MP TET (Varg 1/2/3) Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025
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.
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
MP CM declares Madhya Pradesh free of Naxalism after last two cadres surrender in Balaghat
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared the State free of Naxalism after Maoists Deepak and Rohit, carrying rewards totalling ₹43 lakh, surrendered at the CRPF camp in Korka, Balaghat on 11 December 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.
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'.
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.
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.
India to co-host 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi on 17–19 December
The Ministry of Ayush said on 9 December 2025 that India will co-host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine with the World Health Organization in New Delhi from 17 to 19 December 2025.
DPIIT publishes Part 1 of working paper on generative AI and copyright, proposes hybrid licence model
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) published Part 1 of its working paper on generative AI and copyright law on 9 December 2025, proposing a hybrid licensing model for AI training.
President Murmu confers Shilp Guru and National Handicraft Awards for 2023 and 2024
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Shilp Guru Awards and National Handicraft Awards for 2023 and 2024 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, on 9 December 2025.
C.R. Patil launches Jal Shakti Hackathon–2025 and Bharat-WIN portal
Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil launched the Jal Shakti Hackathon–2025 and the Bharat-WIN portal at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi, on 9 December 2025.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
UNESCO's 20th Intergovernmental Committee session on Intangible Cultural Heritage opens at Red Fort
The 20th Session of UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage opened at the Red Fort, New Delhi, on 8 December 2025.
TRAI responds to DoT back-reference on satellite communication spectrum recommendations
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) sent its response on 8 December 2025 to the Department of Telecommunications' back-reference of 12 November 2025 on TRAI's 9 May 2025 recommendations on spectrum for satellite-based commercial communication services.
Operation Sagar Bandhu: Navy deploys four more ships with 1,000 tons of relief for Sri Lanka
The Indian Navy said on 8 December 2025 that it had deployed four more ships, INS Gharial and three Landing Craft Utility vessels, carrying 1,000 tons of relief to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu.
3rd Australia-India Education and Skills Council meets in New Delhi; UNSW gets nod for India campus
The 3rd Australia-India Education and Skills Council (AIESC) met in New Delhi on 8 December 2025, where the University of New South Wales received a Letter of Intent to set up a campus in India.
Sun, 07 Dec 2025
MNRE says it issued no advisory to halt renewable energy lending; non-fossil capacity at 259 GW
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) clarified on 7 December 2025 that it had not asked lenders to stop financing renewable energy projects or manufacturing, and said India's non-fossil installed capacity stood at about 259 GW.
Civil Aviation Ministry caps airfares and orders IndiGo refunds as operations recover
The Ministry of Civil Aviation said on 7 December 2025 that air operations were stabilising after the IndiGo operational crisis, with IndiGo flights rising to 1,565 on 6 December, airfares capped and refunds of ₹610 crore processed.
10 Maoists with ₹2.36 crore combined reward surrender before MP CM in Balaghat
Ten Maoists carrying a combined reward of ₹2.36 crore surrendered before Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in Balaghat on 7 December 2025, laying down weapons including AK-47 and INSAS rifles.
Armed Forces Flag Day observed; Rajnath Singh appeals for contributions to the AFFD Fund
Armed Forces Flag Day was observed across India on 7 December 2025, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging people to contribute to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025
UMEED Central Portal closes six-month upload window for Waqf properties on 6 December 2025
The UMEED Central Portal for managing Waqf properties closed for uploads on 6 December 2025, completing its six-month window, with 5,17,040 Waqf properties initiated and 2,16,905 approved.
Ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC 2026) to be held in January 2026
The Ministry of Education announced on 6 December 2025 that the 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha will be held in January 2026, with registrations on the MyGov portal open till 11 January 2026.
Nation observes 70th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr B. R. Ambedkar
The 70th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr B. R. Ambedkar was observed on 6 December 2025, with the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Lok Sabha Speaker paying floral tributes at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament House Complex.