AUTOR: K Shiva
Blockade on Venezuela: U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a "total and complete blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela, labeling the Maduro government a "foreign terrorist organization".
India-Bangladesh Tensions: India summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner to ensure the safety of Indian missions in Dhaka following protests by radical groups alleging Indian interference in Bangladeshi politics.
Sydney Attack Update: Australian police identified an Indian citizen from Hyderabad, Sajid Akram, and his son as the gunmen behind the Bondi Beach massacre that killed 15 people.
Thai-Cambodian Conflict: Tensions remains high as Thailand demands a ceasefire "first" from Cambodia, following clashes that have displaced 8 lakh people.
Ethiopia Honors PM Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with "The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia," the country's highest award.
Nuclear Energy Bill: The Lok Sabha passed the SHANTI Bill, 2025, which allows private sector participation in nuclear power production and removes certain liability clauses for equipment suppliers.
Insurance Sector FDI: The Rajya Sabha passed a Bill allowing 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector, up from the previous 74%.
MGNREGA Replacement: The government introduced the VB-G RAM (G) Bill to replace MGNREGA with the "Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission," drawing protests over reduced central funding.
Uttarakhand UCC: The Governor returned the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and religious conversion amendment Bills to the State government, citing technical and grammatical flaws.
Voter List Revision: The Election Commission reported the deletion of 58 lakh names in West Bengal and 42 lakh in Rajasthan as part of a Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Amaravati Growth SPV: The government appointed retired IAS officer Sonti Venkata Ratna Srinivas as the Managing Director of the newly formed Amaravati Growth and Infrastructure Corporation Limited (AGICL).
Aviation Hub: Plans for India’s first Aviation, Aerospace, and Defence (AAD) EduCity near Bhogapuram were announced to be developed within one year.
Police Stipend Hike: The monthly stipend for police constables in training has been increased from ₹4,500 to ₹12,500.
Tirupati International Township: Della Townships and the State government signed an MoU to develop the 1,400-acre "Vasudev Kutumbakam" international township.
Vijayawada (Temple Services): Online services for darshan tickets, seva bookings, and donations will soon be introduced at the Kanaka Durga Temple.
Krishna District (Seizure): Police seized 112 kg of ganja worth ₹15.6 lakh near Gannavaram and arrested a Pune-based resident.
Cricket Rankings: Spinner Varun Chakaravarthy extended his lead at the top of the ICC Men's T20I bowling rankings with a career-high rating of 818.
IPL Auction: Cameron Green became the costliest overseas player in the mini-auction, bought by KKR for ₹25.20 crore
India vs SA (T20I): The fourth T20I in Lucknow was abandoned due to excessive fog and poor air quality.
Global Chess League: Koneru Humpy and D. Harika powered upGrad Mumba Masters to a major win over PBG Alaskan Knights.
Biopic on Dr. Kalam: It was announced that a biopic titled Kalam: The Missile Man of India is in development, with the lead actor recently cast.
Saree Exports: Archives reveal that India’s saree exports were worth ₹7.5 crore fifty years ago (1975), with cotton sarees being the primary export.
Kavach Safety System: The indigenous anti-collision system has been fully commissioned on over 2,000 km of the Indian rail network.
Word of the Day: Trounce – To beat severely or defeat decisively in a competition.
Missing Students: Government data shows that 5,149 schools across India have zero students enrolled, with 70% of these in Telangana and West Bengal.
Wisdom Teeth: These are considered evolutionary relics (vestigial structures) from ancestors who required extra grinding surfaces for a grittier diet.
Delhi Police Vacancies: Over 10% of Delhi Police posts (9,248) are currently vacant, with the highest vacancy rate in the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police.
Aviation Training: The new AAD EduCity in Bhogapuram aims to provide specialized training for pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers.
🚛 International Migrants Day
Theme 2025: "My Great Story: Cultures and Development."
Objective: To honor immigrants and raise awareness regarding the challenges they face globally.
Historical Context: Proclaimed by the UN on December 4, 2000, to mark the anniversary of the 1990 adoption of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.
Definitions: * Migrant: Someone moving voluntarily for better opportunities (work, education, family).
Refugee: Someone forced to flee due to conflict or persecution.
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