Current Affairs — 22 December 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025
India and New Zealand conclude Free Trade Agreement negotiations
India and New Zealand announced the conclusion of Free Trade Agreement negotiations on 22 December 2025, giving zero-duty access to 100% of India's exports and a New Zealand commitment to facilitate USD 20 billion of investment over 15 years.
Eight core industries grow 1.8% in November 2025; cement up 14.5%
The Index of Eight Core Industries rose 1.8% (provisional) in November 2025 over November 2024, with cement, steel, fertilizer and coal recording positive growth, the Commerce Ministry said on 22 December 2025.
India and New Zealand conclude Financial Services Annex of FTA with 18 articles
India and New Zealand concluded negotiations on the Financial Services Annex of their Free Trade Agreement on 22 December 2025, with provisions on fast payment systems, fintech sandboxes and financial data.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves Kashi-Vindhya Region of seven eastern districts
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 22 December 2025 approved forming the Kashi-Vindhya Region and a regional development authority covering seven districts of eastern UP.
NITI Aayog releases report on Internationalisation of Higher Education in India
NITI Aayog released a policy report, 'Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: Prospects, Potential, and Policy Recommendations', on 22 December 2025, prepared with an IIT Madras-led consortium.
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet extends Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, approves Badwah–Dhamnod four-lane road
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on 22 December 2025 approved continuing Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 for 2026-27 to 2030-31 and ₹2,508.21 crore for the Badwah–Dhamnod four-lane road.
GRSE delivers 'Anjadip', third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to the Navy
'Anjadip', the third of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy at Chennai on 22 December 2025.
Jharkhand opens free JEE–NEET coaching institute for Scheduled Tribe students in Ranchi
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on 22 December 2025 inaugurated the Dishom Guru Shibu Soren Engineering (JEE) and Medical (NEET) Coaching Institute at Hindpiri, Ranchi, offering free coaching to 300 Scheduled Tribe students.
DoT's Financial Fraud Risk Indicator prevents ₹660 crore cyber fraud losses; 1,000+ entities on DIP
The Department of Telecommunications said on 22 December 2025 that its Financial Fraud Risk Indicator prevented about ₹660 crore of cyber fraud losses in six months, with over 1,000 banks and payment entities now on its Digital Intelligence Platform.
India Optel signs pact with Safran to make SIGMA 30N navigation system and CM3-MR sight in India
India Optel Limited signed a collaboration agreement with France's Safran Electronics & Defense in New Delhi on 22 December 2025 for transfer of production of the SIGMA 30N inertial navigation system and the CM3-MR direct firing sight.
CAQM ratifies revised GRAP; sets up expert committee on vehicular emissions
The Commission for Air Quality Management, at its 26th full meeting on 22 December 2025, ratified the revised Graded Response Action Plan and an expert committee on vehicular pollution headed by Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala.
Tamil Nadu launches TNCSR portal and TiNAI land use information system
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on 22 December 2025 launched the Tamil Nadu Corporate Social Responsibility (TNCSR) portal and TiNAI, the Tamil Nadu Land Use Information System.