Current Affairs — Last 12 months
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Sat, 06 Dec 2025
11th India International Science Festival opens in Panchkula on 6 December 2025
Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 11th India International Science Festival (IISF 2025) at Panchkula, Haryana, on 6 December 2025; the festival runs till 9 December on the theme 'Vigyan se Samruddhi: Towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat'.
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.
Giriraj Singh inaugurates EKTA Meghalaya and Integrated Textile Tourism Centre at Nongpoh
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated EKTA Meghalaya and the Integrated Textile Tourism Centre (ITTC) at Nongpoh, Meghalaya, on 6 December 2025.
Hornbill Festival 2025 has Switzerland, Ireland and the UK as partner countries
Hornbill Festival 2025 at Kisama Heritage Village, Nagaland, has Switzerland, Ireland and the United Kingdom as official partner countries, the DoNER Ministry said on 6 December 2025 during Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia's visit.
Amit Shah inaugurates Banas Dairy Bio-CNG and fertilizer plant in Vav-Tharad, Gujarat
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a Bio-CNG and fertilizer plant built by Banas Dairy and laid the foundation stone of a 150-ton powder plant in Vav-Tharad district, Gujarat, on 6 December 2025.
NMDC signs MoU with IIT Kanpur on cybersecurity and digital technologies
NMDC, India's largest iron ore producer, signed an MoU with IIT Kanpur on 6 December 2025 to strengthen cybersecurity and adopt AI and machine learning across its operations.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025
23rd India–Russia Annual Summit held in New Delhi; leaders adopt Programme 2030
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit in New Delhi on 5 December 2025 during Putin's State visit of 4–5 December, adopting a programme of economic cooperation till 2030.
India–Russia summit outcomes: Russia to join IBCA, gratis e-Tourist visa, postal ITPS pact
Outcomes of Vladimir Putin's State visit announced on 5 December 2025 include Russia's decision to join the International Big Cat Alliance, gratis 30-day e-Tourist visas for Russians and an India Post–Russia Post International Tracked Packet Service agreement.
Kavach 4.0 commissioned on 738 route km on the Delhi–Mumbai and Delhi–Howrah routes
The Railway Ministry said on 5 December 2025 that Kavach 4.0 has been commissioned on 738 route km: 633 Rkm on the Palwal–Mathura–Nagda section of the Delhi–Mumbai route and 105 Rkm on the Howrah–Bardhaman section of the Delhi–Howrah route.
SEBI gives in-principle approval to NHAI's Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust as a public InvIT
SEBI granted in-principle approval of registration to NHAI's Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust as an Infrastructure Investment Trust, the Road Transport Ministry said on 5 December 2025.
India–Malaysia Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 begins at Mahajan, Rajasthan
The fifth edition of the India–Malaysia joint military exercise Harimau Shakti began at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan on 5 December 2025 and runs till 18 December.
Odisha Cabinet approves ₹274 crore silk scheme and ₹490 crore weaving scheme
The Odisha Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on 5 December 2025 approved the Mukhyamantri Resham Bikas Yojana with ₹274 crore and the Mukhyamantri Bayan Shilpa Bikas Yojana with ₹490 crore, each over five years.
India hosts first-ever Global South seminar on Public Financial Management
The Controller General of Accounts, with the MEA, hosted the first-ever Global South seminar on India's Public Financial Management experience in New Delhi on 5 December 2025.
DoT extends validity of Pro Tem security certificate from 6 months to 2 years
The National Centre for Communication Security under the Department of Telecommunications extended the validity of the Pro Tem Security Certification from 6 months to 2 years, it was announced on 5 December 2025.
Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates India's medallists from the FEI Asian Equestrian Championship 2025
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on 5 December 2025 felicitated India's Eventing and Dressage teams, who won five medals at the FEI Asian Equestrian Championship 2025 in Pattaya.
Amit Shah inaugurates EARTH Summit 2025 in Gandhinagar, launches Sahakar Sarathi services
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated EARTH Summit 2025 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, on 5 December 2025 and launched more than 13 digital services under NABARD's Sahakar Sarathi.
Third Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam Carnatic music festival set for Vijayawada on 6–7 December
The Tourism Ministry announced on 5 December 2025 that the 3rd edition of the Carnatic music festival Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam will be held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on 6 and 7 December 2025.
Jyotiraditya Scindia unveils projects worth over ₹645 crore in Nagaland
DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated projects worth over ₹202 crore and laid foundation stones for about ₹443 crore in Nagaland on 5 December 2025, after joining the traditional Naga stone-pulling ceremony at Tuophema village.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025
Karnataka Cabinet approves eight draft Bills, including on hate speech and social boycott
The Karnataka Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah approved eight draft Bills on 4 December 2025, including the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025 and a Bill against social boycott, for the Belagavi legislature session.
VinFast signs MoU with Tamil Nadu for $500 million expansion at Thoothukudi
Vietnamese automaker VinFast and the Tamil Nadu government signed an MoU on 4 December 2025 for about 500 acres in SIPCOT Industrial Park, Thoothukudi, where VinFast will invest $500 million to make electric buses and e-scooters.
Rajnath Singh and Andrei Belousov co-chair 22nd India–Russia IRIGC-M&MTC in New Delhi
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov co-chaired the 22nd India–Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on 4 December 2025.
Navy Day observed on 4 December 2025; PM greets Indian Navy personnel
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Indian Navy personnel on Navy Day, observed on 4 December 2025, recalling that he spent Diwali 2025 with naval personnel aboard INS Vikrant.
Swaraj Kaushal, India's youngest Governor (Mizoram), passes away
Swaraj Kaushal, lawyer, former Parliamentarian and India's youngest Governor who served in Mizoram, passed away; Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his death on 4 December 2025.
IIA marks 10 years of operation of UVIT on board AstroSat
The Indian Institute of Astrophysics held a workshop on 4 December 2025 to mark 10 years since the doors of the UltraViolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT) on AstroSat were opened on 30 November 2015.
International Cheetah Day 2025: PM recalls three years of Project Cheetah
On International Cheetah Day, 4 December 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted conservationists and said Project Cheetah was launched three years ago to safeguard the cheetah and restore its ecosystem.
WCD Ministry launches 100-Day Intensive Awareness Campaign for a Child Marriage Free Bharat
The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched a 100-Day Intensive Awareness Campaign for a Child Marriage Free Bharat at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 4 December 2025, marking the first anniversary of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
Passport Verification Record now available on DigiLocker
The National e-Governance Division of MeitY, with the Ministry of External Affairs, enabled the Passport Verification Record (PVR) on DigiLocker, announced on 4 December 2025.
NITI Aayog releases roadmap on 'Transforming India into a leading Quantum-Powered Economy'
NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub released a roadmap on 'Transforming India into a leading Quantum-Powered Economy' on 4 December 2025, unveiled with Telangana Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka.
Maharashtra receives Guinness World Record for 45,911 solar agriculture pumps in one month
Maharashtra received a Guinness World Records certificate on 4 December 2025 for installing 45,911 solar agriculture pumps in a single month under the 'Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump' scheme, in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Parliament of India to form India–Saudi Arabia Parliamentary Friendship Group
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced on 4 December 2025 that the Parliament of India will soon constitute an India–Saudi Arabia Parliamentary Friendship Group, during a meeting with a Shura Council delegation.