National Affairs & Governance
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“आपकी पूँजी, आपका अधिकार – Your Money, Your Right” Initiative
Launched nationwide to help citizens reclaim unclaimed financial assets such as dormant bank deposits, insurance proceeds, dividends, mutual funds, shares, and pension amounts.
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State-Level Watershed Mahotsav 2025 & Mission Watershed Punarutthan
Launched at Naga Solidarity Park, Kohima (Nagaland) to promote water-source protection, soil health improvement, and community-led watershed management .
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India’s First Fully Electric Green Tug
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal virtually launched the steel-cutting ceremony , marking a step toward clean and green port operations .
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India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train
Indian Railways completed the pilot hydrogen train developed as per RDSO standards , announced by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw .
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Study on Employment
Report titled “India’s Employment Prospects: Pathways to Jobs” released by NCAER , authored by Vice Chairman Manish Sabharwal .
Economy, Banking & Business
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Asian Development Outlook (ADO) – December 2025
Released by ADB , titled “Growth Steadies But Uncertainty Lingers” , updating economic projections for India and Developing Asia.
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IndusInd Bank – Jio-bp Co-Branded Card
Launched IndusInd Bank Jio-bp Mobility+ Credit Card on the RuPay network (fuel + lifestyle benefits).
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Ageas Federal Life Insurance
Unveiled a new brand identity , logo, and brand promise:
“Har Wada Mumkin – Promises Made Possible.”
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Amazon India Investment
Announced USD 35+ billion investment by 2030 across logistics, cloud, retail, and digital services at Amazon Smbhav Summit, New Delhi .
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SalarySe & City Union Bank (CUB)
Launched India’s first salary-exclusive credit card — Level Up RuPay Credit Card .
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AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB)
Government approved raising foreign investment limit from 49% to 74% .
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CCI Approval
International Holding Company (Abu Dhabi) to acquire stake in Sammaan Capital via Avenir Investment RSC Ltd .
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Export & Logistics Update
Global disruptions affecting exporters; Government focusing on logistics infrastructure strengthening and export procedure simplification .
International Affairs
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CITES CoP20
Held at Silkroad Samarkand Expo Centre, Uzbekistan (24 Nov – 5 Dec 2025) , marking the 50th anniversary of CITES .
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Pakistan Defence Reform
President Asif Ali Zardari approved Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces
Month: Current Affairs - December 13, 2025
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