Teaching Current Affairs — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Tamil Nadu launches second phase of Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam; 16.94 lakh more women get ₹1,000 a month
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the second phase of the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam in Chennai on 12 December 2025, adding about 16.94 lakh women to the scheme that pays ₹1,000 a month to women heads of families.
Odisha CM inaugurates Odisha Watermanship and Lifeguard Institute (OSWALI) at Ramchandi near Konark
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Odisha Watermanship and Lifeguard Institute (OSWALI) at Ramchandi near Konark, Puri district, on 12 December 2025, a ₹12-crore national-level centre for water rescue training.
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.
Former Lok Sabha Speaker and Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passes away in Latur at 90
Former Lok Sabha Speaker and Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away at his home in Latur, Maharashtra, on 12 December 2025 at the age of 90.
President Droupadi Murmu attends public function at Senapati, Manipur; pays respects at Nupee Lal Memorial Complex
President Droupadi Murmu attended a public function at Senapati, Manipur, on 12 December 2025, laying foundation stones and inaugurating development projects, and paid respects at the Nupee Lal Memorial Complex in Imphal.
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.
Haryana launches Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana 2.0 at Sonipat
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched the Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana 2.0 and inaugurated the state-level Antyodaya Utthan Mela at Sonipat on 11 December 2025.
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet ratifies State Water Action Plan of 506 projects; clears Lok Bhavan and seed access road works in Amaravati
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on 11 December 2025 ratified the State Water Action Plan covering 506 projects worth ₹9,514.63 crore and cleared Lok Bhavan and road works in Amaravati.
India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel begins commercial service at Varanasi
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the commercial operation of India's first fully indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel at Namo Ghat, Varanasi, 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.
India win first-ever bronze at FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup, beating Argentina 4-2 in Chennai
India won their first-ever bronze medal at the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup on 10 December 2025, coming from 0-2 down to beat Argentina 4-2 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai.
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.
Shaheed Smarak Kshetra for Assam Movement martyrs inaugurated at West Boragaon, Guwahati, on Shaheed Divas
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Shaheed Smarak Kshetra and Park in West Boragaon, Guwahati, on Shaheed Divas, 10 December 2025, honouring the martyrs of the Assam Movement.
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.
Third 250 MW unit of Tehri Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant begins commercial operation
Power Minister Manohar Lal virtually commenced the commercial operation of the 3rd 250 MW unit of THDC India Limited's 1,000 MW Tehri Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant in Uttarakhand on 9 December 2025.
Third IALA Council session opens in Mumbai; digital ticketing portal for lighthouse tourism launched
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal virtually inaugurated the 3rd Session of the Council of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in Mumbai on 9 December 2025 and launched a Digital Ticketing Portal for Lighthouse Tourism.
Centre sanctions 25 PM-JANMAN road projects for 30 PVTG habitations in Tripura
The Ministry of Rural Development sanctioned 25 road projects of 65.38 km worth ₹68.67 crore under PM-JANMAN to connect 30 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group habitations in Tripura, it said on 9 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.