Welcome to today’s TNPSC Daily Current Affairs for December 02, 2025.
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1. Overview of 56th IFFI Held in Goa from 20 to 28 November 2025

• What happened: Overview of 56th IFFI Held in Goa from 20 to 28 November 2025The56thedition of the International Film Festival of India(IFFI)was held from November 20 to 28, 2025, in Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in Panaji, Goa.
• Key details: About IFFI 2025:Theme: The festival highlights the “Convergence of Creativity and Technology,”showcasing how modern tech is reshaping filmmaking.Organizers:The event was organized by the National Film Development Corporation of India(NFDC),under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), in collaboration with the State Government of Goa, and the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG).Opening Film:The film“The Blue Trail”by Brazilian Director Gabriel Mascaro was screened as the Opening Film.Closing Film:A Thai film“A Useful Ghost”by Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke was screened as the Closing Film. Key Events: >>Read Full News.
• Key points: IFFI 2025 featuresJapanas the Country of Focus,Spainas the Partner Country, andAustraliaas the Spotlight Country.; Felicitation:During the carnival,Nandamuri Balakrishna,Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Andhra Pradesh (AP) received the Special Recognition for Contribution to Indian Cinema.; The festival honoured legendary film artists : Guru Dutt, Raj Khosla, Bhanumati, Bhuwan, and Ritwik, along with long-time contributors Rajinikanth and Balakrishna for completing 50 years in Indian cinema; WAVES Film Bazaar:On November 20, 2025, Union Minister of State (MoS) Dr. L. Murugan, MIB, inaugurated the 19th WAVES Film Bazaar, South Asia’s premier global film market, held from November 20 to 24, 2025, at the Marriott Resort in Panaji.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

2. India Re-elected to IMO Council Category B for 2026-27 Term

• What happened: India Re-elected to IMO Council Category B for 2026-27 TermIndiawas re-elected to theCategory Bof the International Maritime Organization(IMO)for the2026-27 term, receiving154 votesout of 169 valid votes, the highest votes secured by a country in the Category B in November 2025, during the election held at the 34th session of the IMO Assembly in London, United Kingdom (UK). Significance:As part of the Council, India can influence critical issues such as Shipping safety standards, seafarers’ welfare policies, environmental regulations for ships, and port and trade logistics development.Category A countries:It includes China, Greece, Italy, Japan, Liberia, Norway, Panama, Republic of Korea, UK of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and United States of America (USA).Other Category B countries:It includes Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and United Arab Emirates (UAE).Category C:20 States such as Bahamas, Belgium, Chile, Cyprus, Egypt, Finland, Indonesia, Jamaica, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, and Türkiye are under the category C.About International Maritime Organization (IMO):Secretary-General– Arsenio DominguezHeadquarters– London, United KingdomEstablished– 1948>>Read Full News.
• Key points: On December 4, 2025, the newly elected Council will meet for its136thsession and will elect its Chair and Vice Chair for the next biennium.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

3. India Tourism Data Compendium 2025: Maharashtra Leads India in Attracting Foreign Tourists

• What happened: India Tourism Data Compendium 2025: Maharashtra Leads India in Attracting Foreign TouristsIn November 2025, the Ministry of Tourism(MoT)released the66thedition of“India Tourism Data Compendium 2025”.As per the latest data,Maharashtrarecorded 3.71 million Foreign Tourist Visits (FTVs) in 2024, emerging as the most visited destination in India, followed by West Bengal(WB)with 3.12 million and Uttar Pradesh(UP)with 2.27 million FTVs. Highlights ofIndia Tourism Data Compendium 2025:Top 5 Source Markets for FTAs:The report listed top 5 source markets for FTAs in India (in 2024) were: the USA (18.13%), Bangladesh (17.59%), the UK (10.28%), Australia (5.21%), and Canada (4.79%).
• Key details: Age-wise FTAs:The report showed that the highest share of FTAs in India in terms of age came from the tourists of the age group of 35-44 (20.67%) and 45-54 (20.24%).Total Domestic Tourist Visitors (DTVs):India’s domestic tourism increased significantly by 17.51% i.e. from 2508.82 million visits (in 2023) to2948.19 millionvisits (in 2024).
• Key points: Overall, India’s FTVs reached20.94 millionin 2024, marking an increase of 8.84% compared to 19.24 million in 2023.; Together, these countries accounted for 68.64% of total FTAs in India in 2024.; It also showed that the country achieved a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of9.89%across all states and Union Territories (UTs) from 2011 to 2024.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

