Current Affairs — 31 December 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025
Cabinet approves ₹19,142 crore Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot six-lane greenfield corridor
On 31 December 2025 in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the 374 km six-lane greenfield access-controlled Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot corridor in Maharashtra on BOT (Toll) mode at ₹19,142 crore.
India's broadband subscriber base crosses 1 billion
India's broadband subscriber base crossed 1 billion (100.37 crore) at the end of November 2025, more than six times the 13.15 crore of November 2015, the Communications Ministry said on 31 December 2025.
Cabinet approves ₹1,526 crore upgrade of NH-326 Mohana–Koraput section in Odisha
The Union Cabinet on 31 December 2025 approved widening the Mohana–Koraput section of NH-326 in southern Odisha to two lanes with paved shoulders on EPC mode, at ₹1,526.21 crore.
DRDO conducts salvo launch of two Pralay missiles off Odisha coast
DRDO successfully carried out a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the Odisha coast on 31 December 2025, as part of user evaluation trials.
PM Modi chairs 50th PRAGATI meeting; reviews five projects worth over ₹40,000 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 50th meeting of PRAGATI on 31 December 2025, reviewing five infrastructure projects across five states worth over ₹40,000 crore and setting the mantra 'Reform to Simplify, Perform to Deliver, Transform to Impact'.
Centre notifies commencement of select provisions of National Sports Governance Act, 2025 from 1 January 2026
The Sports Ministry notified on 31 December 2025 that select provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, including those on National Sports Bodies and the National Sports Board, come into force on 1 January 2026.
MCA to open 3 new Regional Directorates and 6 new Registrars of Companies from 16 February 2026
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs said on 31 December 2025 that it will open three new Regional Directorates and six new Registrar of Companies offices with effect from 16 February 2026.
Government launches Market Access Support intervention under Export Promotion Mission
The Commerce Ministry on 31 December 2025 launched the Market Access Support intervention under the NIRYAT DISHA sub-scheme of the Export Promotion Mission, mandating at least 35% MSME participation in supported events.
Vande Bharat Sleeper completes CRS high-speed trial at 180 kmph on Kota–Nagda section
Indian Railways said on 31 December 2025 that the 16-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper train completed its final high-speed trial under the Commissioner of Railway Safety, touching 180 kmph on the Kota–Nagda section.
Foundation laid for ₹75 crore High Performance Centre at SAI NSSC Bengaluru
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on 31 December 2025 virtually inaugurated the foundation-stone ceremony for a ₹75 crore High Performance Centre at SAI's Netaji Subhas Southern Centre, Bengaluru, backed by ₹60 crore of HAL CSR funds.
PM E-DRIVE meets e-3W (L5) target of 2.88 lakh units ahead of time
The Ministry of Heavy Industries said on 31 December 2025 that the PM E-DRIVE target of 2.88 lakh electric three-wheelers (L5) was met ahead of time, closing incentives for the segment after 26 December 2025.
Centre releases ₹224.58 crore XV Finance Commission grants to Chhattisgarh panchayats
The Union Government released the first instalment of 2025–26 Untied Grants worth ₹224.58 crore under the XV Finance Commission to rural local bodies in Chhattisgarh, the Panchayati Raj Ministry said on 31 December 2025.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 crosses record 3 crore registrations
Registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 crossed a record 3 crore from students, parents and teachers as of 30 December 2025, the Ministry of Education said on 31 December 2025.