Daily Current Affairs – 03 December 2025

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Sambhar Lake near Jaipur is once again witnessing a large influx of migratory birds, particularly flamingos, after several years of decline caused by avian botulism. During the severe outbreak in late 2019, thousands of birds died, raising major ecological concerns. This year, however, improved water availability and healthier habitat conditions have helped restore the lake’s ecological balance. Wildlife photographers have reported lakhs of migratory birds arriving again, including flamingos that travel thousands of kilometres across multiple countries. According to officials...

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Chandigarh University delivered an exceptional performance at the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) Maharashtra 2025 by winning seven gold medals in canoeing and kayaking events held in Udaipur. Rahul from Chandigarh University secured gold in the men’s 20 km race walk, while Deepika from LPU clinched gold in the women’s javelin throw. Sabita Mourya of Swarnim Gujarat Sports University won the women’s 400 m hurdles, and Pooja of Lovely Professional University achieved the women’s high jump gold with a new...

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The Governor of Rajasthan, Shri Hari Babu Bagde, issued an official notification declaring that the traditional name “Raj Bhavan” has been changed to “Lok Bhavan.” Effective from 1 December 2025, the notification reflects the Governor’s commitment to shifting from a colonial mindset toward a more democratic and people-centric identity. In his statement, the Governor emphasized that India is the world’s largest democracy and that the Preamble begins with the words “We, the People of India,” making “Lok” central to democratic...

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Rajasthan will host a special session on the Mining Sector during Pravasi Rajasthani Divas 2025 on 10 December at JECC, Jaipur. The session will be centred on the theme “Unlocking Rajasthan’s Critical Mineral Potential for Aatmanirbhar Bharat” and will involve the participation of leading experts from GSI, IITs, industry, and international mining stakeholders. Discussions will focus on Rajasthan’s geological strengths, emerging mineral resources, exploration opportunities, and the state’s role in India’s self-reliance strategy. Senior officials from GSI, IREL, Oil India,...