UPSC Daily Current Affairs| One Liners 13-06-2026

One Liners 13-06-2026

History, Art and Culture

Jaspal Rana Ji

The legendary Indian shooter and coach Jaspal Rana passed away at the age of 49 recently.

• Achievements
  • 1^st national-level gold medal at just 12 years of age.
  • Commonwealth Games – Won a staggering 15 medals (9 gold, 4 silver, and 2 bronze).
  • Asian Games – Secured 8 medals (including 4 golds).
  • Awards received – Arjuna Award (1994), Padma Shri (1997), Dronacharya Award (Bestowed in 2020 for his stellar coaching).

Polity & Governance

Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)

• Attached office of – Ministry of Civil Aviation
• Functions under – Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017, amended in 2021.
• Aim – To enhance aviation safety via analysis and recommendations.
• Global alignment – Safety operations conducted in full compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 13.

Varya

• It is a video generating module.
• Launched under – India AI mission.

• Developed by – Avtaar.ai under the support from AI Mission indigenously.
• Objective – To generate and visualize India’s diverse culture and everyday life.
• Feature
  • 10X Times Efficient Over Leading Models.
  • Convert Text into Videos by Smart Prompting.
• Significance – It brings Affordable AI Video Generation Service to India at Population Scale.

'Swadha' (or 'Svadha') Wellness Wear Collection

Recently Khadi India' launched the 'Swadha' wellness wear collection.

• It is a specialized line of mindful clothing crafted from hand-spun Khadi.
• Name origin
  • Derived from the Atharva Veda, 'Svadha' translates to ease, comfort, or quiet pleasure.
  • This concept serves as the functional foundation for the entire collection.
• Developed by – Centre of Excellence for Khadi (CoEK).
• Joint initiative – Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).
• Significance – It modernizes traditional textiles for contemporary lifestyles.

SARTHI (Strategic Advisory and Reforms Taskforce for Holistic ITI Transformation)

Recently the first meeting of SARTHI convened at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.

• Convened by – Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
• Objectives – To modernize India's Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and align vocational education to meet evolving industry needs.
• To institutionalize long-term CTS (Craftsmen Training Scheme) reforms across 13,888 ITIs."

Environment

Ingerana Occidens

Ingerana occidens is a new species of frog discovered in the Garo and Khasi Hills of Meghalaya.

• It commonly known as the Western Trickle Frog,
• Name Origin – ‘Occidens’ derives from Latin for “west,” marking the westernmost range of the genus.
• Family – Dicroglossidae.
• Found in – Garo and Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, south of the Brahmaputra River.
• Genetic Divergence – Shows ~18% DNA difference from Ingerana borealis north of the Brahmaputra, confirming distinct species status.
• Key Features
  • Smaller size (adult females ~26 mm).
  • Smooth skin with mild wrinkling, unlike the heavily wrinkled northern relative.
  • Distinct lateral stripe of contrasting colour.
  • Prominent tympanum (eardrum) with strong skin fold, unlike the nearly invisible eardrums of I. borealis.

Security

Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL)

Recently defence minister inaugurates an Advanced Weapon System Complex at DRDL.

• It is a premier aerospace and missile systems research facility, under DRDO, India’s primary military R&D agency.
• Founded in – 1958 at Hyderabad, Telangana.
• Specialization – It focuses on advanced missile systems and aerospace technologies crucial for national security.
• It boosts the integration and development of indigenous air defence platforms.
• Key Areas – To expertise in missile technology, rocket engineering, aerodynamics, navigation systems, and propulsion.
• Major Contributions – Agni series, Prithvi missiles, BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, air defence systems, and tactical missiles.

Project Kusha

• Official Name – Extended Range Air Defence System (ERADS) or Precision-Guided Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (PGLRSAM).
• It is an indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) defence system.
• Led by – DRDO with the involvement of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the radar systems and integration.
• Aim – To protect strategic and civilian assets from stealth aircraft, drones, and cruise or ballistic missile
• Primarily designed for – Indian Air Force (IAF).

Schemes

Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adiwasi Nyaya Maha AbhiyaN (PM JANMAN)

• Launched in – 2023-24
• Purpose – To socio-economically empower 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) communities across 18 states and one union territory.
• Aim – To provide basic facilities such as safe housing, access to education, health and connectivity, electrification of households, livelihood opportunities in 3 years.
• Other role – Setting up Van Dhan Vikas Kendras for economic empowerment, and building hostels for tribal students.

Science

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

• It is an essential water-soluble nutrient and potent antioxidant.
• Dietary Need – Humans cannot produce it; it must be obtained daily through diet.
• Key Functions
  • Synthesizes collagen (skin, joints, blood vessels).
  • Boosts immunity.
  • Enhances iron absorption.
• Health Role – Aids in building and repairing connective tissues; vital for wound healing and scar tissue formation.
• Crucial for – Synthesizing collagen (for skin, joints, and blood vessels), boosting immunity, and absorbing iron.
• Sources
  • Fruits - Oranges, strawberries, kiwi, papayas, and guavas.
  • Vegetables - Red and green bell peppers, broccoli, tomatoes, and brussels sprouts