01st-02nd December 2025

1. C-DOT signs MoU with IIT Roorkee to set up CoE in Uttarakhand
2. ADB approves USD 475.8 million loans for healthcare in Assam
3. ADB Approves Loan for Meghalaya Ecotourism and Farming Project
4. NBBL rolls out “Banking Connect” for simplified digital banking
5. RBI imposes penalty on HDFC Bank and Manna Krishna Investments
6. TATA Realty secures Rs 1,280 crore green loan from DBS Bank for Gurugram project
7. Arunachal Pradesh’s ‘Dao’ blade and Yak Churpi receive GI tag
8. DP World signs cricketer Abhishek Sharma as brand ambassador
9. Russia’s ‘Soyuz MS-28’ launches USA–Russian crew to ISS
10. Bisleri becomes official beverage partner for Tata Women’s Premier League
11. Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare – November 30, 2025
12. India re-elected to IMO Council Category B for 2026–27 term
13. India Tourism Data Compendium 2025: Maharashtra leads in attracting foreign tourists
14. Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh unveils Hansa-3 (NG) trainer aircraft & aerospace facilities in Bengaluru
15. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan inaugurates India’s first private navigation hub ‘ACEN’ in Thiruvananthapuram
16. NIRDC launches ‘InDApp’, a unified single-window digital platform for MSMEs
17. UNFPA India honors IUSSP for winning 2025 UN Population Award (Institutional Category)
18. Vivek Chaturvedi appointed new Chairman of CBIC
19. IBTP Chief Praveen Kumar gets additional charge as DG, BSF
20. Belgium defeats India to win maiden Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025
21. Syed Modi International 2025 held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
22. Oscar-winning British playwright Tom Stoppard passes away
23. Raising Day of the Border Security Force – December 1, 2025
24. Scromiting Syndrome is identified as a hidden danger linked to frequent cannabis use
25. ISRO Chief inaugurates the Ananth Centre of Excellence for Navigation, India’s first private navigation centre
26. India’s power capacity reaches 5.05 lakh MW with non-fossil sources taking the lead
27. Air Marshal Tejbir Singh takes over as Director General (Inspection & Safety)
28. International IDEA marks 30 years of supporting democracy worldwide
29. International Day for the Abolition of Slavery – December 2
30. Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu assumes charge as Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition
31. India’s population is projected to stabilise around 1.8–1.9 billion by 2080
32. India and ADB finalise an $800 million loan deal for multiple projects
33. India is re-elected to the UNESCO Executive Board for the 2025–29 term
34. Crisil revises India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7%
35. Andre Russell retires from the IPL and joins KKR’s support staff
36. Rohit Sharma sets the record for most sixes in ODI cricket
37. Virat Kohli surpasses Sachin Tendulkar with a record-breaking 52nd ODI century
38. PM Modi chairs the 60th DGP–IGP Conference in Raipur
39. Nagaland Statehood Day
40. Sanchar Saathi Mandatory in All Phones
41. World Computer Literacy Day 2025 is on December 2nd

National News

1. ISRO Launches India’s First Private Navigation Innovation Hub

• What:
  • ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan inaugurated the Ananth Centre of Excellence for Navigation (ACEN), India’s first private-sector navigation innovation hub, established by Ananth Technologies in Thiruvananthapuram.
• Why:
  • The centre aims to help India achieve autonomy in critical navigation technologies needed for defence, space, and civilian systems.
• Tell Me More:
  • The event was attended by senior officials from defence, space, and academic institutions, showing the strategic importance of the initiative.
  • ACEN will address the challenge of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of navigation systems that currently depend on foreign manufacturers.
  • The centre will develop next-generation navigation and inertial technologies to remove foreign dependence.
  • ACEN supports India’s Vision 2035 by promoting indigenous sensor development, AI-based navigation fusion, and wider use of the NavIC system.
  • ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan expressed confidence that private-sector participation will strengthen India’s journey towards technological self-reliance by 2047.

