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The Hindu Editorial Analysis
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27-member Nitish Cabinet sworn in; BJP secures 14 seats, JD(U) gets eight
- Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the tenth time, and the oath was given by Governor Arif Mohammad Khan.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president P. Nadda, and many other leaders from the NDA were present at the ceremony held in Bihar.
- Along with Nitish Kumar, 26 Ministers also took oath. Out of these, 14 are from BJP, 8 from JD(U), 2 from LJP (RV), and 1 each from HAM(S) and RLM.
- The Cabinet has nine new Ministers, including Sanjay Kumar Singh, who defeated Tej Pratap Yadav in Mahua. The Cabinet also includes one Muslim Minister and three women Ministers.
- Twelve earlier Ministers were removed, including former Industries Minister Nitish Mishra, who is known to work well. Even then, he won from Jhanjharpur this time by more than fifty thousand votes.
- Out of the 26 Ministers, 21 are MLAs and four are MLCs. The Assembly session starting on November 26 will choose the Speaker and swear in new members.
- Nitish Kumar has tried to keep caste balance in the Cabinet: eight from general category, six OBCs, six EBCs, five Scheduled Castes, and four Rajputs. NDA Chief Ministers from other states also attended the event.
U.S. Approves Missile Deal with India as Trade Dispute Subsides
- The U.S. State Department has approved selling Javelin missiles and Excalibur artillery shells worth $92.8 million to India, showing that trade tensions between the two countries are decreasing. The DSCA informed the U.S. Congress as required.
- Press notes said these sales will help U.S. foreign policy and security, because they strengthen America’s partnership with India, which the U.S. calls a major defence partner that supports stability and peace in the Indo-Pacific region.
- These new defence deals came after India announced its first long-term agreement to buy American LPG. India has asked for 216 M982A1 Excalibur shells, which help the Army hit targets with better accuracy and precision during operations.
- According to the DSCA, India will be able to easily add these Excalibur shells to its military system. The sale includes high-precision tools to help India face current and future threats in different kinds of battlefield situations.
- In another release, DSCA confirmed that India also wants 100 FGM-148 Javelin missiles, one additional missile, and 25 command launch units. These weapons will help India strengthen homeland defence and discourage regional threats.
- The Excalibur deal costs $47.1 million, while the Javelin deal costs $45.7 million. Along with the weapons, India will also get fire control systems, iPIK, primers, propellant charges, technical support, repair services, data, and logistics and programme assistance.
- The sixth round of talks on the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) happened in October (it was earlier expected in August). Indian officials said the first part of the BTA may be finished soon, showing good progress.
Indian boxers strike big with 20 medals, including nine golds
- India’s women boxers — including World champions Minakshi Hooda and Jaismine Lamboria, and former World champion Nikhat Zareen — led India to a historic performance at the World Boxing Cup Finals, finishing the event strongly on Thursday.
- India won medals in all 20 categories: nine gold, six silver, and five bronze. Out of the gold winners, seven were women and two were men, with many boxers showing complete dominance.
- Minakshi Hooda (48kg) won with a strong 5-0 score against three-time Asian under-22 champion Farzona Fozilova, using good movement and steady punching to set the tone for India.
- In another fight, Nikhat Zareen (51kg) defeated Worlds quarterfinalist Guo Yi Xuan 5-0 by keeping distance and using long-range punches. She later said she was very happy because this was her first gold since the Elorda Cup.
- Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) won 4-1 against Paris Olympics bronze medallist Wu Shih Yi. Even though the Taiwanese boxer hit some clean punches, Jaismine managed to stay ahead and take the title.
- Young Olympian Preeti Pawar shocked Worlds medallist Sirine Charaabi with a 5-0 win, constantly attacking the body and head, pushing back the taller Italian boxer and earning praise for causing two big upsets in a row.
- Arundhati Choudhary (70kg) secured a tough 5-0 win against Worlds bronze winner Aziza Zokirova by controlling the early rounds with clean shots and movement. Zokirova later felt her accurate late punches were not properly counted.
- Nupur won a tight 3-2 fight against Oltinoy Sotimboeva in the messy 80+kg She celebrated loudly after winning, while the Uzbek boxer left the ring crying due to the close and controversial decision.
- Former World youth champion Sachin Siwach (60kg) grabbed a major title by defeating Worlds and Olympic medallist Munarbek Seiitbek Uulu 5-0, with sharp punches, strong footwork and continuous attacking.
Important Questions
- How did Nitish Kumar balance caste representation while forming the 27-member Bihar Cabinet?
- Why were twelve Ministers, including former Industries Minister Nitish Mishra, removed from the new Bihar Cabinet?
- How does the approval of Javelin missiles and Excalibur projectiles worth $92.8 million show that trade tensions between India and the U.S. have decreased?
- Why did the DSCA state that the M982A1 Excalibur tactical projectiles will be easy for the Indian armed forces to integrate?
- How did Indian boxers win medals in all 20 categories, including nine gold medals, at the World Boxing Cup Finals?
- What caused Oltinoy Sotimboeva to break down after Nupur’s 3-2 win in the 80+kg final, at the World Boxing Cup Finals?
Important Vocabulary
- Administering – giving or conducting something formally (like the oath).
- Dominating – controlling or leading strongly in a situation.
- Session – an official meeting or period of assembly work.
- Representation – showing or including different groups fairly.
- Certification – official approval or confirmation of something.
- Precision – very accurate and exact action or equipment.
- Operational – related to performing or functioning in real situations.
- Logistics – planning and handling of equipment and supplies.
- Counter-punching – boxing style where a fighter responds to the opponent’s punch with their own.
- Dominant – showing clear control or stronger performance.
- Accuracy – being correct or precise in hitting a target.
- Controversial – causing disagreement or argument.
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