In short
- India’s medal tally hits 114 at 2026 Asian Para Games, a massive jump from 14 in 2010.
- Railways concludes year-long 150th anniversary celebrations of ‘Vande Mataram’ composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
- Over 16,500 citizens join ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva, Viksit Bharat’ quiz under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
India’s Historic Medal Haul at Asian Para Games 2026
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- Salient Features: India secured 114 medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, marking a historic rise from 14 medals in 2010.
- Prelims Trap Pointers: Host city Nagoya; 2022 Games held in Hangzhou yielded 111 medals; Khelo India scheme supports para-athletes.
Conclusion of 150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’ Celebrations
Ministry of Railways
- Salient Features: Ministry of Railways concluded year-long celebrations commemorating 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ penned by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1875.
- Prelims Trap Pointers: Song adopted as National Song in 1950; First sung at 1896 INC session; Novel Anandamath published 1882.
‘Nasha Mukt Yuva, Viksit Bharat’ Quiz Participation
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Salient Features: The ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva, Viksit Bharat’ quiz recorded over 16,517 participants promoting drug-free awareness among youth.
- Prelims Trap Pointers: Nodal Ministry is Social Justice and Empowerment; Part of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan launched 2020; Targets 272 vulnerable districts.
NDA & NA Examination (I), 2026 Final Result Declared
Union Public Service Commission
- Salient Features: UPSC declared the final result for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026.
- Prelims Trap Pointers: Conducted by UPSC; Successful candidates join NDA Khadakwasla or INA Ezhimala; Eligibility requires 12th pass and unmarried status.
Primary Sources & Official Institutional References
This analysis strictly synthesizes verified information from national broadsheets and gazetted government releases:
- [Press Information Bureau (PIB)] प्रधानमंत्री ने एशियाई पैरा खेलों में भारत के पदक जीतने की संख्या 14 से बढ़कर 114 तक पहुंचने की उल्लेखनीय उपलब्धि को रेखांकित किया
- [Press Information Bureau (PIB)] रेल मंत्रालय ने वंदे मातरम् के 150 वर्ष पूरे होने के उपलक्ष्य में साल भर चले समारोह का समापन किया
- [Press Information Bureau (PIB)] ‘नशा मुक्त युवा, विकसित भारत प्रश्नोत्तरी में 16,517 से अधिक नागरिकों ने भाग लिया
- [Press Information Bureau (PIB)] राष्ट्रीय रक्षा अकादमी और नौसेना अकादमी परीक्षा (I), 2026 – अंतिम परिणाम की घोषणा