This is the current affairs of 02 December 2025. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. On the instructions of the Central Government, what was the name of ‘Raj Bhavan’ (Governor’s residence) across the country changed to?
a. Lokaawas
b. Lok Bhavan
c. Raj Nivas
d. Lokpuram
Answer: b. Lok Bhavan
– In November 2025, the Union Home Ministry wrote to all governors saying that Raj Bhavan should be renamed as “Lok Bhavan”, and the Raj Nivas in Union Territories should be called “Lok Nivas.”
– The ministry said governors should issue notifications and this would be implemented gradually.
– By 1 December, this had been officially implemented in 5 states – West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
West Bengal
– West Bengal implemented it first. On 29 November 2025, Governor C. V. Ananda Bose renamed Kolkata Raj Bhavan, Darjeeling Raj Bhavan and Barrackpore Flagstaff House to ‘Lok Bhavan’. Bose himself removed the old board and installed the new one. The notification was issued with immediate effect.
Kerala
– From 1 December 2025, Raj Bhavan was officially renamed as ‘Lok Bhavan’. Governor Rajendra Arlekar had issued the notification on 30 November. Thus, Thiruvananthapuram Raj Bhavan will now be called “Lok Bhavan, Kerala”. Arlekar had given this suggestion in the 2024 Governors’ Conference.
Tripura
– On 30 November, Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu announced that the Agartala Raj Bhavan would now be ‘Lok Bhavan’. The notification became effective from 1 December.
Assam
– On 28 November, Governor Lakhman Acharya issued a notification announcing the renaming of Raj Bhavan as Lok Bhavan.
Tamil Nadu
– Governor R. N. Ravi renamed the Raj Bhavan.
Bihar
– Governor Arif Mohammed Khan renamed the Raj Bhavan as Lok Bhavan.
What will change after Raj Bhavan is renamed Lok Bhavan?
– After the governor’s notification, the address will change (e.g., Lok Bhavan, Kerala). Letterheads, websites and social media will be updated. Tripura also announced that all papers and signboards will be changed.
– Governors will themselves organise ceremonies to connect with the people. The Home Ministry will check how many states implement it.
– The biggest ground-level change is that people will now be able to enter Lok Bhavan. Earlier Raj Bhavan seemed like a royal palace; now Lok Bhavan will be “people’s house.”
– Citizens will be able to meet the governor and file their complaints. Governors will also run complaint committees.
Strategy to make governors “friends of the people”
– The ‘Lok Bhavan’ name will position governors as protectors of democracy, not agents of the Centre.
– On 29 November 2025, West Bengal Governor Bose launched a “Lok Charcha” programme in which people can submit complaints in weekly village visits.
– Bose said: “This building will now be the door of hope, not fear. Complaints related to violence, floods or atrocities will get immediate help.”
– Earlier, Raj Bhavan was inaccessible; now in the first week itself, more than 300 people entered the Kolkata Lok Bhavan without gate passes.
– In Ladakh, Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta said on 30 November, “This is people-centric governance.” But in reality, the change will remain limited.
A new tool in Centre–State tensions
– This change came from the 2024 Governors’ Conference, where a committee headed by Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi suggested that renaming could make governors “the face of the people.”
– Opposition states like West Bengal and Tamil Nadu consider this Centre’s interference. TMC’s Kunal Ghosh said on 30 November: “Changing name without the state government’s approval is an attempt to run parallel administration.”
– On 1 December, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said: “This is showmanship; where is real federalism? This change will only fuel Governor–CM conflicts.”
– Social media is debating whether governors will now become “Lokpal.”
Why is the Governor’s residence in India called Raj Bhavan?
– The concept of Raj Bhavan started in the 18th–19th century. When the East India Company created large provinces, governors were given large palatial residences.
– These were called “Government House” in English. But in official and colloquial usage, they came to be known as ‘Raj Bhavan’ because India was then under British Raj.