4. Top 5 States with Highest DTVs:

• What happened: Top 5 States with Highest DTVs:Among all states & UTs, Uttar Pradesh(UP)topped, with646.8 milliondomestic visits in 2024 (+35.17%); followed by Tamil Nadu (TN) (306.8 million, +7.28%); Karnataka (304.6 million, +7.20%); Andhra Pradesh (AP) (290.3 million, +13.96%) and Rajasthan (230.1 million, +28.50%).Top Indian Monuments Visited by Tourists:Among the Centrally Protected Ticketed Monuments in India,Taj Mahal (in Agra, UP)topped in terms of visitors for both domestic(6.26 million)and foreign(0.645 million)tourists in Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25).Share to India’s GDP:It further revealed that the tourism sector’s total contribution to India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached5.22%.>>Read Full News.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

5. Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh Unveiled Hansa-3 (NG) Trainer Aircraft & Various Aerospace Facilities in Bengaluru

• What happened: Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh Unveiled Hansa-3 (NG) Trainer Aircraft & Various Aerospace Facilities in BengaluruIn November 2025, Union Minister of State(MoS)(Independent Charge, IC)Dr.
• Key details: Jitendra Singh,Ministry of Science & Technology (MoS&T) unveiled the production version ofHansa-3 (NG) trainer aircraft,India’s 1st indigenous all-composite airframe two-seater aircraft. About Hansa-3 (NG):This aircraft is designed to meet the expanding demand for Private Pilot License (PPL) and Commercial Pilot License (CPL) training.
• Key points: During an event held at Council of Scientific& Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories(CSIR-NAL)in Bengaluru, Karnataka.; Apart from this aircraft, Union MoS reviewed the progress ofSARAS Mk-IIand inaugurated various other aerospace facilities like: SARAS Mk-II Iron Bird Facility; High Altitude Platforms (HAPs) Airframe Fabrication Facility and NaviMet.; India is expected to need nearly 30,000 pilots over the next 20 years.; Industry partner,Pioneer Clean Amps Pvt. Ltd.will set up a150 croremanufacturing facility inKuppam, Andhra Pradesh (AP), with annual production of a maximum 100 aircrafts.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

6. MoU Between CSIR-NAL and SDAL:

• What happened: MoU Between CSIR-NAL and SDAL:During the event, CSIR-NAL signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited(SDAL)for the development of the indigenous150 kilogram (kg)class Loitering Munition- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(LM-UAV). About Council of Scientific& Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL):Director-Dr.
• Key details: Abhay Anant PashilkarHeadquarters-Bengaluru, KarnatakaEstablished-1959>>Read Full News.
• Key points: As per the MoU, SDAL and CSIR-NAL will jointly develop the LM-UAV, which will be powered by a Wankel engine designed by NAL.; For the initial phase, NAL, which works under the CSIR, will transfer technology for its 30 horse power (hp)Wankel engineto manufacture kamikaze drones.; LM-UAV will have a strike range of 900 kms, endurance of 9 hours (hrs) and service ceiling of 5 kms.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

7. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan Inaugurates India’s First Private Navigation Hub ‘ACEN’ in

• What happened: ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan Inaugurates India’s First Private Navigation Hub ‘ACEN’ inThiruvananthapuramIn November 2025,V.
• Key details: Narayanan,Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO),inaugurated Anant Centre of Excellence for Navigation(ACEN),India’s first-ever private navigation technology hub, at Kinfra Park inThiruvananthapuram,Kerala. Exam Hints:What?Inauguration of India’s First Private Navigation HubBy:ISRO Chairman V. NarayananName of Hub:Anant Centre of Excellence for Navigation (ACEN)Where?Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)Developed by:Ananth Technologies Limited (ATL)Significance:Indigenous development of navigation systems About ACEN:Objectives:Developing indigenous navigation technologies such as Inertial Navigation System (INS), Global Satellite Navigation System (GNSS) receivers, advanced sensors, gyroscopes, accelerometers, and Precision Timing Systems (PTS).Integration:ACEN aims to create multi-modal navigation solutions by integrating Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) with Global Positioning System (GPS) or GNSS, inertial sensors, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based sensor fusion, and vision-or radar-based navigation methods.Applications: It is significant for satellites, launch vehicles & rockets, missiles, Aircrafts and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), ships and submarines, mapping, surveying and disaster management, and Civil transportation and logistics.
• Key points: ACEN was established by Ananth Technologies Limited(ATL),an aerospace and defence company.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

