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Agreements
India and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at eliminating 100% duties. This is India's seventh FTA in recent years, with Oman being the latest. This FTA is notable as India's first women-led FTA. An FTA is an agreement between two countries to remove trade barriers. India has also finalized FTAs with New Zealand and Oman.
National Maritime Heritage Complex
India is building a National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal, Gujarat, with cooperation from the Netherlands. This complex celebrates India's 4000-year-old maritime heritage, particularly the Indus Valley Civilization's dockyard. The Netherlands will provide knowledge, expertise, and best practices in design, curation, and conservation for this project.
Naval Base Agreement
Sudan has agreed to allow Russia to establish its first naval base in Africa. This agreement puts Russia alongside the US and China, who also have naval bases in Africa. The naval base will be located near the Red Sea, connecting to the Suez Canal. The agreement is for 25 years, with automatic renewal every 10 years. China and the US already have naval bases in Djibouti.
Pharma Standards Agreement
India and Liberia have finalized an agreement in Monrovia for pharmacopeia and drug quality. Liberia will adopt Indian pharmacy standards for drug quality, showcasing India's soft power. This is significant as it reflects the adoption of Indian standards by another country.
Appointments
Several key appointments have been made: Jose Antonio Kast as the new President of Chile, Andres Babis as the new head of the Czech Republic, and Asim Munir as Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces. Additionally, Gyanesh Kumar is the new head of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance for 2026, and Vivek Chaturvedi is the Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.
More Appointments
Nitin Nabin has been appointed as the National Executive President of BJP. Sangita Barwa Pishroti is the new president of the Press Club of India, the first woman to hold the position. Lucas Philip from France is the new president of Interpol.
Interpol Appointments
Praveen Sinha, a CBI officer, has been appointed as Asia's representative to the executive committee of Interpol. Charanjit Singh has been appointed as India's new permanent representative to the United Nations Conference on Disarmament. Rajkumar Goyal has been appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner of the Central Information Commission, along with eight new Information Commissioners.
Information Commissioners and DG BSF
Rajkumar Goyal is the new Chief Information Commissioner, appointed by President Droupadi Murmu. The selection committee is headed by the Prime Minister, with the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the PM. Praveen Kumar, the ITBP Chief, has been given additional charge as the Director General of BSF.
Mossad Chief and Awards
Major General Roman Goffman has become the new head of Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency. The Miana Railway Station in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, received the National Energy Conservation Award for its performance in the transportation category.
Oscar and Soil Awards
"Home Bound," India's entry for the Oscars 2026, has been shortlisted for the International Feature Film Award. The Sons of Soil Emerging Achievers Award was won by Sukrita Barwa, Sanghamitra Kalita, Isha Rani Barwa, and Him Jyoti Talukdar, presented by Sarbananda Sonowal.
FIFA Peace Prize and Global Awards
Donald Trump received the first FIFA Peace Prize. Alia Bhatt received the Golden Globe Horizon Award. Supriya Sahu, an IAS officer from Tamil Nadu, received the Champions of Earth award from UNEP for environmental conservation.
Space Apps Challenge and Population Awards
The International Space Apps Challenge, organized by NASA, awarded the Most Inspirational Award to the Photonics Odyssey team from Chennai. The United Nations Population Award was given to the International Union for the Study of Population.
Indian of the Year and Civilian Honors
Suresh Gopi received the Manorama News Newsmaker Award. Jay Shah received the NDTV Indian of the Year award in the Transformation Leader of the Year category and the CNN News18 Indian of the Year award. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Ethiopia's highest civilian honor, the Great Honor of the Order of the Nile, and Oman's highest civilian honor, the First Class of the Order of Oman.
More Awards and Recognitions
Vaibhav Suryavanshi received the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for his achievements in Under-19 cricket. A'ja Wilson, a professional basketball player from the Las Vegas Aces team, was named Athlete of the Year.
CEO of the Year and PETA Award
Neil Mohan was awarded CEO of the Year by Time magazine, and Leonardo DiCaprio received the Times Entertainer of the Year award. The Times Person of the Year was dedicated to the Architects of AI. Raveena Tandon received the PETA India Person of the Year award.
Hockey and Animal Welfare Awards
Raghu Prasad RV received the FIH Umpire of the Year award, the first Indian umpire and first from the Asian continent to receive this honor. Anant Ambani received the Global Humanitarian Award for Animal Welfare for his work at the Vantara rehabilitation center in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Excellence Awards and Skill Competition
Naina Kaloo, a Scottish artist, received the Turner Prize. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan presented the first Ramoji Excellence Awards to various individuals for their contributions to service, discipline, and nation-building. The 3rd World Skill Asia Competition took place in Chinese Taipei, where the Indian team finished eighth in the medal tally.
OT Awards and Science Prizes
The Filmfare OTT Awards recognized "Black Warrant" as the best web series in the drama category. The National Science Awards honored Professor Chandr Vishnu Narlikar (posthumously) with the Vigyan Ratna award, and the CSIR Aroma Mission team in the agricultural sciences category.
Books and Authors
"Sanatan Sanskriti ki Atal Drishti" was written by Shri Vasudev Devanani and released by Vice President CP Radhakrishnan. "The One Cricket My Life and More" is the autobiography of Shikhar Dhawan. "Salman Khan The Sultan of Bollywood" was written by Mohar Basu.
Important Days, Dates, and Themes
The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed on November 29. International Jaguar Day is also on November 29. Adoption Awareness Month is observed from November 1-30. World AIDS Day is on December 1, with the theme "Overcoming Disruption Transferring the AIDS Response."
More Important Dates
Nagaland Day is celebrated on December 1. Border Security Force (BSF) Raising Day is on December 1. Assam Day is on December 2. National Pollution Control Day is on December 2, with the theme "Sustainable Living for a Greener Future." International Day of Persons with Disabilities is on December 3, with the theme "Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress."
Human Rights and Mathematics Days
International Cheetah Day is on December 4. Human Rights Day is on December 10, with the theme "Human Rights are Everyday Essentials." National Energy Conservation Day is on December 14. Goa Liberation Day is on December 19. National Mathematics Day is on December 22, commemorating Srinivasa Ramanujan.
Farmers Day and Consumer Rights
National Farmers Day is on December 23. National Consumer Rights Day is on December 24, with the theme "Efficient and Speed Disposal Through Digital Justice." Good Governance Day is on December 25, celebrating Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniversary. Veer Bal Diwas is on December 26, commemorating Guru Gobind Singh's sons. International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is on December 27.
Sim Linking and Gaganyaan Test
The government has mandated sim linking for messaging apps to prevent online fraud. This means the sim card must be in the same device as the messaging app. ISRO conducted a parachute test for the Gaganyaan mission at the Babina Field Firing Range in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
CSIR-ISRO Meet and Quantum Mission
A CSIR-ISRO meet was held in Bangalore on December 17, 2025. India's first indigenous high-precision diode laser was tested, developed by a startup associated with IIT Delhi under the National Quantum Mission. This laser will be used in quantum computing to protect systems from cyber attacks.
Underwater Vehicles and MRI Scanner
DRDO has developed man-portable autonomous underwater vehicles, designed by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory in Visakhapatnam. India's first indigenous MRI scanner has been developed by Joohu Back, an Indian startup.
Private PSLV and Navigation Hub
India's first private PSLV (Public Service Launch Vehicle) is being built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and L&T. It will carry the EOS-10 satellite. India's first private navigation technology hub, Anant Center of Excellence for Navigation (SN), has been inaugurated in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Microprocessor and Solar Storm
India's first 1 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor, Dhruva 64, has been developed by CDAC. Aditya L1 helped uncover the mysteries of the 2024 solar storm.
Satellite Launches and Wheelchair User in Space
ISRO successfully launched the US communication satellite Blue Bird Block 2 using the LVM3 M6 launch vehicle. The Earth observation satellite Sentinel 6B was launched jointly by NASA and the European Space Agency. Michael Benhousse became the first wheelchair user to cross the Karman line, the boundary of space, on Blue Origin's NS-37 mission.
Fish Species and Mars Orbiter
A new fish species, Indoreonectes mahadevsis, was discovered in the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh. NASA's MAVEN Mars orbiter lost contact.
Nuclear Power Plant on Moon
Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, announced plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2036.
Naval Exercises
The Malabar naval exercise involved the navies of India, the US, Japan, and Australia. The Ekverin exercise with Maldives took place in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The joint special forces exercise Garuda Shakti with Indonesia was held in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.
Military Exercises and Air Defense System
The joint military exercise Harimau Shakti with Malaysia took place. The Desert Cyclone joint military exercise with the UAE was held in Abu Dhabi. Italy unveiled the Michael Angelo Dome air defense system, inspired by Israel's Iron Dome.
Flying Trainer and Submarine Warfare
India's first indigenous flying trainer aircraft, Hansa 3NG, was officially launched. The third anti-submarine shallow watercraft, Anjdeep, was launched in Chennai.
Helicopter Squadron and Sailing Vessel
The second helicopter squadron, INAS 335 Osprey, was launched. The Indian Navy's sailing vessel ISV Kondinia, built using ancient stitching techniques, began its first voyage from Porbandar to Oman.
Pollution Control Vessel and Nuclear Submarine
The first pollution control vessel, Samudra Pratap, was inducted into the Indian Coast Guard. India's third indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, Aridhaman, is expected to join the Navy in 2026.
Operation Sagar Bandhu and Cyclone
Operation Sagar Bandhu, a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise, was launched for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Dawat. INS Vikrant Udaygiri, INS Sukanya, and INS Ghariyal were dispatched with relief materials. Cyclone Dawat originated in the Bay of Bengal and caused heavy rainfall and flooding in Sri Lanka.
Submarine Decommissioned and Obituaries
The submarine INS Sindhughosh was decommissioned after 40 years of service. Notable obituaries include Grandma, the oldest tortoise in the Siago Zoo, Kamala Lakshmi Narayanan, a Bharatanatyam dancer, and Shri Prakash Jaiswal, a former Union Minister.
More Obituaries
Shivraj Patil, former Home Minister, passed away. Ram Vanji Sutar, the sculptor of the Statue of Unity, also passed away at the age of 100. Vinod Kumar Shukla, recipient of the Jnanpith Award, passed away as well.
Solar Initiative and Walk to Mars
The Solar on Track initiative was launched by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation, installing solar panels on tracks. The Walk to Mars campaign, an initiative by the UAE, encourages participants to cover the distance from Earth to Mars through walking, running, cycling, or swimming.
Nayi Chetna Initiative and Antarctica Station
The Nayi Chetna 4.0 initiative promotes self-help groups and awareness against gender-based violence. Plans are underway to establish the Maitri II center in Antarctica, with completion expected by 2032.
Sabha Saar Initiative
The Sabha Saar initiative is an AI-enabled voice-to-text meeting summary tool for Gram Panchayats. It converts audio or video recordings of meetings into detailed minutes. Tripura was the first state to use it.
Sports Current Affairs
Virat Kohli has made a record of 52 centuries in international cricket. Rohit Sharma has the most sixes in one-day cricket. Lakshya Sen won the Australian Open badminton tournament.
Badminton and Hockey
The Syed Modi International Badminton Tournament was held in Lucknow. Jason Cunawan won the men's singles, and Trisha Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won the women's doubles. Belgium won the Azlan Shah Hockey Cup, defeating India 1-0.
Chess and Tribal Games
Sarvagy Singh Kushwaha became the world's youngest FIDE-rated chess player. The logo and mascot for the first Khelo India Tribal Games were launched in Chhattisgarh.
Carting Championship and Squash World Cup
Arshi Gupta won the FMFC Indian Rotax Max National Karting Championship. India won the Squash World Cup in Chennai, defeating Hong Kong.
University Games and Marathon
The Khelo India University Games were held in seven cities in Rajasthan. Pradeep Singh Chauhan won the 40th All India Prize Money Indira Marathon.
Ferrari Race and Kho Kho Championship
Diana Pundel became the first Indian woman to race a Ferrari internationally. India will host the Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship in March 2026.
Himalayan Conclave and Natural Farming Summit
The Himalayan Conclave was held in Almora, Uttarakhand, focusing on environmental conservation and sustainable socio-economic growth. The South India Natural Farming Summit was held in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, where PM Modi released the 21st installment of PM Kisan.
Earth Summit and BRICS Meeting
The Earth Summit was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, inaugurated by Amit Shah. The first meeting of the India-Brazil Joint Executive Group was held in New Delhi.
Traditional Medicine Summit and Ayurveda Conference
The second WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit was held in New Delhi, where India and Cuba signed an agreement on Ayurvedic cooperation. The third International Ayurveda Conference was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Chanakya Dialogue and BRICS Summit
The third Chanakya Defence Dialogue was held in New Delhi. The fourth BRICS Sherpa Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where India received the BRICS presidency for 2026.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam and Sanskrit Conference
The fourth edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam focused on the Tolkappiyam, a Tamil grammar text. The fourth Global Sanskrit Conference was held in Bali, Indonesia.
Environment Assembly and Cultural Heritage
The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) was held in Nairobi, Kenya. The 20th session of UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage was held in Delhi, where Diwali was recognized as an intangible cultural heritage.
Chief Justice Conference and Zonal Council Meeting
The 26th International Global Chief Justice Conference was held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council was held in Faridabad, Haryana.
