Daily Current Affairs Quiz December 2 2025

1. France-China Relations: French President Emmanuel Macron began a state visit to China (Dec 3–5) aimed at balancing trade and security cooperation with Beijing.

2. Asia Tensions: China and Japan gave conflicting versions of a Dec. 2 incident near the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, with Beijing claiming it expelled a Japanese fishing vessel and Tokyo saying it had intercepted Chinese ships.

3. Global Manufacturing: Markit PMI data showed November factory activity contracted in the U.S., eurozone, China and Japan, reflecting weak demand and trade uncertainties worldwide.

4. Ukraine Peace Talks: U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff was reported en route to Moscow for discussions on a U.S.-backed Ukraine peace plan. (Russia, however, warned it would make “no big concessions” on Ukraine’s sovereignty.)

5. NATO-Russia: Russia condemned NATO’s chief’s recent remarks about a possible “pre-emptive strike” against Russia as “irresponsible and escalatory,” calling such talk a threat to diplomatic stability.

1. Stock Markets: Indian equity indices opened slightly lower on Dec. 2 as profit-taking in financial stocks offset recent gains. The Nifty fell about 0.24% (to ~26,114) and the Sensex lost 0.26%, after both hit 14-month highs on Dec. 1. Financial shares (especially HDFC Bank) underperformed, but most other sectors were modestly up.

2. Currency and RBI: The rupee continued near record lows (around ₹89.75 per US$) amid weak capital flows and rising U.S. yields. Analysts noted the RBI has intervened to prop up the currency, and many expect a 25 bp rate cut at the Dec. 5 policy meeting given robust 8.2% GDP growth and easing inflation.

3. IPOs & Industry: Mattress-retailer Wakefit Innovations set its IPO price band at ₹185–195 (valuing the offer at up to ₹59.96 billion) on Dec. 2, as the company prepares to raise growth capital.

4. Policy Measures: The government discussed extending levies on “sin goods” (tobacco, pan masala, etc.) after the GST-cess phaseout, and approved a new ₹25,000 crore export mission to support sectors hit by foreign tariffs.

1. AI & Computing: Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment to acquire a 2.5% stake in Synopsys (chip-design software) to accelerate AI hardware development.

2. National AI Strategy: India released its first national AI strategy, emphasizing balanced growth and regulation. The framework promotes AI-driven innovation and data sovereignty while aiming to protect privacy; it was crafted in dialogue with international partners, including Europe.

3. Other Advances: (No major India-specific science events on Dec 2.) For context, NASA/ISRO’s NISAR Earth-observation satellite (launched July 2025) continues testing, though no Dec 2 news was reported.

1. Cyclone Ditwah: Heavy rains from Cyclone Ditwah hit Tamil Nadu. Schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram were closed Dec 2 as forecasts warned of further downpours. The cyclone (now a depresssion) has caused at least 3 deaths in TN and over 300 elsewhere in India (including relief flights being sent).

2. Climate Cooperation: In New Delhi, the German ambassador stressed that “no country can solve climate change alone,” highlighting the need for global cooperation post-COP30 in Brazil.

3. Pollution Awareness: Dec 2 is observed internationally as World Pollution Prevention Day and in India as National Pollution Prevention Day (commemorating the 1984 Bhopal disaster). The day is marked by campaigns on pollution control and environmental protection.

1. Telangana: A nursing student in Warangal (Kazipet) was hospitalized after a chemical substance was thrown at her by three assailants on Dec 1. Separately, the Telangana High Court on Dec 2 issued notices to the government over its practice of assigning IAS-designated posts to IPS officers.

2. Hyderabad (Telangana): Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited announced the induction of 20 transgender persons into its frontline security staff, a step hailed as social empowerment and improved passenger safety.

3. West Bengal: Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir, who plans to build a replica of the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad, issued an “open challenge” to authorities not to interfere with the project.

4. Madhya Pradesh: Hundreds of farmers staged a day-long blockade at the Khalghat toll plaza (Dhamnod) to demand MSP guarantees and other supports. The protest was suspended late Dec 2 after officials agreed to forward their demands to higher authorities.

1. Appointments: The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) named Ramakrishnan Chander as its new Managing Director, effective Dec 1. No other major national awards or honours were announced on Dec 2.

2. Awards: No significant civilian or cultural awards were given out on this date. Major annual awards (e.g. Padma, Oscars, Nobels) fall on other dates (the Nobel laureates are awarded Dec 10).

1. Medical Research: The National Medical Commission (NMC) and ICMR announced joint PhD programs to boost clinical research in India. In parallel, 18,000 new medical college seats were approved to strengthen the healthcare workforce.

2. Mental Health: AIIMS-Delhi held a two-day national conference (Geripsych-2025) on geriatric psychiatry, focusing on mental health issues of India’s elderly population.

3. Obesity Treatment Guidelines: The WHO released its first global guideline on GLP-1 drugs for obesity, recognizing obesity as a chronic disease. The guideline recommends supervised use of GLP-1 therapies (already on the WHO essential medicines list) alongside lifestyle measures.

4. Education Policy: Parliamentarians noted that the Center has released previously withheld school funding to Kerala after the state agreed to implement the flagship PM-SHRI school reform scheme. (Meanwhile, discussions continued on rising exam fees and curriculum content.)

1. Buddhist Chanting Festival: India will host the 20th International Tipiṭaka Chanting Ceremony in Bodh Gaya (Dec 2–13). Over 20,000 Indian monastics and international devotees are expected to gather under the Bodhi Tree for scripture recitations and cultural events, marking a major Buddhist cultural revival.

2. Gita Mahotsav: The three-day International Gita Mahotsav opened in Ujjain (Dec 1). MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the festival and announced that all schoolchildren in Madhya Pradesh should carry a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, underscoring the text’s cultural importance.

3. Other Events: (No major film festivals or heritage site news on Dec 2.) India is preparing to host UNESCO’s 20th session on Intangible Cultural Heritage in New Delhi (Dec 8–13), focusing on traditions like performing arts and crafts.

1. Dec 2, 2025 is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery (UN observance): marked globally to eradicate modern slavery and human trafficking.

2. It is also World Futures Day (UNESCO): a day to promote foresight and future-focused policy (UNESCO headquarters in Paris will hold themed events).

3. In India, Dec 2 is National Pollution Prevention Day, in memory of the Bhopal gas tragedy victims. The day is observed with campaigns on reducing industrial pollution and protecting the environment.