🇮🇳 National News

1. Supreme Court: Passport Right Linked to Personal Liberty

The Supreme Court ruled that the right to a passport flows from personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. It held that pending criminal cases do not automatically disqualify a passport holder if courts permit travel, reinforcing due process and proportionality.

2. India Third in Rare Earth Reserves but Low Production

India holds about 6–7% of global rare earth reserves yet contributes less than 1% of production due to regulatory and capacity constraints. Strategic reforms are needed to drive clean energy and tech supply chains.

3. Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary Declared Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ)

The Union Government declared Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary (UP) as an Eco-Sensitive Zone to protect biodiversity and manage ecotourism responsibly.

🛡️ Defence & Security

4. Maiden Trial of Long-Range Pinaka Guided Rocket

DRDO successfully test-fired the Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) with a 120 km range at Chandipur, enhancing precision artillery firepower for the Indian Army

5. Defence Proposals Worth ₹79,000 crore Cleared

The Defence Acquisition Council approved procurement proposals to modernise the Army, Navy and Air Force — including radars, loiter munitions, drones & enhanced artillery systems.

🌍 International Affairs

6. Death of Khaleda Zia, Former Bangladesh PM

Begum Khaleda Zia, the first woman Prime Minister of Bangladesh, passed away at age 80. She was a pivotal figure in Bangladesh’s democratic history. PM Narendra Modi and EAM Jaishankar paid tribute, reflecting bilateral ties.

📈 Economy & Banking

7. RBI Liquidity & Banking Sector Highlights

• RBI conducted a ₹50,000 crore OMO to bolster liquidity.

• Gross NPA ratio in Indian banks dropped to a multi-decade low of ~2.1%.

• IIP growth stood at 6.7% in Nov 2025, signalling a manufacturing recovery.

🌱 Agriculture & Environment

8. India 2025 Agriculture Growth Story

India saw strong foodgrain production (~357.73 Mt) with record MSP, credit support, and income schemes underpinning rural growth and sustainability.

🧪 Science & Health

9. World’s First ITVISMA Gene Therapy Administered

Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Khalifa Medical City became the first centre globally to administer ITVISMA gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy in eligible patients, representing a breakthrough in precision medicine.

🏆 Sports News

10. Sonam Yeshey’s 8-Wicket T20I Record

Bhutan’s Sonam Yeshey achieved a historic 8-wicket haul in a men’s T20I, the best figures in the format, against Myanmar.

11. Smriti Mandhana Joins 10,000 Runs Club

Indian women’s cricket standout Smriti Mandhana became the second Indian woman to score 10,000 international runs.