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Daily Current Affairs – 3 December, 2025

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    India’s Commitment to Disability Rights

    Context

  • The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed annually on December 3 to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities.

    • About

  • History: IDPD was first celebrated in 1992, following its proclamation through United Nations General Assembly Resolution 47/3.
  • In 2006, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) was adopted to ensure equality of opportunity for PwDs and to support the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Theme 2025: “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”
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    Finland to Hold Road Shows on Circular Economy in India

    Context

  • Ahead of India hosting the World Circular Economy Forum 2026, Finland will conduct roadshows in major Indian cities to promote circular economy awareness and explore business opportunities.

    • What is Circular Economy?

  • The circular economy (CE) is a model of production that prioritises waste reduction or elimination at all stages of the product life cycle, from raw materials extraction and manufacturing to disposal and reuse.
  • India’s circular economy is expected to have a market value of $2 trillion and create 10 million jobs by the year 2050.
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    Needs of Bioremediation In India

    Context

  • India urgently needs bioremediation to restore polluted ecosystems, and ensure sustainable urban development, as over 16 lakh tonnes of legacy waste.

    • What is Bioremediation?

  • It means ‘restoring life through biology’. It uses living organisms — bacteria, fungi, algae, and plants — to break down or neutralize pollutants such as oil, plastics, and heavy metals.
  • These microorganisms feed on toxic substances, metabolizing them into harmless by-products like water, carbon dioxide, or organic acids.
  • In some cases, they can transform hazardous metals into stable, non-toxic forms that no longer leach into soil or groundwater.
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    SC Tasks CBI to Tackle ‘Digital Arrests’

    In News

  • The Supreme Court  directed the CBI to lead a pan-India probe into ‘digital arrest’ scams.

    • What Are Digital Arrests?

  • Digital arrest is a cyber scam where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials to extort money by instilling fear and panic. 
  • It usually begins with a seemingly harmless phone call—such as a parcel delivery claim or KYC verification—which quickly escalates into threats of arrest, frozen bank accounts, or passport cancellation. 
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    News In Short 3-12-2025

    Context

  • The Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA), organised a comprehensive Advocacy and Outreach Workshop in Mumbai to promote and amplify the Jiyo Parsi Scheme.

    • Parsi Community in India

  • According to the 2011 Census of India, the Parsi population in the country was 57,264. 
  • This represented a significant decrease of approximately 22% from the 2001 census figure of 69,601.
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