UPSC Current Affairs 24 December 2025

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

India’s first anti-terror policy to be out soon, Pg1

India to unveil first anti-terror policy addressing digital radicalization, open border misuse, and foreign-funded conversion networks.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

India’s first anti-terror policy to be out soon, Pg1

India to unveil first anti-terror policy addressing digital radicalization, open border misuse, and foreign-funded conversion networks.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

The VB-G RAM G Act 2025 fixes structural gaps, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, enhances employment guarantee to 125 days, strengthening rural livelihoods.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

The VB-G RAM G Act 2025 fixes structural gaps, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, enhances employment guarantee to 125 days, strengthening rural livelihoods.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Pakistan is back in West Asia’s good graces, Pg6

Pakistan leverages geopolitical shifts, military strength, and strategic agreements to regain influence in West Asia amidst evolving regional security dynamics.

Pakistan is back in West Asia’s good graces, Pg6

Pakistan leverages geopolitical shifts, military strength, and strategic agreements to regain influence in West Asia amidst evolving regional security dynamics.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

A good template, Pg6

India-New Zealand FTA prioritizes mobility clause for 5,000 Indian professionals and excludes sensitive sectors, aiming for deeper economic ties.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

A good template, Pg6

India-New Zealand FTA prioritizes mobility clause for 5,000 Indian professionals and excludes sensitive sectors, aiming for deeper economic ties.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

End the exploitation, Pg6

Supreme Court highlights disturbing reality of child trafficking, directs sensitivity in handling victim testimonies, and urges stronger anti-trafficking measures.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

End the exploitation, Pg6

Supreme Court highlights disturbing reality of child trafficking, directs sensitivity in handling victim testimonies, and urges stronger anti-trafficking measures.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Inclusive Growth

The upskilling gap: why women risk being left behind by AI, Pg7

AI threatens to widen gender gap as Indian women face 'time poverty' due to unpaid work burden.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Inclusive Growth

The upskilling gap: why women risk being left behind by AI, Pg7

AI threatens to widen gender gap as Indian women face 'time poverty' due to unpaid work burden.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

How exports are concentrated in few States, Pg8

India's export concentration rises: Top five states command 70% share, widening regional disparities and challenging inclusive growth.

How exports are concentrated in few States, Pg8

India's export concentration rises: Top five states command 70% share, widening regional disparities and challenging inclusive growth.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Rhino dehorning nearly eliminated poaching in African reserves: study, PgII

Dehorning reduces rhino poaching by 78% in South African reserves, reveals study; offers cost-effective conservation strategy.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Rhino dehorning nearly eliminated poaching in African reserves: study, PgII

Dehorning reduces rhino poaching by 78% in South African reserves, reveals study; offers cost-effective conservation strategy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

SC accepted govt's 100-m Aravalli rule, its own panel had opposed it, Pg1

Supreme Court accepts controversial 100-m Aravalli definition despite objections, potentially endangering ecology and expanding Thar Desert.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

SC accepted govt's 100-m Aravalli rule, its own panel had opposed it, Pg1

Supreme Court accepts controversial 100-m Aravalli definition despite objections, potentially endangering ecology and expanding Thar Desert.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

IN A dedicated commercial mission, ISRO is scheduled to launch the Bluebird Block-2 spacecraft on board its heavy lift launch vehicle LVM3-M6 at 8.54 am., Pg1

ISRO's LVM3-M6 to launch Bluebird Block-2 spacecraft at 8:54 AM in dedicated commercial mission, boosting India's space capabilities.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

IN A dedicated commercial mission, ISRO is scheduled to launch the Bluebird Block-2 spacecraft on board its heavy lift launch vehicle LVM3-M6 at 8.54 am., Pg1

ISRO's LVM3-M6 to launch Bluebird Block-2 spacecraft at 8:54 AM in dedicated commercial mission, boosting India's space capabilities.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

SIR 2.0 draft rolls out in 3 states, one UT: 3.68 cr voters deleted so far, Pg1

Special Intensive Revision 2.0 leads to deletion of 3.68 crore voters across 11 states/UTs due to shifting/absenteeism.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

SIR 2.0 draft rolls out in 3 states, one UT: 3.68 cr voters deleted so far, Pg1

Special Intensive Revision 2.0 leads to deletion of 3.68 crore voters across 11 states/UTs due to shifting/absenteeism.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 2: E GovernanceGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Cookies & mustard oil to handcrafted items: Made-in-Tihar products go online, Pg4

Tihar Jail launches online sales of inmate-made products via Mystore, eyes Flipkart and Amazon for wider reach and convict welfare.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 2: E GovernanceGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Cookies & mustard oil to handcrafted items: Made-in-Tihar products go online, Pg4

