UPSC Current Affairs: Dec 1-7, 2025 Highlights
Missed last week's crucial news? Catch up on Rock Eagle Owl, India-Russia Summit, Sanchar Saathi, and more essential topics for UPSC, BPSC, and other competitive exams. Test your knowledge with MCQs!
Missed last week's crucial news? Catch up on Rock Eagle Owl, India-Russia Summit, Sanchar Saathi, and more essential topics for UPSC, BPSC, and other competitive exams. Test your knowledge with MCQs!
IndiGo's service crisis leaves tourists stranded, forces tour operators to face heavy losses during the crucial Oct-Apr season. Key festivals like Hornbill impacted. Read more.
Test your UPSC Prelims prep with this week's top 15 current affairs MCQs. Covers Hornbill Festival, RBI's Goldilocks period, Navy Day, and more. Includes answers & explanations.
Vedanta Limited announces the Jaigarh Heritage Festival 2025, backed by key sponsors like HDFC Bank. The event celebrates Rajasthan's culture from Jan 24-26, 2025. Discover the lineup!
Discover all nine hornbill species found in Indian forests, from the iconic Great Hornbill to the endemic Narcondam. Learn where to spot them and their vital ecological roles.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia graced the ceremonial stone pulling at Touphema village with Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio. The event, a key highlight of the Hornbill Festival, symbolizes unity of body, mind, and spirit. Read more about this cultural specta
The 10th Serendipity Arts Festival in Panaji, from Dec 12-21, showcases interdisciplinary art, breaking genre silos with 35+ curators. Explore dance, theatre, food & tech fusion.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stuns at the Red Sea Film Festival 2025, sharing her life philosophy and celebrating women's inherent strength. Read her powerful insights here.
The Hornbill Festival in Nagaland features 'Danu', a unique Irish public art installation blending Celtic mythology with craftsmanship. Explore this cultural collaboration.
The 12th Manipur Sangai Festival concluded successfully, highlighting resilience, cultural heritage, and sports. Governor Bhalla praised stakeholders and infrastructure initiatives boosting tourism. Read more.
The second day of Nagaland's Hornbill Festival featured vibrant performances by Angami, Ao, Chakhesang & other tribes. Deputy CM TR Zeliang hosted the event. Explore the cultural richness.
Mangaluru gears up for Karavali Utsava 2025-26, a 16-day cultural extravaganza from December 20 to January 4. Experience music nights, sports, exhibitions & more. Discover the full schedule!
Chandigarh's Met Centre hosted the curtain raiser for IISF 2025, revealing the December fest in Panchkula. Scientists engaged students, highlighting the theme 'Vigyan Se Samruddhi'. Read more about the plans for India's premier science festival.
Scottish musician RuMac brings his genre-defying folk & metal fusion to India for the first time, performing at Nagaland's Hornbill Festival and Kolkata's Tollygunge Club in Dec 2025.
The 56th International Film Festival of India concluded with expanded programming but needs stronger focus on discovering new talent and shaping cinematic sensibilities. Read analysis.
Nagaland tourism launches tourist information centers in Dimapur with ILP facilitation ahead of Hornbill Festival. Get permits easily and plan your visit now!
Thiruvananthapuram revenue district school youth festival commences on December 1 in Attingal. Over 8,000 students from 1,002 schools will compete in 317 events across 14 venues during the five-day cultural extravaganza.
Winners from Patna's District-Level Youth Festival 2025-26 will represent the city at the State Youth Festival. The event featured folk dance, singing, painting and literary competitions.
SCIFF 2025 hosts special Little Thomas screening in Mumbai as world's largest children's film festival continues its cinematic journey across India. Don't miss the magic!
The 2025 International Film Festival of India concluded successfully with outstanding film curation, restoring audience confidence in India's premier cinema event. Discover the highlights!
Dimapur conducts food safety training for street vendors ahead of Hornbill Festival. Learn how officials are ensuring hygienic food practices for visitors.
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio appeals to Home Minister Amit Shah for immediate clearance of Protected Area Permits for international delegates attending Hornbill Festival starting December 1.
Manipur hosts the 12th Sangai Festival from November 21-30, 2025. Experience traditional crafts, dance, music and cuisine at Northeast India's premier cultural celebration. Plan your visit!
Bangalore Literature Festival announces Banu Mushtaq as chief guest for 2024 edition. Discover dates, venues and featured authors at this premier literary event.
The three-day Jal Tarang Josh Mahotsav concluded in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, featuring cultural performances, water sports, and attracting thousands of visitors to the region.
Nagpur's Zero Mile Literature Festival opens with focus on cultural heritage, reading habits, and India's knowledge traditions. 300+ publishers participate in this literary celebration.
International Kolkata Short Film Festival 2026 reveals official selections with 250+ films from 300 submissions. Festival runs January 20-25 across multiple venues. Discover the lineup!
The 56th International Film Festival of India kicked off with a vibrant street parade in Panaji, marking a shift from stadium ceremonies to public celebrations. Explore Goa's cinematic transformation.
Manipur's iconic Sangai Festival returns after COVID hiatus, celebrating culture amid ongoing protests. Discover the cultural showcase and security measures in place.
Assam's Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika attended the opening ceremony of Poi Pee Mau Tai festival in Arunachal Pradesh, celebrating Tai Khamti New Year and cultural harmony.