CURRENT AFFAIRS

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).

For the first time, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) has formally paid homage to the soldiers who lost their lives during Operation Pawan, the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) mission undertaken in Sri Lanka in 1987. This marks a long-awaited official recognition of the operation and its martyrs.

The 19th edition of Exercise SURYAKIRAN (SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025) has officially begun at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, marking the continuation of one of the largest Indo–Nepal joint military initiatives.