Tihar Jail launches online sales of inmate-made products via Mystore, eyes Flipkart and Amazon for wider reach and convict welfare.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India pledges $450-mn relief package as Jaishankar meets top Lanka leaders, Pg9

India pledges $450 million aid to Sri Lanka post-Cyclone Ditwah, strengthening ties through 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Operation Sagar Bandhu.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India pledges $450-mn relief package as Jaishankar meets top Lanka leaders, Pg9

India pledges $450 million aid to Sri Lanka post-Cyclone Ditwah, strengthening ties through 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Operation Sagar Bandhu.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Forces plan to optimise unused defence land for green energy, Pg9

Armed Forces to optimize 46,000 acres of unused defence land for green energy projects like solar and biogas plants.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Forces plan to optimise unused defence land for green energy, Pg9

Armed Forces to optimize 46,000 acres of unused defence land for green energy projects like solar and biogas plants.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

User evaluation trials of Akash-NG missile system a success: DRDO, Pg9

DRDO's Akash-NG missile system user trials successful; demonstrates high precision against aerial threats, paving way for induction into armed forces.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

User evaluation trials of Akash-NG missile system a success: DRDO, Pg9

DRDO's Akash-NG missile system user trials successful; demonstrates high precision against aerial threats, paving way for induction into armed forces.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

In MGNREGA shadow, why G RAM G Act may face a bumpy road ahead, Pg9

New VB-G RAM G Act 2025 replaces MGNREGA, introducing 60-day work pause, altered funding, and normative allocation amid opposition protests.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

In MGNREGA shadow, why G RAM G Act may face a bumpy road ahead, Pg9

New VB-G RAM G Act 2025 replaces MGNREGA, introducing 60-day work pause, altered funding, and normative allocation amid opposition protests.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

SHANTI Bill is India's second shot at nuclear energy leadership, Pg12

SHANTI Bill aims to overhaul India's nuclear energy framework, attract investment, and align with global standards for ambitious 100GW target by 2047.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

SHANTI Bill is India's second shot at nuclear energy leadership, Pg12

SHANTI Bill aims to overhaul India's nuclear energy framework, attract investment, and align with global standards for ambitious 100GW target by 2047.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Trade deal with New Zealand is much needed, Pg12

India and New Zealand conclude trade agreement, eliminating duties on Indian exports and enhancing cooperation in IT, education, and financial services.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Trade deal with New Zealand is much needed, Pg12

India and New Zealand conclude trade agreement, eliminating duties on Indian exports and enhancing cooperation in IT, education, and financial services.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

New jobs law reverses gains on rural equality, Pg13

New VB-G RAMG Act raises concerns over diluted rural employment guarantee, potentially increasing inequality and impacting wage dynamics.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

New jobs law reverses gains on rural equality, Pg13

New VB-G RAMG Act raises concerns over diluted rural employment guarantee, potentially increasing inequality and impacting wage dynamics.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Investment Models

Indian investors ramp up overseas bets as US markets outperform, Pg15

Indian residents' overseas investments surge 54.5% to $1.959 billion amid strong US market performance and diversification drive.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Investment Models

Indian investors ramp up overseas bets as US markets outperform, Pg15

Indian residents' overseas investments surge 54.5% to $1.959 billion amid strong US market performance and diversification drive.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

As complaints of stuck refunds mount, I-T Dept cites high ‘ineligible’ claims, Pg15

Income Tax Department addresses refund delays, citing ineligible claims under 'NUDGE' campaign, urging revised filings by December 31.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

As complaints of stuck refunds mount, I-T Dept cites high ‘ineligible’ claims, Pg15

Income Tax Department addresses refund delays, citing ineligible claims under 'NUDGE' campaign, urging revised filings by December 31.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

RBI to inject Rs 2.90k cr liquidity via securities purchase, swap auction, Pg15

RBI to infuse ₹2.9 lakh crore liquidity via G-Sec purchase and dollar-rupee swap auction by January 2026.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

RBI to inject Rs 2.90k cr liquidity via securities purchase, swap auction, Pg15

RBI to infuse ₹2.9 lakh crore liquidity via G-Sec purchase and dollar-rupee swap auction by January 2026.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Investment Models

Bank of India raises Rs 10k cr via infra bonds, Pg15

Bank of India secures ₹10,000 crore through infrastructure bonds at 7.23% coupon rate, bolstering long-term financing.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Investment Models

Bank of India raises Rs 10k cr via infra bonds, Pg15

Bank of India secures ₹10,000 crore through infrastructure bonds at 7.23% coupon rate, bolstering long-term financing.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

