Why Today's Current Affairs Matter for Competitive Exams
Staying updated with the latest national and international news for competitive exams in India is crucial for success in UPSC, SSC, Banking, State PSCs, Railways, and Defence examinations. The 25 December 2025 current affairs cover significant developments including PM Modi's inauguration of national memorial, ISRO's successful satellite launch, RBI's monetary policy decisions, and major international events including Bangladesh political developments and US military operations in Syria.
Section 1: India - National Current Affairs
1. PM Modi Inaugurates Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 101st Birth Anniversary
What Happened: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal, a national memorial complex, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on 25 December 2025 to mark the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Key Details: The memorial features 65-feet-high bronze statues of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee; includes a lotus-shaped state-of-the-art museum spread over approximately 98,000 square feet showcasing India's national journey and leadership legacy through advanced digital and immersive technologies.
Exam Relevance: Important for questions on national monuments, Good Governance Day (observed annually on 25 December), Atal Bihari Vajpayee's legacy (Bharat Ratna 2015, PM 1996, 1998-2004), and government initiatives honoring national leaders.
2. Good Governance Day 2025 Observed Nationwide
What Happened: India observed the 12th Good Governance Day (Sushasan Diwas) on 25 December 2025 to commemorate former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniversary.
Key Details: The 5th Good Governance Week (Sushasan Saptah) was celebrated from 19-25 December 2025 under the theme "Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore" (Governance Towards Villages); Delhi CM launched Atal Canteen scheme providing meals at ₹5 per thali across 100 Atal Canteens in Delhi.
Exam Relevance: Critical for questions on national observances, government initiatives for transparency and accountability, themes of governance campaigns, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee's contributions to Indian polity.
3. ISRO Successfully Launches BlueBird Block-2 Satellite via LVM3-M6
What Happened: On 24 December 2025, ISRO successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite aboard its Launch Vehicle Mark (LVM3-M6) rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Key Details: The satellite weighs 6,100 kg, India's heaviest commercial satellite launched; built by US-based AST SpaceMobile Inc. under commercial agreement with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL); features a 223 square meter phased array, the largest commercial satellite in Low Earth Orbit (LEO); designed to provide direct 4G/5G cellular broadband to standard smartphones via satellite.
Exam Relevance: Important for questions on ISRO achievements, India's space capabilities, commercial space missions, NewSpace India Limited role, and satellite technology applications.
4. Government Notifies New Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules 2025
What Happened: In December 2025, the Government of India notified the new 'Petroleum and Natural Gas (P&NG) Rules, 2025', introducing a revised regulatory framework for India's oil and gas sector.
Key Details: Announced by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri; replaces earlier system of multiple licences with a single petroleum lease; provides lease tenures of up to 30 years, extendable for full economic life of a field; eliminates criminal penalties for violations, replacing them with financial penalties of ₹25 lakh plus ₹10 lakh per day for continued non-compliance.
Exam Relevance: Key for questions on energy sector reforms, ease of doing business, regulatory frameworks, and Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas initiatives.
5. DRDO Successfully Conducts User Evaluation Trials of Akash-NG Missile System
What Happened: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted User Evaluation Trials (UETs) of the Akash-NG (New Generation) surface-to-air missile system in December 2025.
Key Details: System intercepted aerial targets at various ranges and altitudes including near-boundary low altitude and long-range high-altitude scenarios; demonstrated high precision against high-speed and low-flying targets; met all Preliminary Staff Qualitative Requirements (PSQR); DRDO Chairman Samir V. Kamat oversaw the trials.
Exam Relevance: Important for questions on India's defence capabilities, indigenous weapons systems, DRDO achievements, and surface-to-air missile technology.
6. GAIL Signs MoU with Chhattisgarh for 12.7 MT Gas-Based Urea Project
What Happened: In December 2025, GAIL (India) Limited signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Chhattisgarh for developing a greenfield gas-based fertiliser plant in the state.
