News of The Day: 2nd December 2025

News of The Day – 2nd December 2025

SOURCES: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, PIB and AIR, etc

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-1: History)

• About the collapse of the Indus Valley civilization.
• A new study in Communications Earth & Environment (IIT Gandhinagar-led) identifies four prolonged droughts (>85 years each) from 4,450-3,400 years ago causing aridification over 65-91% of IVC region.
• Used paleoclimate models, cave deposits, lake sediments; highlights IVC’s vulnerability despite advanced water management.

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• ST status for 6 communities in Assam: 
• Tai Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Matak, Koch-Rajbongshi, Tea Tribes/Adivasis; 
• Finds “full justification” based on historical/tribal traits
• Proposes 3-tier ST classification for safeguards; to be sent to Centre.

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• SC orders pan-India CBI probe into digital arrest scams.
• States/UTs must grant CBI consent;
• Interpol aid for overseas ops.
• Establishes state cyber coordination centres; suo motu from Haryana elderly couple case.

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• About Constitution Day (Nov 26) 
• Highlights decline: fewer sittings, ordinance misuse, opposition sidelining; stresses judiciary/legislature independence as vigilance against absolute power.
• Ambedkar’s legacy demands accountability.

(GS-2: IR)

• India re-elected to UNESCO Executive Board (58 members oversee strategy/budget in education, culture, science, info)
• India commits to contributions like MGIEP, heritage sites, digital learning.
• Builds on prior terms; advances South-South ties, cross-cultural dialogue.

(GS-2: IR)

• About Guinea-Bissau.
• 11th African coup since 2020 (2nd in 2025); history of instability, drug trafficking; AU/ECOWAS suspend membership, urge barracks return.
• Blocks results release; Embaló detained; regional crisis deepens with Sahel spillovers.

(GS-2: IR)

• Russian forces claim capture of Pokrovsk (Donetsk logistics hub) & Vovchansk (Kharkiv border town)
• Pokrovsk, Vovchansk (locations and strategic significance)

(GS-3: Economy)

• National Strategy for Financial Inclusion 2025-30 (Panch-Jyoti framework) 
• Aims ecosystem-driven last-mile access/usage; previous strategy achieved universal accounts, infra growth.

(GS-3: Economy)

• APY hits 8.34Cr gross enrolments (Oct 31); women 48% (4.04Cr)
•  Bihar: 57% female; adds to unorganised sector security. 
• Guaranteed Rs1K-5K/month pension at 60; spouse/nominee benefits;starts 2035

(GS-3: Economy)

• About Rupee depreciation.
• About REER and NEER.
• RBI’s managed depreciation aids trade balance amid $41.7B Oct deficit

(GS-3: Economy)

• About Atal Pension Yojna enrolments
• APY gross enrolments hit 8.34Cr women at 48% (4.04Cr subscribers), up from prior years
• Bihar: 57% female (42L of 73L total).

(GS-3: S&T)

• About World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25)
• India led 19 resolutions on inclusive connectivity, cybersecurity, disaster ICT 
• Resolution 34: cell broadcast alerts, GIS mapping, regional cooperation.

(GS-3: S&T)

• About Sanchar Saathi app
• visible/accessible at setup, non-disableable; updates for existing stock.
• Compliance report in 120 days; enhances TCS framework, user protection from non-genuine devices.

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