– After 1947, provinces became states. Indian governors replaced British ones. But the palatial colonial buildings already existed, and replacing them was expensive, so they continued as official residences.
– The term “Raj” was interpreted as “Rajya ka Bhavan” — the highest government residence of the state. The 1950 Constitution also used the term “Raj Bhavan.”
– Since then, the name continued unchanged.
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2. Who assumed the additional charge of Director General of Border Security Force (BSF)?
a. Daljit Singh Chaudhary
b. Praveen Kumar
c. A. K. Tandon
d. Piyush Patel
Answer: b. Praveen Kumar (DG, ITBP)
– Praveen Kumar is the Director General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
– He took additional charge after BSF DG Dalbir Singh Chaudhary retired on 30 November.
– Now he will handle India-China (Himalayan) border security as ITBP chief and India–Pakistan–Bangladesh borders as BSF chief.
– He is a 1993 batch IPS officer of West Bengal cadre.
– He became ITBP DG on 30 September 2025.
Daljit Singh Chaudhary
– A 1990 batch IPS officer, appointed as BSF DG in August 2024.
– Earlier DG of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
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3. Which players won the women’s doubles title of the Syed Modi International 2025 badminton tournament?
a. Kaho Osawa & Mai Tanabe
b. Ashwini Ponnappa & Aparna Popat
c. Treesa Jolly & Gayatri Gopichand P.
d. Anmol Kharb & Tasnim Mir
Answer: c. Treesa Jolly & Gayatri Gopichand P.
– They defeated Japan’s Kaho Osawa and Mai Tanabe.
– The final was held in Lucknow on 30 November.
– The tournament is a Super 300 event under the BWF World Tour.
– Venue: Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium, Lucknow.
– Gayatri returned after a five-month break due to a shoulder injury; this was only their second tournament together.
Note: The Syed Modi International tournament began in 1991.
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4. India was re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for which year?
a. 2025–26
b. 2026–27
c. 2027–28
d. 2029–30
Answer: b. 2026–27
– During the 33rd IMO Assembly session in November 2025, India was re-elected to the IMO Council in three categories.
– Held in London.
– India received votes from 114 out of 176 member countries.
– Term: 2026–27 (two years).
– India’s representative: High Commissioner Manoj Joshi.
– India was elected in Category B — countries with the largest interest in international maritime trade.
IMO (International Maritime Organization)
– A UN specialised agency regulating global shipping, maritime safety, environmental protection, and legal frameworks.
– HQ: London
– Established: 1948 (operational since 1959)
– India is a long-standing council member.
Importance of membership
– Economic: India is the 16th largest shipping nation. Helps Sagarmala, Blue Economy (4% of GDP), Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat.
– Strategic: Counters China in the Indo-Pacific. Supports QUAD, IORA.
– Environmental: India supports MARPOL conventions; aims at 20% emission reduction by 2025.
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5. Which state’s assembly passed a bill banning polygamy for all religions (except Sixth Schedule areas)?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Rajasthan
c. Bihar
d. Assam
Answer: d. Assam
– Assam Assembly passed the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025 on 27 November.
– Aim: punish people who marry again without legally dissolving the first marriage.
– CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said it will be sent to the President for assent.
– India did not previously have a uniform national ban; Muslim Personal Law and ST communities allowed polygamy.
– Assam law is seen as a step towards a uniform civil practice and may intensify UCC debate.
Provisions
– Up to 10 years jail + heavy fine for hiding previous marriage and doing another.
– Repeat offenders get double punishment.
– Two years jail + fine up to ₹1 lakh for hiding information from police.
– Maulvis/Qazis conducting such marriages can face 2 years jail and fine up to ₹1.5 lakh.
Exemptions
– Sixth Schedule areas:
– Bodoland Territorial Region
– Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council
– North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council
– STs listed under Article 342.
Polygamy status in India earlier
– Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist: completely banned (Hindu Marriage Act, 1955).
