Current Affairs

The National Test House (NTH)

The National Test House (NTH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to strengthen quality control and third-party testing in national highway and infrastructure projects. The MoU was signed at the NHAI Headquarters in New Delhi.

The Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence signed defence procurement contracts worth Rs.4,666 crore for the acquisition of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbines for the Indian Army and Navy and Heavyweight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy.

DHRUV-NG

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated DHRUV-NG, the next-generation civil helicopter, at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bengaluru on 30 December 2025.

Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary

The Government has declared the Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary of Uttar Pradesh as an Eco sensitive zone. The move is aimed at providing an added layer of ecological protection to the wetland ecosystem by regulating developmental and human activities in areas surrounding the sanctuary.

INSV Kaundinya

Traditionally-built stitched ship INSV Kaundinya, embarked on her maiden overseas voyage, from Gujarat to Oman on 29 December 2025. This is a recreation of a fifth-century vessel, and inspired by a painting from the ancient Ajanta Caves.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping Waterways (MoPSW)

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping Waterways (MoPSW) notified the operational guidelines for two major shipbuilding initiatives—the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS).

Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu created history by undertaking a dive and operational sortie aboard the indigenous Kalvari-class submarine INS Vaghsheer on the Western Seaboard on 28 December 2025.

Aryaman Financial Services Ltd

Aryaman Financial Services Ltd (AFSL) said its wholly owned subsidiary (WOS) Aryaman Finance (India) Ltd has received a Certificate of Registration (CoR) from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to commence the business of a Non-Banking Financial Institution.

Indian Standard for incense sticks (agarbatti)

The union government issued a notification announcing a new Indian Standard for incense sticks (agarbatti), laying down quality norms and specifying a list of substances prohibited for use in their manufacture.

Uttar Pradesh

The Uttar Pradesh government has mandated newspaper reading in all secondary and basic primary schools in the state as a daily activity for students.

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

Gujarat has achieved a historic milestone in renewable energy by installing over 5 lakh rooftop solar systems with a total capacity of 1,879 megawatts under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language at a function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on 25 December 2025.

Kimberley Process (KP)

India will assume the prestigious chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process (KP) from January 1, 2026, after being selected by the KP Plenary, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 25 December 2025.

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG)

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) inducted its first in-built Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), Samudra Pratap (Yard 1267), marking a milestone in strengthening the countrys maritime environmental protection capabilities. The vessel has been designed and constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) under the two-ship PCV project.

The Quality Council of India (QCI)

The Quality Council of India (QCI) on 24 December 2025 announced a comprehensive set of next-generation quality reforms aimed at strengthening Indias quality ecosystem across healthcare, laboratories, MSMEs and manufacturing sectors.

The National Test House (NTH)

The National Test House (NTH) and the Department of Posts, Government of India, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable nationwide collection and transportation of samples for quality testing.

High Level Advisory Committee

On 23 December 2025, the union government notified the constitution of a high-level Advisory Committee to study discrimination faced by transgender persons and recommend a viable equal opportunity policy.

NITI Aayog

On 22 December 2025, NITI Aayog released a policy report laying out a long-term roadmap to internationalise Indias higher education system, with the stated goal of turning the country into a global hub for education and research by 2047.

India Optel Limited (IOL)

India Optel Limited (IOL) has signed a collaboration agreement with Safran Electronics Defense for the transfer of production of two high-precision, combat-proven defence systems for local manufacturing.

Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the countrys first nature-themed terminal at the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) airport in Guwahati.

SHANTI Bill

President Droupadi Murmu has granted assent to the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill on 21 December 2025.

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G Ram G) Bill

President Droupadi Murmu on 21 December 2025 gave her assent to the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G Ram G) Bill.

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is set to create history with the establishment of Indias first dedicated forest university, marking a major step in strengthening education and research in forestry, wildlife, and environmental sciences.

Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission

Parliament has passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): Viksit Bharat G RAM G Bill, 2025, with the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha approving it on 18 December 2025.

The Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha on 18 Deember 2025 passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, completing its parliamentary approval after it was earlier cleared by the Lok Sabha.

The Union Government

The Union Government has approved a Rs.887-crore plan to develop a world-class marina at Mumbai Harbour, a move aimed at boosting coastal shipping, maritime tourism and waterfront-led urban development in the countrys financial capital.

