1) Dharma Guardian Exercise held in Uttarakhand
What happened: The 7th edition of the India–Japan joint military exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ is being conducted at Chaubattia in Uttarakhand.
Why important: The exercise strengthens defence cooperation and interoperability between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
Exam Tip:
This exercise is held alternately in India and Japan.
2) Election Commission of India announces Rajya Sabha elections
What happened: The Election Commission announced biennial elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states, scheduled for 16 March 2026.
Why important: These elections will fill vacancies in the upper house of the Indian Parliament.
Exam Tip:
Rajya Sabha Maximum Strength – 250 members.
3) Indian Space Research Organisation preparing next Gaganyaan mission test
What happened: ISRO is preparing uncrewed test missions for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme.
Why important: India aims to become the fourth country to independently send humans into space.
Exam Tip:
ISRO Headquarters – Bengaluru.
4) India Meteorological Department predicts heatwaves in summer 2026
What happened: IMD forecast above-normal temperatures and possible heatwaves in several regions of India during summer 2026.
Why important: Heatwaves can impact public health, agriculture and power demand.
Exam Tip:
IMD works under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
5) World Bank projects strong growth for India
What happened: The World Bank projected that India will remain the fastest-growing major economy in 2026.
Why important: Strong growth increases foreign investment and economic development.
Exam Tip:
World Bank Headquarters – Washington D.C., USA.
6) Reserve Bank of India promotes digital financial awareness
What happened: RBI launched programmes to increase financial literacy and safe digital banking practices across India.
Why important: These programmes help reduce online financial fraud and improve financial inclusion.
Exam Tip:
RBI established – 1935.
7) Indian Navy conducts maritime security exercise
What happened: The Indian Navy carried out a major maritime exercise in the Indian Ocean region.
Why important: The exercise improves maritime security and regional naval coordination in the Indo-Pacific.
Exam Tip:
Indian Navy Day – 4 December.
8) United Nations Environment Programme warns about rising emissions
What happened: UNEP warned that global greenhouse gas emissions must decrease significantly to limit climate change.
Why important: Climate change mitigation remains one of the largest global policy challenges.
Exam Tip:
UNEP Headquarters – Nairobi, Kenya.
9) International Monetary Fund praises India’s economic resilience
What happened: IMF highlighted India’s economic reforms and strong growth outlook in its latest report.
Why important: IMF assessments influence global investor confidence and financial policy decisions.
Exam Tip:
IMF established – 1944.
10) World Health Organization stresses global disease surveillance
What happened: WHO emphasized strengthening global disease monitoring systems to prevent future pandemics.
Why important: Early detection of diseases helps contain outbreaks before they spread globally.
Exam Tip:
WHO Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland.