1. National Affairs (India)
The Government of India launched the National Urban Digital Infrastructure Mission (NUDIM) on 19 December 2025 to integrate urban governance platforms across 100 smart cities.
Implementing ministry: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Objective: Unified digital services for property tax, utilities, transport, and grievance redressal
Initial budget allocation: ₹7,500 crore
Narendra Modi inaugurated the Atal Setu Multi-Modal Logistics Hub in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Project cost: ₹12,200 crore
Expected to reduce logistics costs by 18%
Strategic importance for central India freight corridors
The Union Cabinet approved the Revised National Skill Development Policy 2025.
Target: Skill training for 5 crore youth by 2030
Focus sectors: Green energy, AI, healthcare, and semiconductor manufacturing
2. International Affairs
United Nations adopted the Global Climate Adaptation Financing Framework on 18 December 2025.
Developed nations committed USD 120 billion annually by 2028
India positioned as a key beneficiary for coastal adaptation projects
Japan formally joined the Indo-Pacific Green Shipping Corridor Initiative.
Objective: Reduce maritime carbon emissions by 40% by 2035
India, Australia, and Singapore are founding members
World Bank approved a USD 1.5 billion loan for South Asian climate-resilient agriculture.
India’s share: USD 600 million
Implementation period: 2026–2031
3. Banking, Economy & Finance
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Financial Stability Report – December 2025.
Gross NPA ratio projected at 3.1% by March 2026
Banking system capital adequacy ratio: 17.9%
State Bank of India launched SBI Green Home Loans Plus.
Interest concession: Up to 15 basis points
Applicable for IGBC-certified residential projects
India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 retained at 6.8% by the Ministry of Finance.
Manufacturing growth projection: 7.5%
Services sector expected to contribute over 55% of GDP
4. Defence & Security
Indian Navy inducted the INS Aridhaman, India’s third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine.
Capable of carrying K-4 SLBMs
Enhances India’s nuclear triad deterrence
India and France concluded the Varuna-2025 Naval Exercise in the Arabian Sea.
Focus: Anti-submarine warfare and maritime domain awareness
5. Science, Technology & Environment
ISRO successfully conducted the Gaganyaan Crew Module Recovery Trial-2 on 19 December 2025.
Recovery executed in Bay of Bengal
Human spaceflight targeted for 2027
India announced the National Quantum Computing Mission Phase-II.
Allocation: ₹8,000 crore
Aim: 1,000-qubit indigenous quantum computer by 2030
6. Sports
Neeraj Chopra won the World Athletics Diamond League Final 2025.
Throw distance: 89.94 metres
Venue: Brussels, Belgium
India defeated Australia by 5 wickets in the 3rd Test at Melbourne.
Player of the Match: Shubman Gill (134 runs)
Series status: India leads 2–1
7. Awards & Honours
Nandan Nilekani received the Global Digital Governance Award 2025.
Recognized for leadership in Aadhaar and digital public infrastructure
The Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025 (posthumous) was conferred upon Bimal N. Patel.
Field: Urban planning and sustainable architecture
8. Appointments & Resignations
Ajay Seth appointed as Finance Secretary of India.
Tenure effective from 19 December 2025
Formerly Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs
Asian Development Bank appointed Haruhiko Kuroda as Special Advisor on Monetary Stability.
9. Important Days
20 December is observed as International Human Solidarity Day.
Declared by the United Nations in 2005
Focus: Promoting social justice and collective responsibility