– Christian: banned.
– Parsis: bigamy is an offence.
– Muslims: allowed up to four wives under Muslim Personal Law; hence not an IPC offence.
– ST communities: traditional practices allowed; HMA often not applicable.
Why Assam brought this bill?
– Polygamy becomes an offence for all religions.
– Removes exemption for Muslim Personal Law.
– But ST & Sixth Schedule areas remain exempt.
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6. Which Indian player holds the record for hitting the most sixes in ODI history?
a. Ravindra Jadeja
b. KL Rahul
c. Virat Kohli
d. Rohit Sharma
Answer: d. Rohit Sharma
– On 30 November 2025, Rohit Sharma hit three sixes against South Africa and broke Shahid Afridi’s world record.
– Rohit now has 352 sixes.
– Achieved in his 277th ODI.
– Afridi: 351 sixes in 398 matches.
– Chris Gayle: 331 sixes in 301 matches.
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7. Which country won the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Cup 2025?
a. Australia
b. Belgium
c. Canada
d. India
Answer: b. Belgium
– Belgium defeated India 1–0 to win its first title.
– Held in Malaysia on 30 November 2025.
– India won the silver medal.
– Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
– Annual international men’s hockey tournament held in Malaysia.
– Australia holds the record with 10 titles.
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8. Which country has announced the boycott of the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw to be held in the USA?
a. Saudi Arabia
b. Somalia
c. Iran
d. Jordan
Answer: c. Iran
What is the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw?
– The FIFA World Cup draw is the process in which teams are placed into different groups before the tournament begins.
Why the boycott?
– Iran says the U.S. denied visas to several members of its delegation to attend the draw event. Hence, it will not participate in the draw ceremony.
– This decision highlights how political tensions can directly affect international sporting events.
– It is important to note that the boycott is limited only to the draw ceremony, not the tournament itself. The draw determines group-stage match-ups, and Iran’s absence will be noticeable even though the team will still participate in the competition.
Background
– In June 2025, the U.S. announced travel restrictions on citizens of 12 countries, including Iran.
– Haiti, which qualified for the World Cup last week, is also on this list.
– The 2026 World Cup, jointly hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, will take place from 11 June to 19 July with a record 48 teams.
What is the wider significance of Iran’s boycott?
– Global sporting events have traditionally been seen as neutral spaces, but visa denials and other restrictions show how political considerations can influence non-political arenas.
FIFA Headquarters: Zurich (Switzerland)
President: Gianni Infantino
Iran
– Capital: Tehran
– Supreme Leader: Ali Khamenei
– President: Masoud Pezeshkian
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9. When is Nagaland Foundation Day celebrated?
a. 1 December
b. 2 December
c. 3 December
d. 4 December
Answer: a. 1 December
– On 1 December 2025, Nagaland celebrated its 63rd Foundation Day.
– After 1947, the Naga-majority region remained a part of Assam.
– Over time, nationalist sentiment grew among Naga tribes, leading to demands for autonomy and at times even secession.
– In 1960, an agreement was reached to form Nagaland as a full-fledged state within the Indian Union.
– In 1963, Nagaland became the 16th state of India.
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10. When is National Pollution Control Day celebrated?
a. 1 December
b. 2 December
c. 3 December
d. 4 December
Answer: b. 2 December
– This day is observed in memory of those who lost their lives in the Bhopal Gas Tragedy.
– The Bhopal disaster is considered the world’s worst industrial disaster.
– The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about pollution control laws and industrial safety.
About the Bhopal Gas Tragedy
– Date of the incident: Night of 2–3 December 1984
– Factory involved: Union Carbide (now Dow Chemicals) in Bhopal
– Gas leaked: Methyl Isocyanate (MIC), a highly toxic gas
– Death toll: More than 15,000
– Injured/disabled: Over 500,000 people
– Main accused: Warren Anderson, the CEO of the company
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