JPSC Current Affairs — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
Vice-President releases commemorative stamp on Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan released a commemorative postage stamp in honour of Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II (Suvaran Maran) at the Vice-President's Enclave, New Delhi, on 14 December 2025.
Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Craft Lecture Series launched as National Handicrafts Week 2025 ends
The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) launched the first Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Craft Lecture Series at The Kunj, New Delhi, on 14 December 2025, with a keynote by Padma Bhushan awardee Rajeev Sethi on 'Handmade for Gen-Next'.
Indian Railways made over 42,600 LHB coaches in 2014–2025; output up 18% this year
The Ministry of Railways said on 14 December 2025 that Indian Railways produced more than 42,600 Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches between 2014 and 2025, against 2,300 in 2004–2014.
Government details QCO relaxations and BIS fee concessions for MSMEs
The Ministry of MSME said on 14 December 2025 that Quality Control Orders are implemented with exemptions for MSMEs, including extra time for micro and small enterprises and concessions of up to 80% in the BIS annual minimum marking fee.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Nation pays tribute to martyrs of the 2001 Parliament attack
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries paid tributes in the Parliament House complex on 13 December 2025 to the security personnel and staff killed in the 13 December 2001 terrorist attack on Parliament.
Vande Bharat trains to serve local cuisine; IRCTC deactivates 3.03 crore fake accounts
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw directed on 13 December 2025 that Vande Bharat trains serve local cuisine of the regions they pass through, and said 3.03 crore fake IRCTC user accounts had been deactivated.
IGNCA holds Natyashastra programme on sidelines of UNESCO intangible heritage meeting at Red Fort
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts held an academic programme, 'Natyashastra – Synthesis of Theory and Praxis', at the Red Fort, Delhi, on 13 December 2025 during the 20th session of UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
SAIL sales rise 14% to 12.7 million tonnes in April–November 2025
The Ministry of Steel said on 13 December 2025 that Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) sold 12.7 million tonnes in April–November 2025, up 14% from 11.1 million tonnes a year earlier.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Union Cabinet approves Census of India 2027 at a cost of ₹11,718.24 crore; first digital Census
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved on 12 December 2025 the conduct of the Census of India 2027 at a cost of ₹11,718.24 crore, the country's first Census by digital means.
Cabinet approves CoalSETU window for auction of coal linkages for any industrial use and export
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved on 12 December 2025 the CoalSETU policy, creating a new window in the Non-Regulated Sector linkage auction policy so that coal linkages can be auctioned for any industrial use and export.
National Makhana Board holds first meeting; ₹476-crore Central Sector Scheme rolled out
The National Makhana Board held its first board meeting at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, on 12 December 2025, starting implementation of the Board and the ₹476.03-crore Central Sector Scheme for Development of Makhana.
20th session of UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage concludes at Red Fort, New Delhi
The 20th session of UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage concluded at the Red Fort, New Delhi, on 12 December 2025; Deepavali's inscription was a highlight of the session.
India's resolution on 'Strengthening the Global Management of Wildfires' adopted at UNEA-7 in Nairobi
India's resolution on 'Strengthening the Global Management of Wildfires' was adopted on 12 December 2025 at the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in Nairobi, Kenya.
Cabinet approves copra MSP for 2026 season: ₹12,027 per quintal for milling copra, ₹12,500 for ball copra
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved on 12 December 2025 the Minimum Support Price for copra for the 2026 season, fixing ₹12,027 per quintal for milling copra and ₹12,500 per quintal for ball copra.
Retail inflation rises to 0.71% in November 2025; food inflation at –3.91%
All-India retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index was 0.71% (provisional) in November 2025, up 46 basis points from October, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation said on 12 December 2025.
Department of Posts and BSE sign MoU for India Post to distribute mutual funds
The Department of Posts and BSE signed an MoU in New Delhi on 12 December 2025 enabling India Post to distribute mutual fund products through its postal network using the BSE StAR MF platform.
UPSC introduces 'Centre of Choice' facility for all Persons with Benchmark Disabilities candidates
The Union Public Service Commission announced on 12 December 2025 that every Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidate will be allotted the examination centre of their choice for its examinations.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025
India–Italy Business Forum held in Mumbai; agreed minutes of 22nd Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation signed
The India–Italy Business Forum was held in Mumbai on 11 December 2025 during the visit of Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, with the signing of the agreed minutes of the 22nd India–Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation.
NITI Aayog releases report on 'Deepening the Corporate Bond Market in India'
NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam released the report 'Deepening the Corporate Bond Market in India' in New Delhi on 11 December 2025.
National Biodiversity Authority releases ₹6.2 crore Access and Benefit Sharing funds for Red Sanders in five states
The National Biodiversity Authority released ₹6.2 crore on 11 December 2025 under the Access and Benefit Sharing mechanism of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, for conservation of Red Sanders in five states.
NABARD's eighth Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey shows rise in rural consumption and income
The eighth round of NABARD's Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS), released on 11 December 2025, found that about 80% of rural households consistently reported higher consumption over the past year.
Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2025 held on Subramania Bharati's birth anniversary; Adi Vaani tribal language app demonstrated
The Ministry of Education organised the Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2025 at National Bal Bhawan, New Delhi, on 11 December 2025, the birth anniversary of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati, with the theme 'Many Languages, One Emotion'.
MNRE launches NISE–Toyota pilot to field-test Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in India
Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi launched on 11 December 2025 a pilot project for field trials of hydrogen in mobility, under which Toyota Kirloskar Motor handed its Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle to the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) for testing.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Deepavali was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on 10 December 2025 at the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee held at the Red Fort, New Delhi.
Human Rights Day 2025: President Murmu attends NHRC function, launches NHRC Mobile App
President Droupadi Murmu was Chief Guest at the National Human Rights Commission's Human Rights Day function at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 10 December 2025, where she launched the NHRC Mobile App.
Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil launches Sujalam Bharat App for rural drinking water schemes
Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil launched the Sujalam Bharat App on 10 December 2025, a digital platform for geo-referencing and monitoring rural drinking water supply assets under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Labour Ministry signs MoU with Microsoft to bring 15,000+ employers onto National Career Service platform
The Ministry of Labour & Employment signed an MoU with Microsoft in New Delhi on 10 December 2025, in the presence of Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, to expand job access and AI skilling.
TRAI releases recommendations on assignment of microwave spectrum including E-Band and V-Band
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released on 10 December 2025 its recommendations on assignment of microwave spectrum in the 6 GHz (lower), 7, 13, 15, 18 and 21 GHz bands, E-Band and V-Band.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025
Microsoft announces US$17.5 billion investment in India, its largest in Asia
Microsoft announced on 9 December 2025 that it will invest US$17.5 billion in India over four years, its largest-ever investment in Asia, after CEO Satya Nadella met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
India and Brunei hold inaugural Joint Working Group meeting on defence cooperation
India and Brunei held the inaugural meeting of their Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation in New Delhi on 9 December 2025, after signing its Terms of Reference.