Daily Top Current Affairs of the day for 1st December 2025
1. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Inaugurates Saras Aajeevika Food Festival 2025 in New Delhi. Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the Saras Aajeevika Food Festival 2025, showcasing SHG-produced regional cuisines and promoting women-led rural enterprises under DAY–NRLM. The event aims to boost rural livelihoods and market access.
2. Nagaland Opens 26th Hornbill Festival at Kisama Heritage Village. The 26th Hornbill Festival began in Kohima, celebrating Naga heritage, crafts, music, and tourism. The festival, known as the “Festival of Festivals,” draws global visitors and strengthens tribal cultural preservation.
3. Election Commission Extends Electoral Roll Revision Deadlines Across 12 States and UTs. The Election Commission extended the Special Intensive Revision deadlines, pushing enumeration to 11 January, draft roll publication to 16 December, and final roll release to 14 February 2026. The decision ensures wider voter verification.
4. MHA Suggests Renaming Raj Bhavans as ‘Lok Bhavans’ to Remove Colonial Legacy. The Home Ministry advised Governors and Lieutenant Governors to consider renaming Raj Bhavans to ‘Lok Bhavans.’ The move aims to align constitutional institutions with democratic values and shed colonial-era terminology.
5. Goa CM Unveils Commemorative Stamp Honouring Filmmaker K Vaikunth at IFFI 56. Goa CM Pramod Sawant released a postal stamp recognising filmmaker K Vaikunth, known for classics like Mere Apne and Mausam. The honour marks his contribution to Indian cinema’s artistic evolution.
6. India Inaugurates Iron Bird Test Facility for Saras Mk2 Aircraft at NAL. India inaugurated the Iron Bird test rig for the indigenous Saras Mk2 civilian aircraft at NAL. The facility will test flight control systems, hydraulics and avionics integration, accelerating certification of India’s first civil commuter aircraft.
7. Indian Army Deploys FPV Kamikaze Drones Along LoC to Counter BAT Teams. The Indian Army inducted FPV kamikaze drones equipped with anti-personnel warheads to counter Pakistan’s Border Action Teams. The deployment enhances precision, night infiltration defence and real-time battlefield surveillance.
8. India Sends 73 Tonnes of Medicines and Vaccines to Kabul. India delivered 73 tonnes of essential medicines, vaccines and supplements to Afghanistan, reinforcing humanitarian support amid healthcare shortages. The aid reflects India’s continued commitment to Afghan stability.
9. India Emerges as World’s Largest Milk Producer and Second-Largest Egg Producer. India recorded 247.87 million tonnes of milk in 2024–25, growing at 3.58%, and produced 149.11 billion eggs with 4.44% growth. Rajasthan led wool output, while Andhra Pradesh topped egg production.
10. Elon Musk Defends H-1B Visa Programme, Highlights Indian Talent’s Contribution. Tesla CEO Elon Musk defended the H-1B visa programme, stating that Indian immigrants have significantly strengthened U.S. innovation and tech productivity. The H-1B was introduced under the US Immigration Act, 1990.
11. Jakarta Overtakes Tokyo as World’s Most Populous City. According to the UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2025 report, Jakarta became the world’s most populous city with 42 million residents, surpassing Tokyo. Rapid migration and megacity expansion drove the demographic shift.
12. Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025 Concludes with Mega Yoga Event at Zabeel Park. The Dubai Fitness Challenge ended with Dubai Yoga 2025, a massive community yoga session held at Zabeel Park near the Dubai Frame. The event marks Dubai’s push toward a healthier lifestyle culture.
13. Fifteen Nations Condemn China’s Human Rights Violations at UNGA Third Committee. Fifteen countries—including Australia, Israel, Japan, Lithuania, Ukraine, the US and the UK—issued a joint statement at the UNGA Third Committee, condemning China’s human rights violations within its borders and globally.
14. Treesa Jolly–Gayatri Gopichand Pair Wins Syed Modi International Women’s Doubles Title. Indian shuttlers Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand clinched the women’s doubles title at the Syed Modi International in Lucknow, strengthening India’s emerging dominance in doubles badminton.
15. India Strengthens Aviation R&D With Test Integration Systems for Saras Mk2. The Indian aviation sector expanded its indigenous development capabilities with newly activated control systems testing for Saras Mk2. This advancement supports India’s aim to enter the regional commuter aircraft market.
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