Current Affair 01 December 2025
In a global first, a Turkish Kızılelma UAV uses a BVR missile to down an aircraft
- BVR missiles are designed to hit targets beyond the pilot’s or operator’s visual range.
- AESA radars offer faster scanning, better tracking, and higher resistance to jamming.
- Kızılelma is Türkiye’s first jet-powered uncrewed combat aircraft.
- The GÖKDOĞAN missile is part of Türkiye’s indigenous air-to-air missile programme.
Meghalaya Hosts First Northeast India Organic Week
- Thirteen countries are participating in the event.
- The programme includes the 4th IFOAM World Organic Youth Summit.
- Meghalaya is among India’s fastest-growing states in recent years.
- APEDA is supporting export growth for the region’s organic produce.
India to Establish First National Coral Reef Research Centre in Andaman
- NCRRI is India’s first dedicated coral reef research institute, located in South Andaman.
- The project cost is estimated at ₹120 crore under the Environment Ministry.
- Coral reefs provide natural coastal protection by reducing storm impact.
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands are one of India’s four biodiversity hotspots.
Vivek Chaturvedi Appointed CBIC Chairman
- CBIC functions under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
- The board oversees GST, customs, and central excise administration.
- Appointments Committee of the Cabinet is chaired by the Prime Minister.
- IRS (C&IT) officers manage indirect tax policy and enforcement.