Key Details: MoU signed by Rajat Kumar, Secretary (Commerce & Industries), Government of Chhattisgarh, and Rajeev Kumar Singhal, Director (Business Development), GAIL; facility to be set up along GAIL's Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda Pipeline (MNJPL) corridor in presence of CM Vishnu Deo Sai.
Exam Relevance: Relevant for questions on fertiliser production, natural gas infrastructure, public sector undertakings, and state-level industrial development.
7. Quality Council of India Announces Next-Generation Quality Reforms
What Happened: The Quality Council of India (QCI) announced next-generation quality reforms on the eve of Sushasan Divas 2025 to strengthen India's quality ecosystem.
Key Details: QCI is an autonomous, non-profit national accreditation body operating under a public-private partnership model; set up on recommendations of a multi-stakeholder committee coordinated by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (now DPIIT); focuses on building robust national quality infrastructure aligned with international standards.
Exam Relevance: Important for questions on quality standards, national accreditation systems, PPP models in governance, and international standards compliance for Indian exports.
8. Government Constitutes Bureau of Port Security as Statutory Body
What Happened: The Union government constituted the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) as a statutory body under the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025, to strengthen port and maritime security.
Key Details: Functions under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways; modelled on the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS); provides unified institutional framework for port security; constituted under Section 13 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025; aligned with Maritime India Vision 2030.
Exam Relevance: Key for questions on maritime security, institutional reforms, new legislations 2025, and infrastructure security frameworks.
9. Tech Giants Announce Major AI Investment Commitments in India
What Happened: Amazon, Microsoft, and Google pledged a combined $67.5 billion in Indian investments since October 2025, with 80% of commitments announced in December 2025.
Key Details: Investments focused on AI infrastructure and technology development; reflects India's growing importance as a global AI hub; part of broader Digital India initiatives and AI ecosystem development.
Exam Relevance: Important for questions on FDI in India, technology sector growth, AI development, and Digital India mission outcomes.
10. China Accuses US of Interfering in China-India Relations
What Happened: On 25 December 2025, China accused the United States of misrepresenting its defence policy in an attempt to interfere with improving relations between China and India.
Key Details: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian emphasized that China-India border dispute is a bilateral issue; comments came after Pentagon suggested Beijing could use reduced border tensions with India to prevent closer ties between Washington and New Delhi; China opposes any third-party judgment on the matter.
Exam Relevance: Critical for questions on India-China relations, US-India strategic partnership, border issues, and international diplomacy affecting India.
Section 2: International Current Affairs
1. Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman Returns After 17 Years in Exile
What Happened: Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), returned to Bangladesh on 25 December 2025 after 17 years of self-imposed exile in London.
Key Details: Arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka, at 11:42 AM accompanied by wife Zubaida and daughter Zaima; welcomed by hundreds of thousands of supporters; frontrunner for Prime Minister position in upcoming February elections; son of former PM Khaleda Zia (seriously ill) and late President Ziaur Rahman; left Bangladesh in 2008 for medical treatment after alleged torture; convictions in absentia overturned after Sheikh Hasina's ouster in August 2024 student-led uprising; addressed public rally saying "I have a plan for Bangladesh"; International Republican Institute poll shows BNP leading with 30% support.
Exam Relevance: Important for questions on India's neighborhood, Bangladesh politics, South Asian political developments, and bilateral relations with neighbors.
2. US Launches Large-Scale Retaliatory Strikes Against ISIS in Syria
What Happened: The United States and Jordan carried out airstrikes on 70+ Islamic State targets at multiple locations in Syria on 19-20 December 2025, in retaliation for the December 13 Palmyra attack that killed two US soldiers and one civilian interpreter.
Key Details: Operation named "Hawkeye Strike"; Sgt. William Howard and Sgt. Edgar Torres Tovar (Iowa National Guard) and interpreter Ayad Mansoor Sakat killed in ambush; lone ISIS gunman (Syrian security officer) was killed; President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed "overwhelming force" retaliation; strikes hit ISIS infrastructure in rural Deir ez-Zor, Raqqa provinces, and Jabal al-Amour area near Palmyra; Syria arrested five suspects; Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa supported the operation.