8. NIRDC Launches ‘InDApp

• What happened: NIRDC Launches ‘InDApp’,Unified Single-Window Digital Platform for MSMEsIn November 2025, the National Industries Research and Development Council(NIRDC), under the guidelines of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), launchedInDApp(India’s Industrial Empowerment Application), a single-window digital platform designed to simplify and accelerate business processes for MSMEs. Exam Hints:What:Launch of InDApp mobile applicationBy:NIRDCPlatform:A single-window Digital PlatformFor: Benefitting MSMEsCollaborated Ministries: MoFPI, MoFAHD, MoAFW, MoC&I, MoEFCC, MCA, MNRE About InDApp application:Aim:It provides easy access to approvals, real-time market data, and business opportunities across India, enabling entrepreneurs to make faster and informed decisions.Unified Platform :As part of NIRDC’s multi-sector facilitation strategy, InDApp functions as anintegrated single-window platform, boosting the speed, transparency, and efficiency of MSME engagement.”Support for MSMEs:InDApp uses both online tools and on-ground support to help MSMEs start and grow, giving them access to government schemes, technology, export options, and business partnerships.Developed with Support of:The platform has been developed with support fromseven ministriesincluding MoFPI (Ministry of Food Processing Industries), MoFAHD (Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying), MoAFW (Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare), MoC&I (Ministry of Commerce and Industry), MoEFCC (Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change), MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) and MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) ensuring sector-specific information through one channel.
• Key points: The platform was unveiled by Union Minister of State(MoS)B. L. Verma,Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution(MCAF&PD).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

9. 26th Hornbill Festival held in Nagaland from December 1 to 10

• What happened: 26th Hornbill Festival held in Nagaland from December 1 to 10The26th Hornbill Festival,also known as “Festival of Festivals“, Nagaland’s ten-day annual festival celebrating the cultural richness and unity of its 17 major tribes, is being held fromDecember 1 to 10, 2025, at Kisama Heritage Village nearKohima, Nagaland,to mark Nagaland’s Statehood Day. Exam Hints:What?26th Hornbill Festival 2025Known as:Festival of FestivalsWhen?December 1 to 10, 2025Where?Kisama Heritage Village, Kohima, NagalandSix Partner Countries:UK, France, Austria, Switzerland, Malta, IrelandObjective:Preserve and promote tribal traditions, boost tourism, cultural exchange, and economic opportunities About Hornbill Festival:Origin:The Hornbill Festival, started in 2000 by the Nagaland Government, showcases Nagaland’s cultural heritage and the traditions and unity of its 17 tribes, named after the revered hornbill bird.Events:The festival, with traditional dances, music, sports, crafts, cuisine, and exhibitions, draws lakhs of visitors, boosting Nagaland’s economy, creating jobs, and improving tourism infrastructure.Global & Regional Participation:Six partner countries, the United Kingdom (UK), France, Austria, Switzerland, Malta, and Ireland, along with the partner state Arunachal Pradesh (AP), actively engage in initiatives to foster cultural diplomacy, business networking, and tourism.PAP Relaxation:Temporary relaxation of the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime facilitates foreign tourist entry, simplifying processing at airports and promoting international tourism.
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• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

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• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

