2nd December 2025 Daily Current Affairs

📰 Major National & International Updates

National Pollution Control Day is observed today in India, to commemorate the tragic Bhopal Gas Tragedy (1984) and to raise awareness about industrial safety & pollution control.

The government has reportedly directed telecom companies to pre-install a “cyber-safety” app on all mobile phones sold in India — aimed at reducing online fraud and improving digital security.

There was discussion in the national Parliament (the ongoing Winter Session) over the bill to amend the GST law for Manipur — but amid protests and disruptions, the bill was sent back without passage.

⚙️ Economy, Industry & Infrastructure

The government has rolled out a new Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE) — this is aimed at providing additional credit facilities to eligible exporters (MSMEs and non-MSMEs), to boost liquidity and strengthen global export competitiveness of Indian firms.

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI Airport), Delhi has been declared India’s first “water-positive” airport (among airports having annual traffic of 40 million+ passengers). The airport has adopted extensive rainwater-harvesting, built large underground water reservoirs, and operates a zero-liquid discharge sewage treatment plant — part of sustainable infrastructure efforts.

🌍 Global & Social Affairs

International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) was felicitated by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India for winning the 2025 United Nations Population Award (Institutional Category), highlighting its contributions to demographic research and evidence-based policymaking.

In the business/finance world, a few firms were highlighted as potential top buys, reflecting investor sentiment and market activity for the day.

📌 What This Means — Key Themes & Implications

The observance of National Pollution Control Day underscores ongoing concerns over industrial safety, environmental health, and the need for stronger regulatory oversight.

The cyber-safety app mandate reflects a push by the government to strengthen digital security — relevant given rising concerns over online fraud, cyber-threats.

Export credit support and India’s push for sustainable infrastructure (as seen at IGI Airport) show policy-level efforts to support both economic growth and environmental sustainability.

Recognition given to IUSSP by UNFPA signals the importance India and global institutions place on demographic research and population-related policymaking — relevant for planning sectors like health, social welfare, urbanisation, etc.

Legislative developments (e.g. GST bill for Manipur) and parliamentary disruptions remind us of the political dynamics and challenges in policy-making in a diverse country.