Exam Relevance: Critical for questions on terrorism, US foreign policy, Middle East conflicts, ISIS activities, and counter-terrorism operations.
3. California Faces Deadly Christmas Storms with Severe Flooding
What Happened: Powerful atmospheric river storms battered California on 24-25 December 2025, causing severe flooding, mudslides, and at least three deaths across Southern California.
Key Details: Governor Gavin Newsom declared state of emergency in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Shasta counties; downtown Los Angeles broke records for wettest Christmas Eve-Christmas Day since 1971; some areas received 5-10 inches of rain; over 165,000 power outages; evacuations in burn scar areas from recent wildfires; Highway 138 and other major roads damaged; "at least dozens" rescued from flooded homes in Wrightwood; flash flood warnings for 8 million people.
Exam Relevance: Important for questions on natural disasters, climate change impacts, atmospheric rivers, disaster management, and extreme weather events.
4. Chile Presidential Runoff Election
What Happened: According to Wikipedia's December 2025 portal, Chileans voted in a presidential runoff between José Antonio Kast and Jeannette Jara, with Kast elected as president.
Key Details: Runoff election held in late December 2025; reflects political developments in Latin America; important for understanding South American political landscape.
Exam Relevance: Relevant for questions on international politics, Latin American affairs, and global electoral developments.
5. US Suspends Diversity Immigrant Visa Scheme After Brown University Shooting
What Happened: The US government suspended the Diversity Immigrant Visa scheme for green cards after the Brown University shooting suspect was revealed to be from Portugal.
Key Details: Decision reflects immigration policy changes under Trump administration; shooting incident led to immediate policy response; impacts diversity visa lottery program.
Exam Relevance: Important for questions on US immigration policy, visa categories, and international migration trends affecting Indians.
6. European Union Approves €90 Billion Loan to Ukraine
What Happened: The European Union agreed to loan €90 billion (US$105 billion) to Ukraine from its internal budget after failing to use frozen Russian assets.
Key Details: Major financial support package for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict; reflects EU's commitment to supporting Ukraine; alternative funding mechanism after frozen assets plan failed.
Exam Relevance: Relevant for questions on Russia-Ukraine conflict, EU foreign policy, international aid, and geopolitical developments.
7. Pakistan Court Sentences Imran Khan to 17 Years
What Happened: A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison after finding them guilty of corruption-related charges.
Key Details: Adds to existing sentences against Imran Khan; reflects ongoing political crisis in Pakistan; significant development in Pakistan's judicial-political landscape.
Exam Relevance: Important for questions on India's neighborhood, Pakistan politics, and regional political stability issues.
8. Iran Executes Man Convicted of Spying for Mossad
What Happened: Iran executed a man convicted of spying for Israeli intelligence agency Mossad in Urmia.
Key Details: Execution reported by Iran Human Rights and AP; reflects ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel; part of Iran's counter-espionage efforts.
Exam Relevance: Relevant for questions on West Asia tensions, Iran-Israel relations, and Middle East security issues.
Section 3: Economy & Banking
1. RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25 Basis Points to 5.25%
What Happened: The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, unanimously reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% on 5 December 2025, marking the fourth consecutive rate cut of the year.
Key Details: Cumulative reduction of 125 basis points in 2025 (from 6.50% in February to 5.25% in December); MPC retained neutral stance; GDP growth forecast revised upward to 7.3% from 6.8%; inflation plummeted to historic low of 0.3% in October 2025, breaching lower tolerance threshold of 2% for first time; real GDP growth accelerated to six-quarter high of 8.2% in Q2:2025-26; RBI Governor described India experiencing "Goldilocks period" of high growth and low inflation; Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) at 5.00%, Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) at 5.50%, Bank Rate at 5.50%.
Exam Relevance: Critical for questions on monetary policy, RBI functions, repo rate mechanism, inflation targeting framework, GDP growth projections, and economic indicators. Know: Repo rate is interest rate at which RBI lends to commercial banks.
2. RBI Announces ₹2 Lakh Crore Liquidity Infusion Measures
What Happened: Reserve Bank of India announced liquidity infusion measures including ₹2 lakh crore G-Sec purchases and USD 10 billion USD/INR Swap auction in December 2025.
Key Details: Open Market Operations (OMOs) to inject liquidity through government securities purchases; 3-year USD/INR Buy/Sell Swap auction to address market needs; banking system shows resilience with Capital to Risk Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) at 17.24% and declining Gross NPA ratio at 2.05% as of September 2025.
Exam Relevance: Important for questions on RBI's liquidity management tools, Open Market Operations, banking sector health indicators (CRAR, GNPA ratio), and monetary policy instruments.
3. RBI Governor Signals Prolonged Period of Low Policy Rates
What Happened: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated on 23 December 2025 that India is likely to remain in a prolonged period of low policy rates as long as inflation stays benign.
Key Details: Governor emphasized India is "having the best of both worlds — low inflation and high growth," described as a "sweet spot"; inflation rate picked up in November but stayed well below 4% target; RBI reaffirmed market-driven exchange rate approach; emphasized India is "well poised to meet all external requirements."
Exam Relevance: Key for questions on monetary policy outlook, inflation-growth dynamics, exchange rate policy, and RBI's forward guidance.
4. RBI Bulletin: India to Remain World's Fastest-Growing Economy in 2025-26
What Happened: RBI's monthly bulletin projected India will maintain status as fastest-growing major economy in 2025-26 with sustained growth momentum.
Key Details: IMF projects India's GDP growth at 6.5%, World Bank at 6.7% for 2025-26; high-frequency indicators point to sequential pick-up in economic activity during second half of 2024-25; Union Budget 2025-26 balanced fiscal consolidation with growth objectives; rural FMCG sales grew 9.9% in Q3 2024-25 (up from 5.7% in Q2); urban FMCG sales growth rose to 5% from 2.6%; tractor sales, fuel consumption, air passenger traffic showed recovery; current account deficit moderated in Q2:2025-26 supported by lower merchandise trade deficit, strong services exports and robust remittance inflows.
Exam Relevance: Important for questions on economic growth projections, high-frequency indicators, fiscal policy, consumption patterns, and India's global economic standing.
5. Year 2025 Brings Shift in Global Trade Policies - RBI Report
What Happened: RBI report highlighted that 2025 witnessed unprecedented shift in global trade policies, with several countries moving towards bilateral renegotiations on tariffs and terms of trade.
Key Details: Heightened uncertainty and concerns over global growth prospects; Indian economy not fully immune to external sector headwinds; benign inflation outlook provided adequate space for monetary policy to support growth; emphasis on strengthening macroeconomic fundamentals and pursuing economic reforms expected to unlock efficiencies and productivity gains; portfolio flows to emerging markets slowed in recent months reflecting growing global caution.
Exam Relevance: Critical for questions on global trade trends, protectionism, India's external sector vulnerabilities, and policy responses to global uncertainties.
Section 4: Science, Technology & Environment
1. ISRO's LVM3-M6 Successfully Launches Heaviest Commercial Satellite
What Happened: ISRO successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite weighing 6,100 kg on 24 December 2025, India's heaviest satellite ever lifted from the country using an Indian-made launcher.
Key Details: Launched from Second Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota; LVM3-M6's third consecutive commercial mission under NewSpace India Limited (NSIL); placed satellite in Low Earth Orbit (LEO); features 223 square meter phased array (largest commercial satellite in LEO); built by US-based AST SpaceMobile Inc.; purpose: provide direct 4G/5G cellular broadband to standard smartphones via satellite; demonstrates India's entry into heavy-satellite launch segment competing with SpaceX Falcon-9, Ariane-5/6.
Exam Relevance: Critical for questions on ISRO missions, space technology, commercial space sector, satellite communications, and India's space capabilities. Note: NSIL is commercial arm of ISRO.
