Brief Summary
This YouTube video by SSC Wallah provides a comprehensive overview of current affairs, focusing on important news and events relevant to competitive exams. It covers topics ranging from international summits and defense exercises to new species discoveries and awards. The session emphasizes the importance of consistent study habits and provides detailed explanations of key concepts and events.
- World Food India 2025 summit details and objectives.
- Mega drone drill exercise "Cold Start" and its significance.
- International Court of Justice (ICJ) and International Criminal Court (ICC) differences.
- New plant species "Im Patience Selva Singhi" discovery in Karnataka.
- Tropical Forest Forever Facility and Brazil's initiative for forest conservation.
- Suspension of the USA cricket team by the ICC.
Introduction
The instructor greets the students and emphasizes the importance of regular class attendance for effective exam preparation. They discourage last-minute cramming and highlight the necessity of consistent study habits to succeed in competitive exams.
World Food India 2025 Summit
The World Food India 2025 summit, organized by the Ministry of Food and Processing and inaugurated by PM Modi, will be held in Delhi from September 25 to September 28. The summit aims to establish India as a global food basket, focusing on sustainable development goals to eliminate poverty and hunger. Partner countries include New Zealand and Saudi Arabia, while focus countries include Russia, UAE, Vietnam, and Japan. The core pillars of the summit emphasize sustainable innovation and nutrition, with the goal of promoting the rural economy.
Mega Drone Drill Exercise: Cold Start
A mega drone drill exercise named "Cold Start" is scheduled for October 2025 in Madhya Pradesh (MP). This exercise complements Operation Sindoor, which was launched against Pakistan in 2025 based on the Sudarshan Chakra. "Cold Start" will focus on maximizing the use of drone technology and will involve tri-service participation from the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The year 2025 is dedicated to reforms in the field of defense. MP will host the event, adding to its recent activities such as the installation of the Vedic clock, the Mahakal Corridor project, and maintaining Indore as a clean city.
Antiya and International Court Updates
Antiya, a European terrorist organization, is likely to be declared a terrorist organization by the USA following the murder of Charlie Kirk. War exercises between India and the USA will take place in Alaska, while the Equivariant exercise will be conducted with Maldives. The Cyclone Exercise will occur in Rajasthan with Egypt, and the Nomadic Elephant exercise will be hosted in Mongolia.
Maitri 2.0 Program
The Maitri 2.0 program, a part of the India-Brazil Cross Incubation program, will involve ICAR (Indian Council Agriculture and Research) from India. ICAR, established in 1929 with headquarters in Delhi, operates under the Ministry of Agriculture and contributed significantly to the Green Revolution and White Revolution. The program focuses on agriculture, providing startups and innovation to support farmers. Maitri 1.0 was launched in 2019, also focusing on agriculture. The relationship between India and Brazil is long-standing, with a current focus on agriculture.
G20, G7, BRICS Summits and Gangotri Observatory
The G20 summit will be held in South Africa, with 19 countries, the European Union, and the African Union participating. The next G7 summit in 2025 will take place in Canada. The recent BRICS summit was organized in Brazil, while the G20 summit in 2023 was held in India at Bharat Mandapam. Gangotri is an Indian observatory in Antarctica, and a new observatory called Maitri is also located there.
ICJ and ICC
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, all from the Sahil region of Africa, have withdrawn from the International Criminal Court (ICC), claiming it is ineffective. The instructor differentiates between the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC deals with criminal cases and individual disputes, while the ICJ resolves disputes between states and addresses issues like genocide and exploitation of rights. The ICC's headquarters are in The Hague, Netherlands, but it is not a UN body, whereas the ICJ is a major organization of the UN, also headquartered in The Hague, with 15 judges serving nine-year terms. India is not a part of the ICC, and neither are Russia, China, Israel, or the USA.
Festival Greetings and Awards
PM Modi greeted the Jewish community for the Rush Hashanah New Year Festival, celebrated in Israel from September 22nd to 24th. The festival involves apologizing for past mistakes and praying for repentance. Other festivals in Israel include Yom Kippur. International Sign Language Day is celebrated on September 23rd. New awards, such as the National Dhanvantari Ayurveda Award, have been launched, with the Aida Day theme being "Ayeda for People and Planet."
National e-Governance Awards
The Gram Panchayat of Osa in the Kanjore District has been honored with the Zari Award. The 28th e-governance meeting was organized in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, resulting in the Visakhapatnam Declaration. Three awards were given: the Gold Award to Rohini Panchayat from Maharashtra, the Silver Award to West Majlispur from Tripura, and the Zari Award to Osa. The awards were presented by Mr. Jitendra Singh in the presence of Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, with the theme "Developed India, Advanced Bharat Civil Services, and Digital Transformation." The Ministry of Panchayat organizes the event, which has been ongoing since 2004, with Panchayati Raj Day celebrated on April 24th.
Recent Awards
Manmohan Singh received the Narasimha Rao Award, Tejasvi Manoj was named Times Magazine Kid of the Year, Palakkad was honored with the Camel International Award in Dubai, and Sikkim received the National Teachers Award 2025.
S400 Missile System
Russia has announced that the complete delivery of the S400 missile system to India will be completed by 2026. The S400 is an air defense system developed by Russia, with India purchasing five units. The deal was signed in 2018 for $5.43 billion. The system has a range of 400 km and works surface to air, capable of engaging 36 targets simultaneously using four different missiles. India has already received four units, with the fifth expected in 2026. China also possesses the S400. Israel has tested the Iron Beam and Iron Dome systems, while the USA has the THAAD system. India is building Project Kusha, a long-range defense system by DRDO, expected to be ready by 2028-29.
Agni 4 Missile and New Plant Species
Agni 4 is a surface-to-surface missile. A new plant species, "Im Patience Selva Singhi," has been discovered near Kudremukh in the Western Ghats of Karnataka and named after P Selva Singh Richard. The species is endemic to the Western Ghats and is listed as endangered under the IUCN category. Kudremukh is the third highest peak in Karnataka, with Mulyan Giri being the highest and Baba Budan Hills the second highest.
Tropical Forest Conservation and ICC Suspension
Brazil is the first country to form the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFF) for the conservation of tropical forests worldwide. The Amazon Forest in Brazil is the largest tropical evergreen forest and is known as the "Lungs of the Earth." COP 30 is to be held in Brazil. The ICC, formed in 1909, has suspended the USA cricket team, citing that the USA cricket board did not follow ICC rules. The Los Angeles Olympics are scheduled to be held in 2028, and T20 cricket has been included.
One Liner News and Exercises
Ahmednagar Railway Station will be renamed Ahilya Nagar, dedicated to Ahilyabai Holkar of the Holkar dynasty. Shahrukh Khan received the National Film Award for the first time. The 71st National Film Awards were distributed by President Murmu, with Shahrukh Khan and Vikrant Massey receiving the Best Actor awards and Rani Mukherjee receiving the Best Actress award. Exercise Garuda is between India and France, Vajra Prahar is with the USA, and Sampriti is between India and Bangladesh. The Sahel region is located in the middle area between the Sahara Desert and the savanna type of forest in Africa. The ICJ resolves disputes between states, and its headquarters are in The Hague.
