Explanation: Explanation: Recent news confirms that Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India on December 4, 2025, on a state visit.

Explanation: The book “Kashmir in the Line of Fire” was recently released, and its author is Major General Ranjan Mahajan.

Explanation: According to recent reporting, the Rainbow Water Snake (scientific name Enhydris enhydris) was observed in the buffer forest adjoining Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, marking its first record in Uttar Pradesh.

Explanation: Medical sources state that Ebola is caused by the Ebola virus (several species), and not by bacteria, fungus or protozoa.

Explanation: The newly discovered spiral galaxy “Alaknanda” was identified using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
JWST is currently the most powerful and advanced space telescope, capable of observing extremely faint and distant galaxies using its infrared instruments.
The discovery of Alaknanda highlights JWST’s ability to study early-universe galaxies, spiral structures, and formation of stars in deep space.

Explanation: The state government of Karnataka recently launched the upgraded digital platform e-Swathu 2.0 to regularise rural properties and issue digital “e-Khata” documents for gram-panchayat lands.

Explanation: The International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) was honoured with the 2025 United Nations Population Award in the Institutional Category.

Explanation: According to official announcements, the 7th India International Seaweed Expo & Summit 2026 will be held in Kochi on January 29–30, 2026.

Explanation: Recent news mentions that DRDO successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of an aircraft escape system at its TBRL (Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory) centre in Chandigarh.

Explanation: The Matri Van initiative is launched to honor mothers by planting trees in their name.
It is directly linked to the national campaign “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, which promotes environmental conservation and encourages people to plant at least one tree in memory or honor of their mothers.
This campaign aims to increase green cover and promote afforestation across India.