International, Defence and Summits · 19 December 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Adwa Victory Memorial and Museum in Ethiopia

Exam-focused facts from the 19 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays a wreath at the Adwa Victory Memorial and Museum in Addis Ababa.
  • The memorial commemorates Ethiopia’s victory in the 1896 Battle of Adwa against Italian forces.
  • The museum houses artefacts, weapons, historical dioramas, conference halls, an amphitheatre, and a library.
  • PM Modi’s visit highlights India’s recognition of Ethiopia’s legacy of independence and anti-colonial resistance.

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