December 2025 Current Affairs
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4- DoT Announces Telecom Security Reforms: Pro Tem Scheme Extended, TSTL Fees Reduced by 50%
- India's Economy Ranking Updated: IMF April 2026 Data Places India Sixth by Nominal GDP
- Arjun Erigaisi Wins Bronze at 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha; Becomes Second Indian Male After Viswanathan Anand to Podium at Worlds
- Cabinet Approves ₹7,280 Crore Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM): India's Push for Clean Energy and Defence Supply Chain Self-Reliance
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Rajasthan Wins Best Performance Award Under National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) 2024-25; State Tops Tobacco Free Youth Campaign
Rajasthan was awarded the Best Performance Award by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, under the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) for the year 2024-25, recognisin
Rajasthan 2025 Year in Review: Anti-Conversion Law, Hospital Fire Tragedy, Bus Fire in Jaisalmer, and Man-Animal Conflict
Rajasthan's year 2025 was marked by a series of tragedies, significant legislative developments, and governance challenges. In the legislative domain, the state assembly passed the Prohibition of Unla
Supreme Court Stays Own Judgment on 100-Metre Elevation Criterion for Aravalli Hills
Supreme Court stayed its judgment defining Aravalli hills by 100m elevation; environmentalists feared deregulation in Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi-NCR.
Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary in UP Declared Eco-Sensitive Zone
Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, has been declared an Eco-Sensitive Zone; the sanctuary spans about 1,084 hectares, while the Ramsar site area is listed as 722.8 hectares.
Supreme Court Stays Own Judgment on 100-Metre Elevation Criterion for Aravalli Hills
Supreme Court stayed its judgment defining Aravalli hills by 100m elevation; environmentalists feared deregulation in Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi-NCR.
Rajasthan Chief Secretary Directs RSMML to Increase Mineral Production
Rajasthan CS directed RSMML to boost mineral production; 43.15 lakh tonnes supplied in FY up to Nov 2025.
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DoT Announces Telecom Security Reforms: Pro Tem Scheme Extended, TSTL Fees Reduced by 50%
DoT extended Pro Tem telecom security scheme 2 years; reduced TSTL fees 50%; mandatory ITSAR certification for ONT devices from Jan 1, 2026.
India's Economy Ranking Updated: IMF April 2026 Data Places India Sixth by Nominal GDP
Latest IMF April 2026 data places India sixth by nominal GDP, not fourth; Q2 FY26 real GDP growth was 8.2%, and earlier government data reported forex reserves of USD 686.2 billion.
Cabinet Approves ₹7,280 Crore Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM): India's Push for Clean Energy and Defence Supply Chain Self-Reliance
The Union Cabinet approved the 'Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)' with a total financial outlay of ₹7,280 crore in late November 2025, with implementatio
RBI Releases Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2024-25
RBI banking report: 12 PSBs, balance sheet growth 11.2%, credit up 11.5%; fraud cases 5,092 with amount up 30% to ₹21,515 crore.
Gujarat Approves Indian Artificial Intelligence Research Organization at GIFT City with ₹300 Crore Budget
Gujarat approved IAIRO at GIFT City with ₹300 crore for AI research in Indian languages, healthcare, agriculture.
Government Approves ₹7,000 Crore Scheme for Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Manufacturing
₹7,000 crore scheme for rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing; key for EVs and defence.
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Khaleda Zia, First Female Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Passes Away at 80
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female PM and BNP chairperson, died at 80 on December 30; three-day state mourning declared.
