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!
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Chandigarh MC issues 47 challans in anti-encroachment drive
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's special drive removes unauthorized stalls from parks & green belts, issuing 47 challans. Action aims to ease congestion for morning walkers.
IndiGo Disruption Cripples Northeast Tourism, Strands Visitors
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.
ASI Fences Trichy Monument, Plans Info Zone After Vendor Removal
ASI Trichy fences Main Guard Gate after corporation clears vendors. A garden and public info zone are planned for the protected monument site. Read about the beautification drive.
UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz: Dec 6, 2025
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.
Spot India's 9 Hornbill Species: A Visual Guide
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.
Scindia, Rio Attend Stone Pulling Ceremony at Hornbill Festival
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
Trichy removes 50 street vendors from NSB Road
Trichy Corporation clears illegal encroachments near Rockfort temple, relocating 50 vendors to Fort Station Road. The move aims to ease pedestrian access and improve local infrastructure. Read more about the city's development plans.
Serendipity Arts Festival 2025 Celebrates 10 Years in Goa
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.
Traditional Grocery Retailers Thrive in Hyderabad Despite Q-Commerce
Despite the rapid growth of quick commerce, Hyderabad's traditional fruit and vegetable retailers are holding strong. Discover why sensory experience and trust are key factors keeping customers loyal to local vendors.
Violence Mars Indore Anti-Encroachment Drive on Kanadia Road
A routine anti-encroachment drive in Indore turned violent, leading to a clash between IMC staff and vendors. Over 60 illegal stalls were cleared. Read the full details of the incident and police action.
Irish Art 'Danu' Showcased at Nagaland's Hornbill Festival
The Hornbill Festival in Nagaland features 'Danu', a unique Irish public art installation blending Celtic mythology with craftsmanship. Explore this cultural collaboration.
Manipur Sangai Festival 2024 ends on high note
The 12th Manipur Sangai Festival concluded successfully, highlighting resilience, cultural heritage, and sports. Governor Bhalla praised stakeholders and infrastructure initiatives boosting tourism. Read more.
Panchkula Vendors' Coloured Lights Deceive Customers
Fruit and vegetable vendors in Panchkula use coloured lighting to hide produce quality, sparking resident anger. Municipal Corporation faces allegations of turning a blind eye. Read more.
Hornbill Festival Day 2 Highlights Naga Cultural Diversity
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.
Chandigarh TVC Meeting Focuses on Street Vendor Welfare
Chandigarh's Town Vending Committee, chaired by MC Chief Amit Kumar, met to streamline street vending, expedite the Manimajra model zone, and form a grievance panel for vendors.
Gaya's Anti-Encroachment Drive Labelled 'Cosmetic' by Vendors
Gaya's latest anti-encroachment drive sparks scepticism among vendors and residents who call it temporary. Experts demand systemic change for a lasting solution. Read more.
RuMac's India Debut: Hornbill Fest & Kolkata Show
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.
Nagaland Sets Up Tourist Info Centers for Hornbill Festival
Nagaland tourism launches tourist information centers in Dimapur with ILP facilitation ahead of Hornbill Festival. Get permits easily and plan your visit now!
Thiruvananthapuram Youth Festival Starts December 1
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.
Patna Youth Festival winners advance to state competition
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.
IFFI 2025 Wins Back Audience with Quality Films
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!
Madurai vendors protest for shop allocation NOC
Vegetable vendors in Madurai protest after 2-year wait for new shops. They demand immediate NOC for e-tender participation to secure their livelihood. Read their struggle.
Dimapur Food Safety Training for Hornbill Festival Vendors
Dimapur conducts food safety training for street vendors ahead of Hornbill Festival. Learn how officials are ensuring hygienic food practices for visitors.
Nagaland CM Seeks Urgent PAP Clearance for Hornbill Fest
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.
Punjab Govt Evicts Illegal Vendors in Amritsar
Punjab government directs immediate removal of illegal street vendors from religious and hospital zones in Amritsar following High Court proceedings. Six-month plan announced.
Panaji Festival Cleanup: CCP & Vendors Beat Waste Problem
Corporation of City of Panaji successfully managed festival waste through vendor partnerships and strategic cleanup efforts. Learn how they transformed cleanliness.
Jamshedpur Vendors Relocated for Azadnagar Flyover Work
Vendors on Pardih-Mango Road are being relocated to Gandhi Maidan to facilitate Azadnagar flyover construction. MNAC officials warn of cart seizure if vendors don't comply voluntarily. Read more.
Kolkata Short Film Festival 2026 Announces Selections
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!
Malleswaram Flower Market Opens with Modern Mall
Bengaluru's historic Malleswaram flower market reopens with modern facilities. Ground floor for vendors, upper floors as shopping mall. Read about the transformation!
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