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Highlights of December 1st Week Current Affairs
- India released a new Earthquake Zonation Map introducing Zone VI as the highest-risk category, placing the entire Himalayan arc under it and shifting focus to geological, not administrative, parameters.
- India was re-elected to the IMO Council (2026–27) under Category B with the highest votes, reinforcing its maritime trade and global shipping governance role.
- NISAR, the first joint Earth observation mission by NASA and ISRO, entered its final science phase to map land deformation, disasters, forests, and glaciers using dual-band SAR.
- India ranked 3rd in the Asia Power Index 2025 by the Lowy Institute, behind the US and China, reflecting rising strategic and economic influence in the region.
- India signed LoAs with the US for maintenance of MH-60R helicopters, strengthening maritime warfare capability and boosting Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence support systems.
- SoLAR Phase II was launched to scale solar-powered irrigation across India, Bangladesh, Kenya, and Ethiopia to improve water security and climate-resilient agriculture.
- IIT will open a new campus in Nigeria in 2026, advancing India’s global education outreach following IIT campuses in Zanzibar and Abu Dhabi.
- India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to support Sri Lanka’s relief operations after Cyclone Ditwah caused heavy damage in the region.
- Seven Indian names were approved by the International Astronomical Union for planetary features on Mars, reflecting India’s growing scientific presence.
- Lok Sabha honoured G. V. Mavalankar, India’s first Speaker, recognised for shaping parliamentary democracy and legislative functioning in independent India.
- The 11th Governing Body session of the ITPGRFA in Peru ended without consensus on strengthening the Multilateral System for access and benefit-sharing of global crop genetic resources.
- A revised Standard Material Transfer Agreement was conditionally adopted, with key issues such as payment rates, Annex I expansion, and DSI rules deferred to GB-12.
- India advocated protection of sovereign rights over genetic resources and demanded transparent negotiations before final decisions.
- Artificial Intelligence capability is classified into ANI, AGI, and ASI, with AGI and ASI still theoretical and raising ethical and governance concerns.
- Assam’s GoM recommended ST status for six major communities and proposed a new ST (Valley) category along with interim quota adjustments.
- India was re-elected to the UNESCO Executive Board (2025–29), strengthening its influence in global education, culture, science, and communication.
- WTDC-25 under ITU concluded in Baku, focusing on advancing digital connectivity, ICT development, and global telecom cooperation.
- India launched the indigenous Hansa-3 NG trainer aircraft to boost domestic pilot training infrastructure and support aviation self-reliance.
- India was re-elected to the IMO Council under Category B, reinforcing its leadership in maritime safety, shipping regulation, and pollution control.
- NISAR, the joint NASA–ISRO SAR satellite, entered full science operations to support disaster management, cryosphere monitoring, and geohazard mapping.
- The Supreme Court ordered a nationwide CBI probe into rising digital arrest scams and asked states to grant jurisdictional consent while directing RBI and tech firms to assist investigations.
- RBI released the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion 2025–30 focusing on five Panch-Jyoti priorities, including gender-sensitive inclusion, financial literacy, and stronger grievance redressal.
- WHO issued its first global guidelines on GLP-1 medicines, conditionally recommending drugs like liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide for obesity management under medical supervision.
- A Parliamentary Committee flagged fertilizer mismanagement, warning of rising consumption, ageing plants, heavy import dependence, and diversion, while recommending modernization and alternatives.
- On World AIDS Day, NACO highlighted major progress such as a 48.7% fall in new HIV infections and reinforced commitments under NACP-V and the 95-95-95 targets.
- India moved to procure more Heron Mark-II drones from Israel, boosting long-endurance ISR capability with advanced sensors and SATCOM-enabled surveillance.
- India and Maldives prepared for the 14th edition of Exercise Ekuverin to strengthen CI/CT operations, HADR coordination, and interoperability across varied terrains.
- The GIRG framework continued guiding ministries to improve India’s performance on 26 global indices through data-driven reforms and inter-ministerial coordination.
- The ED launched an investigation into Kerala’s Masala Bonds, which are rupee-denominated offshore debt instruments that shift currency risk to investors.
- The Indian Army conducted a combat launch of the BrahMos missile, demonstrating rapid deployment, precision strike capability, and enhanced operational readiness.
- The Parliamentary Finance Panel flagged low recovery rates under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code despite improved revival and credit discipline among resolved companies.
- Core IBC challenges include delays in NCLT/NCLAT, valuation inconsistencies causing deep haircuts, and legal conflicts with laws like PMLA.
- The Committee recommended more NCLT benches, a unified tech platform (iPIE), and shifting valuation norms toward enterprise value to boost outcomes.
- The Supreme Court held that illegal immigrants, including Rohingyas, cannot claim legal rights beyond minimal humanitarian treatment due to lack of lawful entry.
- India follows a case-by-case refugee management system without a dedicated refugee law, applying UNHCR support selectively.
- A Parliamentary Committee warned of excessive profiteering in medicines (markups 500%–1800%) and urged legal Trade Margin Rationalisation beyond NLEM-controlled drugs.
- FAO’s SOLAW 2025 report revealed severe land degradation and water stress, pushing agricultural systems to adopt sustainable intensification and community-based practices.
- Bioremediation is gaining traction in India as a cost-effective eco-friendly method for waste cleanup, but faces slow implementation, ecological risks, and regulatory gaps.
- SBI, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank remain India’s Domestic Systemically Important Banks, requiring higher capital buffers due to their “too big to fail” status.
- India advanced in multiple strategic and cultural sectors: NRL received Navratna status, India reaffirmed commitment to the Biological Weapons Convention, RBI pushed consumer protection via RB-IOS, astronomers discovered the Alaknanda galaxy, and Nagaland celebrated its Hornbill Festival to promote tribal heritage and tourism.
- Invasive Alien Species are rapidly expanding in India, invading ~15,500 km² of natural areas each year.
- IAS spread is harming fragile ecosystems, livelihoods, wildlife habitats, and causing major economic losses.
- Antarctic ozone hole closed earlier in 2025, reflecting ongoing global ozone layer recovery.
- INR breached ₹90 per USD in 2025 despite strong fundamentals, driven by trade tensions and capital outflows.
- Fake news regulation in India remains weak due to no legal definition and limited platform accountability.
- Parliamentary panel recommends statutory status for the National Statistical Commission to strengthen data credibility.
- Leprosy prevalence massively reduced in India but stigma persists through discriminatory legal provisions.
- OSIRIS-REx finds glucose on asteroid Bennu, supporting the theory of extraterrestrial origins of organic molecules.
- CDSCO mandates QR codes at pharmacies to improve reporting of adverse drug reactions nationwide.
- Climate change is accelerating the spread of invasive species in both wet and dry biomes across India.
- India aims to become a top-three global quantum economy by 2047 through a self-reliant ecosystem, strong startup base, and global market leadership.
- Quantum innovation is accelerating in states like Karnataka (Quantum Research Park) and Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati Quantum Valley), fostering competitive regional R&D hubs.
- The roadmap targets rapid expansion of a skilled quantum workforce within the next 2–3 years through industry-academia collaboration and focused skilling programs.
- India plans to lead in priority quantum domains such as secure communication, healthcare, financial tech, logistics optimization, and cryogenics.
- Policies will fast-track commercialization with testbeds, regulatory sandboxes, and support for quantum startups to remain domiciled and scale within India.Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) continues to drive financial inclusion, transparency, and innovation through platforms like Aadhaar, UPI, DBT, and ULIP.
- India’s DPI model uses open standards and government-private co-creation, enabling scalable solutions across logistics, education, and agriculture.
- A three-phase CCUS R&D roadmap has been launched to decarbonize heavy industries and support Net Zero goals through CO₂ capture, storage, and utilization.
- DHRUVA will digitize physical addresses using geo-coded DIGIPIN and UPI-like virtual labels, ensuring easy, accurate, and shareable location identity.
- India strengthens defence ties with Indonesia via Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI, enhancing interoperability and counter-terrorism capabilities of both nations’ Special Forces.
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