World Current Affairs — Last 12 months
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Sat, 13 Dec 2025
CDS reviews Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal; 244 flight cadets commissioned
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan reviewed the Combined Graduation Parade at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad, on 13 December 2025, where 244 flight cadets, including 29 women, were commissioned.
First-ever fisheries investors' meet held in Lakshadweep; ₹519 crore investment envisaged
The Department of Fisheries and the UT Administration held the first-ever Investors' Meet on fisheries and aquaculture in Lakshadweep at Bangaram Island on 13 December 2025, with about ₹519 crore of investment envisaged.
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.
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.
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.
CAQM constitutes Expert Committee on vehicular emissions in Delhi-NCR, chaired by Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas announced on 12 December 2025 an Expert Committee, chaired by Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala of IIT Madras, to recommend a roadmap for cutting vehicular emissions in Delhi-NCR.
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.
CCI directs three Maharashtra liquor trade associations to cease anti-competitive practices
The Competition Commission of India, by an order dated 11 December 2025, directed three Maharashtra liquor trade associations to cease and desist from anti-competitive conduct under the Competition Act, 2002.
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.
Piyush Goyal inaugurates NEST–02 at SEEPZ, Mumbai
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated NEST–02 (New Enterprises & Services Tower – Phase 2) at the Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ), Mumbai, on 11 December 2025.
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'.
Gujarat CM inaugurates Pre-Summit Conference on AI for Good Governance in Gandhinagar ahead of India–AI Impact Summit 2026
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Pre-Summit Conference on 'AI for Good Governance' at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, on 11 December 2025, hosted by the IndiaAI Mission with the Government of Gujarat and IIT Gandhinagar.
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.