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December 02 | Daily Current Affairs 2025

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs December 02

1. What is the focus of the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery observed on 2 December?
A) Ending child marriage
B) Eliminating modern forms of slavery
C) Promoting prison reforms
D) Advocating digital literacy
E) Regulating refugee movement
Answer: B) Eliminating modern forms of slavery

Event and Location:

  • Event: Observance of International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
  • Location: Globally observed under the United Nations framework
  • Date: December 2, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

  • Mandates: Global awareness and observance of modern-day slavery issues such as forced labour, child labour, human trafficking, and exploitation.
  • Objectives: To promote human dignity, legal protections, and international cooperation to abolish modern slavery and exploitation in all forms by enforcing rights-based, victim-centered approaches.

Important Terms Explained:

  • Modern Slavery: Encompasses various exploitative practices where individuals are coerced or trapped into labour or services they cannot leave, including forced labour, debt bondage, trafficking, child labour, and forced marriage.
  • Forced Labour Protocol (ILO 2016): An international legal instrument strengthening enforcement, victim protection, and state accountability in addressing forced labour globally.
  • Trafficking in Persons: The recruitment, transport, and exploitation of individuals through coercion, deception, or abuse of power, often for forced labour, sexual exploitation, or servitude. In the case of children, consent is irrelevant and not required to establish trafficking.

Tabular Summary:

Parameter Details
Event name International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Announcement date December 2, 2025
Location Global
Issuing authority United Nations (UN), International Labour Organization (ILO)
Policy/series name UN Slavery Convention (1949), ILO Forced Labour Protocol (2016)
Key figures António Guterres (UN), Gilbert F. Houngbo (ILO)
Purpose/reason Raise awareness and promote action against modern forms of slavery
Feature details Focus on forced labour, trafficking, child labour, and exploitation issues
Validity or status Annual UN observance held on 2 December
Strategic/significant value Promotes legal reform, victim support, cross-border cooperation and human dignity

2. When is World Computer Literacy Day observed annually to promote digital education and inclusion?
A) 1 November
B) 30 October
C) 2 December
D) 10 December
E) 15 November
Answer: C) 2 December

Event and Location:

  • Event: Observance of World Computer Literacy Day 2025
  • Location: Global
  • Date: 2 December 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

  • Mandates: Observance of a dedicated day to promote awareness and access to computer literacy and digital skills
  • Objectives: To highlight the importance of digital education, close the digital divide, and promote inclusive technology access for all—especially underserved communities

Important Terms Explained:

  • World Computer Literacy Day: An international observance initiated to increase computer literacy among underserved populations, especially women and children
  • Digital Literacy: The ability to use computers and digital tools effectively for communication, learning, work, and problem-solving
  • Digital Divide: The gap between individuals or communities with access to modern digital technology and those without, often due to socioeconomic factors

Tabular Summary:

Parameter Details
Event name World Computer Literacy Day 2025
Announcement date First observed in 2001
Location Global
Issuing authority Initiated by NIIT Limited, India
Policy/series name Digital Literacy Promotion
Key figures NIIT Limited; global education stakeholders
Purpose/reason Promote computer literacy and reduce digital exclusion
Feature details Awareness drives, workshops, digital training, online safety campaigns
Validity or status Annual observance on 2 December
Strategic/significant value Empowers underserved communities; fosters inclusive digital growth

Sports – Daily Current Affairs December 02

3. Which country won its maiden Sultan Azlan Shah Cup title in 2025 by defeating India in the final?
A) Australia
B) South Korea
C) New Zealand
D) Malaysia
E) Belgium
Answer: E) Belgium

Event and Location:

  • Event: Belgium wins the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025, defeating India
  • Location: Ipoh, Malaysia
  • Date: December 1, 2025 (Final held on Sunday)

Mandates and Objectives:

  • Mandates: Host the 2025 edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, a prestigious men’s international hockey tournament
  • Objectives: Promote international hockey collaboration and provide high-level competitive exposure for participating teams

Important Terms Explained:

  • Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: An annual invitational men’s field hockey tournament held in Ipoh, Malaysia since 1983
  • Penalty Corner: A set-piece scoring opportunity awarded after a foul by the defending team within the shooting circle
  • Thibeau Stockbroekx: Belgian player who scored the winning goal in the 2025 final
    Shashikumar Mohith Honnenahalli & Pawan: Indian goalkeepers praised for their performance in the final

Tabular Summary:

Parameter Details
Event name Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 Final
Date December 1, 2025 (Final Match)
Location Ipoh, Malaysia
Winner Belgium (1st Title)
Runner-Up India
Bronze Medalist New Zealand (defeated Malaysia 6–1)
Winning Goal Scorer Thibeau Stockbroekx
India’s Rank in FIH 7th
Belgium’s Rank in FIH 3rd
India’s Last Win 2010
India’s Previous Final 2019 (Runner-up to South Korea)
Most Successful Team Australia (10 titles)
Significance Belgium’s first-ever win in the tournament

Obituary – Daily Current Affairs December 02

4. Which Oscar-winning British playwright, known for “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead”, passed away at the age of 88 in December 2025?
A) Harold Pinter
B) Tom Stoppard
C) David Hare
D) Alan Bennett
E) Peter Shaffer
Answer: B) Tom Stoppard

Event and Location:

  • Event: Death of playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard
  • Location: Dorset, United Kingdom
  • Date: December 2, 2025 (Announcement of death)

Mandates and Objectives:

  • Mandates: Announcement of Tom Stoppard’s death at age 88
  • Objectives: To honour his contributions to theatre, film, and literature

Important Terms Explained:

  • Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead: A 1966 absurdist tragicomedy that reimagines two minor characters from Shakespeare’s Hamlet
  • Shakespeare in Love: A 1998 romantic period comedy-drama film that won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, co-written by Tom Stoppard
  • Golden Lion: The highest prize awarded at the Venice Film Festival, won by the film adaptation of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead in 1990

Tabular Summary:

Parameter Details
Event name Death of Tom Stoppard, legendary playwright
Date of death December 2025
Place of death Dorset, United Kingdom
Cause of fame Playwright and screenwriter
Breakthrough play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
Major film achievement Oscar for Shakespeare in Love screenplay (1999)
Awards 5 Tony Awards, 3 Olivier Awards, 1 Oscar, Golden Lion
Royal Honour Knighted in 1997 for services to literature
Legacy Known for intellectual humour, linguistic flair, and depth
Tributes paid by King Charles III, Mick Jagger, National Theatre, Olivier Awards

Ranking – Daily Current Affairs December 02

5. Which airport has become India’s first water-positive airport among those handling over 40 million passengers annually?
A) Kempegowda International Airport
B) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
C) Indira Gandhi International Airport
D) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
E) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
Answer: C) Indira Gandhi International Airport

Event and Location:

  • Event: IGI becomes India’s first water-positive airport
  • Location: Delhi, India
  • Date: December 2, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

  • Mandates: Implementing rainwater harvesting, sewage treatment, and smart water systems to replenish more water than consumed
  • Objectives: Achieve water-positivity and promote sustainable airport operations under national water neutrality goals

Important Terms Explained:

  • Water-Positive: A status where an entity replenishes more freshwater into the environment than it consumes
  • Zero-Liquid-Discharge (ZLD) STP: A sewage treatment plant where no wastewater is discharged into the environment, ensuring complete recycling
  • Water Neutrality Framework: A certification mechanism developed by NITI Aayog and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to encourage responsible water use and replenishment

Tabular Summary:

Parameter Details
Event name IGI Airport becomes water-positive
Announcement date December 2, 2025
Location New Delhi, India
Certifying authorities NITI Aayog & CII
Achievement First Indian airport (40+ million passengers) to become water-positive
Water infrastructure 625 rainwater harvesting structures, 2 reservoirs (9 million litres)
Sewage treatment capacity 16.6 MLD Zero-Liquid-Discharge STP
Recycled water usage HVAC, irrigation, flushing
Smart systems used Automated sprinklers, drip irrigation, water monitoring
Strategic value Supports net-zero, climate-resilient airport infrastructure
Operator Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL)

Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs December 02

6. Which two public sector banks have partnered to set up a Centre of Excellence for project financing in India?
A) PNB and Canara Bank
B) SBI and Bank of India
C) UCO Bank and Indian Bank
D) Union Bank and BoB
E) RBI and SIDBI
Answer: B) SBI and Bank of India

Event and Location:

  • Event: SBI and BoI sign MoU to co-establish Centre of Excellence in Project Financing
  • Location: India (pan-India collaboration; MoU signed at corporate level)
  • Date: December 2, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

  • Mandates: Signing of strategic MoU between State Bank of India and Bank of India to co-finance large projects and develop a Centre of Excellence for project financing
  • Objectives: To enhance capacity in structured project financing, promote innovation, enable co-financing of large infrastructure projects, and strengthen employee skillsets through training and leadership programs

Important Terms Explained:

  • Centre of Excellence (CoE): A dedicated unit or platform for advancing knowledge, skills, and best practices in a specialised area—in this case, project financing
  • Co-Financing: A partnership model where two or more financial institutions jointly fund a large-scale project to mitigate risk and optimise capital allocation
  • Project Financing: A long-term financing method used for infrastructure, industrial or large economic projects, where repayment is primarily from project cash flows, not from the balance sheets of the sponsors

Tabular Summary:

Parameter Details
Event name Establishment of Centre of Excellence for Project Financing
Announcement date 2 December 2025
Location India (corporate-level MoU; nationwide implications)
Issuing authority State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of India (BoI)
Policy/series name Strategic MoU for Project Financing
Key figures Dinesh Kumar Khara (SBI), Rajneesh Karnatak (BoI)
Purpose/reason Promote co-financing, build leadership in project finance
Feature details Joint project appraisal, employee training, brand enhancement
Validity or status Active strategic partnership
Strategic/significant value Strengthens India’s capacity for structured project funding in key sectors

Business and Economy – Daily Current Affairs December 02

7. What was India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth in October 2025?
A) 3.7%
B) 0.4%
C) 1.8%
D) 4.0%
E) 2.2%
Answer: B) 0.4%

Event and Location:

  • Event: India’s IIP grows by only 0.4% in October 2025
  • Location: Nationwide (India)
  • Date: October 2025 data, reported December 2, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

  • Mandates: Release of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth data by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
  • Objectives: To assess the health of India’s industrial sector and monitor trends in manufacturing, mining, and electricity output

Important Terms Explained:

  • Index of Industrial Production (IIP): A monthly statistical measure that shows changes in the volume of production across mining, manufacturing, and electricity sectors
  • MoSPI: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation – the government authority that publishes national-level economic indicators like IIP
  • Use-Based Classification: IIP is also broken down by the purpose of goods—such as primary, capital, consumer durables, and non-durables—to show detailed demand trends

Tabular Summary:

Parameter Details
Event name India’s IIP shows 0.4% growth
Announcement date December 2, 2025 (data for October 2025)
Location Nationwide (India)
Issuing authority Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
Previous month IIP (Sept 2025) 4.0% (revised from 3.2%)
Same month last year (Oct 2024) 3.7%
Manufacturing sector growth 1.8%
Mining sector performance –1.8%
Electricity sector performance –6.9%
Best-performing segment Infrastructure/construction goods up by 7.9%
Worst-performing segment Consumer non-durables down by 4.4%
Primary concern Weak domestic demand, fewer working days, uneven sectoral output
Strategic importance Indicates fragility in industrial recovery and divergence from GDP growth

8. As of 31 October 2025, which of the following statements about India’s power capacity is true?
A) Fossil fuel sources dominate India’s total installed capacity
B) Nuclear energy makes up over 25% of India’s capacity
C) Total installed power capacity crossed 6 lakh MW
D) Non-fossil sources now exceed fossil-fuel capacity
E) India has discontinued investment in offshore wind energy
Answer: D) Non-fossil sources now exceed fossil-fuel capacity

Event and Location:

  • Event: India’s total installed power capacity crosses 5.05 lakh MW; non-fossil fuel sources surpass fossil fuels
  • Location: India (nationwide)
  • Date: 31 October 2025 (reported on 2 December 2025)

Mandates and Objectives:

  • Mandates: Expansion of renewable, nuclear and other non-fossil energy sources under national policies and missions
  • Objectives: Achieve clean energy transition, meet NDC targets ahead of time, enhance energy security and reduce carbon emissions

Important Terms Explained:

  • PM-KUSUM: A scheme to promote solar power and off-grid renewable energy solutions for agriculture
  • Green Hydrogen Mission: A national strategy to produce 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of green hydrogen per year using renewable sources
  • Viability Gap Funding (VGF): Government support to bridge the financial viability gap for capital-intensive green projects like offshore wind and battery storage
  • BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems): Grid-scale battery installations that store energy and improve grid stability
  • National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules: Incentivises domestic production of efficient solar panels under the PLI scheme

Tabular Summary:

Parameter Details
Event name India’s Installed Power Capacity Reaches 5.05 Lakh MW
Announcement date December 2, 2025 (data as of October 31, 2025)
Location India (nationwide)
Issuing authority Ministry of Power and MNRE
Policy/series name Clean Energy Transition & 500 GW Non-Fossil Target
Key figures 2,59,423 MW non-fossil; 2,45,600 MW fossil-fuel capacity
Purpose/reason Shift to clean energy and meet Paris Agreement NDCs
Feature details Solar, wind, hydro, biomass, nuclear, offshore wind, green hydrogen
Validity or status Achieved more than 50% non-fossil capacity; on track for 2030 goal
Strategic/significant value Clean energy leadership, global climate commitments, energy security

Appointments – Daily Current Affairs December 02

9. Who will assume the Chairship of International IDEA on behalf of India in December 2025?
A) Rajiv Kumar
B) Sushil Chandra
C) Gyanesh Kumar
D) Sunil Arora
E) Nasim Zaidi
Answer: C) Gyanesh Kumar

Event and Location:

  • Event: India to Chair International IDEA in 2026
  • Location: Stockholm, Sweden (International IDEA HQ)
  • Date: December 3, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

  • Mandates: India, represented by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, will assume the Chairship of International IDEA for 2026.
  • Objectives: To strengthen global electoral cooperation, promote free and fair elections, support democratic participation, and enhance capacity among Election Management Bodies (EMBs) worldwide through India’s leadership and experience.

