Prelims Current Affairs includes Asian and Pacific Centre for Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM), India Strengthens Textile & Sericulture Ties with Georgia, Abujhmadiya Tribe, Operation Pawan, Exercise Suryakiran – XIX (2025), Fujiwhara Effect, Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS), 1988.

IMPORTANT DAYS

1. RED PLANET DAY

Observed on 28 November
Aim: To mark the launch of NASA’s Mariner 4 spacecraft, which sent the first close-up images of Mars in 1964.
Observed On: Every year on 28 November
Historical Significance: Commemorates the Mariner 4 mission — first detailed images of Mars

HISTORY

2. BRIHADEESWARAR TEMPLE HERITAGE DRIVE ORGANISED BY ASI

Current Context: On the occasion of World Heritage Week, ASI conducted a heritage walk and clean-up drive at the Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.

ABOUT BRIHADEESWARAR TEMPLE

Location: Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Deity: Lord Shiva
Also Known As:

• Periya Kovil
• RajaRajeswara Temple
• Rajarajesvaram

Constructed By: Raja Raja Chola I
Completed: 1010 AD
Architecture Style: Dravidian (Chola period)
UNESCO Status: Part of “Great Living Chola Temples”
1. Gangaikonda Cholapuram
2. Airavatesvara Temple

DEFENCE

3. HAMMER WEAPON SYSTEM

Current Context: Bharat Electronics Limited & Safran Electronics and Defence signed a JV agreement to produce the HAMMER Weapon System in India.

ABOUT HAMMER WEAPON SYSTEM

Full Form: Highly Agile and Manoeuvrable Munition Extended Range
Developer: Safran (French aerospace & defence company)
Type: Air-to-ground precision-guided glide bomb
Range: Up to 70 km
Compatibility: Fits bombs of 250 kg, 500 kg & 1,000 kg
Operational Strength:

• Resistant to jamming
• Works at low altitudes
• Can penetrate fortified structures
• Modular design; high accuracy

Platforms: Rafale, LCA Tejas

PRECISION-GUIDED WEAPON SYSTEM

• Designed to hit a specific target with minimal collateral damage
• Known as smart bombs
• Uses guidance systems, payload, fins for accuracy

POLICY AND PROGRAMME

4. INFORMATION SECURITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS PROJECT (ISEA)

Current Context: MeitY launched the Cyber Security Innovation Challenge 1.0 under the ISEA Project.

ABOUT ISEA

Initiative Of: MeitY
Started: 2005 (Third phase since Oct 2023)
Purpose: Build skilled human resources & spread cyber hygiene awareness
Aim: Develop a secure & trusted cyber space
Model: Implemented via 50 institutions using hub-and-spoke model

CYBER SECURITY INNOVATION CHALLENGE 1.0

• For students & researchers to solve real-world cybersecurity challenges
• Encourages indigenous solutions
• Covers 10 domains: cryptography, mobile security, cyber forensics, fintech security, futuristic tech, etc.

PERSON IN NEWS

5. ROHIT SHARMA APPOINTED ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2026 AMBASSADOR

Current Context: Rohit Sharma appointed official ambassador for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

ABOUT APPOINTMENT

• Jointly hosted by India & Sri Lanka
• Tournament dates: 7 February – 8 March 2026
• Rohit Sharma: Two-time T20 World Cup winner
• Aim: Promote tournament & enhance global engagement

SCHEME

6. RYTHANNA MEEKOSAM SCHEME

Current Context: Andhra Pradesh launched the Rythanna Meekosam initiative to support farmers through a structured five-point model.

ABOUT RYTHANNA MEEKOSAM

Launched On: 24 November 2025
State: Andhra Pradesh
Objective: Empower farmers via sustainable agricultural support
Five-Point Formula:

• Water Security
• Demand-Based Cultivation
• Agri-Technology Adoption
• Food Processing Expansion
• Comprehensive Government Backing

APPOINTMENTS

7. JUSTICE VIKRAM NATH APPOINTED NALSA EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

Current Context: Justice Vikram Nath appointed Executive Chairman, NALSA.

ABOUT APPOINTMENT

• Follows senior-most judge convention
• Notified under Legal Services Authorities Act
• Notification issued by Ministry of Law & Justice on 19 Nov 2025
• NALSA: Apex body for free legal services & legal aid programs

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