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Indian Puppetry and its types

Current Affairs 01-Dec-2025

Indian puppetry is an integral part of India’s ancient cultural tradition. It is not just a form of entertainment but also a medium to convey social messages, folk tales, religious stories, and cultural heritage. In India, puppetry is broadly classified into four major types—String Puppets, Shadow Puppets, Glove Puppets, and Rod Puppets.

UN Begins Selection Process for the Next Secretary-General

Current Affairs 01-Dec-2025

The United Nations has officially initiated the global selection process for appointing the next Secretary-General (SG), who will assume office in January 2027, following the conclusion of Antonio Guterres’s second term on 31st December 2026.

Managing India’s Coal Transition While Ensuring Energy Security

Current Affairs 01-Dec-2025

The government has authorised private entities accredited by the Quality Council of India (QCI) to act as Accredited Prospecting Agencies (APAs) under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.

Parliamentary Functioning Under Strain: Declining Debate and Growing Executive Control

Current Affairs 01-Dec-2025

The Winter Session of Parliament has commenced amid concerns of a potential standoff over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Persistent issues—ranging from disruptions and reduced legislative scrutiny to growing executive dominance—have reignited debates on the declining deliberative health of the Indian Parliament.

IMF Flags Concerns Over India’s GDP Data Quality in 2025 Review

Current Affairs 01-Dec-2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its 2025 Article IV Staff Report, has once again awarded India’s national accounts—including GDP statistics—a C-grade, indicating the presence of methodological or coverage-related shortcomings that hinder effective economic surveillance.

ECI Reasserts Its Authority on Voter Citizenship Verification

Current Affairs 01-Dec-2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has informed the Supreme Court that the Union Government’s role in citizenship matters is limited and does not override the Commission’s constitutional power to verify citizenship for electoral roll maintenance. The clarification comes amid Opposition challenges to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise carried out in multiple states.

PT Cards - 1 to 30 November 2025

Monthly PT Cards 01-Dec-2025