Important Terms Explained:

  • International IDEA (International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance): An intergovernmental organization founded in 1995 to support sustainable democracy worldwide, including electoral processes, political participation, and institutional strengthening.
  • Chairship of International IDEA: The role held by a member country, usually represented by its Election Commission leadership, to guide strategic direction and represent the organization globally for a fixed term.
  • Election Management Bodies (EMBs): Institutions that oversee the conduct of elections in various countries, responsible for ensuring transparency, fairness, and credibility in electoral processes.

Tabular Summary:

Parameter Details
Event name India to Chair International IDEA in 2026
Announcement date December 2, 2025
Location Stockholm, Sweden
Issuing authority International IDEA
Policy/series name Chairship of International IDEA
Key figures Gyanesh Kumar (Chief Election Commissioner of India)
Purpose/reason Promote global democratic dialogue and electoral cooperation
Feature details India to support EMBs, voter education, tech-enabled elections globally
Validity or status Chairship begins December 3, 2025 for the year 2026
Strategic/significant value Reaffirms India’s global leadership in democracy and electoral management

10. Who has been appointed as the Director General (Inspection and Safety) of the Indian Air Force in December 2025?
A) Air Marshal V R Chaudhari
B) Air Marshal Sandeep Singh
C) Air Marshal Makarand Ranade
D) Air Marshal Tejbir Singh
E) Air Marshal Anil Khosla
Answer: D) Air Marshal Tejbir Singh

Event and Location:

  • Event: Appointment of Air Marshal Tejbir Singh as DG (Inspection and Safety), IAF
  • Location: Air Headquarters, Indian Air Force
  • Date: 01 December 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

  • Mandates: Air Marshal Tejbir Singh took over as Director General (Inspection & Safety) of the Indian Air Force, replacing Air Marshal Makarand Bhaskar Ranade.
  • Objectives: To oversee and strengthen inspection, operational safety, and training frameworks within the Indian Air Force, ensuring high standards of flight and operational safety.

Important Terms Explained:

  • Director General (Inspection & Safety): Senior IAF position responsible for ensuring flight safety protocols, operational inspections, and compliance across IAF units.
  • C-130J Super Hercules: A tactical transport aircraft inducted into the IAF for special operations, with enhanced capabilities for strategic and humanitarian missions.
  • Vayu Sena Medal (VSM): Gallantry or distinguished service award presented to IAF personnel for devotion to duty or acts of courage.
  • Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM): A high-level military decoration for exceptional service to the nation, often awarded to senior officers.

Tabular Summary:

Parameter Details
Event name Appointment of DG (Inspection and Safety), IAF
Announcement date 01 December 2025
Location Air Headquarters, New Delhi
Issuing authority Indian Air Force
Policy/series name Leadership Transition in Inspection and Safety Directorate
Key figures Air Marshal Tejbir Singh (new DG), Air Marshal Makarand Ranade (predecessor)
Purpose/reason Strengthen operational inspection and safety standards in the IAF
Feature details 37-year service, over 7000 flying hours, roles in special ops and training
Validity or status Active as of December 2025
Strategic/significant value Enhances operational safety, strategic airlift capabilities, and training reform

11. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) from December 1, 2025?
A) Sanjay Kumar Agarwal
B) Vivek Ranjan
C) Alok Kumar Verma
D) Vivek Chaturvedi
E) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
Answer: D) Vivek Chaturvedi

Event and Location:

  • Event: Appointment of Vivek Chaturvedi as Chairman of CBIC
  • Location: India (National)
  • Date: December 1, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

  • Mandates: Appointment of a new chairman to lead the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
  • Objectives: To strengthen the administration and transparency of indirect taxation systems, including GST and customs policies

Important Terms Explained:

  • CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs): Apex body under the Ministry of Finance responsible for indirect tax administration including GST, customs, and central excise
  • IRS (Indian Revenue Service): Central civil service under Group A responsible for tax collection and enforcement of direct and indirect taxes in India
  • Vigilance and Compliance: Functions that involve ensuring ethical governance, preventing tax evasion, and strengthening accountability in revenue departments