Finance and Pharma Summits
The 6th Annual Summit of the Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of India was held in New Delhi. A Chintan Shivir of the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Corporate Affairs was held in Hampi, Karnataka, focusing on AI.
Cultural Festivals and Bird Festival
The third India-Nepal Cultural Festival was held in Lumbini, Nepal. The Namdapha Butterfly Festival was held in Arunachal Pradesh. The International Gita Mahotsav was held in Haryana, with Madhya Pradesh as the partner state and England as the partner country.
Science Festival and Tripatak Ceremony
The India International Science Festival was held in Panchkula, Haryana. The International Tripatak Chanting Ceremony was held in Bodh Gaya, Bihar.
Book Fair and Hornbill Festival
India participated in the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair. The Hornbill Festival was held in Kohima, Nagaland, with Arunachal Pradesh as the partner state.
Local Festivals and Language Festival
The Rolane Festival was celebrated in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. The Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav was celebrated in 2025.
Bird Sanctuary and Pesa Festival
The Charai Chung Festival was held in Majuli Island, Assam. The Pesa Festival was held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
AI Index and Brand Report
India was ranked third in the Global AI Vibrancy Index by Stanford University. HDFC Bank topped the list of India's 100 most valuable brands.
Power Index and Security Index
India was ranked third in the Asia Power Index by the Lowy Institute. Denmark topped the Women, Peace, and Security Index, with India ranked 131st.
Food Cities and Polluted Cities
Mumbai was ranked fifth in the list of the world's 100 best food cities by Taste Atlas. Ghaziabad was listed as the most polluted city.
Self Made List and Inequality Report
Deepinder Goyal topped the Hurun India 2025 Self-Made Entrepreneurs List. The World Inequality Report stated that income inequality in India is among the highest globally.
Animal Husbandry and Emission Report
Uttar Pradesh ranked first in milk production. India ranked second globally in egg production. West Bengal ranked first in meat production. Rajasthan ranked first in wool production. The Emission Gap Report was released by UNEP.
Population and Telecom Data
India's population is projected to be between 1.8 and 1.9 billion by 2080. The number of internet users in India surpassed 1000 million in June 2025.
Water Budget and Education Report
A report on water budgeting in aspirational blocks was released by NITI Aayog and GIZ India. A report on the internationalization of higher education in India was released by NITI Aayog.
Apps and Portals
The Sujalam Bharat app was launched to improve rural drinking water management. The Bharat WIN portal was launched to promote practical solutions for grassroots water challenges.
MCQ Section - Part 1
This section presents multiple-choice questions related to current affairs. Key points include Egypt discovering a new natural gas deposit, the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission participating in a drug safety campaign, and the revised amount for the Ladli Bahna Yojana in Madhya Pradesh.
MCQ Section - Part 2
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) gave India's national accounts data a second-lowest grade. The Indian Air Force conducted its first air show in Guwahati. Amit Shah inaugurated the international conference on urban cooperative banks in New Delhi.
MCQ Section - Part 3
JSW Energy Limited started India's largest green hydrogen production plant in Karnataka. Oman was selected as a member of the International Coordinating Council of UNESCO's Man and Biosphere Program. Canada lost its verification of being free from measles transmission.
MCQ Section - Part 4
Shri Manohar Lal inaugurated India's largest vanadium redox flow battery system in Greater Noida. The Fasal program uses satellite-based estimates for crop production. The Union Cabinet approved a credit guarantee scheme for exporters.
MCQ Section - Part 5
A copper and cobalt mine collapsed in Congo due to overcrowding. The Assam government approved a bill to ban polygamy. Oman Airport became the first airport to start Wi-Fi 7 technology.
MCQ Section - Part 6
The Mandale Depot in Mumbai is Asia's largest elevated metro depot. The United Nations approved President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza. The Sakurajima volcano in Japan erupted.
MCQ Section - Part 7
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Skyroot Infinity Campus in Hyderabad. Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the establishment of four quantum fabrication and central facilities.
MCQ Section - Part 8
Niger became the first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis. President Droupadi Murmu visited Angola and Botswana. Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong visited India.
MCQ Section - Part 9
Maharashtra recorded the establishment of 45,911 solar agriculture pumps. CM Rekha Gupta inaugurated Delhi's first Atal Canteen. India imposed an anti-dumping duty on hot-rolled flat steel products from Vietnam.
MCQ Section - Part 10
Karnataka's CM launched a compact AI-ready personal computer called KEO. The Prime Minister's Office was renamed Seva Tirth.
MCQ Section - Part 11
The Supreme Court quashed the Patna High Court's order for forced narco analysis. The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to
