Current Affairs — 18 December 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
India and Oman sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
India and Oman signed the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Oman on 18 December 2025 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, giving zero-duty access on 98.08% of Oman's tariff lines.
Parliament passes SHANTI Bill, 2025 to open nuclear sector; AERB gets statutory status
The Rajya Sabha passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025 in New Delhi on 18 December 2025, completing its passage a day after the Lok Sabha.
Lok Sabha passes VB-G RAM G Bill by voice vote after debate with 98 members
The Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025 by voice vote in New Delhi on 18 December 2025, amid Opposition protests.
Karnataka Assembly passes Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, described as first such law
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025 in Belagavi on 18 December 2025, with a jail term of up to seven years and a fine of up to ₹1 lakh.
India–UAE joint military exercise Desert Cyclone-II at Abu Dhabi from 18 December
The second edition of the India–UAE Joint Military Exercise Desert Cyclone-II was scheduled at Abu Dhabi, UAE from 18 to 30 December 2025, with a 45-member Indian Army contingent.
Common logo unveiled for all 28 Regional Rural Banks
The Department of Financial Services unveiled a common logo for the 28 Regional Rural Banks on 18 December 2025 under the #OneRRBOneLogo initiative, after RRBs were consolidated on the 'One State One RRB' principle.
PM Modi conferred the Order of Oman during visit marking 70 years of India–Oman ties
Sultan Haitham bin Tarik conferred the Order of Oman on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Oman on 18 December 2025, during a visit that coincided with 70 years of India–Oman diplomatic relations.
Assam Cabinet declares Kumari and Dhamar Beels in Goalpara as Proposed Reserved Forests
The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Dispur on 18 December 2025, approved declaring Kumari Beel and Dhamar Beel in Goalpara district as Proposed Reserved Forests.
Centre clears ₹887 crore 'Viksit Bharat Mumbai Marina' to berth 424 yachts
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways approved the ₹887 crore 'Viksit Bharat Mumbai Marina' in Mumbai Harbour, Maharashtra, announced on 18 December 2025, with capacity to berth 424 yachts.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar flags off 34 mobile forensic vans
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar flagged off 34 mobile forensic laboratory vehicles in Patna on 18 December 2025 so that forensic teams can begin examinations at crime scenes.
CCI decides to investigate IndiGo over flight disruptions
The Competition Commission of India said on 18 December 2025 that it had taken cognizance of information filed against IndiGo over recent flight disruptions and would proceed under the Competition Act, 2002.