NITI Aayog Report on Internationalisation of Higher Education: India-Abroad Student Ratio 1:28, 22 Policy Interventions Recommended
NITI Aayog report flags India:abroad student ratio at 1:28 (India sends 1.3M, receives ~47K). Recommends 22 policy interventions including Erasmus+-type exchange, dual degrees, international student h
India-Oman CEPA Signed December 18, 2025: Second Gulf Free Trade Pact Opens Zero-Duty Access to Oman Market
India signed its second Gulf CEPA with Oman on Dec 18, 2025. Oman grants zero duty on 98.08% tariff lines. Bilateral trade was $10.6B in FY25. Covers goods, services, and investment. First Gulf CEPA w
India Assumes Vice Chair of Kimberley Process on December 25, 2025; Chairs the Global Diamond Certification Body in 2026
India became Vice Chair of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme on December 25, 2025 and has chaired it since January 1, 2026 — its third chairmanship. The scheme covers 60+ participants and 99
EAM Jaishankar Visits Sri Lanka as PM Modi's Special Envoy; India Announces USD 450 Million Reconstruction Package After Cyclone Ditwah
EAM Jaishankar visited Sri Lanka on December 23, 2025 as PM Modi's Special Envoy and announced a USD 450 million reconstruction package (USD 350 million concessional LoC + USD 100 million grants) unde
India-New Zealand Conclude Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement; 100% Market Access for Indian Exports to New Zealand Announced on December 22, 2025
India and New Zealand on December 22, 2025 concluded a comprehensive FTA granting zero-duty access on 100% of NZ tariff lines for Indian exports; 5,000 skilled-worker visa quota agreed; dairy excluded
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India's Economy Ranking Updated: IMF April 2026 Data Places India Sixth by Nominal GDP
Latest IMF April 2026 data places India sixth by nominal GDP, not fourth; Q2 FY26 real GDP growth was 8.2%, and earlier government data reported forex reserves of USD 686.2 billion.
Cabinet Approves ₹19,142 Crore Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot Six-Lane Greenfield Corridor in Maharashtra
CCEA approved a ₹19,142 crore six-lane greenfield access-controlled Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot Corridor of 374 km on BOT toll mode in Maharashtra on December 31, 2025. It will cut travel time from 31 hou
Cabinet Approves ₹19,142 Crore Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot Six-Lane Greenfield Corridor in Maharashtra
CCEA approved a ₹19,142 crore six-lane greenfield access-controlled Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot Corridor of 374 km on BOT toll mode in Maharashtra on December 31, 2025. It will cut travel time from 31 hou
RBI Releases Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2024-25
RBI banking report: 12 PSBs, balance sheet growth 11.2%, credit up 11.5%; fraud cases 5,092 with amount up 30% to ₹21,515 crore.
Gujarat Approves Indian Artificial Intelligence Research Organization at GIFT City with ₹300 Crore Budget
Gujarat approved IAIRO at GIFT City with ₹300 crore for AI research in Indian languages, healthcare, agriculture.
Government Approves ₹7,000 Crore Scheme for Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Manufacturing
₹7,000 crore scheme for rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing; key for EVs and defence.
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DoT Announces Telecom Security Reforms: Pro Tem Scheme Extended, TSTL Fees Reduced by 50%
DoT extended Pro Tem telecom security scheme 2 years; reduced TSTL fees 50%; mandatory ITSAR certification for ONT devices from Jan 1, 2026.
Gujarat Approves Indian Artificial Intelligence Research Organization at GIFT City with ₹300 Crore Budget
Gujarat approved IAIRO at GIFT City with ₹300 crore for AI research in Indian languages, healthcare, agriculture.
PathGennie Software: Open-Source Method to Fast-Track Drug Discovery
PathGennie is an open-source computational framework developed at S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata, to simulate drug-protein unbinding and speed up affordable drug discovery.
PIB Year-End Review 2025: India's Space Programme Achievements Under Department of Space
ISRO 2025 highlights: heaviest launch (LVM3-M6), indigenous microprocessors, ISS mission by Shukla, Gaganyaan progress.
Gujarat Approves Indian Artificial Intelligence Research Organization at GIFT City with ₹300 Crore Budget
Gujarat approved IAIRO at GIFT City with ₹300 crore for AI research in Indian languages, healthcare, agriculture.
DoT Releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025, Supporting 5G, 6G, and Satellite Services
DoT released NFAP 2025 supporting 5G, 6G, satellite broadband, and NavIC; revises NFAP 2022.
