of India and followed Buddhism later in life. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1990. Article 32 of the Indian Constitution is considered the "Soul of Indian Constitution" by him, and he is also known as the "Father of Indian Constitution." Key events associated with him include the Mahad Satyagraha in 1927 and the Poona Pact in 1932. The "Ambedkar Circuit" includes five significant places: Mhow, Delhi, Mumbai, Nagpur, and London. December 6th is also known as Mahaparinirvan Day.
Chief Minister Bharat Darshan Yojana and Tourism [38:46]
The Chief Minister Bharat Darshan Yojana, launched by the Bihar government, will provide students from classes 9th to 12th with the opportunity to explore India's history, culture, and traditions. This initiative is similar to India's Swadesh Darshan, which began in 2014-15. Additionally, a theme park dedicated to Lord Shri Ram is being constructed in Ayodhya.
India Heritage Football Ranking 2024-25 [41:50]
The India Heritage Football Ranking 2024-25 indicates that the Taj Mahal receives the highest number of visitors among heritage sites. There are 44 UNESCO-listed heritage sites in India, with the latest additions being forts from the Maratha period in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. The Taj Mahal, located in Agra, is an example of Indo-Persian art and was included in the UNESCO list in 1983. The Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is the second most visited site and is also known as the Black Pagoda.
Book Release and Cricket Achievements [45:06]
"Kashmir in the Line of Fire," a book by General Ranjan Mahajan, was released by LG Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir. The book discusses Kashmir's history, culture, and current conditions. Sunil Narine became the third player to take 600 wickets in T20 cricket, following DJ Bravo and Rashid Khan.
World Soil Day and FIFA Peace Prize [48:58]
The new theme for World Soil Day, celebrated on December 5th, is "Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities," as announced by the FAO. Donald Trump received the first FIFA Peace Prize, which was created in anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup being hosted in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
