APPSC (Andhra Pradesh) Current Affairs — All time
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Fri, 26 Dec 2025
President confers Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 on 20 children
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 20 children from 18 States and UTs at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 26 December 2025.
Indian Railways plans to double train-originating capacity of major cities by 2030
Indian Railways announced on 26 December 2025 a plan to double the capacity of major cities to originate new trains by 2030, with a comprehensive plan for 48 cities under consideration.
Veer Baal Diwas 2025: PM addresses national programme at Bharat Mandapam
Veer Baal Diwas was observed on 26 December 2025, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the national programme at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, in memory of the Sahibzadas.
IIA scientists use JWST data to find complex hydrocarbons lit up around young star T Chamaeleontis
Scientists of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics used archival JWST data to detect PAH molecules glowing in the planet-forming disk of the young star T Chamaeleontis after part of its inner wall collapsed, DST said on 26 December 2025.
EPFO to get Suvidha Providers, KYC drive and any-office service: Mandaviya
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced EPFO reforms, including EPF Suvidha Providers and a mission-mode KYC drive, while opening a new EPFO building at Vatva, Gujarat, on 26 December 2025.
GCCA India–NCB report on carbon uptake by concrete released
The GCCA India–NCB report on 'Carbon Uptake by Concrete' was released at the 63rd Foundation Day of the National Council for Cement and Building Materials on 26 December 2025.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025
India to chair the Kimberley Process from 1 January 2026
India was selected by the Kimberley Process Plenary to chair the Kimberley Process from 1 January 2026, taking over as Vice Chair from 25 December 2025, the Commerce Ministry said on 25 December 2025.
President releases Constitution of India in Santhali (Ol Chiki script)
President Droupadi Murmu released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language, in the Ol Chiki script, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 25 December 2025.
PMGSY completes 25 years: 7.87 lakh km of rural roads built
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), launched on 25 December 2000, completed 25 years on 25 December 2025, with 7,87,520 km of the 8,25,114 km of sanctioned rural roads completed.
CCPA fines Vision IAS ₹11 lakh for misleading UPSC result advertisements
The Central Consumer Protection Authority imposed a ₹11 lakh penalty on Vision IAS for misleading advertisements about UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022 and 2023 results, the Consumer Affairs Ministry said on 25 December 2025.
Good Governance Week 2025 ends with national workshop; 45 lakh grievances redressed
Good Governance Week 2025 (19–25 December) ended with a National Workshop on Good Governance Practices in New Delhi on 25 December 2025, Good Governance Day, where Dr. Jitendra Singh released reports and launched digital tools.
Railways rationalises fares from 26 December 2025; no rise for suburban, season tickets
Indian Railways announced on 25 December 2025 a fare rationalisation effective 26 December, with no change for suburban services and season tickets and an increase of 2 paise per km in Mail/Express classes.
Vice President releases final series of Mahamana Vangmay, Malaviya's collected works
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan released 'Mahamana Vangmay', the final series of the collected works of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 25 December 2025.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025
Centre bans new mining leases across the entire Aravallis; ICFRE to widen no-mining zones
The Union Environment Ministry on 24 December 2025 directed states to grant no new mining leases anywhere in the Aravalli Range and asked ICFRE to identify more areas where mining should be prohibited.
LVM3-M6 launches BlueBird Block-2, heaviest payload ever lifted from Indian soil
ISRO's LVM3-M6 lifted off from the Second Launch Pad at Sriharikota on 24 December 2025 and placed AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird Block-2, the heaviest payload launched from Indian soil, in low Earth orbit.
National Consumer Day 2025 observed with theme 'Efficient and Speedy Disposal through Digital Justice'
National Consumer Day 2025 was observed at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 24 December 2025 with the theme 'Efficient and Speedy Disposal through Digital Justice'.
SEBI approves NHAI's Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust as a public InvIT
NHAI said on 24 December 2025 that SEBI has approved its sponsored Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) as a public Infrastructure Investment Trust aimed mainly at retail and domestic investors.
PESA Mahotsav 2025 concludes in Visakhapatnam on PESA Day; PESA Portal launched
The two-day PESA Mahotsav (23–24 December 2025) concluded in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on PESA Day, 24 December 2025, with the launch of a PESA Portal and PESA Indicators.
BIS standards for bomb disposal systems, electric tractors and agarbattis released on National Consumer Day
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi released three new Bureau of Indian Standards, for bomb disposal systems, electric agricultural tractors and incense sticks, at the National Consumer Day event at Bharat Mandapam on 24 December 2025.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025: Vigyan Ratna to Jayant Narlikar posthumously; Team award to CSIR Aroma Mission
President Droupadi Murmu presented the second Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar to 24 scientists at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 23 December 2025, with the Vigyan Ratna conferred posthumously on astrophysicist Jayant Vishnu Narlikar.
Kisan Diwas 2025 observed on Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary
Kisan Diwas (National Farmers' Day) was observed across India on 23 December 2025, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, with ICAR institutes holding farmer programmes.
DRDO completes user evaluation trials of Akash-NG air defence missile
DRDO announced on 23 December 2025 that it has completed the User Evaluation Trials of the Next Generation Akash (Akash-NG) missile system, paving the way for its induction.
MoSPI holds second consultative workshop on new GDP, CPI and IIP series; release dates set
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation held its second pre-release consultative workshop on the base revision of GDP, CPI and IIP at Bharat Mandapam on 23 December 2025.
Indian Coast Guard inducts Samudra Pratap, its first indigenously designed pollution control vessel
The Indian Coast Guard inducted Samudra Pratap, its first indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessel, constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited, on 23 December 2025.
Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025 let coal company boards approve mine openings
The Centre notified the Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025 on 23 December 2025, removing the need for prior permission from the Coal Controller's Organisation to open a coal mine or seam.
Sports Ministry launches internship policy offering 452 internships a year
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on 23 December 2025 launched a Comprehensive Internship Policy offering 452 internships a year across the Ministry, SAI, NADA and NDTL.
14th round of commercial coal block auction draws 49 bids for 24 blocks
The Ministry of Coal opened bids for the 14th round of commercial coal block auctions on 23 December 2025, receiving 49 bids for 24 of the 41 blocks on offer.
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.