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

India has recorded a significant surge in fish production and aquaculture productivity since the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in 2020. With total fish production rising from around 141.6 lakh tonnes in 2019 20 to an estimated 197.75 lakh tonnes in 2024 25, marking a 38 growth.

Tripura Agriculture Department

The Tripura Agriculture Department on 17 December 2025 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nagpur-based National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (NBSS and LUP).

PM-KUSUM

Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik said, the PM-KUSUM scheme has benefited more than 20 lakh farmers across the country.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is steadily transforming Indias residential power landscape, with more than 7.7 lakh households already reporting zero electricity bills after installing rooftop solar systems, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on 16 December 2025.

The Department of Posts (DoP)

The Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, and BSE, Asias oldest stock exchange, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, conducted Indias first clinical trial of a new and advanced stroke treatment device named the Supernova Stent.

The ASEAN-India Tourism Professionals Exchange Programme 2025

The ASEAN-India Tourism Professionals Exchange Programme 2025 began in Guwahati with two days of intensive interactions between tourism professionals from India and ten ASEAN Member States.

Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill

The Union Cabinet cleared the proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill on 12 December 2025. The bill paving the way for a major overhaul of higher education regulation and giving legislative shape to a key commitment of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Train Accidents

The number of annual consequential train accidents dropping sharply from an average of 171 between 2004 and 2014 to 31 in 2024 25 and just 11 so far in 2025 26. The update was shared in the Rajya Sabha by Railways, Information Broadcasting and Electronics IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on 12 December 2025.

CoalSETU

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a new policy mechanism called the CoalSETU window on 12 December 2025, creating a fresh pathway for long-term coal linkages across diverse industrial users and for exports.

Amazon

Amazon announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vadodara-based Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) to collaborate in the transportation and logistics sector. The MoU exchange event was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the commercial operation of Indias first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell passenger vessel at Namo Ghat in Varanasi on 11 December 2025.

Deepavali

Deepavali has been officially inscribed on UNESCOs Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee, held at the Red Fort in New Delhi.

Indias Nuclear Power Generation Touched a New Record in FY 2024-25

Indias nuclear power generation touched a new record in FY 2024-25, with NPCIL producing 56,681 million units of electricity. According to the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).

Tata Electronics and Intel

Tata Electronics and Intel have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the possiblity of manufacturing and packaging of Intels products for Indian markets.

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL)

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has earned a Guinness World Record for installing 45,911 off-grid solar agricultural pumps in just 30 days, marking a major leap in Indias clean energy transition.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana scheme

A total of 7075.78 Megawatts of rooftop solar capacity has been installed in the country under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana scheme in the residential sector. Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik said this in Rajya Sabha on 9 December 2025.

National Gas Grid

The central government has intensified efforts to expand the National Gas Grid in order to improve energy accessibility, affordability and sustainability across the country, said by Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Suresh Gopi in the Rajya Sabha on 8 December 2025.

Watershed Mahotsav

The government launched the State‑Level Watershed Mahotsav 2025 and Mission Watershed PUNARUTTHAN at Naga Solidarity Park in Kohima on 8 December 2025, to revive traditional water bodies, restore degraded lands, and strengthen water‑harvesting systems.

India has opened a new consulate building in Shanghai

India has opened a new consulate building in Shanghai, marking a sign of strengthening economic and people-to-people engagement with China.

Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025

The Fifth edition of the Joint Military Exercise “Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025” commenced in Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan, on 5 December 2025. The exercise concludes on 18 December 2025.

World Health Organization

Malaria killed around 610,000 people in 2024, mostly young children in sub-Saharan Africa, the World Health Organization said on 4 December 2025.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Jio to introduce a telecom-based safety alert system across the National Highway network.

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

The Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Praveen Kumar, took on additional charge of the Border Security Force (BSF) Director General following the retirement of the incumbent Daljit Singh Chawdhary.

The 14th edition of EKUVERIN

The 14th edition of EKUVERIN, the joint military exercise involving the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), began in Thiruvananthapuram on 2 December 2025.

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA)

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has become the first airport to achieve water positive status in the country with a capacity of more than 40 million passengers per annum. This was said by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), on 1 December 2025.

Indias total installed power generation

Indias total installed power generation capacity has reached 5.05 lakh megawatt as of October 2025. This information was given by the Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik in the Rajya Sabha on 1 December 2025.

The Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has crossed 8.34 crore enrolments, according to data shared in the Lok Sabha on 1 December 2025. Women constitute 48 of the total subscribers, reflecting significant participation from female beneficiaries across the country.