CURRENT AFFAIRS

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, marking a major step in strengthening India’s long-range precision artillery capability.

The Union Government has linked the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) with the National Population Register (NPR), enabling authorised security and law-enforcement agencies to access family-wise demographic data of nearly 119 crore residents through a secure digital platform.

The Union Government has constituted the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) as a statutory body under the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025, aimed at strengthening port, ship, and maritime security governance across India’s coastline.

Fresh violence erupted in West Karbi Anglong district of Assam, resulting in two deaths, multiple injuries, arson of shops and markets, suspension of mobile internet services, and imposition of prohibitory orders.

The Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of State for Cooperation held a review meeting regarding the establishment of a dedicated Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) for the security of ships and ports.

An Indian Army contingent has departed for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in the second edition of the India–UAE Joint Military Exercise “DESERT CYCLONE-II”, scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi from December 18 to 30.

The Defence Minister recently dedicated 125 newly constructed infrastructure projects of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to the nation, marking the highest number and significance of inaugurations by the agency in a single day.

INTERPOL has issued a Blue Corner Notice to trace the missing owners of a Goa-based nightclub where a major fire incident recently occurred. The notice seeks assistance from all member countries in locating them and obtaining key identity and background details.

The 10th edition of Exercise Garuda Shakti, the joint Special Forces military exercise between India and Indonesia, has begun at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.

Following the operational insights gained during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Armed Forces have initiated emergency procurement of additional satellite-linked Heron Mk II Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).