Prelims Current Affairs includes Women’s Asia Cup 2025, Guinea Elects Mamady Doumbouya as President, Delhi Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, India Bans Oral Nimesulide Above 100 MG , Pralay Missile, Punjab Declares Three ‘Holy Cities’ and Harappan Site of Rakhigarhi

SPORTS

1. WOMEN’S ASIA CUP 2025

Current Context: The Indian women’s hockey team won the silver medal at the 2025 Women’s Asia Cup in China, finishing runners-up after a close final defeat to the host nation.

ABOUT INDIA’S PERFORMANCE

• The Indian team topped the group stage and reached the final with consistent performances.
• It showed strong pressing, disciplined defence and improved circle conversion.
• Young players blended well with experienced campaigners, strengthening squad depth.

INTERNATIONAL

2. GUINEA ELECTS MAMADY DOUMBOUYA AS PRESIDENT

Current Context:  Guinea’s military leader Mamady Doumbouya has been elected President after securing a decisive victory in the December 28, 2025 elections.

ABOUT GUINEA

Location & Geography

• It is located in western Africa along the Atlantic Ocean.
• It is bordered by Guinea-Bissau and Senegal (north), Mali (northeast), Côte d’Ivoire (southeast), and Liberia and Sierra Leone (south).
• It is divided into four physical regions:
• Maritime (Lower) Guinea – coastal plain
• Fouta Djallon (Middle Guinea) – highlands and plateau
• Upper Guinea – savanna region
• Forest Guinea – dense forested southeast

People & Language

• Population is estimated at 13–15 million.
• French is the official language.
• Major indigenous languages include Pular (Fulani), Susu, and Maninka.
• Conakry is the capital, largest city, and main seaport.

GOVERNANCE

3. DELHI JAN VISHWAS (AMENDMENT OF PROVISIONS) BILL, 2026

Current Context: The Delhi Cabinet approved the Delhi Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 to decriminalise minor offences and improve ease of doing business.

OBJECTIVES OF THE BILL

• To reduce unnecessary criminalisation of minor and procedural violations.
• To reduce burden on courts and improve administrative efficiency.
• To promote ease of living and ease of doing business in Delhi.

KEY PROVISIONS

• Criminal penalties for minor offences will be replaced with civil penalties and fines.
• A defined appellate mechanism will be introduced.
• Laws related to public health, safety and life will remain unaffected.

ACTS COVERED

• Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954
• Delhi Jal Board Act, 1998
• Delhi Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Act, 1998
• Delhi Industrial Development, Operation and Maintenance Act, 2010

HEALTH

4. INDIA BANS ORAL NIMESULIDE ABOVE 100 MG

Current Context: The Union Health Ministry has banned all oral formulations of Nimesulide above 100 mg, citing safety concerns.

REASONS FOR THE BAN

• Higher doses pose a potential risk of liver toxicity.
• Safer alternatives are widely available.
• The decision was taken after consultation with the Drugs Technical Advisory Board.

ABOUT NIMESULIDE

• It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
• It is already banned for children below 12 years of age.
• It is prohibited for veterinary use in India.

DEFENCE

5. PRALAY MISSILE

Current Context: Defence Research and Development Organization successfully conducted a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles from the Odisha coast on December 31, 2025.

KEY DETAILS

• Two missiles launched in quick succession from a single launcher.
• User evaluation trial confirmed accuracy and reliability.
• Test conducted at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur.

ABOUT PRALAY MISSILE

• It is an indigenously developed quasi-ballistic missile.
• It uses solid propellant and advanced guidance systems.
• Capable of carrying multiple warhead types.

DEVELOPMENT

• Developed by Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad.
• Supported by Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited.

STATE IN NEWS

6. PUNJAB DECLARES THREE ‘HOLY CITIES’

Current Context: The Punjab government granted Holy City status to Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo.

REASONS

• These cities host major Sikh Takhts.
• Akal Takht in Amritsar was established in 1606 by Guru Hargobind.

KEY FEATURES

• Ban on liquor, tobacco, cigarettes and meat.
• Enhanced transport facilities for pilgrims.
• Boost to religious tourism.

EXAM FACT

• There are five Takhts in Sikhism, including Patna Sahib and Hazur Sahib.

PLACE IN NEWS

7. HARAPPAN SITE OF RAKHIGARHI

Current Context: The Union Government allocated ₹500 crore for the development of the Harappan site of Rakhigarhi.

ABOUT RAKHIGARHI

• It is the largest Harappan site in the Indian subcontinent.
• Located in Hisar district, Haryana.
• Situated in the Ghaggar–Hakra river plain.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE

• First excavated by Amarendra Nath of the Archaeological Survey of India.
• Later excavations led by Prof. Vasant Shinde confirmed its vast scale.

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