- On 7 December 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 125 BRO infrastructure projects from the Shyok Tunnel in Ladakh. Spread across Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, and seven states, these included 28 roads, 93 bridges, and 4 facilities worth ₹5,000 crore. The projects enhance border connectivity, defence preparedness, and local development.
- Mission Watershed PUNARUTTHAN was launched on 8 December 2025 at Kohima, Nagaland during the Watershed Mahotsav 2025. The initiative aims to revive traditional water bodies, restore degraded lands, and strengthen water-harvesting systems for sustainable rural development. With ₹140 crore sanctioned and 555 watershed structures renovated under MGNREGA, it marks a major step toward ecological restoration.
- On 6 December 2025, Rajasthan became the first state to digitise 100% voter rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR-2026). The announcement was made by Chief Electoral Officer Navin Mahajan in Jaipur. The state also achieved 97% voter mapping, ensuring transparency and efficiency in electoral records.
- On 8 December 2025, the Maharashtra government introduced a Bill to amend the Public Trusts Act in Nagpur. The aim is to streamline trust administration, define trustee tenure, and reduce litigation. The Bill replaces the Ordinance of September 2025 and strengthens the role of the Charity Commissioner.
- On 5 Dec 2025, IFC (International Finance Corporation) invested USD 50 million in GFCL EV Products Ltd., a subsidiary of Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. The investment will build India’s first integrated battery‑materials plant at Jolva, Bharuch (Gujarat). Products include LiPF6, electrolyte formulations, LFP cathode materials, and PVDF/PTFE binders.
- On 5 December 2025, the Government of Karnataka signed an MoU with Taiwan’s Allegiance Group in Bengaluru. The aim is to set up the Indo-Taiwan Industrial Technology Innovation Park (ITIP) focusing on electronics and semiconductor manufacturing. With a proposed ₹1,000 crore investment, the project will generate about 800 direct jobs in 5 years.
- On 6 December 2025, the Patanjali Group signed an MoU with the Government of Russia in New Delhi. The pact was signed by Swami Ramdev and Sergey Cheremin. Aim: to promote Ayurveda, Yoga, health tourism, and wellness practices in Russia. Highlights: includes exchange of skilled human resources, research collaborations, and Patanjali’s entry into Russia’s wellness market.
- On 5 December 2025, Genesys International Corporation Ltd. launched India’s first 3D Subsurface Mapping project. The ₹17.38 crore contract was awarded by Bureau Veritas for six Adani Group airports. Airports covered: Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram, Lucknow, Jaipur, Guwahati, and Ahmedabad.
- In Dec 2025, Indian astronomers discovered the ancient spiral galaxy ‘Alaknanda’ using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). It lies about 12 billion light‑years away, formed just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang. Discovered by Rashi Jain & Prof. Yogesh Wadadekar (NCRA‑TIFR, Pune) with help of gravitational lensing.
- At the 2025 Guwahati Masters, Sanskar Saraswat won his maiden Super 100 men’s singles title on 7 December. He defeated senior compatriot Mithun Manjunath 21‑11, 17‑21, 21‑13 in the final. The 19‑year‑old, ranked 384 globally, stunned higher‑ranked players en route to victory.
- SAARC Charter Day is celebrated every year on 8 December to mark the signing of the SAARC Charter in 1985. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal, has eight member nations. The day emphasizes regional cooperation, peace, and development in South Asia.
- Indian Navy’s 58th Submarine Day was observed on 8 December 2025 to commemorate the induction of INS Kalvari, India’s first submarine, in 1967. The day honours the “Silent Warriors of the Deep” who safeguard the nation’s maritime frontiers. It marks the beginning of India’s submarine arm, strengthening underwater defence capabilities.
- International Civil Aviation Day is celebrated every year on 7 December, recognized by the United Nations in 1996 and organized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which was founded through the Chicago Convention of 1944. The 2025 theme was “Safe Skies & Sustainable Future for All.”
- On 9 December 2025, Anant Ambani received the Global Humane Society’s Global Humanitarian Award for Animal Welfare. He is the youngest and the first Asian to be honoured, recognized for his Vantara initiative in wildlife conservation. The award, presented in Washington D.C., places him alongside past recipients like Bill Clinton and Betty White.
- On 8 December 2025, Indian-origin Neal Mohan, CEO of YouTube, was named TIME’s CEO of the Year. He was honoured for calm leadership and shaping what billions watch daily on the platform. Mohan, who studied in Lucknow before moving to the U.S., became YouTube CEO in 2023.
- On 8 December 2025, Leonardo DiCaprio was named TIME’s Entertainer of the Year. He was honoured for his acclaimed role in One Battle After Another, which earned nine Golden Globe nominations. With a career spanning over 35 years, DiCaprio continues to dominate Hollywood.
- On 7 Dec 2025, Colonel Pratheek Roy of the Indian Army received the Geddes Gavel Award in Australia. The award was presented at the Australian Defence College, Canberra, during the Defence Strategic and Studies Course (DSSC). It honours the student with the deepest understanding of regional relationships and strategic decision-making.
- On 7 Dec 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the Gujarati edition of “Chunotiya Mujhe Pasand Hai” in Ahmedabad. The book is authored by Sudesh Dhankhar, wife of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. It chronicles the life of Anandiben Patel, Gujarat’s first woman CM and current UP Governor.
Questions:
Q1. TIME’s CEO of the Year 2025 was:a) Sundar Pichai
b) Satya Nadella
c) Neal Mohan
d) Arvind Krishna
Answer: c) Neal Mohan, CEO of YouTube, received the award.
Q2. Mission Watershed PUNARUTTHAN was launched in which city?
a) Itanagar
b) Kohima
c) Imphal
d) Aizawl
Answer: b) The mission was launched at Kohima, Nagaland during Watershed Mahotsav 2025.
c) Imphal
d) Aizawl
Answer: b) The mission was launched at Kohima, Nagaland during Watershed Mahotsav 2025.
