One Liners 16-01-2025

History, Art and Culture

Kalagram: The Cultural Jewel of Mahakumbh 2025

• It is an interactive and transformative experience, weaving together the stories of artisans, performers, and culinary masters from across the nation.
• Conceived and curated by – Ministry of Culture
• Rooted in – 3Cs: Craft, Cuisines, and Culture.
• It is not merely an exhibition space, it is a living, breathing tapestry of India’s heritage.

Economy

9 Years of Startup India

• Launched in – 2016 on January 16.
• Aim – To nurture innovation and catalyse the growth of startups across the country.
• Recognition - January 16 as National Startup Day.
• With more than 1.59 lakh startups recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) as of January 15, 2025.
• India has firmly established itself as the 3^rd largest startup ecosystem in the world.

Security

77th Army Day.

• 2025 Army Day parade in – Pune.
• 2025 theme - ‘Samarth Bharat, Saksham Sena’ (Capable India, Empowered Army).
• Commemorates – In recognition of Lieutenant General Kodandera M. Cariappa's taking over as the 1^st Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Francis Roy Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India in 1949.
• It epitomises determination, professionalism and dedication.
• Army – Safeguarding our borders and providing humanitarian help during natural disasters.

INS Surat

India commissioned 3 frontline naval combatants on Army Day.

• It is the 4^th and final ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project.
• Make in India – It has an indigenous content of 75%.
• Features – State-of-the-art weapon-sensor packages and advanced network-centric capabilities.
• It ranks among the largest and most sophisticated destroyers in the world.

INS Nilgiri

• It is the 1^st ship of the P17A Stealth Frigate Project.
• Designed by - Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau.
• Advanced features – Enhanced survivability, seakeeping, and stealth, reflecting the next generation of indigenous frigates.
• It is dedicated to the maritime prowess of the Chola dynasty.

INS Vaghsheer

• It is the 6^th and final submarine of the P75 Scorpene Project, 1^st submarine was Kalvari.
• It represents India’s growing expertise in submarine construction.
• Constructed by – India, collaboration with the Naval Group of France.