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BUSINESS NEWS

RBI Governor Releases New Five-Year National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) 2025–30

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) unveiled the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) 2025–30 during the 32nd meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council’s Sub-Committee (FSDC-SC).
• The strategy was formally launched by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra and is designed to strengthen and expand India’s financial inclusion framework over the next five years.
• NSFI 2025–30 follows an ecosystem-driven model aimed at improving access, enhancing service quality, and encouraging widespread usage of financial services—especially among underserved and unbanked populations.

NATIONAL NEWS

IGI Airport Recognized as India’s First Water-Positive Airport

• Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) has become the first water-positive airport in India among facilities serving more than 40 million passengers per year.
• Achieving water-positive status means the airport replenishes more freshwater than it consumes.
• The recognition was awarded at the Water Innovation Summit 2025, under the NITI Aayog–CII water neutrality framework.
• IGI Airport’s sustainability efforts include:
  • 625 rainwater harvesting systems
  • Two underground reservoirs with a combined capacity of 9 million litres
  • A 6 MLD zero-liquid-discharge sewage treatment plant
• These systems enable large-scale water capture, groundwater recharge, and reuse of treated wastewater.

Prime Minister’s Office to Be Renamed Seva Teerth

• The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) is set to be renamed Seva Teerth, highlighting a governance philosophy centred on service, responsibility, and citizen-first administration.
• The new name underscores that the PMO represents not just authority, but a space dedicated to shaping national priorities and public welfare.
• Under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership, multiple government institutions have been renamed to reflect values of kartavya (duty), seva (service), and transparency.

Wider Renaming Initiatives Reflecting Governance Reforms

• Raj Bhavans (Governors’ residences) are being renamed Lok Bhavans to signify their connection with citizens.
• The Prime Minister’s official residence was renamed Lok Kalyan Marg in 2016.
• Rajpath was changed to Kartavya Path, emphasising duty over privilege.
• The Central Secretariat is now known as Kartavya Bhavan, highlighting accountability and public service.

60th All India DGP–IGP Conference 2025 Organized in Raipur, Chhattisgarh

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 60th All India DGP–IGP Conference 2025 at the IIM Campus in Naya Raipur.
• The theme of the conference aligned with “Viksit Bharat, Surakshit Bharat”, focusing on strengthening internal security systems.
• Hosted annually by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), this is the top-level platform for discussions related to national security.
• Participants included:
  • Director Generals (DGs) and Inspector Generals (IGs) of all States/UTs
  • Agencies such as RAW, NIA, NTRO, NCB
  • Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)
• PM Modi stressed the importance of:
  • Innovation in policing
  • Coordinated efforts between State and Central security forces
  • Adopting a citizen-centric security model

India Achieves Record Foodgrain Production of 357 Million Tonnes in 2025

• PM Narendra Modi announced that India’s foodgrain output has reached an all-time high of 357 million tonnes in 2025.
• The announcement was made during the 128th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on 30th November 2025.
• This milestone reflects an increase of 100 million tonnes in the last decade.
• Foodgrain output rose from 257 million tonnes (2015) to 357 million tonnes (2025)—a nearly 40% jump.
• During his Coimbatore visit, the PM also attended the South India Natural Farming Summit (19–21 November 2025), organised by the Tamil Nadu Natural Farming Stakeholders Forum.
• The summit focused on:
  • Eco-friendly and sustainable farming practices
  • Chemical-free agricultural systems
  • Innovation in organic farming and inputs
  • Strengthening market linkages for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)

India Re-Elected to IMO Council – Category B

• India secured 154 out of 169 valid votes, emerging as the highest-voted nation in Category B for the second consecutive term.
• The election took place during the 34th IMO Assembly in London, reaffirming India’s growing maritime global influence aligned with the Amrit Kaal Maritime Vision 2047.
• The IMO Council is the executive authority overseeing IMO activities between Assembly sessions.

IMO Council Categories

• Category A: Countries with major international shipping services
• Category B: Nations with significant interests in global seaborne trade (India’s category)
• Category C: Countries with special interests in maritime transport or navigation

India is grouped in Category B along with countries like Germany, France, UAE, Australia, Canada, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, and Brazil.

