🏛️ National Affairs & Governance
• MSME Ministry strengthened entrepreneurship among SC/ST communities through the National SC–ST Hub Scheme , promoting inclusive economic growth.
• Tamil Nadu Government launched a conservation initiative to protect the Smooth-coated Otter (Vulnerable species) in the Cauvery river delta .
• Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 received Presidential assent , marking a new phase in rural employment reforms.
• India–Netherlands signed an MoU to support the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat .
• National Consumer Rights Day 2025 observed on 24 December to promote awareness of consumer rights and protection mechanisms.
🌍 International Affairs
• India and New Zealand concluded negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) , making it one of India’s fastest-concluded FTAs.
• COSP-11 to UNCAC (UN Convention against Corruption) held in Doha, Qatar from 15–19 December 2025 .
• QUAD nations (India, USA, Australia, Japan) conducted their 1st Field Training Exercise (FTX) at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam during Operation Christmas Drop .
🛡️ Defence & Security
• INSV Kaundinya is India’s first stitched sailing vessel , reviving ancient shipbuilding and maritime traditions.
• ‘Anjadip’ , the 3rd ASW Shallow Water Craft , was delivered to the Indian Navy at Chennai .
• Indian Army signed an MoU with Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) for AI and software-based defence solutions .
• Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh released BRO’s DPR preparation guide for road infrastructure projects in New Delhi .
• ISRO successfully conducted drogue parachute qualification tests for the Gaganyaan Crew Module .
💰 Banking, Finance & Economy
• BharatPe , with YES Bank , launched ‘Pay Later with BharatPe’ , an instant Credit on UPI product powered by NPCI .
• Mswipe Technologies Pvt Ltd received final Payment Aggregator licence from RBI .
• Only 5 startups became unicorns in 2025 , indicating continued valuation reset in India’s startup ecosystem.
📚 Books, Culture & Sports
• HarperCollins India announced “Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood” , authored by Mohar Basu .
• Smriti Mandhana created history on her return in the Women’s T20I vs Sri Lanka at Visakhapatnam .
• Sukhman Singh won the 124th Amateur
Month: Current Affairs - December 24, 2025
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