Tabular Summary:

Parameter Details
Event name Appointment of Vivek Chaturvedi as CBIC Chairman
Announcement date November 28, 2025
Location India (Central Board HQ – New Delhi)
Issuing authority Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT)
Policy/series name CBIC leadership transition
Key figures Vivek Chaturvedi, Sanjay Kumar Agarwal
Purpose/reason Strengthen tax compliance and policy implementation in indirect taxation
Feature details Leadership transition, experience in vigilance and administration
Validity or status Assumed office on December 1, 2025
Strategic/significant value Supports GST and customs reform; enhances transparency and efficiency

12. Who has been given additional charge as the Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) in December 2025?
A) Daljit Singh Chawdhary
B) Sanjay Arora
C) Praveen Kumar
D) Kuldiep Singh
E) Rakesh Asthana
Answer: C) Praveen Kumar

Event and Location:

  • Event: Praveen Kumar assumes additional charge as BSF Director General
  • Location: Raipur, Chhattisgarh (handover); National (applicability)
  • Date: December 1, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

  • Mandates: Appointment of ITBP Chief Praveen Kumar as interim DG of BSF after the retirement of Daljit Singh Chawdhary
  • Objectives: To ensure leadership continuity and strengthen border security until a full-time appointment is made

Important Terms Explained:

  • BSF (Border Security Force): India’s primary border guarding organisation, tasked with protecting the borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh
  • ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police): A specialised paramilitary force guarding the India-China border
  • DGs-IGs Police Conference: An annual meeting of senior police and paramilitary officials to discuss internal security, hosted by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Intelligence Bureau

Tabular Summary:

Parameter Details
Event name Additional charge of BSF DG given to Praveen Kumar
Announcement date November 29, 2025 (Order by MHA)
Location Raipur (handover), National (BSF jurisdiction)
Issuing authority Ministry of Home Affairs
Officer appointed Praveen Kumar (1993-batch IPS, West Bengal cadre)
Previous DG Daljit Singh Chawdhary (1990-batch IPS, Uttar Pradesh cadre)
Reason for change Retirement of incumbent DG
Interim status Until permanent appointment or further notice
Forces involved BSF (Pakistan & Bangladesh borders), ITBP (India-China border)
Significance Maintains leadership continuity in key border guarding forces

 

Science and Technology – Daily Current Affairs December 02

13. What is the main purpose of the newly launched InDApp platform introduced by NIRDC?
A) Promote digital literacy in rural India
B) Provide entertainment content to small businesses
C) Simplify approvals and offer business tools for MSMEs
D) Train IT professionals for government jobs
E) Conduct market surveys on agriculture
Answer: C) Simplify approvals and offer business tools for MSMEs

Event and Location:

  • Event: Launch of InDApp, a digital platform to support MSMEs
  • Location: India (National-level platform)
  • Date: 2 December 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

  • Mandates: Launch of InDApp, a unified digital platform by NIRDC for simplifying business operations and government approvals for MSMEs
  • Objectives: To empower Indian MSMEs by improving ease of doing business, providing access to schemes, market trends, real-time opportunities, and enabling sector-specific support through a multi-ministerial interface

Important Terms Explained:

  • InDApp: A newly launched single-window digital platform to support MSMEs with approvals, real-time data, and sector-wise guidance
  • NIRDC (National Industries Research and Development Council): A government-backed organization involved in industrial development and policy facilitation
  • MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises): Businesses with investment and turnover within prescribed limits, key drivers of employment and economic growth in India

Tabular Summary:

Parameter Details
Event name Launch of InDApp platform for MSMEs
Announcement date 2 December 2025
Location India (nationwide coverage)
Issuing authority National Industries Research and Development Council (NIRDC)
Policy/series name InDApp – Unified Digital MSME Platform
Key figures Minister B. L. Verma
Purpose/reason To empower MSMEs with easier approvals, real-time data, and market access
Feature details Government scheme access, peer networks, export tools, market analytics
Validity or status Active and launched
Strategic/significant value Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat, MSME growth, inclusive economic development

International Affairs – Daily Current Affairs December 02

14. Which organisation received the 2025 UN Population Award in the Institutional Category, as honoured by UNFPA India?
A) NITI Aayog
B) UNDP
C) International Union for the Scientific Study of Population
D) Indian Council of Medical Research
E) National Family Health Survey
Answer: C) International Union for the Scientific Study of Population

Event and Location:

  • Event: UNFPA India felicitates IUSSP for 2025 UN Population Award
  • Location: Kolkata, India (at the IASP 46th Annual Conference)
  • Date: 2 December 2025 (Felicitation); Award announced earlier in 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