2. India Re-Elected to IMO Council in Category B

• What:
  • India was re-elected to the Council of the IMO (International Maritime Organization) in Category B, which includes 10 countries with major interest in international seaborne trade.
• Why:
  • The re-election allows India to continue contributing to the global maritime domain and participate in decision-making on international maritime issues.
• Tell Me More:
  • India secured 154 out of 169 valid votes, the highest in Category B.
  • The election took place during the 34th session of the IMO Assembly in London through a secret ballot.
  • The new Council term will be for the 2026–27 biennium.
  • The IMO Council has 40 elected members out of 176 member countries, spread across three categories.

3. India Re-Elected To UNESCO Executive Board

• What:
  • India has been re-elected to the UNESCO Executive Board for the 2025–29 term.
• Why:
  • The re-election reflects the international community’s confidence in India’s commitment to multilateralism and UNESCO’s mandate.
• Tell Me More:
  • The Executive Board is one of UNESCO’s key governing bodies responsible for overseeing programme implementation.
  • India has historically participated in UNESCO’s initiatives across multiple sectors.
  • The new term for the Executive Board spans four years (2025–29).
  • India emphasises inclusive development and international cooperation as part of its engagement with UNESCO.

Source: NOA

4. India’s Installed Power Capacity Reaches 5.05 Lakh MW

• What:
  • India’s total installed power generation capacity reached 5.05 lakh megawatt as of October, as informed by the Minister of State for Power in the Rajya Sabha.
• Why:
  • The update was given to highlight government efforts to promote renewable energy and move towards the target of achieving 500 gigawatt of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030.
• Tell Me More:
  • Inter-State Transmission System charges have been waived for inter-state sale of solar and wind power for projects commissioned by 30 June 2025, for Green Hydrogen Projects till December 2030, and for offshore wind projects till December 2032.
  • Foreign Direct Investment is permitted up to 100% under the automatic route in the power sector.
  • Under the Green Energy Corridor Scheme, the government has funded new transmission lines and additional sub-station capacity for renewable power evacuation.
  • A comprehensive transmission plan has been prepared till 2032 to support the growth of renewable energy.
  • Multiple schemes have been launched which are
    • PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan)
    • PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
    • National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules, New Solar Power Scheme under PM-JANMAN (Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan)
    • Dharti Aabha Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan
    • National Green Hydrogen Mission
    • Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Offshore Wind Energy Projects

Source: NOA

5. Telecom Minister Clarifies Sanchar Saathi App Usage

• • What:
    • Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarified that the Sanchar Saathi app is optional and not mandatory for users, and stated that it does not enable snooping or call monitoring.
  • Why:
    • The clarification was issued to address concerns after reports claimed that smartphone companies were instructed to preload the app and prevent users from deleting it.
  • Tell Me More:
    • Scindia said users can delete or avoid registering on the app, and it will remain inactive if not registered.
    • The government says the app protects users from fraud, identity theft, forged KYC, banking fraud and device theft.

Source: TOI

State News

1. C-DOT and IIT Roorkee Launch Telecom Centre of Excellence

• What:
  • C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics) signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with IIT Roorkee (Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee) to set up a Centre of Excellence at the IIT-R campus in Uttarakhand.
• Why:
  • The Centre of Excellence aims to boost indigenous research, innovation, and capacity building in advanced communication technologies to support the goal of a self-reliant and Viksit Bharat.
• Tell Me More:
  • The Centre will work on next-generation areas including 5G and 6G, RF and Sub-THz circuits, advanced sensors, millimeter wave antennas, V2X communication, data-driven wireless models, and energy-efficient telecom systems.
  • The MoU was signed in the presence of IIT Roorkee Director Prof. K.K. Pant and C-DOT CEO Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, followed by the inauguration of the Centre.
  • Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay delivered the sixth Prof. A.K. Kamal Memorial Lecture on indigenous communication technologies and highlighted C-DOT’s innovations such as secure quantum communication, disaster management systems, TRINETRA cybersecurity solutions, and AI-based telecom applications.

2. ADB Approves Loan for Assam Health System Upgrade

• What:
  • ADB (Asian Development Bank) approved a USD 398.8 million loan to help Assam modernize its health care and medical education systems under the Assam State Tertiary Health Care Augmentation Project.
• Why:
  • The loan aims to address critical gaps in Assam’s health system by improving tertiary care, reducing maternal and infant mortality, and building stronger and more resilient health services.
• Tell Me More:
  • The project will modernize Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) into a state-of-the-art super-specialty centre and upgrade Assam Medical College and Hospital and Silchar Medical College and Hospital.
  • These upgraded facilities will form a network of centres of excellence under Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences.
  • GMCH will receive climate- and disaster-resilient and gender-responsive infrastructure along with digital hospital systems.
  • The project includes a one-stop crisis centre at GMCH for survivors of gender-based violence, expected to support at least 500 women and girls.

3. ADB Approves Loan for Meghalaya Ecotourism and Farming Project

• What:
  • ADB (Asian Development Bank) approved a USD 77 million loan for restoring 25,000 hectares of community forest land in Meghalaya to support ecotourism, natural farming, and other sustainable livelihood projects.
• Tell Me More:
  • The project, called the Integrated Ecotourism and Sustainable Agri-Based Livelihood Development in Meghalaya Project, will combine nature-based tourism with climate-smart farming and forest conservation.
  • ADB will also provide a USD 1 million technical assistance grant to strengthen institutions, improve market linkages, and support innovative financing such as carbon and biodiversity credits.
  • ADB stated that the project supports Meghalaya’s Vision 2032 to become a leading ecotourism destination while improving farmers’ incomes through sustainable agriculture.
  • ADB’s Northeast Economic Corridor study helped shape the project by identifying nature-based tourism and value-added agriculture as major growth drivers.

Source: ST

4. India Signs $800 Million Loan Agreements With ADB

• What:
  • The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed three loan agreements worth over $800 million for projects in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat along with a $1 million Technical Assistance grant for Assam.
• Why:
  • The loans aim to support power distribution improvement, metro rail construction, and skill development, while the Technical Assistance grant aims to support wetland and fisheries transformation.
• Tell Me More:
  • The Maharashtra Power Distribution Enhancement Programme received $500 million to modernise rural power systems, promote renewable energy, and provide daytime solar electricity to at least 900,000 agricultural consumers by 2028.
  • The Indore Metro Rail Project received a Japanese Yen loan worth ¥27,147,200,000 (equivalent to $190.6 million) to build an 8.62 km underground metro line with seven stations, with operations expected by January 2030.
  • The Gujarat Skills Development Programme received $109.97 million to upgrade mega ITIs and expand industry-linked skill training in sectors such as logistics, IT, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, renewable energy, and agri-tech.
    • The Gujarat programme will use a hub-and-spoke model anchored by Kaushalya: The Skill University (KSU).
  • The $1 million Technical Assistance grant will support the Sustainable Wetland and Integrated Fisheries Transformation (SWIFT) Project in Assam to improve wetland ecosystems and fisheries.
  • The loan agreements were signed by Shri Saurabh Singh, Deputy Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, and Ms. Mio Oka, Country Director, ADB India Resident Mission.

Source: PIB

5. Arunachal Pradesh Dao Gets Geographical Indication Tag

• What:
  • The Arunachal Pradesh dao, a traditional handcrafted blade made by several tribal communities, received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
• Why:
  • The GI tag aims to preserve indigenous craftsmanship, protect authentic production practices, and strengthen the cultural and economic value of the state’s blacksmithing traditions.
• Tell Me More:
  • Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said the dao is hand-forged by master artisans using ancestral techniques and reflects courage, identity, and cultural endurance.
  • Arunachal Pradesh has become a major contributor to India’s GI-protected products across handloom, agriculture, and traditional crafts.
  • The state has secured 20 GI-tagged items so far and aims to reach 50 by 2030.

Source: NDTV

International News

1. Soyuz MS-28 Crew Launches to ISS on Thanksgiving Day

• What:
  • NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev launched aboard Soyuz MS-28 to the International Space Station (ISS) for an eight-month mission.
• Why:
  • The mission aims to carry out science experiments, technology demonstrations, spacewalks, and station maintenance as part of Expedition 74.
• Tell Me More:
  • The crew lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Nov. 27, 2025, and docked to the ISS three hours later.
  • Their spacecraft flew under the call sign “Gyrfalcon” and featured artwork created by pediatric cancer patients.
  • Zero-gravity indicators on board included a crocheted cat named “Gizmo” and a knitted cosmonaut made by students from Gagarin, Russia.
  • The trio will join Expedition 73 members before forming the new Expedition 74 team after the return of the Soyuz MS-27 crew.
  • Chris Williams will work on the European Enhanced Exploration Exercise Device (E4D), cryogenic fuel studies, semiconductor crystal growth, and re-entry safety protocols, while Kud-Sverchkov and Mikaev will use GigaChat, an AI bot supporting decisions for the Russian segment.

