• Defence and Security

  • India approved the purchase of Heron Mark II drones from Israel for emergency surveillance and intelligence purposes; these will be inducted into the Navy for the first time. The drones can fly continuously for up to 45 hours.
  • The Indian Army successfully test-fired the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in the Bay of Bengal. This missile is a joint venture between India and Russia, named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers. It's a supersonic (1-5 Mach) cruise missile, known for its precision, with a range of 290 km, and uses a two-stage fuel system (solid and liquid).
  • India's hyper-sonic missile is named 'Dhvani'.

• Festivals and Culture

  • The 26th Hornbill Festival commenced in Kisama Heritage Village, Nagaland, from December 1-10. Known as the "Festival of Festivals," it celebrates Nagaland's statehood day (December 1, 1963). Arunachal Pradesh is the partner state for this year's festival.
  • The Hornbill bird is the state bird of Arunachal Pradesh and Kerala.

• Sports

  • Trisha Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand (India) won the Women's Doubles title at the Syed Modi International 2025 (Badminton) in Lucknow, defeating Japan.
  • The Badminton World Federation (BWF) was established in 1934, with its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Badminton-related cups include the Uber Cup, Thomas Cup, and Sudirman Cup.
  • Ayush Mahatre became the youngest player to score centuries in all formats of cricket, breaking Rohit Sharma's record.

• Infrastructure and Environment

  • Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport became India's first "water positive" airport, meaning it replenishes more water than it consumes through recycling and rainwater harvesting.
  • ISRO Chief inaugurated India's first private navigation center, 'Anant Centre of Excellence,' in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Developed by Hyderabad-based Anant Technology Company, it aims to strengthen navigation and promote indigenous manufacturing.
  • Global navigation systems: GPS (USA), GLONASS (Russia), BeiDou (China), NavIC (India).

• Social and Governance

  • The Indian government launched the 'Prerna' scheme in Assam to support Class 10th students, providing ₹300 per month for basic study materials and nutrition.
  • Senior BJP leader Dr. Prem Kumar was appointed as the Speaker of the 18th Bihar Legislative Assembly. Narendra Narayan Yadav was the Pro-tem Speaker.
  • The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has been renamed 'Seva Teerth' to emphasize citizen-first governance.
  • Governor's Houses (Raj Bhavans) are proposed to be renamed 'Lok Bhawan'.
  • Rajpath was earlier renamed 'Kartavya Path'.
  • The old Parliament building has been renamed 'Samvidhan Sadan'.

• Tourism

  • According to the India Tourism Data Compendium 2025, Maharashtra ranks first in attracting foreign tourists in India, followed by West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh.
  • Globally, France is the top country for foreign tourist arrivals, with India ranking 20th.
  • The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

• Other Noteworthy Events

  • December 2 is observed as World Computer Literacy Day and Slavery Abolition Day.
  • Maharashtra topped the National Water Awards.
  • The 'Sakti' cyclone was named by Sri Lanka.