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08 December, 2025
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Mon 15 Dec, 2025
STATE SPECIAL NEWS
Bastar Olympics in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh
- The 2025 Bastar Olympics in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, concluded in Jagdalpur and it was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and boxing legend MC Mary Kom.
Chhattisgarh
| Category | Details | Facts |
| Established / Formation | State formed on 1 November 2000 | Formed by bifurcating Madhya Pradesh |
| Capital | Raipur | Largest city → Raipur |
| High Court | Bilaspur High Court | Established in 2000 |
| Area | 135,192 sq. km | India’s 9th largest state |
| Population | Census 2011 | India’s 17th most populous state |
| Major Rivers | Mahanadi, Indravati, Godavari tributaries, Hasdeo, Arpa | Mahanadi = Lifeline of Chhattisgarh |
| Major Dams | Hasdeo Bango, Dudhawa, Murrum Silli | Hasdeo Bango → on Hasdeo River |
| National Parks | Indravati, Kanger Valley, Guru Ghasidas | Guru Ghasidas NP → declared in 2021 |
| Tiger Reserves | Indravati, Achanakmar, Udanti–Sitanadi | |
| Tribal Groups | Gond, Baiga, Halba, Abujhmadia, Oraon | Tribal population is high |
| Important Festivals | Bastar Dussehra, Madai, Hareli | Bastar Dussehra → 75 days, longest festival |
| Key Industries | Steel, Mining, Power, Cement | Bhilai Steel Plant (SAIL) → one of India’s largest |
| Major Cities | Raipur, Bhilai, Bilaspur, | Korba, Jagdalpur Korba → “Power Capital of India” |
| State Symbols
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Animal → Wild Buffalo
Bird → Paradise Flycatcher Tree → Sal Flower → Wild Fox Tail Orchid |
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| Lok Sabha Seats | 11 | Rajya Sabha seats → 5 |
| Bordering States | 7 States → UP, MP, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand | One of the few states touching 7 states |
| Special Title | “Rice Bowl of Central India” | Due to high paddy cultivation |
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on official visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman, a four-day tour which aims to strengthen India's diplomatic, economic, and strategic ties with key partners in West Asia and Africa.
Jordan, Ethiopia & Oman
| Country | Capital | Currency | Official Language | Major Water Body / River | Famous Landmark / Fact |
| Jordan | Amman | Jordanian Dinar (JOD) | Arabic | Jordan River, Dead Sea | Petra (UNESCO World Heritage Site) |
| Ethiopia | Addis Ababa | Ethiopian Birr (ETB) | Amharic | Blue Nile River | HQ of African Union (AU) located in Addis Ababa |
| Oman | Muscat | Omani Rial (OMR) | Arabic | Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea | Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque |
Bondi Beach Terror Attack in Australia
- A terrorist attack occurred at Bondi Beach, Australia targeting a Hanukkah celebration and killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens more.
ECONOMY & BANKING
WPI of India for November, 2025 (Base Year: 2011-12)
- As per the data released by the Office of the Economic Adviser, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, provisional Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for all commodities in India for November 2025 (Base Year: 2011-12) is 155.9 points and annual WPI inflation rate was -0.32%.
PERSON IN NEWS
75th death anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- December 15, 2025, marked the 75th death anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the "Iron Man of India" acknowledging his pivotal role in India's independence movement and the integration of over 560 princely states into the Indian Union.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
| Full Name: Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel
Birth: 31 October 1875 (Nadiad, Gujarat) Death: 15 December 1950 |
Major Roles & Contributions
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Leadership of important movements:
Statue of Unity: World’s tallest statue (182 m), inaugurated in 2018 |
Prafulla Govinda Baruah
- Prominent Indian journalist and editor, Prafulla Govinda Baruah , a prominent Indian journalist and editor who served as the owner, editor, and managing director of The Assam Tribune group passed away at the age of 93.
ART & CULTURE
Stamp honouring Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II
- A commemorative postage stamp in honour of Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II (also known as Samrat Suvaran Maran) was officially released by the Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan in New Delhi.
About Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II
| Dynasty: Mutharaiyar dynasty | Capital: Thanjavur | Reign: 7th and 9th centuries CE |
ENVIRONMENT + SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
CAQM Enforced GRAP-IV Measures in Delhi-NCR
- The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has enforced Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-IV) across the entire Delhi-NCR region, the most stringent level of anti-pollution measures.
- This action was taken as the Air Quality Index (AQI) breached the "Severe+" category, exceeding 450, due to unfavorable meteorological conditions.
CAQM
| Established Under: Commission for Air Quality Management Act, 2021 |
Type of Body: Statutory Body Headquarters: New Delhi |
Works Under: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve
- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve will become the new home for cheetahs in the state, following the successful translocation of the big cats from Africa to Kuno National Park.
DEFENCE NEWS
Vizag Navy Marathon 2025
- The 10th edition of the Vizag Navy Marathon was held in Andhra Pradesh in which over 17,000 runners including foreign nationals from 17 countries participated.
SPORTS
India won Squash World Cup 2025
- India has won its maiden Squash World Cup title, defeating top-seeded Hong Kong 3-0 in the final of the 2025 SDAT Squash World Cup in Chennai.
India and South Africa 3rd T20 match
- In the 3rd T20 match between India and South Africa, India won by 7 wickets (with 25 balls remaining) and Arshdeep Singh was declared Player of the Match for 2/13.