🌍 Science, Technology & Environment
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Maitri-II , India’s next-generation Antarctic research station in East Antarctica , is expected to be completed by 2032 , expanding India’s polar research footprint.
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India’s first wildlife-safe highway has been developed on NH-45 in Madhya Pradesh by NHAI, integrating eco-sensitive infrastructure design.
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DHRUV64 , India’s first fully indigenous 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor , marks a milestone in technological self-reliance.
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Miyana Railway Station (Guna, MP) won the National Energy Conservation Award (NECA) 2025 for energy-efficient operations.
🎬 Culture, Sports & Media
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Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 were held in Mumbai , recognising excellence in digital streaming content.
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Shikhar Dhawan launched his autobiography “The One: Cricket, My Life and More” in New Delhi.
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Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma became the joint most expensive uncapped players in IPL history at the IPL Auction 2026 .
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Shafali Verma was named ICC Women’s Player of the Month – November 2025 .
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Simon Harmer (South Africa) won ICC Men’s Player of the Month – November 2025 .
💰 Banking, Economy & Infrastructure
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NCDEX received SEBI’s in-principle approval to launch a Mutual Fund transaction platform .
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ADB approved a USD 846 million loan to India to strengthen skills and employability programmes .
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Fyno partnered with Kerala Grameena Bank to streamline governed customer communication workflows.
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Nepal lifted its ban on carrying high-denomination Indian currency notes including ₹200 and ₹500 .
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HDFC Bank , along with group entities, received RBI approval to acquire up to 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank .
🌐 International Affairs & Defence
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PM Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan during his visit to Amman , strengthening India–Jordan relations.
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India and Brazil signed a tripartite MoU to enhance maintenance cooperation for Scorpene-class submarines .
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Russia formalised the RELOS agreement with India after President Vladimir Putin signed it into federal law.
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India–UAE Joint Military Exercise DESERT CYCLONE-II (2nd edition) will be held in the UAE .
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Month: Current Affairs - December 18, 2025
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