NATIONAL NEWS
Maithili and Sanskrit versions of the Constitution released by President Murmu.
• President Murmu released Maithili and Sanskrit versions of the Constitution on November 26.
• She described the Constitution as a living, progressive document fostering social justice and inclusive growth.
• The event marked the start of celebrations for the Constitution's 75th anniversary.
• Murmu highlighted the role of 15 women from the Constituent Assembly in drafting the document.
• Three books on the Constitution were released during the event.
• A booklet dedicated to the art and design of the Constitution was also unveiled.
• The Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, and implemented on January 26, 1950.
• The year-long celebration honors 75 years of India’s democratic foundation.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ISRO's Shukrayaan mission to Venus is set for launch in 2028.
• The government has given ISRO permission to launch its next Venus Orbiting Satellite mission, called Shukrayaan, in 2028.
• Chandrayaan-4, a joint India-Japan project, aims for a precise south pole Moon landing.
• The mission includes a 350 kg rover, significantly larger than Chandrayaan-3's.
• ISRO is planning to land on Mars following its successful Mars orbital mission.
• Gaganyaan will feature an unmanned mission in two years, followed by a manned flight.
• Advanced sensors and INSAT-4 satellite launches are under discussion to improve communication and weather systems.
• India's space station, with five modules, is set to launch its first module in 2028 and be fully operational by 2035.
• The government has approved plans for a smaller space station compared to the ISS.
GOVERNMENT SCHEMES
The national campaign 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat' launched by the Centre in New Delhi.
• The Centre launched the 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat' campaign in New Delhi on November 27.
• Union Minister Annapurna Devi unveiled the Child Marriage Free India Portal during the launch.
• The campaign aims to eliminate child marriage and create a child marriage-free India.
• The portal will help raise awareness, prevent child marriage, and report incidents effectively.
• Inspired by the success of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao,' the campaign builds on changing societal attitudes towards girls.
• It focuses on promoting education, skills, and entrepreneurship among girls and women.
• Despite progress in reducing child mortality and increasing girls' enrolment, child marriage remains a major issue.
• Nearly 1 in 5 girls in India is still married before turning 18, highlighting the need for action.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
India signed the final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty.
• India signed the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty under WIPO.
• The treaty aims to standardize industrial design registration processes globally.
• It will make design protection faster, easier, and more affordable for creators.
• Procedural complexities and administrative burdens will be significantly reduced.
• A mechanism to restore rights for lapsed applications ensures lost opportunities are recovered.
• The treaty promotes efficiency and accessibility in design protection across multiple jurisdictions.
• India’s participation reflects its commitment to inclusive growth and innovation.
• The agreement marks a major milestone after two decades of negotiations.
STATE NEWS
The new Cottage and Rural Industries Policy was unveiled by the Gujarat government in Gandhinagar.
• Gujarat unveiled a new Cottage and Rural Industries Policy on November 27 in Gandhinagar.
• The policy aims to generate over 12 lakh jobs in the next five years.
• It focuses on credit access, market development, skill training, and infrastructure for self-reliant cottage industries.
• Traditional handicrafts of the state will be promoted and preserved under this initiative.
• The sector's cumulative output is targeted to grow from ₹460 crore to ₹1500 crore.
• Loan beneficiaries under various schemes will increase from 35,000 to 50,000 in five years.
• Loans for artisans under the Vajpayee Bankable Scheme 2.0 have been raised to ₹25 lakh.
• The Dattopant Thengadi Artisan Interest Subsidy Scheme now offers loans up to ₹3 lakh.