  • Mandates: UNFPA India honoured IUSSP with the 2025 UN Population Award (Institutional Category) for contributions to global population research and policy
  • Objectives: To recognise outstanding efforts in fostering demographic research, promoting evidence-based policy, and supporting inclusive, rights-based development globally and in India

Important Terms Explained:

  • UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund): A UN agency focusing on sexual and reproductive health, youth empowerment, family planning, and maternal care
  • IUSSP (International Union for the Scientific Study of Population): A global scientific organisation dedicated to population research, knowledge exchange, and demographic policy support
  • UN Population Award: Established in 1981, this annual award honours individuals and institutions for exceptional contributions to population and reproductive health fields

Tabular Summary:

Parameter Details
Event name UNFPA India felicitates IUSSP for UN Population Award 2025
Announcement date 2 December 2025 (felicitation); Award year: 2025
Location Kolkata, India
Issuing authority United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India
Policy/series name UN Population Award (Institutional Category)
Key figures Dr. Shireen Jejeebhoy, Andrea M. Wojnar, Prof. K. N. Singh
Purpose/reason To honour IUSSP’s global leadership in population science and collaboration
Feature details Demographic research, capacity building, rights-based development focus
Validity or status Award conferred and formally recognised in India
Strategic/significant value Highlights India’s demographic priorities and global scientific partnerships

Schemes – Daily Current Affairs December 02

15. As of October 31, 2025, how many total enrolments has the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) recorded?
A) 6.12 crore
B) 7.05 crore
C) 8.34 crore
D) 5.88 crore
E) 9.00 crore
Answer: C) 8.34 crore

Event and Location:

  • Event: Atal Pension Yojana enrolments cross 8.34 crore mark
  • Location: India (nationwide)
  • Date: 31 October 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

  • Mandates: Expansion of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) with increasing enrolments through outreach and simplified onboarding channels.
  • Objectives: To provide universal social security to workers in the unorganised sector and low-income groups with assured old-age pension benefits.

Important Terms Explained:

  • Atal Pension Yojana (APY): A government-backed pension scheme launched in 2015 aimed at providing monthly pension benefits (₹1000–₹5000) after age 60 for unorganised sector workers.
  • PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority): The regulatory authority that administers pension schemes including APY in India.
  • Points of Presence – APY: Registered institutions such as banks and post offices authorised to enrol and service APY subscribers.

Tabular Summary:

Parameter Details
Event name Atal Pension Yojana crosses 8.34 crore enrolments
Announcement date 31 October 2025
Location Nationwide (India)
Issuing authority Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
Policy/series name Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
Key figures 8.34 crore total enrolments; 48% (4.04 crore) are women
Purpose/reason To ensure pension security for unorganised sector workers
Feature details Monthly pension post-60; enrolment via banks/post offices/digital apps
Validity or status Ongoing; open for citizens aged 18–40 with savings account
Strategic value Boosts financial inclusion, gender parity, and retirement preparedness

16. What is the primary purpose of the PAHAL (DBTL) Scheme?
A) To provide free LPG cylinders to all citizens
B) To reduce the price of LPG for commercial users
C) To directly transfer LPG subsidies to consumers’ bank accounts
D) To provide electricity subsidies to rural households
E) To install free biometric systems in all households
Answer: C) To directly transfer LPG subsidies to consumers’ bank accounts

Event and Location:

  • Event: Reforms under PAHAL (DBTL) Scheme for LPG Subsidy Delivery
  • Location: Nationwide (India)
  • Date: Ongoing as of December 2025 (latest update: 2 December 2025)

Mandates and Objectives:

  • Mandates: Implementation of Aadhaar-based authentication, biometric verification, database deduplication, and grievance redress systems to improve LPG subsidy transfer efficiency under PAHAL
  • Objectives: To enhance transparency, eliminate ghost/inactive connections, and ensure targeted, accountable delivery of LPG subsidies to genuine consumers

Important Terms Explained:

  • PAHAL (DBTL): Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG scheme where the subsidy amount is credited directly to the consumer’s bank account while the cylinder is purchased at market price
  • CLDP (Common LPG Database Platform): A unified system to identify and eliminate duplicate, ghost, or inactive LPG connections across oil marketing companies
  • Biometric Aadhaar Authentication: A method to verify beneficiaries using fingerprint or iris scan linked with Aadhaar to ensure genuine users under DBT schemes

Tabular Summary:

Parameter Details
Event name Strengthening of PAHAL (DBTL) Scheme
Announcement date December 2, 2025 (latest update)
Location India (nationwide)
Issuing authority Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG)
Policy/series name PAHAL (Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG)
Key figures 8.63 lakh ineligible PMUY connections removed; 69% biometric coverage
Purpose/reason To ensure transparency, efficiency, and fairness in LPG subsidy delivery
Feature details Aadhaar and biometric authentication, database deduplication, grievance systems
Validity or status Active and expanding with ongoing reforms
Strategic/significant value Reduces subsidy leakages, ensures better targeting, and improves public trust

National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs December 02

17. What is the primary focus of the newly inaugurated Ananth Centre of Excellence for Navigation (ACEN)?
A) Weather forecasting for agriculture
B) Importing high-end GPS modules
C) Indigenous navigation systems development
D) Manufacturing satellite phones
E) Tourism-based satellite tracking
Answer: C) Indigenous navigation systems development

Event and Location:

  • Event: Inauguration of India’s first private-sector navigation centre (ACEN)
  • Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
  • Date: 2 December 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

  • Mandates: Establish a private hub for indigenous navigation R&D, sensor manufacturing, and advanced system integration
  • Objectives: Reduce foreign dependence, enhance defence preparedness, strengthen India’s indigenous NavIC system, and support Atmanirbhar Bharat vision

Important Terms Explained:

  • ACEN (Ananth Centre of Excellence for Navigation): India’s first private navigation centre, focusing on indigenous navigation sensor development and AI-based navigation systems
  • NavIC: India’s regional navigation satellite system developed by ISRO, offering accurate real-time positioning services over India and the surrounding region
  • MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul): Activities involving the repair, servicing, and upkeep of systems or components, especially in defence and aerospace sectors
  • Atmanirbhar Bharat: Government initiative to make India self-reliant across sectors, especially in technology, manufacturing, and defence

Tabular Summary:

Parameter Details
Event name Inauguration of Ananth Centre of Excellence for Navigation (ACEN)
Announcement date 2 December 2025
Location Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Issuing authority ISRO & Ananth Technologies
Policy/series name Vision 2035 – Navigation Self-Reliance Initiative
Key figures ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan; Ananth CEO Dr. Subba Rao Pavuluri
Purpose/reason Indigenous development of strategic navigation systems
Feature details NavIC integration, AI fusion, MRO services, sensor development
Validity or status Inaugurated and operational
Strategic/significant value Boosts Atmanirbhar Bharat; supports defence and space navigation independence

18. Where will the 7th India International Seaweed Expo & Summit be held in January 2026?
A) Chennai
B) Mumbai
C) Kochi
D) Visakhapatnam
E) Goa
Answer: C) Kochi

Event and Location:

  • Event: 7th India International Seaweed Expo & Summit 2026
  • Location: Kochi, Kerala
  • Date: January 29–30, 2026

Mandates and Objectives:

  • Mandates: Hosting a global summit to promote innovation, industrial applications, and sustainability in seaweed cultivation
  • Objectives: To advance India’s marine algae sector, boost the blue economy, promote livelihoods, and attract global investment in seaweed farming and processing

Important Terms Explained:

  • Blue Economy: A sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and ocean ecosystem health
  • Seaweed Farming: The cultivation of marine algae for food, industrial, pharmaceutical, and environmental use
  • ICAR–CMFRI: Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, India’s lead body in marine fisheries and aquaculture research
  • CSIR–CSMCRI: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, which focuses on marine chemical and biotechnological research
  • ICC (Indian Chamber of Commerce): A key organiser facilitating business linkages and trade development in India

Tabular Summary:

Parameter Details
Event name 7th India International Seaweed Expo & Summit
Announcement date December 2, 2025
Location Kochi, Kerala
Event dates January 29–30, 2026
Lead institution ICAR – CMFRI
Co-organisers Indian Chamber of Commerce, CSIR – CSMCRI
Participating countries Brazil, Sri Lanka, Netherlands, Sweden
Focus areas Seaweed farming, value addition, biofuels, bioplastics
Strategic value Marine innovation, livelihood promotion, blue economy growth
Sector relevance Fisheries, aquaculture, biotech, sustainability

19. What is the new name announced for the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) as part of a governance symbolism shift?
A) Kartavya Bhavan
B) Lok Kalyan Kendra
C) Seva Teerth
D) Jan Sewa Sadan
E) Bharat Bhavan
Answer: C) Seva Teerth

Event and Location:

  • Event: Prime Minister’s Office renamed to Seva Teerth
  • Location: New Delhi, India
  • Date: December 2, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

  • Mandates: Renaming the PMO to Seva Teerth as part of administrative reform
  • Objectives: Promote citizen-first governance and duty-driven administration by reshaping the symbolic identity of government institutions

Important Terms Explained:

  • Seva Teerth: A name signifying a sacred place of service, where governance is rooted in public service, not authority
  • Kartavya Path: The renamed version of Rajpath, highlighting duty (kartavya) over legacy of power
  • Lok Bhavan: The new name for Raj Bhavans (Governor residences), symbolising people-first representation and accessibility

Tabular Summary:

Parameter Details
Event name PMO renamed to Seva Teerth
Announcement date December 2, 2025
Location New Delhi, India
Issuing authority Government of India (PM-led reform)
Theme Citizen-first, duty-based governance
Symbolic shift From authority-driven to service-driven public administration
Other renamed institutions Rajpath → Kartavya Path; Raj Bhavan → Lok Bhavan; Secretariat → Kartavya Bhavan
Significance Promotes transparency, humility, and accountability in governance
Long-term vision Embed kartavya and seva into the administrative identity of India

20. Where is the 26th edition of the Hornbill Festival being celebrated from December 1 to 10, 2025?
A) Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
B) Shillong, Meghalaya
C) Kisama, Nagaland
D) Aizawl, Mizoram
E) Gangtok, Sikkim
Answer: C) Kisama, Nagaland

Event and Location:

  • Event: 26th edition of Hornbill Festival celebrated
  • Location: Kisama, Kohima, Nagaland
  • Date: December 1–10, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

  • Mandates: Organising the Hornbill Festival to celebrate Naga culture and traditions
  • Objectives: Promote cultural tourism, preserve tribal heritage, and encourage international cultural exchange

Important Terms Explained:

  • Hornbill Festival: An annual cultural festival of Nagaland held at Kisama, bringing together all major Naga tribes to showcase their traditions, music, dance, and food
  • Naga Heritage Village: The main venue in Kisama near Kohima where the festival takes place, designed to preserve and present Naga culture
  • Statehood Day: Nagaland Statehood Day is observed on December 1, marking its formation as the 16th state of India in 1963

Tabular Summary:

Parameter Details
Event name 26th Hornbill Festival
Date December 1–10, 2025
Location Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, Kohima, Nagaland
Inaugurated by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla
Participating countries UK, Ireland, France, Austria, Malta, Switzerland
State partner Arunachal Pradesh
Main activities Cultural performances, tribal dances, exhibitions, cuisine
Venue significance Held at Unity Plaza and stalls across Nagaland
Festival theme Celebration of Naga culture and international cultural exchange
Origin Started as a tourism initiative, now a global cultural event
Key organiser Government of Nagaland


Over All Review

Important Days

  • The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is observed every year on December 2 to raise awareness about modern forms of slavery.
  • World Computer Literacy Day is celebrated annually on December 2 to raise awareness about digital education and computer access.

Sports 

  • Belgium won its first Sultan Azlan Shah Cup title in 2025 by defeating India 1-0 in the final held in Ipoh, Malaysia.

Obituary

  • Oscar-winning British playwright Tom Stoppard passed away at the age of 88 in Dorset, UK.

Ranking 

  • Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has been declared India’s first water-positive airport among high-traffic facilities.

Banking and Finance 

  • State Bank of India and Bank of India signed a strategic MoU to jointly develop a Centre of Excellence in project financing.

Business And Economy

  • India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew just 0.4% in October 2025, the slowest in over a year.
  • India’s total installed power generation capacity reached 5.05 lakh MW as of October 2025.

Appointments

  • India will chair International IDEA in 2026, marking its leadership in global democratic support.
  • Air Marshal Tejbir Singh has taken over as Director General (Inspection & Safety) at Air Headquarters.
  • Vivek Chaturvedi, a 1990-batch IRS officer, has been appointed as the new Chairman of CBIC, effective December 1, 2025.
  • ITBP Chief Praveen Kumar has been given additional charge as Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF).

Science and Technology

  • The National Industries Research and Development Council (NIRDC) launched InDApp on 2 December 2025 to streamline business processes for MSMEs.

International Affairs

  • UNFPA India felicitated the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) for receiving the 2025 UN Population Award in the Institutional Category.

Schemes

  • The Atal Pension Yojana has achieved a milestone with 8.34 crore enrolments as of October 2025.
  • The PAHAL (DBTL) Scheme continues to streamline LPG subsidy delivery by directly crediting subsidies into bank accounts.

National Affairs

  • ISRO Chief V. Narayanan inaugurated the Ananth Centre of Excellence for Navigation (ACEN) on 2 December 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram.
  • Kochi will host the 7th India International Seaweed Expo & Summit on January 29–30, 2026.
  • The Prime Minister’s Office will now be called Seva Teerth, reflecting a focus on service-driven governance.
  • The 26th Hornbill Festival began on December 1, 2025, at Kisama in Nagaland, coinciding with the state’s Statehood Day.

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