INS Udaygiri
News- The Indian Navy has received INS Udaygiri, the second stealth frigate under Project 17A.
- Delivered on – 1 July 2025 by MDL.
- Type – 2nd stealth frigate under Project 17A (after INS Nilgiri).
- Built by – Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (MDL).
- Named after – Old INS Udaygiri (retired 2007).
- Role – multi-mission blue-water operations in Indian Ocean Region.
- Stealth Features – Low radar, acoustic, infrared signature.
- Weapons – Equipped with BrahMos, Barak-8, CIWS, 76mm gun.
- Indigenous Content – ~75% Indian-made components.
- About Project 17A:
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- A series of seven indigenous stealth frigates, developed as a follow-up to the Shivalik-class (Project 17) frigates.
- Launched – Started in 2015;
- Built by – MDL (Mumbai) and GRSE (Kolkata)
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Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme
News – Cabinet Approves ELI Scheme to Generate 3.5 Crore Jobs Across India.
- Aim – Promote large-scale formal job creation across all sectors, especially manufacturing.
- Ministry – Ministry of Labour and Employment.
- Type – Direct Incentive Scheme to boost employment.
- Launched Under – Union Budget 2024–25’s youth skilling and employment package.
- Outlay – ₹99,446 crore for 2 years.
- Timeline – Covers jobs created between Aug 1, 2025 – July 31, 2027.
RailOne App
News – RailOne App Launched: Indian Railways Unifies Passenger Services Under One Platform.
- RailOne is an all-in-one mobile application for Indian Railways passengers.
- Launched on – The occasion of the 40th foundation day of CRIS.
- Event – In New Delhi.
- Developed By – Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS).
- Under – Ministry of Railways.
Socialist and Secular in the Preamble
News- Political Debate: Calls to remove “socialist” and “secular” citing their Emergency-era insertion.
- Socialist and Secular term added – Under 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act.
- When – 1976, Enacted during National Emergency (1975-77)
- About Preamble:
- Preamble is the introductory statement to the Constitution that outlines its objectives and guiding philosophy.
- Origin – Drafted under the leadership of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
- Adopted on –26 November 1949.
- Legal Status – Though not legally enforceable.
- Used – As a tool for constitutional interpretation
Order of the Star
News- PM Modi Honoured in Ghana’s highest civilian award.
- Name of the Award – Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana.
- Date – on July 3, 2025.
- Conferred by – President John Dramani Mahama.
- Reason – In recognition of PM Modi’s distinguished global leadership, diplomatic outreach, and efforts to build South-South cooperation.
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- Location – West Africa, along the Gulf of Guinea.
- Capital – Accra.
- Currency – Ghanaian Cedi.
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Teghbir Singh
News- Five-Year-Old Teghbir Singh Conquers Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Teghbir Singh – 5 years old boy.
- From – Ropar, Punjab.
- Achievement – Youngest Asian to scale Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Mountain – Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak.
- About Mount Kilimanjaro:
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- Location – Tanzania, East Africa.
- Height – 5,895 meters.
- Highest Point – Uhuru Peak.
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MCQs
Q1. When was INS Udaygiri delivered to the Indian Navy?
A) 1 June 2024
B) 15 August 2025
C) 1 July 2025
D) 26 January 2025
Q2. Under which budget was the ELI Scheme launched?
A) Union Budget 2023–24
B) Union Budget 2024–25
C) Union Budget 2022–23
D) Union Budget 2025–26
Q3. What is the purpose of the RailOne App?
A) Track freight trains
B) Book flights
C) Unify passenger services of Indian Railways
D) Manage railway employees
Q4. Under which Constitutional Amendment were the words “Socialist” and “Secular” added to the Preamble?
A) 44th Amendment
B) 40th Amendment
C) 42nd Amendment
D) 39th Amendment
Q5. What is the name of the highest civilian award given to PM Modi by Ghana?
A) Order of Africa Unity
B) Star of Africa Medal
C) Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana
D) Ghana Peace Medal
Q6. Where is Mount Kilimanjaro located?
A) Kenya
B) South Africa
C) Tanzania
D) Nigeria