TLDR;
This session covers current affairs, focusing on a new disease called Zombie Deer Disease in the US, India's celebration of Diwali on the INS Vikrant, and the recognition of the Bodo community's Bothua religion in Assam. It also touches on sports, specifically India's performance in the Asian Rolling Championship and the Sultan of Johor Cup.
- Zombie Deer Disease is affecting deer and reindeer in Florida.
- Diwali was celebrated on INS Vikrant, discussing Operation Sindoor and Brahmos missiles.
- The Bothua religion of the Bodo community in Assam will receive a separate code in future censuses.
- India secured 10 medals at the Asian Rolling Championship in Vietnam.
- India won a silver medal at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia, losing to Australia.
Zombie Deer Disease in the US [1:57]
A new disease called Zombie Deer Disease has been identified in Florida, USA. This chronic disease affects deer and reindeer, impacting their nervous and central nervous systems, leading to brain disorders and causing them to behave erratically. The disease is transmitted through infectious proteins found in bodily fluids like urine and saliva. While there are no reported cases of animal-to-human transmission, the disease is raising concerns among wildlife experts.
Diwali Celebration on INS Vikrant [6:46]
Prime Minister Modi celebrated Diwali on the INS Vikrant, an indigenously built aircraft carrier commissioned in 2022 and developed by Kochi Shipyard. The INS Vikrant can accommodate 36 aircraft, including Tejas and Dhruv. Discussions during the celebration included Operation Sindoor and the Brahmos missile, which has a range of 290 km, soon to be 450 km.
Recognition of Bothua Religion in Assam [10:31]
The Bodo community in Assam, residing in Bodoland, follows the Bothua religion, which will be provided a separate code in the upcoming censuses. The Bodo language is the official language and was added to the Eighth Schedule by the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act. The Bothua religion focuses on the worship of five elements: fire, air, earth, sky, and water, with the Sujua plant considered their Supreme God.
Arunima Kumar Honored in UK for Kuchipudi Dance [14:40]
Kuchipudi dancer Arunima Kumar will be honored with the Honorary British Empire Medal Award in the UK, making her the first Indian to receive this award for the dance form. Kuchipudi is a classical dance originating from Andhra Pradesh. Arunima Kumar has previously received the Bismillah Khan Award in 2009 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Yuva Puraskar in 2008. Other famous Kuchipudi dancers include Shobha Naidu, Raja Reddy, and Radha Reddy.
Chandrayaan-2 Mission's Findings on Solar Activity [19:22]
India's Chandrayaan-2 mission, launched in July 2019, has provided the first data on the effect of the Sun's coronal mass ejection on the Moon. The mission, which included the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover, used the CHACE instrument to study the lunar exosphere. This is the first time ISRO has confirmed this study. Chandrayaan-3 was launched on July 14, 2023, and landed on August 23, celebrated as National Space Day.
India's Performance in Asian Rolling Championship [25:18]
India won a total of 10 medals at the 25th Asian Rolling Championship held in Vietnam, including three gold, two silver, and five bronze. The event concluded on October 19th, with 37 Indian athletes participating. Bajrang Panwar, Ajay Tyagi and Lakeshwar won gold medals.
Ayodhya's Deepotsav Sets Guinness World Record [27:40]
Ayodhya created a Guinness World Record by lighting 2.26 million lamps during Deepotsav, the ninth such event organized by the UP government. The lamps were lit on the banks of the Saryu River. Diwali, celebrated in the month of Kartik according to the Hindu calendar, falls on the day of the New Moon.
Jyoti Surekha Wins Bronze at Archery World Cup Final [31:27]
Indian archer Jyoti Surekha won a bronze medal at the Archery World Cup final held in Ninjing, China. This is the first time an Indian has won a medal in this event.
Seizure of Illegal Chinese Firecrackers [33:30]
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized Chinese firecrackers worth approximately ₹5 crore at the Nahava Sheva port in Maharashtra. The seizure was made under Operation Fire Trial, aimed at controlling smuggling.
India's Performance in Sultan of Johor Cup [35:39]
India won a silver medal at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025, a hockey tournament held in Malaysia, after losing to Australia in the final by two to one. The tournament started in 2011, and Britain has won it a maximum of four times.
Theft at France Lore Museum [37:56]
Priceless jewelry was stolen from the France Lore Museum.