17th NOVEMBER 2025 ENGLISH TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF TNPSC SHOUTERS
Mahe, the first indigenously designed anti-submarine ship, is unveiled
- The Indian Navy has unveiled the emblem of Mahe, the first indigenously designed anti-submarine ship. It will soon be commissioned into the Navy at a ceremony in Mumbai. This is a major milestone in the ship’s journey from design to operation, celebrating India’s growing self-reliance in naval shipbuilding.
- Named after Mahe, a coastal city on India’s west coast, the ship reflects India’s long maritime tradition and coastal spirit. The ship’s emblem draws inspiration from the region’s cultural and martial heritage. The flexible sword Urumi, associated with Kalaripayattu and a symbol of Kerala’s martial heritage, is depicted rising from the sea.
- Urumi symbolizes agility, precision and fierceness, reflecting the ship’s ability to operate quickly and strike decisively. The ship's emblem reflects the commitment of the Indian Navy to be indigenously designed, innovative and self-reliant.
- The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, under the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, has announced the National Gopal Ratna Awards for the year 2025. This is the highest national level award in the animal husbandry and dairying sector.
- The awards will be presented by the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Panchayat Raj, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, at a function to be held on 26th November 2025 on the occasion of National Dairy Day. A total of 2081 applications were received for these awards this year.
- The awards are given in a total of 3 categories. Awards are given in the categories of Best Dairy Producer rearing domestic cows, Best Dairy Cooperative Society or Dairy Production Institution or Dairy Production Organization and Best Artificial Insemination Technician.
- In the category of Best Milk Cooperative Society or Milk Production Company or Milk Production Organization, outside the North-Eastern Region, D.Y.S.P.L. 37 Senthurai Milk Production Cooperative Society, Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu, has won the 3rd prize. The company will be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 2 lakh, a certificate and a memento.
