Daily Current Affairs

The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index 2025–26 has been published jointly by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) and the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).

The index evaluates 181 nations based on three pillars: Inclusion (education, economic participation), Justice (legal safeguards, equality), and Security (safety at home and society). Scoring ranges from 0 to 1.

Denmark secured the top position for the third consecutive time. Afghanistan ranked 181st (score: 0.279), remaining the most challenging country for women.

The report mentions that 676 million women encountered conflict conditions in the last year—a 74% surge since 2010.

The Indian government has introduced a fully digital, contactless passport verification process via DigiLocker, enabling citizens to securely retrieve and share their Passport Verification Records (PVRs) online.

Victoria University (VU) will open its first overseas campus in Gurugram, India, by mid-2026, becoming one of the earliest foreign institutions approved under the NEP 2020 framework.

It will feature VU’s distinct Block Model, enabling students to focus intensively on one subject at a time. The initiative promises affordable global-standard education and reduced need for Indian students to study abroad.

Sunil Narine has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the first player ever to claim 600 wickets in T20 cricket.

The milestone was achieved on December 4, 2025, during the World ILT20 tournament.

During its 58th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held from December 3–5, 2025, the RBI unanimously cut the key policy rates.

The meeting, led by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, highlighted strong GDP momentum, diminishing global risks, and a favourable inflation outlook.

Forecasts for FY26:

• Expected inflation: 2%
• Estimated GDP growth: 7.3%

The RBI continues with a neutral stance, signalling flexibility based on incoming data and evolving economic conditions.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Stefan Priesner of Austria as the new UN Resident Coordinator in India, with a four-year term from 1 December 2025 to 2029.

He takes over from Shombi Sharp, who completed his tenure of four years.

As Resident Coordinator, he leads the UN Country Team, supervises development initiatives, and facilitates progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Luana Lopes Lara, aged 29, has become the youngest self-made woman billionaire with an estimated net worth of around $1.3 billion.

Lara, formerly a ballerina trained at the Bolshoi and an MIT graduate in computer science and mathematics, exemplifies innovation-driven entrepreneurship.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) forecasts a 55% probability of a weak La Niña event from December 2025 to February 2026.

The warming trend may affect agricultural productivity, public health outcomes, and energy demand. The WMO stresses the dynamic relationship between natural ENSO cycles and long-term climate change.

Russian President Vladimir Putin received a grand ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan during his 2025 state visit to India, marking the revival of high-level engagement after four years.

The visit included the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit.

The visit carried major geopolitical relevance as India balanced its relations with Russia amid U.S. tariff pressures linked to discounted Russian oil.

Pakistan has designated Field Marshal Asim Munir as the country’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) under the 27th Constitutional Amendment.

Analysts note that this centralization could intensify concerns over the balance between civilian authority and military power.

Runway has released Gen-4.5, now recognized as the top-ranked text-to-video AI system, surpassing competitors such as OpenAI’s Sora 2 and Google’s Veo 3.

Powered by Nvidia Blackwell and Hopper GPUs, Gen-4.5 is enabling high-quality content development for filmmakers, educators, and digital creators.

NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub, along with IBM, has rolled out a strategic roadmap to establish India as a top-three global quantum technology leader by 2047.

The initiative builds on the National Quantum Mission (₹6,003 crore) and aims to strengthen national security, drive technological innovation, develop world-class talent, and expand India’s share in the global quantum tech market.

The Death Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, known as Mahaparinirvana Diwas, was observed on 6 December 2025 to honor his contributions as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.

The day is marked by multiple programmes—lectures, awareness events, and press briefings—to educate people and honour his legacy in nation-building and social reform.

International Cheetah Day, celebrated on December 4, aims to raise awareness about the conservation of cheetahs—the fastest land animals.

The global initiative is led by Dr Laurie Marker and the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF).

India’s Project Cheetah: A major success story, increasing the population to 32 cheetahs (including 21 cubs born in India) by 2025 since their reintroduction into Kuno National Park in 2022.

Swaraj Kaushal, former Governor of Mizoram and prominent senior advocate, passed away at the age of 73 on December 4, 2025.

His sudden passing at AIIMS Delhi led to an outpouring of condolences nationwide from leaders and citizens.