11. Current Affairs 2 December 2025

• What happened: Current Affairs 2 December 2025Overview of 56th IFFI Held in Goa from 20 to 28 November 2025India Re-elected to IMO Council Category B for 2026-27 TermIndia Tourism Data Compendium 2025: Maharashtra Leads India in Attracting Foreign TouristsUnion MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh Unveiled Hansa-3 (NG) Trainer Aircraft & Various Aerospace Facilities in BengaluruISRO Chairman V.
• Key details: Narayanan Inaugurates India’s First Private Navigation Hub ‘ACEN’ in ThiruvananthapuramNIRDC Launches ‘InDApp’, Unified Single-Window Digital Platform for MSMEsSBI & BOI Signed MoU to Establish CoE for Strategic Leadership in Project Financing Across IndiaIndia’s GDP Growth at 6-Quarter High of 8.2% in Q2 of FY26UNFPA India Honors IUSSP for winning the 2025 UN Population Award in Institutional CategoryVivek Chaturvedi is appointed as New Chairman of CBICIBTP Chief Praveen Kumar Gets Additional Charge as DG of BSFBelgium Defeats India to Win Maiden Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 in MalaysiaOverview of Syed Modi International 2025 held in Lucknow, Uttar PradeshOscar-Winning British Playwright Tom Stoppard Passed AwayWorld AIDS Day 2025 – December 1Raising Day of the Border Security Force 2025- December 0126th Hornbill Festival held in Nagaland from December 1 to 10 Aspirant:Does Affairscloud covers all the Current affairs topics related to examinations?Affairscloud:We Guaranteed All the Important topics related to examination are covered in Our Daily CA content and Daily CA Quizzes.Aspirant:Why is there a delayal in news?Affairscloud:As some of the major news sites doesn’t provide the required data on the exact day, we take extra time for important data to be presented to the aspirants on the examination basis to ensure nothing is missed.Example:In ‘Important Days’ topics the International Organisations publish their reports and Rankings in the evenings, to make sure every data is covered, we delay the topics to the next day.Candidates appearing for Competitive Exams. Kindly Share the General Awareness questions,which asked in their respective exams to“[email protected]”Dear Aspirants,We would like to inform you that, startingJanuary 2025,all Current Affairs Hindi Contentwill be accessible only through theCareersCloud app and CareersCloud.in website. Make sure to download the app or visit the website to continue accessing the content seamlessly.Thank you for your understanding and continued support! AffairsCloud Recommends Oliveboard Mock TestIBPS RRB Officer – Free Mock TestIBPS RRB Assistant – Free Mock TestSBI Clerk – Free Mock TestSBI PO – Free Mock TestIBPS Clerk – Free Mock TestRBI Grade B – Free Mock Test AffairsCloud Ebook – Support Us to GrowDownload Current Affairs APPWe are Hiring: Subject Matter Expert (English/Reasoning/Aptitude) – Freelancer/Full Time Govt Jobs by CategoryBank Jobs 2026- Various VacanciesGovernment Jobs 2026- Various VacanciesRailway Jobs 2026- Various VacanciesSSC Recruitment 2026- Various VacanciesSarkari Result 2026 Bank Jobs NotificationNIACL AO Recruitment 2024 – 170 Vacancies | Check Eligibility & Vacancy NowIOB Apprentice Recruitment 2024 – 550 Posts | Apply NowUnion Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2024 – 500 Posts | Apply NowIBPS SO 2024 Online Registration Last Date Extended – Check NowIBPS PO 2024 Online Registration Last Date Extended – Check Now.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

💰 Economy & Banking

12. SBI & BOI SignedMoUto EstablishCoEfor Strategic Leadership in Project Financing Across IndiaIn Novem

• What happened: SBI & BOI SignedMoUto EstablishCoEfor Strategic Leadership in Project Financing Across IndiaIn November 2025, State Bank of India(SBI),India’s largest Public Sector Bank (PSB) and Bank of India(BOI),leading PSB in India, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU)to jointly drive a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Strategic Partnership. Exam Hints:What?Signing of MoUEntities Involved:SBI and BOIPurpose:To promote CoE in Strategic Partnership in Project Financing Significance:Co-financing Opportunities:Through this collaboration, both PSBs will be able to explore joint financing of large-scale projects, using their combined strengths to fund key infrastructure and industrial projects across the country.Co-branded Visibility:The MoU will help both banks in enhancing their brand visibility in the corporate and project financing domain.Capacity Building:The MoU outlines key focus areas of collaboration such as: training, skill development, and leadership programs for employees.
• Key points: This new initiative aims to bolster leadership and expertise in project financing across India.; It also aims to foster collaboration and innovation in the banking sector.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

13. India’s GDP Growth at 6-Quarter High of

• What happened: India’s GDP Growth at 6-Quarter High of8.2% in Q2 of FY26In November 2025, the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released theQuarterly Estimates (QE) of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2ndQuarter(Q2: July-September) of the Financial Year 2025-26(FY26),along with its expenditure components both at Constant (2011-12) and Current Prices. Exam Hints:What?Release of Quarterly Estimates of GDP for Q2FY26Released by:NSO, MoSPIReal GDP:Rs 48.63 lakh crore (8.2%)Nominal GDP:Rs 85.25 lakh crore (8.7%) Key Findings:Nominal GDP:It saw a growth rate of8.7%in Q1 of FY26.
• Key details: It is estimated to reachRs 85.25lakhcrore(in Q2FY26)as against Rs 78.40 lakh crore (in Q2FY25).Key Drivers:The report highlighted that India’s GDP growth rate was mainly driven by significant increase in themanufacturing sectorwhich registered a growth rate of9.1%(Q2FY26)over 7.7% in Q1 of FY26 and 2.2% in the same period last year.
• Key points: As per the NSO latest data, India’s Real GDP is estimated atRs 48.63lakhcroreinQ2FY26compared to Rs 44.94 lakh crore registered in Q2FY25, registering a6-Quarterhigh growth rate of8.2%.; This growth rate is higher than 5.6% registered in the same of FY25, and 7.8% in Q1 of FY26.; It is followed by financial, real estate and professional services (10.2%) and public administration defence services (9.7%).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

14. Growth in Primary Sector:

• What happened: Growth in Primary Sector:The primary sectors including agriculture and mining, registered3.1%Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) growth compared to 3.5% in the corresponding period of FY25. Real PFCE:Real Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE), used to measure household consumption demand, recorded a growth rate of7.9%in Q2FY26 over the 6.4% growth rate in the corresponding quarter of previous financial year.
• Key points: It showed that the growth rate of the agriculture sector declined to 3.5% (in Q2FY26) as against the 4.1% recorded (in Q2FY25) and 3.7% (in Q1FY26).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

15. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• What happened: AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS UNFPA IndiaHonorsIUSSP for winning the 2025 UN Population Award in Institutional CategoryIn November 2025, United Nations Population Fund(UNFPA)Indiahonored the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population(IUSSP)for winning the 2025 United Nations(UN) Population Awardunder Institutional Category at a Ceremon at the 46th Annual Conference of the Indian Association for the Study of Population (IASP) held at the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) in Kolkata, West Bengal. Exam Hints:What?IUSSP was honouredWhere?During 46th Annual Conference of the Indian Association for the Study of Population (IASP)For:Winning UN Population AwardCategory:Institutional Category Key Details:Organizer:The conference, held from November 27 to 29, 2025, was organized by AnSI, IASP, and National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organization (NATMO).Recognition: The 40ᵗʰ edition of the UN Population Award recognised IUSSP for its enduring contributions to global population science, demographic research, and policy informed by evidence.IUSSP:It is a global professional association of demographers and population scientists established in 1928.
• Key details: It works to advance the scientific study of population and promote evidence-based demographic research worldwide.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

16. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• What happened: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

17. Vivek Chaturvedi is appointed as New Chairman of CBIC

• What happened: Vivek Chaturvedi is appointed as New Chairman of CBICOn November 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet(ACC), headed by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi, has approved the appointment ofVivek Chaturvedi, a 1990-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) (Customs & Indirect Taxes) officer, as the newChairmanof the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). Exam Hints:What?Appointment of CBIC ChairmanWho?Vivek ChaturvediApproved by?Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)Succession?Sanjay Kumar Agarwal About Vivek Chaturvedi:Experience:He has over three decades of experience in customs administration, tax enforcement, vigilance, data analytics and compliance.Previous Positions: Earlier, he served as Principal Director General (DG) of Vigilance & Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), headed the Directorate General of Analytics and Risk Management (DGARM) for data-driven compliance.
• Key details: Present Position:Before this appointment, he was a Member (Tax Policy & Legal) on the CBIC board.New Role:As CBIC Chairman, he will oversee India’s indirect taxes, including Goods and Services Tax(GST), customs, and central excise, and guide policies on enforcement, compliance, customs modernization, and indirect tax reforms.
• Key points: He succeedsSanjay Kumar Agarwal, who superannuated on 28 November 2025.; He also served in the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) at various levels, gaining extensive experience in enforcement, anti-smuggling, and intelligence.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

