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Jharkhand Demands Bharat Ratna For Shibu Soren
Why in News?
In August 2025, the Jharkhand State Assembly passed a resolution to recommend the Bharat Ratna for Shibu Soren, a prominent tribal leader and former Chief Minister of the state.
Key Points
- About:
- Born: 11th January 1944, Ramgarh, Jharkhand (formerly Bihar)
- Death: 4th August 2025
- Known As: Dishom Guruji
- Tribe: Santhal tribal community
- Political Legacy:
- Co-founded Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) with A.K. Roy and Binod Bihari Mahato to create a separate tribal state for the people of Jharkhand in 1972.
- Key figure in the movement for the formation of Jharkhand state in 2000.
- Led JMM for over 38 years, greatly influencing the political landscape of Jharkhand
- Served as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand three times (2005, 2008, and 2009-2010).
- Elected to the Lok Sabha eight times and served as a Rajya Sabha MP (3 terms).
- He also served as the Union Minister for Coal.
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Exercise BRIGHT STAR 2025
Why in News?
The Ministry of Defence announced that over 700 personnel from the Armed Forces and the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff will participate in the Multilateral Exercise 'BRIGHT STAR 2025' from 28 August 2025 to 10 September 2025.
- The exercise, hosted by Egypt in collaboration with the United States and involving multiple countries, including India, will last for 13 days.
Key Points
- About: Exercise Bright Star is a biennial multilateral military exercise hosted by Egypt in collaboration with the United States since 1980.
- It is one of the largest Tri-Service multilateral exercises in the region. The last edition of the exercise took place in 2023, with participation from several countries, including India.
- Activities and Features: The exercise will feature a comprehensive spectrum of military activities, including:
- Live Firing Exercises: Demonstrating the operational capabilities of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force.
- Command Post Exercise: Designed to enhance joint planning, decision-making, and operational coordination among participating forces.
- Short Training Exercises: These exercises will focus on various aspects of modern warfare and will be conducted by all three services.
- Subject Matter Expert Interactions: Discussions and collaborations with experts across multiple domains of contemporary military operations.
- Significance: India’s participation in Exercise BRIGHT STAR 2025 highlights its commitment to regional peace, stability, and security. The exercise also aims to foster enhanced jointness, interoperability, and cooperation between the Indian Armed Forces and other friendly nations.