2. Vice President Emphasizes AI Integration in Education Curricula
What Happened: Vice President of India, at the National Conclave on AI Evolution (AI Mahakumbh), stressed that Artificial Intelligence must be integrated into school and higher-education curricula to build future-ready skills.
Key Details: Emphasis on AI in education refers to use of machine learning, data analytics, and intelligent systems to support teaching, learning, assessment, research, and educational administration; focus on building AI literacy and capabilities among students for future workforce readiness.
Exam Relevance: Important for questions on education policy, digital literacy, AI applications, National Education Policy implementation, and skill development initiatives.
3. Large Share of India's PM2.5 Not Emitted Directly But Chemically Formed - CREA Study
What Happened: Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) study revealed that a large share of India's PM2.5 pollution is not emitted directly but chemically formed in the atmosphere.
Key Details: Secondary formation of PM2.5 particles through atmospheric chemical reactions; highlights complexity of air pollution control; requires comprehensive approach addressing precursor emissions like NOx, SOx, and VOCs beyond just direct particulate control.
Exam Relevance: Relevant for questions on air pollution, PM2.5 sources, atmospheric chemistry, environmental challenges, and pollution control strategies.
4. Telangana Set to Secure Five New GI Tags
What Happened: Telangana is close to securing five new Geographical Indication (GI) tags: Narayanpet jewellery making, Hyderabad pearls, Banjara tribal jewellery, Banjara needle craft, and Batik paintings, after completion of field studies and documentation.
Key Details: Additional GI applications pending for Armoor turmeric, Nalgonda chitti dosakai, Kollapur Benishan mango, Mahadevpur tussar silk, Jagtial sesame, and Nayakpod masks; in last two years, state obtained two new GI tags: Hyderabad lac bangles (2024) and Warangal chapata chilli (2025); total will reach 18 GI-tagged products; includes existing ones like Pochampally Ikat, Adilabad Dokra, Warangal Durries, Hyderabad Haleem; GI Authority: Geographical Indications Registry, Chennai (under DPIIT); validity: 10 years, renewable.
Exam Relevance: Important for questions on GI tags, intellectual property rights, traditional crafts, state-specific products, and TRIPS agreement compliance.
5. State of Marginal Farmers in India 2025 Report Released
What Happened: Forum of Enterprises for Equitable Development (FEED) released "The State of Marginal Farmers in India 2025" report on Kisan Diwas (23 December 2025), revealing less than 25% of marginal farmers are active members of agricultural cooperatives.
Key Details: Despite marginal farmers constituting 60-70% of India's agricultural households; report assessed cooperative access across six states: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tripura, and Uttarakhand; highlights structural exclusion, digital divides, and gender gaps; emphasizes need for inclusive cooperative membership.
Exam Relevance: Critical for questions on agricultural issues, farmer welfare, cooperative movement, agrarian economy, and rural development challenges.
Section 5: Sports & Important Days
1. Good Governance Day Observed on 25 December 2025
What Happened: India observed Good Governance Day (Sushasan Diwas) on 25 December 2025, marking the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Key Details: Established in 2014 by Government of India; observed annually on 25 December; aims to promote awareness about accountability in government, transparency in public administration, and efficient delivery of services to citizens; 5th Good Governance Week celebrated from 19-25 December 2025 with theme "Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore" (Governance Towards Villages); Atal Bihari Vajpayee (25 December 1924 – 16 August 2018) served as 10th Prime Minister of India; awarded Bharat Ratna in 2015; known for Golden Quadrilateral Project, nuclear tests 1998, economic reforms, and consensus-building leadership.
Exam Relevance: Essential for questions on important days, national observances, Atal Bihari Vajpayee's legacy, governance initiatives, and government accountability mechanisms. Note: This is a working day for government offices.
2. Christmas Observed Globally on 25 December 2025
What Happened: Christmas, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, was observed worldwide on 25 December 2025 as a major religious and cultural festival.