18. IBTP Chief Praveen Kumar Gets Additional Charge as DG of BSF

• What happened: IBTP Chief Praveen Kumar Gets Additional Charge as DG of BSFIn November 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) assignedPraveen Kumar,currently Director General (DG) of the Indo‑Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), theadditional charge of DGof the Border Security Force(BSF),effective from1 December 2025. He will hold the BSF charge until a regular DG is appointed or until further orders.
• Key details: Exam Hints:What?Appointment of Temporary DG of BSFWho?Praveen KumarCurrent Position:DG of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)Effect?1 December 2025Predecessor:Daljit Singh Chawdhary. About Praveen Kumar:Profile:He is a 1993‑batch officer of the Indian Police Service (IPS), belonging to the West Bengal(WB) cadre.Previous Roles:He has served in state‑level police roles: as Superintendent of Police in several districts in WB, and as Deputy Inspector General(DIG) overseeing the Midnapore Range, where he led security operations in Naxal‑affected areas. Career:He became the 35th Director General of the ITBP in October 2025, has served extensively in intelligence and field operations.
• Key points: He succeedsDaljit Singh Chawdhary,who superannuated on 30 November 2025.; He has held multiple key posts at both the state and central levels, strengthening policing, counter-insurgency, and border management frameworks.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

🏏 Sports

19. Belgium Defeats India to Win Maiden Sultan

• What happened: Belgium Defeats India to Win Maiden SultanAzlanShah Cup 2025 in MalaysiaTheBelgiumnational men’s field hockey team,defeatedtheIndianational men’s field hockey team, captained by Sanjay Rana, 1‑0 in the final to win theirfirst‑ever Sultan Azlan Shah Cupat the31stedition of the annual men’s invitational international field hockey tournament, held from 23 to 30 November 2025 at the Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh, Malaysia. Exam Hints:What?31st edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah CupWhen?23 to 30 November 2025Where?At the Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh, MalaysiaOrganiser:Organised by the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) and sanctioned by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).Winner:Belgium (Gold)Runner-Up:India (Silver)Third Place:New Zealand (Bronze).
• Key points: With this win, Belgium secured the gold medal, while India earned the silver in the tournament.; New Zealand secured the bronze medal with a 6–1 victory over host Malaysia.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Sports Current Affairs. Awards and achievements of sportspersons.

20. Overview of 31st Sultan

• What happened: Overview of 31st SultanAzlanShah Cup :Organiser:The tournament is organised by the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) and sanctioned by the International Hockey Federation or Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH).Format:The tournament will follow a round-robin format, with each team playing against every other team once.Participants:Belgium, India, New Zealand, Malaysia, Canada and South KoreaTournament: A total of 15 matches were played in the 31st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025, with 92 goals scored across the tournament.Top Scorer:Tom Boon(Belgium) scored 6 goals, becoming the tournament’s leading scorer.Champions and Runners-up:.
• Key points: Belgium:Won their maiden Sultan Azlan Shah Cup title in their second appearance, having previously finished sixth in 2008.; India:Five-time champions (1985, 1991, 1995, 2009, 2010), finished as runners-up for the second consecutive edition (previously in 2019).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Sports Current Affairs. Awards and achievements of sportspersons.

