MPSC (Maharashtra) Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 25 Dec 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
World Meditation Day observed on 21 December; Vice-President joins celebrations at Kanha Shanti Vanam
World Meditation Day was observed on 21 December 2025, with Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan attending the celebrations at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana and the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga holding sessions in New Delhi.
Pakistan beat India by 191 runs in Under-19 Asia Cup final in Dubai
Pakistan beat India by 191 runs in the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup at the ICC Academy, Dubai on 21 December 2025, powered by opener Sameer Minhas's 172.
GeM: MSEs win 44.8% of order value; Forward Auctions dispose of ₹2,200 crore of assets
The Government e-Marketplace said on 21 December 2025 that over 11.25 lakh Micro and Small Enterprise sellers had won ₹7.44 lakh crore of orders, 44.8% of its total order value, as of 30 November 2025.
Government explains Aravalli Hills definition: 100 m above local relief, hills within 500 m form a range
The government on 21 December 2025 explained the uniform definition of the Aravalli Hills and Range accepted by the Supreme Court on 20 November 2025, under which landforms rising 100 metres or more above local relief are Aravalli Hills.
India women beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in first T20I at Visakhapatnam
India women beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the first T20I at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam on 21 December 2025, with Jemimah Rodrigues scoring an unbeaten 69.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025
President gives assent to VB—G RAM G Act, 2025; 125-day rural job guarantee to replace MGNREGA
The Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB—G RAM G) Bill, 2025 received the President's assent on 20 December 2025 and became Act No. 36 of 2025, replacing MGNREGA, 2005 with a guarantee of 125 days of wage employment.
First 'Central Asia plus Japan' Dialogue summit held in Tokyo; Tokyo Declaration adopted
The first leaders' summit of the 'Central Asia plus Japan' Dialogue (CA+JAD) was held in Tokyo on 20 December 2025, chaired by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi with the presidents of all five Central Asian countries.
MoHUA launches 10th Swachh Survekshan with round-the-year citizen feedback
Union Minister Manohar Lal released the toolkit for the 10th edition of Swachh Survekshan (2025-26) in Bhopal on 20 December 2025, with the theme 'Swacchata Ki Nayi Pehel – Badhayein Haath, Karein Safai Saath'.
India and Netherlands sign MoU on National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal
India and the Netherlands exchanged an MoU on 20 December 2025 linking the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, Gujarat with the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam, during talks between S. Jaishankar and Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel.