Daily Top Current Affairs of the day for 5th December 2025
1. WCD Minister Annpurna Devi Launches 100-Day Drive for Child Marriage Free Bharat. Union Minister Annpurna Devi launched a nationwide 100-Day Intensive Awareness Campaign to strengthen the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat mission. The programme mobilises panchayats, anganwadis, schools, civil society, and child protection units to prevent child marriages through a structured three-phase strategy.
2. Parliament Passes Central Excise (Amendment) Bill 2025 to Raise Tobacco Taxes. Parliament passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, raising taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products. The Bill aligns with WHO FCTC guidelines and aims to reduce tobacco consumption, increase revenue, and support India’s healthcare commitments under Ayushman Bharat.
3. Former Mizoram Governor Swaraj Kaushal Passes Away at 73. Former Mizoram Governor and senior advocate Swaraj Kaushal, husband of late Sushma Swaraj, passed away at age 73. He served as a Rajya Sabha MP and was part of legal defence teams during pivotal political cases in the 1980s.
4. India and Russia Strengthen Defence Cooperation in New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov led the Inter-Governmental Commission meeting, reviewing collaborations on submarines, aircraft engines, frigates, and spare parts. Both sides agreed to enhance technology-sharing and co-production under India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat defence framework.
5. Sudan Approves Russia’s First Naval Base in Africa on the Red Sea. Sudan granted Russia permission to establish a naval logistics base near Port Sudan. The base allows docking of up to four Russian warships and supports maritime security missions. Analysts say this expands Russia’s geopolitical influence in the Red Sea region.
6. India Fields 15-Member Shooting Team for ISSF World Cup Final in Doha. India sent a strong 15-member squad, led by world champion Samrat Rana, for the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha. Shooters Manu Bhaker and Suruchi Singh will compete in pistol and rifle categories. The event hosts only the year’s top-ranked shooters globally.
7. Child Marriage-Free Bharat Campaign Begins Implementation Phase.After the national launch, district administrations began field activities including door-to-door awareness drives, school engagement modules, adolescent helplines, and community pledge ceremonies. The initiative aims to reduce child marriage cases significantly before 2030.
8. Rajya Sabha Returns Central Excise Bill Without Changes. Rajya Sabha returned the Bill to Lok Sabha after a brief debate. The government stated that increased tobacco taxes will support cancer prevention programmes and strengthen health infrastructure under the National Health Mission.
9. India’s GDP Growth for Q2 2025–26 Reported at 7.8%: Finance Ministry. The Finance Ministry reported a strong 7.8% GDP growth for Q2 2025–26, driven by manufacturing, construction, and financial services. Government capital expenditure rose 18%, maintaining India’s status as the world’s fastest-growing major economy.
10. India Launches Green Hydrogen Certification Framework for Industry. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy launched India’s first Green Hydrogen Guarantee of Origin (GHGO) certification framework. The scheme assures purity and renewable sourcing, enabling industries to export certified green hydrogen to Europe and Japan.
11. RBI Issues Updated Guidelines for Digital Payment Security. The Reserve Bank of India released revised Digital Payment Security Controls, mandating tokenization, stronger fraud detection systems, and AI-enabled risk monitoring for all payment service providers. The move aims to protect users amid rising online transactions.
12. India and UAE Begin Talks on Expanding CEPA Trade Agreement. India and UAE initiated negotiations to expand the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to include digital trade, fintech collaboration, renewable energy investments, and food corridor projects. Current bilateral trade stands at USD 84 billion.
13. COP30 Preparatory Meeting Highlights India’s Leadership in Climate Action. Ahead of COP30, India presented enhanced commitments on renewable capacity, green hydrogen goals, and carbon market mechanisms. Global climate bodies praised India’s progress in achieving the 500 GW renewable energy target.
14. FICCI Survey Shows Surge in Indian Startup Investments in Tier-2 Cities. A FICCI-Industry survey reported a 32% rise in startup funding in Tier-2 cities like Jaipur, Lucknow, Coimbatore, and Bhubaneswar. The growth is attributed to Digital India, low operational costs, and increased investor confidence.
15. India Wins Gold in Asian U-23 Wrestling Championship in Bishkek. Indian wrestler Kritika Chauhan secured gold in the women’s 62 kg category at the U-23 Asian Wrestling Championship in Bishkek. India’s medal tally improved with additional podium finishes across freestyle and Greco-Roman categories.
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