2. WHO Recognises Scromiting as a Diagnostic Condition

• What:
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) added scromiting, medically known as cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), to its diagnostic manual on 1 October, and the condition has also been adopted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
• Why:
  • The recognition aims to help track the rise and global burden of CHS as emergency room cases linked to long-term cannabis use continue to increase.
• Tell Me More:
  • Scromiting is a term used by emergency room staff to describe severe nausea, intense abdominal pain, and repeated vomiting in chronic cannabis users.
  • CHS is listed under the International Classification of Diseases and ICD-11.
  • Research from George Washington University found that long-term cannabis use causes CHS, leading to cyclical vomiting and repeated hospital visits.

Source: TOI

3. International IDEA Marks 30 Years of Democratic Work

• What:
  • International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) celebrated its 30th anniversary by highlighting its global work on strengthening democratic values and reforms.
• Why:
  • For 30 years, International IDEA has provided comparative data, publications, and capacity-building support for democratic reforms.
• Tell Me More:
  • Anniversary Week 2025 included welcome remarks by Secretary-General Kevin Casas-Zamora at the Stockholm Electoral Conference on 10 June 2025 and at the 30th Anniversary High-Level Session on 12 June 2025.
  • The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden, Maria Malmer Stenergard, delivered remarks during the High-Level Session.
  • Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, delivered the keynote address.

Source: IDEA

Banking and Economy

1. NBBL Launches Banking Connect Netbanking Platform

• What:
  • NBBL (NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited), an arm of NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India), launched Banking Connect, an interoperable platform enabling merchants to receive net banking payments from all banks through payment aggregators.
• Why:
  • The platform aims to give RBI faster oversight of net banking transactions, including payments linked to crypto or gaming, and to simplify connections between merchants, payment aggregators, and banks.
• Tell Me More:
  • Banking Connect replaces the current mesh of bilateral ties among merchants, payment aggregators, and banks by shifting connection management to NBBL.
  • The RBI currently receives transaction data with a delay of at least a week, which increases for smaller banks, and the new system aims to close this gap.
  • The platform offers faster and interoperable net banking through a single switch linking all lenders and aggregators to improve success rates and reduce operational burdens.
  • NBBL is targeting 1 billion monthly transactions in four years, compared to 260 million at present.
  • The system provides a mobile-first experience with biometric authentication and QR-based payments.

2. RBI Imposes Penalty on HDFC Bank for Compliance Lapses

• What:
  • RBI (Reserve Bank of India) imposed a penalty of ₹91 lakh on HDFC Bank for violating certain provisions of the Banking Regulation (BR) Act and for non-compliance with regulatory directions.
• Tell Me More:
  • A wholly owned subsidiary of the bank undertook a business not permitted for banking companies under Section 6 of the BR Act.
  • RBI’s directions involved areas such as “Interest Rate on Advances,” “Guidelines on Managing Risks and Code of Conduct in Outsourcing of Financial Services by Banks,” and KYC.
  • In a separate action, RBI imposed a penalty of ₹3.1 lakh on Mannakrishna Investments (NBFC) for non-compliance with governance-related provisions under the Master Direction for NBFC–Scale Based Regulation, 2023.

Source: NDTV

3. Tata Realty Takes Green Loan for Gurugram Project

• What:
  • Tata Realty and Infrastructure Ltd took a ₹1,280 crore green loan from DBS Bank India for its sustainable commercial project in Gurugram.
• Tell Me More:
  • DBS Bank India acted as the sole advisor and green loan coordinator for the transaction.
  • The loan was availed through Tata Realty’s special purpose vehicle (SPV) that developed the commercial project ‘Intellion Park’ in Gurugram.

