Daily Top Current Affairs of the day for 7th December 2025
1. Vice President Launches Rajat Rashmiyan to Mark 25 Years of Om Shanti Retreat Centre. Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan launched Rajat Rashmiyan, commencing the silver jubilee celebrations of Brahma Kumaris’ Om Shanti Retreat Centre in Gurugram. He highlighted spirituality’s role in nurturing compassion, peace, and national character among youth.
2. PM Modi Emphasises ‘Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi’ at UNESCO ICH Inaugural Session. PM Narendra Modi, in his message to the 20th UNESCO ICH Committee Session, stressed that India’s development must strengthen cultural heritage rather than diminish it. He reiterated that modernization and urbanization must evolve alongside India’s diverse intangible traditions.
3. Kolkata Hosts Mass Gita Recitation with Five Lakh Participants. A historic mass Bhagavad Gita recitation was held in Kolkata, featuring over five lakh participants. The event, organized by Sanatan Sanskriti Sansad at Brigade Parade Ground, celebrated India’s spiritual heritage and promoted interfaith harmony.
4. IIA Celebrates 10 Years of AstroSat’s UVIT with Special Workshop. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics celebrated a decade of the UltraViolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT), the flagship instrument of AstroSat. A Bengaluru workshop highlighted its scientific contributions, including star formation studies, galaxy evolution, and future UV mission roadmaps.
5. MEITY & MEA Launch Paperless Passport Verification via DigiLocker. In a major boost to Digital India, MEITY and MEA jointly launched a paperless passport verification system using DigiLocker. The process allows automated identity validation, reducing police verification delays and eliminating physical document submission.
6. Bharat Taxi Expands Zero-Commission Pilot in Delhi and Gujarat. Bharat Taxi, India’s emerging cooperative ride-hailing platform, expanded pilot operations in Delhi and Gujarat. Operating on a zero-commission model, it ensures transparent pricing and enhanced driver ownership, offering an ethical alternative to commercial aggregators.
7. Goa Orders Magisterial Inquiry into Arpora Fire Tragedy. The Goa government ordered a magisterial inquiry into the Arpora fire incident that killed 25 people at a club in Bardez. Authorities are assessing safety violations, emergency response gaps, and structural negligence to prevent future tragedies.
8. Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Highlights AI’s Transformative Role at Delhi AI Grind. Indian Air Force Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla addressed the Delhi AI Grind, emphasising that AI is now integral to all technological progress. He noted its growing use in defence, space systems, health, and digital public infrastructure.
9. Assam Launches ‘Sainik Tujhe Salaam’ to Honour Military Veterans. Assam marked Armed Forces Flag Day with the launch of ‘Sainik Tujhe Salaam’, recognising senior veterans and widows of ex-servicemen. The initiative aims to enhance welfare support and strengthen veteran–government engagement.
10. India and Malaysia Begin 5th Edition of Exercise Harimau Shakti in Rajasthan. India and Malaysia began Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 in Rajasthan (Dec 5–18). The joint drill focuses on counter-terror operations, sub-conventional warfare, and UN Chapter VII mandate operations, enhancing interoperability in desert warfare environments.
11. Jaishankar Participates in Opening Session of India–Japan Forum in New Delhi. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar participated in the India–Japan Forum, discussing strategic cooperation in Indo-Pacific security, emerging technologies, supply chain resilience, and global governance reforms.
12. India and European Union Resume Free Trade Agreement Negotiations. India and the European Union resumed FTA negotiations in New Delhi after a prolonged gap. The talks aim to boost trade, investment, digital partnership, climate cooperation, and market access across sectors.
13. Telangana to Rename Prominent Hyderabad Road After U.S. President Donald Trump. The Telangana government announced plans to rename a major Hyderabad road after Donald Trump, signalling an unusual diplomatic gesture. The move is part of a broader state initiative to rebrand infrastructure after global leaders and corporations.
14. Russia Claims Capture of Kucherivka and Rivne in Ukraine Conflict.Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed its forces captured Kucherivka (Kharkiv) and Rivne (Donetsk). The gains reflect intensified winter offensives amid continued geopolitical tensions between Russia, Ukraine, and NATO allies.
15. India Shines in Sports with Two Major Wins in Shooting and Badminton. Indian shooter Simranpreet Kaur Brar won gold in the women’s 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha. India’s Sanskar Saraswat clinched the Men’s Singles title at the Guwahati Masters, strengthening India’s badminton momentum.
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