Key Details: One of the most important Christian festivals; celebrated with religious services, family gatherings, gift exchanges; Pope delivered Christmas sermon; marked amid tensions in several regions including reports of incidents against Christian communities in some Indian states.
Exam Relevance: Relevant for questions on important days, religious festivals, cultural diversity, and freedom of religion aspects.
3. NBA Christmas Day Games Scheduled
What Happened: National Basketball Association (NBA) scheduled five marquee matchups on Christmas Day 2025, continuing the tradition of major basketball games on the holiday.
Key Details: Games featured top teams and players; Houston at LA Lakers among featured matchups; Christmas Day games are a major NBA tradition attracting large viewership; relevant for understanding American sports culture and global sports calendar.
Exam Relevance: Useful for questions on international sports, major sporting events, and sports calendar knowledge.
4. NFL Week 17 Christmas Games
What Happened: National Football League (NFL) Week 17 featured Christmas games including Detroit Lions visiting Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs.
Key Details: Part of final regular season games before NFL playoffs; Christmas games becoming more common in NFL scheduling; reflects growing importance of holiday sports programming.
Exam Relevance: Relevant for questions on international sports, American football, and global sports industry.
5. College Football Bowl Games Continue
What Happened: Multiple college football bowl games took place during Christmas period 2025 as part of 2025-26 bowl season, including College Football Playoff first-round games.
Key Details: Notable games: Alabama defeated Oklahoma 34-24, Miami (Fla.) beat Texas A&M 10-3, Ole Miss defeated Tulane 41-10, Oregon beat James Madison 51-34; bowl season culminates with CFP National Championship; represents major American college sports tradition.
Exam Relevance: Useful for general awareness of international sports, US collegiate system, and sports tournament structures.
6. Reports of Turner Prize 2025 Winner
What Happened: According to search results, British autistic artist Nnena Kalu won the 2025 Turner Prize for her wrapped fabric sculptures, becoming the first artist with a learning disability to win the award.
Key Details: Turner Prize is prestigious British visual arts award; Kalu's win represents significant milestone for disability representation in arts; awards sculptures using wrapped fabric technique.
Exam Relevance: Relevant for questions on international awards, art and culture, disability inclusion, and contemporary art movements.
Quick Revision Points for MCQ Preparation
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Good Governance Day is observed on 25 December annually, commemorating Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniversary (established 2014).
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee was India's 10th Prime Minister and received Bharat Ratna in 2015 (born 25 Dec 1924, died 16 Aug 2018).
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RBI repo rate reduced to 5.25% (December 2025), with 125 basis points cumulative cut in 2025 under Governor Sanjay Malhotra.
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ISRO's LVM3-M6 launched BlueBird Block-2 satellite (6,100 kg, India's heaviest) from Sriharikota on 24 December 2025.
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NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) is the commercial arm of ISRO, handles commercial space missions.
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Rashtra Prerna Sthal inaugurated in Lucknow features 65-feet bronze statues of Vajpayee, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
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Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) constituted under Merchant Shipping Act, 2025, functions under Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
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Tarique Rahman (Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman) returned to Bangladesh on 25 December 2025 after 17 years exile.
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US Operation Hawkeye Strike hit 70+ ISIS targets in Syria (19-20 Dec 2025) after Palmyra attack killed 2 US soldiers.
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India's GDP growth projected at 7.3% for 2025-26 (revised from 6.8%); inflation at historic low 0.3% (October 2025).
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GI tags: Geographical Indications Registry located in Chennai under DPIIT; validity 10 years, renewable.
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Quality Council of India (QCI) is autonomous, non-profit body operating under public-private partnership model for national quality standards.
Exam Preparation Tips
- Focus on names, dates, numbers, and designations for factual recall questions
- Understand significance and impact of events for descriptive answers
- Link current affairs with static GK topics (ministries, constitutional provisions, geography)
- Practice MCQs based on these points daily
- Read PIB releases and RBI bulletins for official information
- Connect international events with India's interests and bilateral relations
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