OTPs to food orders: The digital clues helping police, Pg17

Digital breadcrumbs expose criminals: OTPs, food orders, and FASTag data become crucial tools for law enforcement in tracking down elusive suspects.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

OTPs to food orders: The digital clues helping police, Pg17

Digital breadcrumbs expose criminals: OTPs, food orders, and FASTag data become crucial tools for law enforcement in tracking down elusive suspects.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

ISRO's heaviest-ever launch today is test of capability, cost, Pg17

ISRO launches heaviest satellite BlueBird Block-2 via LVM-3, showcasing enhanced capabilities and cost-effectiveness in the global space market.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

ISRO's heaviest-ever launch today is test of capability, cost, Pg17

ISRO launches heaviest satellite BlueBird Block-2 via LVM-3, showcasing enhanced capabilities and cost-effectiveness in the global space market.

News Analysis

India’s first anti-terror policy to be out soon, Pg1

India’s first anti-terror policy to be out soon, Pg1

The VB-G RAM G Act 2025 fixes structural gaps, Pg6

The VB-G RAM G Act 2025 fixes structural gaps, Pg6

Pakistan is back in West Asia’s good graces, Pg6

Pakistan is back in West Asia’s good graces, Pg6

A good template, Pg6

A good template, Pg6

​End the exploitation, Pg6

​End the exploitation, Pg6

The upskilling gap: why women risk being left behind by AI, Pg7

The upskilling gap: why women risk being left behind by AI, Pg7

How exports are concentrated in few States, Pg8

How exports are concentrated in few States, Pg8

Rhino dehorning nearly eliminated poaching in African reserves: study, PgII

Rhino dehorning nearly eliminated poaching in African reserves: study, PgII

SC accepted govt's 100-m Aravalli rule, its own panel had opposed it, Pg1

SC accepted govt's 100-m Aravalli rule, its own panel had opposed it, Pg1

IN A dedicated commercial mission, ISRO is scheduled to launch the Bluebird Block-2 spacecraft on board its heavy lift launch vehicle LVM3-M6 at 8.54 am., Pg1

IN A dedicated commercial mission, ISRO is scheduled to launch the Bluebird Block-2 spacecraft on board its heavy lift launch vehicle LVM3-M6 at 8.54 am., Pg1

SIR 2.0 draft rolls out in 3 states, one UT: 3.68 cr voters deleted so far, Pg1

SIR 2.0 draft rolls out in 3 states, one UT: 3.68 cr voters deleted so far, Pg1

Cookies & mustard oil to handcrafted items: Made-in-Tihar products go online, Pg4

Cookies & mustard oil to handcrafted items: Made-in-Tihar products go online, Pg4

India pledges $450-mn relief package as Jaishankar meets top Lanka leaders, Pg9

India pledges $450-mn relief package as Jaishankar meets top Lanka leaders, Pg9

Forces plan to optimise unused defence land for green energy, Pg9

Forces plan to optimise unused defence land for green energy, Pg9

User evaluation trials of Akash-NG missile system a success: DRDO, Pg9

User evaluation trials of Akash-NG missile system a success: DRDO, Pg9

In MGNREGA shadow, why G RAM G Act may face a bumpy road ahead, Pg9

In MGNREGA shadow, why G RAM G Act may face a bumpy road ahead, Pg9

SHANTI Bill is India's second shot at nuclear energy leadership, Pg12

SHANTI Bill is India's second shot at nuclear energy leadership, Pg12

Trade deal with New Zealand is much needed, Pg12

Trade deal with New Zealand is much needed, Pg12

New jobs law reverses gains on rural equality, Pg13

New jobs law reverses gains on rural equality, Pg13

Indian investors ramp up overseas bets as US markets outperform, Pg15

Indian investors ramp up overseas bets as US markets outperform, Pg15

As complaints of stuck refunds mount, I-T Dept cites high ‘ineligible’ claims, Pg15

As complaints of stuck refunds mount, I-T Dept cites high ‘ineligible’ claims, Pg15

RBI to inject Rs 2.90k cr liquidity via securities purchase, swap auction, Pg15

RBI to inject Rs 2.90k cr liquidity via securities purchase, swap auction, Pg15

Bank of India raises Rs 10k cr via infra bonds, Pg15

Bank of India raises Rs 10k cr via infra bonds, Pg15

OTPs to food orders: The digital clues helping police, Pg17

OTPs to food orders: The digital clues helping police, Pg17

ISRO's heaviest-ever launch today is test of capability, cost, Pg17

ISRO's heaviest-ever launch today is test of capability, cost, Pg17

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End the exploitation, Pg6

End the exploitation, Pg6