Operation Mahadev
News- Operation Mahadev: Indian Security Forces Neutralise Terrorists Of Pahalgam Attack.
• Operation – High‑intensity counter‑terrorism mission codenamed Operation Mahadev.
• Location – Dara region, near Dachigam National Park, Jammu & Kashmir.
• Forces Involved – Indian Army, CRPF, and J&K Police.
• Action – Acting on credible intelligence, security forces engaged terrorists in a fierce encounter on Monday.
• Result – Three Pakistani Lashkar‑e‑Taiba terrorists neutralised.
China’s Mega Dam
News- China’s Mega Dam on Brahmaputra River.
- Location-Yarlung Zangbo River (Brahmaputra’s Tibetan name) at “Great U-bend” in Medog County.
- Capacity – 60,000 MW (world’s largest hydropower project upon completion).
- Cost – $167.8 billion.
- Strategic Location – Close to India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh.
- About Brahmaputra
- Origin – Tibet, near Mansarovar Lake, as Yarlung Tsangpo.
- Meaning – Brahmaputra means “Son of Brahma” in Sanskrit.
- Entry Point in India – Arunachal Pradesh (as Siang or Dihang).
- Length – Approx. 2,900 km.
CRPF Raising Day
News- CRPF Raising Day 2025: July 27.
• CRPF Raising Day – Observed on July 27 every year.
• 2025 – Celebrated 87th Raising Day.
• Founded – In 1939, at Nimach, Madhya Pradesh.
• Renamed – As CRPF in 1949 by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
• Key Roles – Internal security, anti-Naxal ops, disaster relief, election duty, UN missions.
• Status – India’s largest paramilitary force.
India’s first private heavy water test facility
News- India’s First Private Test Facility for Depleted Heavy Water Upgradation.
• Location – India’s first private heavy water test facility set up in Mumbai by TEMA India Ltd.
• Collaboration – Developed with BARC and NPCIL support.
• Purpose – Tests components like distillation columns used in PHWRs.
• Application – Supplies to nuclear projects like RAPP-8, GHAVP 1–4, KAIGA 5–6.
• Significance – Boosts energy security, indigenous tech, and export potential.
India’s First-Ever SHAPE 2025 Conference
News- India’s First-Ever SHAPE 2025 Conference: A Game-Changer in Hospital Planning.
- Event Name – SHAPE 2025 (Sustainable Hospital Architecture, Planning, Infrastructure, and Equipment).
- Host – Army Hospital Research & Referral (AHRR), New Delhi.
- Dates – Held on July 26–27, 2025.
- Significance – First-ever Armed Forces National Conference on sustainable healthcare infrastructure.
- Participants – Experts from armed forces, civil sectors, and private industry discussed resilient and patient-friendly hospital design in India.
GP Birla Memorial Award
News- ISRO Chief Dr. V Narayanan Honoured with GP Birla Memorial Award
- Awardee – Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman of ISRO and Secretary, Department of Space.
- Award – GP Birla Memorial Award 2025.
- Reason – Recognized for his exceptional contribution to India’s space programme.
- Award Significance – One of India’s top scientific honours for contributions in science, education, and culture.
- About Birla Memorial Award
- Award – Formerly known as Lifetime Achievement Award.
- In Memory – Industrialist GP Birla.
- Honours – Science, education, astronomy, public service.
- Given By – GP Birla Institute, chaired by Nirmala Birla.
- Recipients – National and international achievers.
MCQs
Q1. Where is China building its mega dam on the Brahmaputra River?
A. Lhasa
B. Medog County, at the “Great U-bend”
C. Chengdu
D. Shigatse
Q2. When is CRPF Raising Day observed?
A. August 15
B. July 27
C. January 26
D. October 21
Q3. What does SHAPE 2025 stand for?
A. Strategic Healthcare and Patient Evaluation
B. Sustainable Hospital Architecture, Planning, Infrastructure, and Equipment
C. Smart Health Advancement for People Everywhere
D. Scientific Hospital and Patient Engagement
Q4. What is “Operation Mahadev” recently carried out by Indian security forces?
A. A military rescue mission in Ladakh
B. A counter-terrorism operation near Dachigam National Park
C. A disaster relief effort in Uttarakhand
D. An anti-narcotics raid in Punjab
Q5. Who received the GP Birla Memorial Award in 2025?
A. Dr. K. Sivan
B. Dr. V. Narayanan
C. Rakesh Sharma
D. Dr. Tessy Thomas