UPSC Daily Current Affairs| One Liners 26-12-2025

One Liners 26-12-2025

History, Art and Culture

Birth Anniversary of Mahamana Malaviya

Vice President releases final series of ‘The Collected Works of Madan Mohan Malaviya’ on the birth anniversary of Mahamana Malaviya.

• He was an Indian educationist and freedom fighter, and served 3 terms as president of the Indian National Congress.
• Born on – 25^th December 1861 in Prayagraj and died on 12^th November 1946.
• Honoured as – 'Mahamana' by Mahatma Gandhi.
• Founded – Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi in 1916.
  • Hindu Mahasabha, formed in India in 1915, was co-founded by Madan Mohan Malaviya.
• Established – The English-language newspaper “The Leader” and Hindi Newspaper "Maryada" (1910).
• Awards – Posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2014.

‘Veer Baal Diwas’

• Observed annually on – 26th December.
• Started in – 2022, by Prime Minister.
• Objective – To Commemorate the martyrdom of Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, the sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, whose unparalleled sacrifice continues to inspire generations.

Polity & Governance

Next-Generation Quality Reforms

• It is a comprehensive set of next-generation system-wide quality reforms, announced on the eve of Sushasan Divas 2025.
• Announced by – Quality Council of India (QCI).
• Objectives – To power the quality ecosystem include the unveiling of the Q Mark – Desh ka Haq, a QR-coded Mark of Quality to enable citizens to know their laboratory, hospital and MSME, ensuring full disclosure and eliminating fake certificates.
• To have a transformative impact across sectors such as healthcare, laboratories, MSMEs and manufacturing.
• Significance – It strengthens India’s quality ecosystem and advance the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Security

‘Anti-Terror Conference’

• A platform for brainstorming India's next-generation strategies to counter emerging threats.
• Organized by – National Investigation Agency, Ministry of Home Affairs.
• Objectives –
• To share experiences and good practices across law enforcement agencies in addressing counter-terrorism (CT) issues and lessons from terror investigations.
• To focus 0n developing synergies among various stake holders by establishing formal and informal channels for coordinated action against the menace of terrorism.

Samudra Pratap (Yard 1267)

• It is the 1^st indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessel of the Indian Coast Guard.
• It is the largest ship in the ICG fleet, significantly enhancing the Coast Guard’s operational reach and capability.
• Features –
  • Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a 30mm CRN-91 gun, two 12.7mm stabilised remote-controlled guns with integrated fire control systems.
  • An indigenously developed Integrated Bridge System.
  • Integrated Platform Management System.
  • Automated Power Management System, and a high-capacity external firefighting system.
  • 1^st ICG ship to be equipped with Dynamic Positioning capability (DP-1), with FiFi-2 / FFV-2 notation certificate.
  • Advanced systems to detect oil spills viz Oil finger printing machine.
  • Gyro stabilized Standoff Active Chemical Detector and PC lab equipment enabling comprehensive pollution response operations within the Exclusive Economic Zone and beyond.
  • It is capable of high precision operations, recover pollutants from viscous oil, analyse contaminants, and separate oil from contaminated water.

Science

Nationwide Sample Collection and Testing

• MoU signed between – National Test House (NTH), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications.
• Aim – To facilitate nationwide collection of samples and their safe, reliable, and timely delivery to NTH laboratories for testing.
• Significance – This strategic collaboration will significantly enhance the accessibility, affordability, and efficiency of NTH’s testing services by addressing logistical challenges and reducing turnaround time.

Index

Good Governance Day

• Observed annually on – 25^th December.
• Objective – To commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, whose leadership emphasised accountability, transparency, and inclusive growth.
• Note – According to the United Nations, “Good governance is participatory, consensus oriented, accountable, transparent, responsive, effective and efficient, equitable and inclusive, and follows the rule of law”.

Good Governance Week

• It has emerged as a nationwide initiative.
• Observed annually from – December 19 to 25.
• Aim – To improve service delivery, strengthen grievance redressal mechanisms and promote citizen-centric administration.

Good Governance Index (GGI)

• It is a composite assessment of governance performance across states and union territories, translating policy intent into measurable, citizen-centric outcomes.
• It identifies 10 key sectors.

Miscellaneous

Sansad Khel Mahotsav

• It is a national-level sports festival.
• Organized in – Agra from December 21 to 25, by Parliament of India.
• Aim – To promote youth participation, discipline, teamwork, and holistic development.
• Key focus 0n –
  • Sports Awareness – To emphasized sports as a tool to build discipline, teamwork, character, and physical fitness.
  • Drug Awareness – To avoid drugs and adopt healthy lifestyle choices by adopting “No to drugs and Yes to sports” spirit.
  • Government Initiatives – To highlight programs like Khelo India, Fit India Movement, and support for indigenous sports.
  • Women in Sports – To underline importance of women’s participation, referencing initiatives like ASMITA Women’s League.