UPSC Daily Current Affairs| One Liners 24-10-2025

One Liners 24-10-2025

International Relations and Issues

India in United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP)

• India elected as Co-Chair of the Regional Committee of UN-GGIM-AP.

• India represented by – Surveyor General of India.

• Term – 2025-2028.

• Election conducted – During the 14^th Plenary Meeting of UN-GGIM-AP.

  • Held in – Goyang-si, Republic of Korea,

  • Hosted by – National Geographic Information Institute (NGII), Republic of Korea.

• Significance – It highlights growing leadership of India in the global geospatial arena and acknowledges its contribution in advancing innovation, capacity building, and regional collaboration.

UN-GGIM-AP

• It is one of the 5 regional committees of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM).

• It is the apex inter-governmental mechanism for making joint decisions and setting directions with regard to the production, availability and use of geospatial information within national, regional and global policy frameworks.

• Represents – National Geospatial Information Agencies of 56 countries in Asia and the Pacific region.

• Aim – To address global challenges regarding the use of geospatial information, including in the development agendas, to serve as a body for global policymaking in the field of geospatial information management.

India–Brazil Joint Declaration

• Recalling the Framework Agreement signed between India and MERCOSUR.

• Aim – To strengthen relations and promote the expansion of trade in conformity with the rules and disciplines of WTO, they agreed that:

  • Significant share of bilateral trade to benefit from tariff preferences.

  • Cover both tariff and non-tariff issues related to trade and economic partnership.

  • Active participation of the private sector and other stakeholders to support the negotiation process should be promoted.

  • Parties should endeavour to conclude the negotiations within one year from the launch of negotiations.

  • Establishment of a technical dialogue between the Parties, including the holding of a meeting of the Joint Administration Committee created under Article 23 of the PTA.

MERCOSUR

• MERCOSUR – It is a trading bloc in Latin America comprising Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.

  • It is the 3^rd largest integrated market after the European Union (EU), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

• Formed in – 1991.

• Objective – To facilitating the free movement of goods, services, capital and people among the four member countries.

78^th Session of the WHO Regional Committee of South-East Asia

India renews Commitment to Healthy Ageing at this Session.

• Held in – Colombo, Sri Lanka.

• Theme – “Healthy Ageing through strengthened primary health care.”

• India’s Commitment – To promoting Healthy Ageing through strengthened Primary Healthcare, based on a comprehensive and people-centric system for the elderly.

• Significance – Reaffirming India’s alignment with the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030).

G20 Environment Ministers’ Meeting

Union Environment Minister represents India at the G20 Environment Ministers’ Meeting.

• Held at – Cape Town, South Africa.

• Theme – ‘Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability’.

• Aim – To tread the path of building a world united in purpose, equal in right and resources, committed to the planet.

Economy

Advanced Night Vision factory

• Established at – Nimmaluru, Andhra Pradesh by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).

• Objectives – To meet the demands of Armed Forces as also for Export purposes for

  • Various electro-optical devices (Advanced Night Vision Devices),

  • Infrared Seekers for various indigenously developed missiles and

  • Different types of drone guard systems for protection from rogue drones, UAV and other aerial threats.

• Significance – It reinforces Aatmanirbharta in defence & promotes skilled employment in the region.

NMDC Steel Limited (NSL)

• NSL – It is a 1^st company in the country to receive an Indian Standards (IS) license for “Hot Rolled Steel Strip, Sheet, and Plates for Welded Steel Pipe for Pipeline Transportation Systems - General Requirements (IS 18384:2023).”

• Presented by – Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) during the World Standards Day 2025 celebration, organized by BIS.

• Aim – To reinforces NSL’s vision to produce world-class steel products that meet the most demanding standards of safety and performance in the petroleum and natural gas sectors.

• Significance – It highlights NMDC Steel’s focus on technological advancement, superior product quality, and sustainable manufacturing practices.

Miscellaneous

Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue (VBYLD) Quiz 2026

• VBYLD Quiz – It is the 1^st stage of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue 2026.

• Conducted through – My Bharat Portal.

• Aim – To help young people test their knowledge about India and share their ideas for a developed India by 2047.

• Winners – Top 10,000 winners will receive MY Bharat goodies and move to the next stage of the VBYLD 2026.

Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue 2026

• VBYLD 2026 – It is a multi-track competition, which will be held in New Delhi in January 2026.

  • It brings together over 3,000 dynamic young leaders nationwide.

  • National Youth Festival 2025 was reimagined as The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD).

• Conducted by – Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

• Aim – To foster collaboration and develop policy proposals with actionable solutions aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047.

• 5 exciting tracks

  • Cultural and Innovation Track.

  • Viksit Bharat Challenge Track.

  • Design for Bharat Track.

  • Hack for a Social Cause Track.

  • Diaspora Youth Participation.