Government Clarifies: No Merger of Dearness Allowance (DA) with Basic Pay Under 8th CPC

• The 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) has officially been set up through a Gazette Notification dated 3 November 2025.
• It will examine the pay structure, allowances, pensions, and service conditions of Central Government employees and pensioners.
• The government clarified that there is no proposal to merge DA with basic pay, despite DA crossing the 50% threshold.
• DA will remain a separate inflation-indexed component, continuing to be revised based on the CPI-IW/AICPI-IW.
• Employee unions expected a DA–basic pay merger since similar changes were implemented during earlier Pay Commissions.
• A merger would increase:
  • Basic salary
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)
  • Pension and other pay-linked benefits
• However, the government is cautious because such a merger would significantly increase recurring financial liabilities.
• The current ToR of the 8th CPC does not include reviewing DA merger.

DEFENCE NEWS

India–Maldives Joint Military Exercise EKUVERIN 2025 Begins in Kerala

• The 14th edition of Exercise EKUVERIN between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) commenced on 2 December 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram.
• The exercise will run until 15 December 2025, strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and joint operational readiness.
• EKUVERIN reflects the deep, long-standing strategic partnership between India and the Maldives.

USI Hosts Third Annual Indian Military Heritage Festival in New Delhi

• The United Service Institution of India (USI) conducted the third edition of the Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF) on 14–15 November 2025 at its New Delhi premises.
• Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth inaugurated the festival, which was also attended by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan.
• The event gathered:
  • Senior defence leaders
  • Policymakers and diplomats
  • Scholars, authors, think tanks
  • Industry experts and the general public
• The festival highlighted:
  • India’s military heritage
  • Contemporary defence and strategic issues
  • New perspectives shaping India’s security landscape
• Exhibitions showcased artwork such as:
  • Military paintings by Lt Col Arul Raj (Retd)
• Publications launched included:
  • The Sukraniti: Statecraft and Warcraft by Col PK Gautam (Retd)
  • Honours and Awards of the Indian Armed Forces by Dr AK Mishra
  • 75 Years of India’s Contribution to UN Peacekeeping by Maj Gen PK Goswami, VSM (Retd)

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

ISRO Chairman Inaugurates ACEN – India’s First Private Navigation Technology Hub

• ISRO Chairman Narayanan inaugurated the Anant Centre of Excellence for Navigation (ACEN) at Kinfra Park, Thiruvananthapuram.
• ACEN is India’s first private-sector navigation technology hub, established by Ananth Technologies Limited (ATL).
• The centre will work on developing indigenous navigation systems such as:
  • Inertial Navigation Systems (INS)
  • GNSS and NavIC receivers
  • Advanced sensors, gyroscopes, accelerometers
  • Precision Timing Systems (PTS)
• ACEN also aims to integrate:
  • NavIC with GPS/GNSS
  • AI-driven sensor fusion
  • Vision/radar-based navigation
• These technologies have applications in:
  • Satellites and launch vehicles
  • Missiles and aircraft
  • UAVs, ships, and submarines
  • Mapping, surveying, and disaster management
  • Civil transport and logistics sectors

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025 – Observed on 3 December

• The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed globally every year on 3rd December.
• The day is also referred to as the World Day of the Handicapped.
• The observance aims to foster:
  • Understanding and acceptance
  • Inclusion, dignity, and equal treatment for people with disabilities
• Key milestones include:
  • In 1976, the UN General Assembly declared that the day would be observed from 1981 onward.
  • The UN later formalized 3 December as the permanent global observance date.
  • The first Paralympic Games took place in 1960, representing a historic moment in disability sports.
  • In 1992, the UN formally proclaimed an annual observance of this day.
  • In 2013, Australia introduced the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), paving the way for improved disability support systems.
• Many nations have since implemented reservation policies and employment quotas to ensure equal rights.
• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) established comprehensive legal protections and accessibility standards for disabled individuals.

SPORTS NEWS

Belgium Clinches First Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Title, India Finishes with Silver (2025)

• Belgium defeated India 1–0 in the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 held in Ipoh, Malaysia.
• With this win, Belgium claimed their first-ever Sultan Azlan Shah Cup title.
• The Indian men’s hockey team, despite the loss, delivered a strong and consistent performance throughout the tournament.
• India returned home with a silver medal, reinforcing their reputation as one of the top-performing hockey teams.