1️⃣ 5th Khelo India University Games to Be Held Across 7 Cities of Rajasthan
- Announced By: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- Host State: Rajasthan
- Host Cities: Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer.
- Objective: To promote university-level sports and identify emerging talent for national and international competitions.
- Theme: “Sports for Unity and Excellence.”
- Background:
- The 4th Khelo India University Games (2024) were held in Guwahati, Assam.
- The games are a part of the Khelo India Mission, launched in 2018, to strengthen the sports ecosystem at the grassroots.
- Significance: Strengthens Rajasthan’s role as a sports hub and provides a platform for over 7,000 athletes from universities across India.
2️⃣ Registrar General of India Launches ‘Vital Statistics of India Report 2023’
- Released By: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs
- About the Report:
- Based on data from the Civil Registration System (CRS).
- Provides key metrics on birth rates, death rates, and infant mortality across states and Union Territories.
- Highlights:
- National Crude Birth Rate (CBR): ~17.1 per 1,000 population.
- Crude Death Rate (CDR): ~6.0 per 1,000 population.
- Infant Mortality Rate (IMR): showing a continued decline, indicating improved healthcare outcomes.
- Significance:
- Serves as an essential statistical input for public health planning, policy formulation, and demographic analysis.
- Static Link: The Registrar General of India is also responsible for conducting the Census of India.
3️⃣ Madagascar Military Coup: Colonel Michael Ranrianirina Sworn in as President
- Country: Madagascar (Africa)
- Event: Military coup leading to the removal of the elected government.
- New Leader: Army Colonel Michael Ranrianirina took oath as interim president.
- Reason: Coup followed political unrest and allegations of corruption in the previous regime.
- Significance:
- Marks a major political shift in the Indian Ocean island nation.
- Could invite international sanctions and diplomatic concerns from African Union and UN.
- Static Link: Capital — Antananarivo, Currency — Malagasy Ariary.
4️⃣ Belgian Court Approves Extradition of Mehul Choksi to India in PNB Fraud Case
- Accused: Mehul Choksi, fugitive businessman and key accused in the ₹13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam.
- Country Involved: Belgium (where Choksi has been residing after fleeing Antigua).
- Significance:
- Marks a breakthrough in India’s efforts to bring economic offenders back for trial.
- The extradition request was pursued by India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED).
- Context:
- The PNB scam (2018) involved fraudulent Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) issued by PNB officials for Choksi and Nirav Modi.
- Choksi’s extradition will help recover assets and strengthen anti-fraud enforcement mechanisms.
5️⃣ 11th India International Science Festival (IISF) to Be Held in Chandigarh (6–9 December 2025)
- Host City: Chandigarh
- Dates: 6th to 9th December 2025
- Organized By: Ministry of Science & Technology, Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA), and Department of Space.
- Theme: “Science for Sustainable Future and Global Well-being.”
- Objective:
- To celebrate India’s achievements in science, technology, and innovation.
- To encourage young scientists and startups to showcase innovations supporting India’s growth.
- Background:
- The first IISF was held in New Delhi (2015).
- Over the years, it has become India’s largest science outreach platform.