21. Top 3 Country in 31st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

• What happened: Top 3 Country in 31st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: RankTeamMedal1BelgiumGold2IndiaSilver3New ZealandBronze About SultanAzlanShah CupOrigin:The tournament began in 1983 as a biennial contest and became an annual event from 1998 due to its growth and popularity.Namesake:The tournament is named afterSultanAzlanShah, the ninth Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia and a supporter of field hockey.Records:Australia holds the record with 10 titles, followed by India with five and Pakistan with three.Defending Champion:Japan won their first-ever Sultan Azlan Shah Cup title in 2024 but will not participate in the 2025 edition of the tournament.About International Hockey Federation orFédérationInternationalede Hockey (FIH):President– Tayyab IkramHeadquarters– Lausanne, SwitzerlandEstablished– 1924 Overview ofSyed Modi International 2025 held in Lucknow, Uttar PradeshThe2025 Syed Modi International, a Super 300 badminton tournament, was held at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (UP), fromNovember 25 to 30, 2025. Exam Hints:Event:Syed Modi International Super 300When?November 25 to 30, 2025Where?Babu Banarasi Das U.P.
• Key details: Badminton Academy Hall, LucknowOrganiser:Organised by Badminton Association of India (BAI) with sanction from the Badminton World Federation (BWF)Men’s Singles Winner:Jason Gunawan (Hong Kong)Women’s Singles Winner:Hina Akechi (Japan)Women’s Doubles Winners:Gayatri Gopichand & Treesa Jolly (India)Total Prize Money:USD 240,000 About Syed Modi International 2025:Background:The tournament, launched by Uttar Pradesh Badminton Association (UPBA) in 1991 to honour badminton player Syed Modi (1982 Commonwealth Games men’s single Gold medalist), started as a national event and eventually became part of the global badminton circuit as a BWF Super 300 tournament.Previous Edition:The 2024 edition was held from 26 November to 1 December 2025 in Lucknow, UP.Organiser:The 2025 tournament was organised by the Badminton Association of India (BAI) under Badminton World Federation (BWF) sanction.Prize Money:The total prize purse for the 2025 tournament was USD 240,000, with the men’s and women’s singles winners each receiving USD 18,000, and the men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles pairs each earning USD 18,960 per pair.Syed Modi International 2025 Winners: CategoryWinnerRunner-UpMen’s singlesJason Gunawan (Hong Kong)Kidambi Srikanth (India)Women’s singlesHina Akechi (Japan)Neslihan Arin (Turkey)Men’s doublesKang Khai Xing & Aaron Tai (Malaysia)Chia Wei Jie / Lwi Sheng Hao (MAS)Women’s doublesGayatri Gopichand & Treesa Jolly (India)Kaho Osawa & Mai Tanabe (Japan)Mixed doublesDejan Ferdinansyah / Bernadine Anindya Wardana (INA)Pakkapon Teeraratsakul & Sapsiree Taerattanachai (Thailand) About Badminton World Federation (BWF):President – Khunying Patama LeeswadtrakulHeadquarters – Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaEstablished – 1934.
• Key points: JasonGunawanof Hong Kong won the men’s singles title, Japan’sHinaAkechiclaimed the women’s singles crown, and India’sGayatriGopichand andTreesaJollyemerged as the women’s doubles champions.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Sports Current Affairs. Awards and achievements of sportspersons.

📘 General Knowledge & Miscellaneous

22. Oscar-Winning British Playwright Tom Stoppard Passed Away

• What happened: Oscar-Winning British Playwright Tom Stoppard Passed AwayIn November 2025, renowned British playwright and Oscar-winning screenwriterSir Tom Stoppardpassed away at the age of 88 in Dorset, United Kingdom (UK). He was born on 3 July 1937 in Zlin, Czechoslovakia.
• Key details: Exam Hints:What?British Playwright Tom Stoppard Passed AwayWhere?Dorset, United Kingdom (UK)Born:In 1937 in Zlin, CzechoslovakiaAwards:Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Original Screenplay for Shakespeare in Love (1999) About Sir Tom Stoppard:Career Beginnings:Stoppard began his professional journey as a journalist and theatre critic in Bristol and London, soon expanding into radio plays and television scripts, with his first notable work, A Walk on the Water, gaining attention in the 1960s.Notable Debut:Stoppard’s breakout playRosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead(1966) earned instant acclaim and highlighted his trademark blend of philosophical insight, witty language, and meta-theatrical flair.Awards & Honors:.
• Key points: Knighthood:Tom Stoppard was made a Knight Bachelor in the 1997 Queen’s Birthday Honours list in recognition of his significant contributions to British theatre.; Order of Merit:He was appointed a member of the Order of Merit in recognition of his contributions to arts and literature in 2000.; Academy Award:He won the Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Original Screenplay for Shakespeare in Love (1999).; Tony Awards:Stoppard has received five Tony Awards, including Best Play for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead and Leopoldstadt.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