4. NIRDC Launches InDApp To Support MSME Growth

• What:
  • The National Industries Research and Development Council (NIRDC) launched InDApp, an indigenously developed digital platform to improve the ease of doing business for MSMEs.
• Why:
  • The platform aims to simplify business processes, increase transparency, and help MSMEs access opportunities and approvals more easily.
• Tell Me More:
  • InDApp works as a single-window platform to provide faster access to government approvals, real-time market information, and business opportunities.
  • The platform combines physical outreach with digital tools to support entrepreneurs across all sectors and regions.
  • It offers information on industrial opportunities, market trends, export promotion schemes, financial subsidies, and technology upgrades.
  • InDApp helps entrepreneurs manage their journey from startup stage to implementation while connecting them with peers and partners.

Source: TI

Reports and Indices

1. India Releases Tourism Data Compendium 2025

• What:
  • The Ministry of Tourism released the India Tourism Data Compendium 2025, the 66th annual edition compiled using data from multiple national and international agencies.
• Why:
  • The compendium aims to provide a detailed overview of India’s tourism performance and trends across global, inbound, outbound, and domestic tourism indicators.
• Tell Me More:
  • The publication uses data from the Bureau of Immigration, UN Tourism, Archaeological Survey of India, State and Union Territory administrations, and the Reserve Bank of India.
  • It covers key indicators such as world tourism trends, inbound tourism, outbound tourism, domestic tourism, human resource development, and travel institutions.
  • It includes statistics on tourist volumes, gender and age distribution, nationality profiles, travel trends, visa categories, duration of stay, modes of entry, major entry ports, air traffic data, regional contributions, and recovery patterns.
  • World Tourism — 2024 (Global Summary)

• States With the Highest Tourist Arrivals (2024)
  

• Monuments With the Highest Tourist Arrivals (FY 2024–25)
  

Source: GOV

2. India’s Population Expected To Stabilise By 2080

• What:
  • India’s population is expected to stabilise around 1.8–1.9 billion by 2080 as stated by the Indian Association for the Study of Population (IASP) General Secretary Anil Chandran.
• Why:
  • The stabilisation is due to a rapid demographic transition driven by a sharp fall in the total fertility rate (TFR).
• Tell Me More:
  • India’s TFR has declined from 3.5 in 2000 to 1.9 today, showing a steep drop.
  • Higher female literacy, greater access to contraceptives, and informed decision-making have reduced fertility levels.
  • Many people are marrying later, and more women are choosing careers, influencing family size decisions.
  • State-level trends show very low fertility rates, with Kerala at around 1.5 and West Bengal at 1.3 according to the SRS Statistical Report 2023.

Source: LM

GDP Forecasts

1. Crisil Raises India’s GDP Growth Forecast To 7%

• What:
  • Crisil has increased India’s GDP growth forecast for the current financial year to 7 percent from the earlier estimate of 6.5 percent.
• Why:
  • The revision was made because India recorded stronger-than-expected GDP growth of 8 percent in the first half of the financial year.
• Tell Me More:
  • India’s real GDP growth stood at 8.2 percent in the second quarter, while nominal GDP growth was 8.7 percent due to easing inflation.
  • Crisil expects growth to slow to 6.1 percent in the second half because of the impact of higher US tariffs.
  • Private consumption was the main driver of GDP growth, boosted by lower food inflation and higher discretionary spending.
  • Manufacturing and services sectors showed strong supply-side growth.
  • GST rate rationalisation, reduced income tax, and repo rate cuts are supporting consumption and may lead to a delayed rise in private investments.

Source: FE

Defence News

1. PM Chairs 60th All India DGP–IGP Conference

• What:
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 60th All India DGP/IGP Conference at IIM Campus in Naya Raipur, where national security, emerging threats and long-term policing plans were discussed.
• Why:
  • The conference aimed to review India’s security system, share best practices, and plan a long-term roadmap for policing and internal security.
• Tell Me More:
  • Chhattisgarh DGP Arun Dev Gautam presented “Bastar 2.0”, focusing on the state’s strategy after the planned elimination of Naxalism by March 2026.
    • “Bastar 2.0” aims to stabilise security gains, speed up development, improve connectivity and deliver state services to remote tribal areas affected by Maoist violence.
  • The conference theme was “Viksit Bharat, Surakshit Bharat” (Developed India, Secure India).

Source: TOI

Science and Technology

1. SARAS Mk II Iron Bird Test Facility And Hansa-3 (NG) Aircraft Unveiled

• What:
  • The Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated SARAS Mk II Iron Bird Test Facility, HAP Airframe Fabrication Facility, NAviMet system, and unveiled Hansa-3 (NG) Production Standard Aircraft at CSIR-NAL Bengaluru.
• Why:
  • The inauguration and unveiling aim to support indigenous aircraft manufacturing and enhance aerospace testing, safety, and weather monitoring capabilities.
• Tell me more:
  • The Iron Bird Facility provides a ground-based testing platform for integrating and validating aircraft systems, reducing flight testing risks and costs.
  • The Hansa-3 (NG) aircraft, commercialized with industry partner M/s Pioneer Clean Amps Pvt. Ltd (PCA), will help young pilots obtain Personal Pilot License (PPL) and Commercial Pilot License (CPL).
  • India needs 30,000 pilots in the next 15-20 years due to increasing aircraft orders; PCA will manufacture 70 to 100 aircraft annually in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, employing about 250 people.
  • The NAviMet (National Aerospace Laboratories Aviation Meteorological) is an indigenous weather monitoring system measuring key parameters such as visibility, temperature, humidity, pressure, wind speed, and direction at airports.
  • The first NAviMet system was installed at HAL’s Helicopter Manufacturing Facility in Tumakuru in 2022, and the second was inaugurated at HAL Airport Bengaluru.

Source: PIB

Awards

1. UNFPA Felicitates IUSSP For UN Population Award

• What:
  • The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India felicitated the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) for receiving the 2025 United Nations Population Award (Institutional Category) during the 46th Annual Conference of the Indian Association for the Study of Population (IASP).
• Why:
  • The felicitation aimed to recognise IUSSP’s contribution to global population research and evidence-based policymaking.
• Tell Me More:
  • The award acknowledges IUSSP’s excellence in population science and its role in promoting global collaboration among demographers.
  • The current President of IUSSP (2022–2025) is Dr. Shireen Jejeebhoy, who highlighted the importance of rigorous and independent research during demographic shifts.
  • The IASP conference, held from 27–29 November, focused on the theme “People, Planet, Prosperity: Demographic Drivers of India’s Inclusive Growth.”
  • The conference was organised by IASP with support from the National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO) and the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI).

Source: UN

Important Days

1. Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare 2025 – November 30

2. Raising Day of the Border Security Force 2025 – December 1

• BSF Raising Day is observed every year on December 1 to mark the establishment of the force in 1965.

Source: DD

3. International Day for the Abolition of Slavery – December 2

• UN Focus: Modern slavery is on the rise

Source: UN

4. World Computer Literacy Day 2025 – December 2

Source: N18

5. Nagaland Statehood Day – December 1

Source: PIB

Sports

1. BCCI Finalises New Partnerships for WPL 2026 and 2027

• What:
  • BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) finalised commercial partnerships worth ₹48 crore for the 2026 and 2027 seasons of the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
• Why:
  • The partnerships aim to strengthen the league’s commercial growth, increase global appeal, and highlight rising confidence in women’s cricket.
• Tell Me More:
  • ChatGPT and Kingfisher Packaged Drinking Water joined as Premier Partners for the next two seasons.
  • CEAT renewed its role as the Strategic Time-Out Partner, and Bisleri was added as the Beverage Partner.
  • The WPL’s commercial lineup now includes TATA Group as Title Partner, Sintex and Herbalife as Premier Partners, CEAT as Strategic Time-Out Partner, Bisleri as Beverage Partner, and ChatGPT and Kingfisher Packaged Drinking Water as Premier Partners.

2. Belgium Wins Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025

• What:
  • Belgium defeated India 1-0 in the final to win the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025, claiming its first title in only its second appearance.
• Why:
  • The win marked Belgium’s maiden championship victory at the tournament after a strong and disciplined performance.
• Tell Me More:
  • India entered the final after a 14-3 win over Canada but failed to convert three Penalty Corners in the final.
  • Key players Manpreet Singh and Hardik Singh were rested, putting responsibility on younger players who kept the match competitive.

