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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New Snake Species Found in Nicobar, Named After Steve Irwin
Scientists discover Lycodon irwini, a new wolf snake species in India's remote Nicobar Archipelago. Named after Steve Irwin, it highlights unique island biodiversity and conservation needs.
Music's Calming Power on Animals: Science Explained
Discover how specific music reduces stress in dogs, cats, cows, pigs & birds. Learn science-backed methods to use auditory enrichment for pet & livestock welfare.
Bamboo Shrimp Found in Karnataka After 7 Decades
Scientists confirm the rediscovery of the elusive bamboo shrimp in Karnataka, ending a 70-year absence. The last unverified sighting was in 1951. Read more about this ecological breakthrough.
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.
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
Wildlife Conservation Day marked in Amritsar schools
Schools in Amritsar observed Wildlife Conservation Day with rallies, pledges, and awareness programs. Students learned about protecting endangered species and biodiversity. Join the movement for conservation!
New Deep-Sea Squid Species Found in Arabian Sea
Indian scientists discover a rare new species of deep-sea squid, Taningia silasii, in the Arabian Sea. Read about this groundbreaking marine find and its unique features.
8 Unique Deer Species Found in Indian Jungles
Explore India's 8 special deer species, from the iconic spotted Chital to the endangered Hangul. Discover their ecological roles and unique adaptations across diverse habitats.
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.
Thousands of Rare Seagulls Arrive on Karnataka Coast
Thousands of protected migratory seagulls, known locally as 'samudra kaage', have arrived in large numbers on the beaches of Keni and Belekeri in Karnataka's Ankola taluk. Witness this spectacular natural phenomenon.
Two Long-Billed Vultures Complete 15 Months in MP Wild
Two captive-bred Long-Billed Vultures have successfully spent 15 months in the wild in Madhya Pradesh, a major milestone for India's vulture conservation efforts. Read about this wildlife success story.
Rs 35 Lakh Lost to Save Rare Owl Eggs in Telangana Quarry
A Telangana quarry stopped operations, sacrificing Rs 35 lakh, to protect a rock eagle owl's nest with five eggs. Discover the story of this conservation miracle near Hyderabad.
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.
Non-venomous Yunnan keelback snake found in India
The Zoological Survey of India confirms a non-venomous snake species, thought to be only in China, has been in Arunachal Pradesh for decades. Read about this major zoological discovery.
Indian Navy's Sagar Bandhu Rescues 9 in Sri Lanka
Indian Navy's Sagar Bandhu initiative in Sri Lanka saved 9 lives and provided medical aid to over 300. Read how India's swift response aids its neighbor.
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.
BSF Exhibition, Cyclone Ditwah & Species Remembrance Day
BSF showcases weapons in Agartala, Cyclone Ditwah hits Chennai coast, and Cape Town remembers lost species. Stay updated with today's visual news highlights.
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!
5 Animals Declared Extinct in Recent Years
Discover the 5 animal species declared extinct since 2012. Learn about the causes and why their loss is a urgent call for wildlife conservation.
5 animals that went extinct in recent years
Discover 5 animal species declared extinct in recent years due to human activities. Learn about conservation failures and why protecting wildlife matters now more than ever.
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.
UP Bird Sanctuary Attracts 12 Lakh Visitors in 2024
Uttar Pradesh's Shaheed Chandra Shekhar Azad sanctuary emerges as top ecotourism spot with 12 lakh visitors. Discover UP's 2047 vision for sustainable nature tourism with butterfly diversity and new amenities.
Ranchi Zoo Completes Wildlife Exchange with Visakhapatnam
Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park in Ranchi successfully completes animal exchange program with Visakhapatnam zoo, adding six new species to enhance conservation efforts.
Dallas, Texas: The 'Most Indian Place in America'
An American influencer's viral video crowns Dallas as the epicenter of Indian culture in the US. Discover the vibrant community and the data behind this claim.
Hyderabad's Illegal Monitor Lizard Meat Trade Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals thriving illegal monitor lizard meat trade in Hyderabad markets. Poaching drives species decline despite strict wildlife protection laws with severe penalties.
7-Day High-Protein Indian Meal Plan for Energy
Transform your daily meals with this 7-day Indian diet plan that boosts protein and iron using familiar ingredients. Get energizing breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner ideas without fancy cooking.
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