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Daily Current Affairs: Winter in Kashmir & Sports Integrity
📅 Date: 23 December 2025 (Tuesday)
Welcome to your daily update. Today, we look at the cultural phenomenon of winter in Kashmir and a concerning report regarding Indian sports on the global stage.
1. Culture & Geography: The Onset of 'Chillai-Kalan'
If you are in Kashmir, you know the cold has just leveled up. The region has entered Chillai-Kalan, the harshest 40-day winter period.
It is a Persian term meaning “Major Cold”.
- Duration: 40 Days.
- Timeline: December 21 to January 30.
- Conditions: Sub-zero temperatures, freezing water bodies, and widespread snowfall.
The Winter Trilogy
Locals divide the winter into three specific phases:
- Chillai-Kalan (Big Cold): 40 days (Dec 21 – Jan 30).
- Chillai-Khurd (Small Cold): 20 days (Jan 31 – Feb 19).
- Chillai-Bacha (Baby Cold): 10 days (Feb 20 – Mar 2).
Cultural Significance: The night of 21st December is also celebrated as Shab-e Yalda ("Night of Birth") or Shab-e Chelleh according to Persian tradition.
2. Sports News: India Tops WADA’s Doping List
In a concerning development for Indian sports, India has topped the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) global list of offenders for the third consecutive year.
- Established: 1999.
- Headquarters: Montreal, Canada.
- Objective: To lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport.
- Functions: It harmonizes anti-doping rules, conducts research, and monitors compliance globally.
📝 Rapid Fire FAQs
Q1: How long does Chillai-Kalan last?
Ans: 40 days.
Q2: Chillai-Kalan is a term derived from which language?
Ans: Persian.
Q3: Where is the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) headquartered?
Ans: Montreal, Canada.
Q4: What is WADA's primary goal?
Ans: To promote and coordinate the fight against doping in sports.
Stay updated! Remember the "Montreal" headquarters for WADA and the "40-day" duration for Chillai-Kalan for your exams.