3. Syed Modi International 2025 Badminton Tournament in Lucknow, UP

4. Rohit Sharma Sets New ODI Sixes Record

• What:
  • Rohit Sharma set the record for the most sixes in men’s One-Day Internationals (ODIs) during India’s 17-run win over South Africa in the first match of the series at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi.
• Tell Me More:
  • Rohit Sharma scored 57 off 51 balls and hit three sixes to surpass Shahid Afridi’s long-standing record of 351 ODI sixes.
    • Rohit Sharma already holds the record for the most sixes across all international formats, now totalling 642.
    • Shahid Afridi’s ODI sixes record had stood for 15 years before being broken.
  • India scored 349-8 after being asked to bat, with Virat Kohli scoring a record-extending 52nd ODI century by making 135 off 120 balls.
    • Kohli now has 25 ODI centuries at home, becoming the first player to reach this milestone.
    • Kohli scored 135 runs off 120 balls after coming in at 25/1 and reached his century in 102 balls.
    • Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 51 Test centuries for most centuries in a single international format.
    • He overtook Ricky Ponting’s 217 sixes at number three across formats, reaching 218.
  • South African Captain: Aiden Markram
  • Indian Team Captain: KL Rahul

Source: BBC IE

Appointments

1. DP World Appoints Abhishek Sharma as Brand Ambassador

• What:
  • DP World, a logistics solutions provider, announced a long-term partnership with Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma as its new brand ambassador.
• Tell Me More:
  • Sharma had a breakout year with a record-breaking performance at the 2025 DP World Asia Cup and reached No. 1 in the ICC Men’s T20I Batter Rankings with the highest rating ever recorded.
  • As ambassador, he will take part in media engagements and digital storytelling campaigns, starting with his appearance at the “Diwali with the Stars” event during the DP World India Championship.

2. Vivek Chaturvedi Appointed Chairman of CBIC

• Vivek Chaturvedi, a 1990 batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS–Customs & Indirect Taxes) officer, has been appointed Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) following the superannuation of Sanjay Kumar Agarwal.
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet cleared his appointment, and he will assume charge on Monday.

Source: BS

3. Praveen Kumar Takes Additional Charge of BSF Director General

• Praveen Kumar, Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), took additional charge as Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) after the retirement of Daljit Singh Chawdhary.
• As ITBP DG, Praveen Kumar announced setting up 10 all-woman forward posts along the 3,488-km India–China border from Karakoram Pass in Ladakh to Diphu La in Arunachal Pradesh.

Source: IE

4. Air Marshal Tejbir Singh Appointed DG Inspection and Safety

• Air Marshal Tejbir Singh assumed charge as Director General (Inspection and Safety) [DG (I&S)] at Air Headquarters on 1 December 2025.
• He received the Vayu Sena Medal in 2010 and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2018 for distinguished service.

Source: PIB

5. Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu Appointed Controller of Warship Production

• Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu assumed charge as Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition (CWP&A).
• He has received the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and the Nausena Medal (NM) for distinguished service.
• The Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition (CWP&A) is a senior post in the Indian Navy responsible for overseeing everything related to building and acquiring naval warships.

Source: PIB

6. Andre Russell Retires From IPL And Joins KKR Support Staff

• Andre Russell announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) and will join Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as “Power Coach” for the 2026 season.

Source: ET

Miscellaneous

1. British Playwright Tom Stoppard Passes Away at 88

• What:
  • British playwright Tom Stoppard, an Academy Award-winning dramatist known for Shakespeare in Love, died at the age of 88 at his home in Dorset.
• Tell Me More:
  • Stoppard was known for his plays such as Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (1966), Arcadia (1993), and Leopoldstadt (2020).
  • His writing style blended humour, intellect, philosophy, and scientific ideas, leading to the term “Stoppardian.”
  • He won the Academy Award in 1999 for the screenplay of Shakespeare in Love, which won seven Oscars.
  • He previously worked as a journalist and theatre critic before rising to fame with his breakthrough play at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Source: ALJ

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