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Kaamya Karthikeyan Becomes Youngest Indian to Ski to South Pole at Age 18
18-year-old Kaamya Karthikeyan became youngest Indian to ski to South Pole; also youngest Indian Everest summiteer and Seven Summits completist.
Smriti Mandhana Becomes Fastest Woman to Complete 10,000 International Runs
Smriti Mandhana became the fastest woman to 10,000 international runs (281 innings), fourth overall after Mithali Raj, Edwards and Bates.
Alpine SG Pipers Win Global Chess League 2025 Title in Mumbai
Alpine SG Pipers won Global Chess League 2025 beating Triveni Continental Kings 2-0 in Mumbai final.
India Wins T20I Series Against South Africa 3-1; Varun Chakravarthy Named Player of Series
India won T20I series 3-1 vs South Africa; Varun Chakravarthy Player of Series; T20 WC 2026 squad announced under SKY.
Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2025 Opens in Mumbai
Global Chess League 2025 opened at Royal Opera House, Mumbai; six teams including Gukesh, Vishy Anand, Caruana.
14th Admirals Cup 2025 at INA Ezhimala: India Hosts Prestigious International Sailing Regatta with 35 Countries
The 14th Admirals Cup 2025, a premier international naval sailing regatta, was hosted by the Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala from 08-13 December 2025. A record 35 countries participated in the Match
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Arjun Erigaisi Wins Bronze at 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha; Becomes Second Indian Male After Viswanathan Anand to Podium at Worlds
Indian chess Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi won the bronze medal in the men's section of the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship held in Doha, Qatar, scoring 9.5 points out of 13 rounds. Magnus Carls
PRS December 2025 Monthly Policy Review: Winter Session — 8 Bills Passed, SHANTI Act and Insurance Amendment Highlight
PRS December 2025 review: Winter Session passed 8 bills — SHANTI Act, VB-G RAM G, Insurance Amendment (100% FDI), Health Security Cess. PRS flagged zero committee referrals and reduced productive sitt
Smriti Mandhana Becomes Fastest Woman Cricketer to Reach 10,000 International Runs, Joins Mithali Raj as Only Second Indian
India's opening batter Smriti Mandhana achieved the milestone of 10,000 international runs in women's cricket on December 28, 2025, during the fourth T20I against Sri Lanka women at the Greenfield Int
MoEFCC Forest Conservation PIB Year-End Review 2025: 98 Ramsar Sites as of 31 January 2026, 33 Elephant Reserves, CITES CoP-20 Samarkand
MoEFCC 2025 PIB review: 98 Ramsar Sites as of 31 January 2026 (highest in Asia), 33 Elephant Reserves in 14 states, CITES CoP-20 participation at Samarkand, 262.4 crore saplings under Ek Ped Maa Ke Na
Ministry of Labour Year-End Review 2025: e-Shram Crosses 31.42 Crore Registrations, Gig Worker Social Security Framework
e-Shram crossed 31.42 crore registrations in 2025 with 22-language Bhashini support; a gig-worker social security framework is under development; PM-SURAJ supports credit assistance for disadvantaged
MoEFCC Year-End Review 2025: 96 Ramsar Sites, 11 New Sites Added — Highest in Asia
MoEFCC's 2025 review recorded 96 Ramsar Sites; PIB later reported 99 Ramsar Sites as of 22 April 2026, added Madhav Tiger Reserve, reported 30 cheetahs + 19 cubs under Project Cheetah, crossed 1,134 P
BIS Notifies India's First Standard IS19445:2025 for Bomb Disposal Systems
BIS notifies IS19445:2025: India's first bomb disposal systems standard; developed with DRDO.
Amit Shah Inaugurates Redeveloped 'Batadrava Than' in Assam's Nagaon District
Amit Shah inaugurated redeveloped Batadrava Than, Srimanta Sankardeva's birthplace, in Assam's Nagaon district.
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