Aarti Pal became the first yogasana athlete nominated for Arjuna Award; 24 sportspersons nominated for Arjuna Awards 2025
The Ministry of Home Affairs released its Year End Review 2025 on December 31, highlighting major security and governance achievements. Key developments include: the launch of the Organised Crime Network Database (OCND) by HM Shah on Dec 26; the Weapons Database for tracking lost and recovered arms; Hardik Singh nominated for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award.
The MYAS launched a Comprehensive Internship Policy offering 452 internships annually. The National Sports Awards 2025 nominated 24 sportspersons for Arjuna Awards, including yogasana athlete Aarti Pal — the first yogasana athlete to receive this honor.
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Q: Highlight the key initiatives in the Ministry of Home Affairs Year-End Review 2025 and their relevance for internal security and sports.
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The MHA Year-End Review 2025, released December 31, highlighted the Organised Crime Network Database launched by Home Minister Shah on December 26 and a Weapons Database tracking lost arms. Hardik Singh was nominated for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna; Aarti Pal became the first yogasana Arjuna awardee among 24 nominees.
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Which database was launched at the NIA Anti-Terror Conference 2025 to track criminal networks?
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Anti-Terror Conference 2025 organized by NIA in New Delhi on December 26, 2025. Three key initiatives were launched: an updated NIA Crime Manual, the Organised Crime Network Database, and a Lost/Looted/Recovered Weapons Database.
When did the Ministry of Home Affairs release its Year End Review 2025?
The Ministry of Home Affairs released its Year End Review 2025 on December 31, highlighting major security and governance achievements.
Which databases were highlighted in the Year End Review record?
The record highlighted the launch of the Organised Crime Network Database by HM Shah on Dec 26. It also mentioned the Weapons Database for tracking lost and recovered arms.
What internship policy did MYAS launch?
MYAS launched a Comprehensive Internship Policy offering 452 internships annually.
Which sports award nominations were noted in the record?
Hardik Singh was nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. The National Sports Awards 2025 nominated 24 sportspersons for Arjuna Awards, including yogasana athlete Aarti Pal, the first yogasana athlete to receive this honor.
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