23. World AIDS Day 2025 – December 1

• What happened: World AIDS Day 2025 – December 1The United Nations (UN’s)WorldAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome(AIDS) Dayis annually observed across the globe on1st Decemberto raise awareness about Human Immunodeficiency Viruses (HIV)/ AIDS and to encourage solidarity in the fight against the disease. Background:Origin:In August1987, James W.
• Key details: Bunn and Thomas Netter of World Health Organization (WHO)’s Global Programme on AIDS proposed the concept of World AIDS Day in Geneva, Switzerland.First Observance:The first World AIDS Day was observed onDecember 1st, 1988,led by the WHO.Leadership:The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS(UNAIDS)led World AIDS Day campaigns until 2004, after which the World AIDS Campaign (WAC)’s Global Steering Committee began selecting themes with input from civil society and partner organizations.Observance in India:Led by:Since 1992, India’s National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoFHW) has commemorated World AIDS Day annually on December 1st.2025 Event in India:On 1st December 2025, Union MinisterJagatPrakashNadda,MoFHW, presided over the national-level World AIDS Day 2025 event held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi, organised by the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), MoFHW.About theJoint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS):UNAIDS was officially established in 1994 through a UN resolution and became operational in 1996.Executive Director –Winnie ByanyimaHeadquarters –Geneva, Switzerland>>Read Full News.
• Key points: 2025 Theme:“Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response”; Symbol :The red ribbon represents solidarity with people living with HIV, honors those lost to AIDS, and was chosen for its association with blood and passion, according to the Red Ribbon Project founders.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

24. Raising Day of the Border Security Force 2025- December 01

• What happened: Raising Day of the Border Security Force 2025- December 01The Border Security Force (BSF) observes itsRaising Dayevery year on 1st December, commemorating its establishment as India’s primary border guarding force on1st December 1965. Exam Hints:Event:Raising Day of the Border Security Force(BSF) 2025When?December 12025 Observance:Marks the 61st Raising DayFormation:Raised in 1965 with 25 battalionsStatus:India’sFirst Line of Defence; one of the 7 CAPFs under MHA.2025Event:Held on 21 November 2025 in Bhuj, GujaratChief Guest:Union Minister Amit Shah, MHA.
• Key details: About Border Security Force (BSF):Formation:BSF was established in 1965 with 25 battalions and played a crucial role during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War.Status :The BSF, a paramilitary force known as theFirst Line of Defenceof Indian Territories, is one of the seven Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).Deployment Areas:BSF is deployed along the Indo-Pakistan and Indo-Bangladesh international borders, the Line of Control (LoC) alongside the Indian Army(IA), and in Anti-Naxal Operations zones.Powers & Legal Authority:BSF is mandated to protect India’s borders and is empowered to arrest, search, and seize under multiple laws, including the Code of Criminal Procedure(CrPC)of 1973, Passports Act 1967, Passport (Entry into India) Act 1920, and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act(NDPS), 1985.Largest Border Guarding Force:The BSF, the world’s largest border security force with a sanctioned strength of over 2.7 lakh personnel, operated with 193 battalions guarding 6,386.36 kilometer(km) of international borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh.2025 Events:Celebration:On 21 November 2025, the BSF celebrated its 61st Raising Day, marking its diamond jubilee, with a grand ceremonial parade held inBhuj, Gujarat.Chief Guest:Union MinisterAmit Shah, MHA, served as the chief guest and all BSF officers and personnel participated in the event.Parade Contingents:The Raising Day parade featured 12 contingents representing the BSF frontiers of Kashmir(Jammu & Kashmir, J &K), Jammu(J&K), Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, South Bengal, North Bengal, Guwahati(Assam), Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, and Cachar(Assam). A women officers’ contingent also took part in the ceremony.Tableaux & Displays:The parade showcased tableaux highlighting Padma Shri awardees and sportspersons, along with displays from the artillery regiment, communication contingent, dog squad, horse contingent, camel contingent, the camel-mounted band, and the BSF band.About Border Security Force (BSF):Director General(DG)– Praveen Kumar(Additional Charge)Headquarters-New Delhi, DelhiMotto-Duty until DeathEstablished –1965.
• Key points: 1st December 2025 marks the observance of the 61st BSF Raising Day.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

📝 Practice Questions (MCQs)

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Q1. Which of the following is related to: Overview of 56th IFFI Held in Goa from 20 to 28 November 2025?

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Q2. Which of the following is related to: India Re-elected to IMO Council Category B for 2026-27 Term?

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Q3. Which of the following is related to: India Tourism Data Compendium 2025: Maharashtra Leads India in Attracting Foreign Tourists?

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Q4. Which of the following is related to: Top 5 States with Highest DTVs:?

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Q5. Which of the following is related to: Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh Unveiled Hansa-3 (NG) Trainer Aircraft & Various Aerospace Facilities in Bengaluru?

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