1st December 2025 Daily Current Affairs

📌 Key National & Global Updates (1 Dec 2025)

World AIDS Day — Observed worldwide today to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. The 2025 theme is “My Health, My Right”, emphasising equitable access to prevention, treatment, and care.

International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council — India has been re-elected to the IMO Council (Category B) for the next term, securing one of the highest vote tallies — reflecting India’s growing maritime influence.

WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025 — India recorded a notable performance in its first appearance, finishing 8th overall and winning several medals/recognitions.

🛩️ Science, Defence & Technology

The indigenous trainer aircraft Hansa-3 NG was unveiled — India’s newer, all-composite two-seat trainer — part of the push to meet growing demand for pilot training and reduce dependence on foreign trainers.

New aviation- and aerospace-related infrastructure was inaugurated by CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), boosting India’s civil and defence aviation ecosystem.

🏛️ Politics, Governance & Economy

A major loan agreement exceeding US $800 million was signed between India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) — expected to support key development projects.

The centre of attention in finance: there was a revision of LPG (cooking gas) cylinder prices across India — a routine monthly price update impacting consumers.

🎉 States & Society

Nagaland is celebrating its 63rd Statehood Day today (1 December), marking its formation in 1963. The day is being marked with official celebrations and launch of new initiatives.

Saras Aajeevika Food Festival 2025 was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Rural Development. The festival showcases regional cuisines and aims to promote rural livelihoods via food-culture and enterprise.

📰 Other Noteworthy Headlines

According to news compilations & school-assembly updates:

There was heavy air-pollution in Delhi, with AQI reported in “severe” category.

The session of India’s Parliament (Winter Session) continued with several important developments — including security-related news about infiltration attempts at the border, and amendments to state GST law for one state.

🧠 Significance — What to Watch / Remember

World AIDS Day 2025 — A reminder of public health priorities; the theme underlines healthcare and rights, important in context of global health equity.

India’s re-election to IMO Council — indicates India’s rising role in global maritime governance and shipping.

Indigenous aviation developments (Hansa-3 NG + aerospace infrastructure) — important for India’s long-term plan for self-reliant aerospace and strengthening of civil/defence aviation.

Nagaland Statehood Day & tribal / rural-culture festivals like Saras Aajeevika — reflect continuing attention to regional identity, rural livelihoods, and cultural enterprise across India.

Economic adjustments (like LPG price changes) — often reflect macroeconomic variables + cost pressures, and affect common citizens directly.