News of The Day: 24th December 2025

                                News of The Day – 24th December 2025

                   SOURCES:  The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, PIB and AIR, etc

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-2: Polity & Governance)

• Two-day PESA Mahotsav: celebrating the anniversary of the PESA Act, 1996.
• Focus on empowering Panchayats in Scheduled Areas, tribal culture, capacity-building through Centres of Excellence in universities, and model Gram Sabhas.
• About Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996.

(GS-2: Polity & Governance)

• Electoral trusts as transparent funding channel post-electoral bonds scrapping.
• Funded by citizens/companies via PAN-linked contributions.
• Must disburse 95% to political parties; preferred for anonymity in multi-donor setups.

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• About “Pa Pa Pagli” project
• Play-based early childhood education initiative in Anganwadis for ages 3-6, supported by UNICEF.
• Improves learning outcomes, cognitive development, and confidence in backward district through games and activities.

(GS-2: International Relations)

• India was re-elected to ICAO Council (Part II) for 2025-2028 with a stronger mandate.
  • About ICAO Council
• India’s aviation safety, security, sustainability, and equitable growth commitments.

(GS-2: International Relation)

• • India Optel Limited and Safran collaboration for local production of SIGMA 30N inertial navigation system and CM3-MR direct firing sight.
• Enhances artillery precision, anti-drone capabilities, and defence self-reliance.

(GS-3:Economy )

• About the status of India’s defence industrial base.
• Emphasises self-reliance under Atmanirbhar Bharat for strategic autonomy, reduced imports, job creation, and export potential.
• Highlights reforms enabling private participation, resilience amid global conflicts, and role in India’s emergence as a global power.

(GS-3: Economy)

• About India’s creator economy
• Currently influences $350-400 billion annually via 2-2.5 million creators shaping 30%+ purchase decisions.
• Projected fivefold growth in direct revenues to $100-125 billion by 2030, driven by short-form video, live commerce, and regional expansion.

(GS-3: Economy)

• About Financial Fraud Risk Indicator
  • AI-based tool classifies mobile numbers by fraud risk (Medium/High/Very High) for real-time sharing with banks/UPI providers.
• Enables transaction alerts/declines; integrated by RBI advisory to curb cyber frauds.

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• Growing threat from orbital debris (MMOD).
• Risks highlighted by recent damage to Chinese Shenzhou-20.
• Need for global zero-junk practices, improved monitoring, and mitigation to ensure safe human space presence beyond the Moon.

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• About Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025
• 24 awards in four categories (Vigyan Ratna, Shri, Yuva, Team) to recognise contributions in science, technology, and innovation.
• Aims to inspire next-generation researchers and align with Viksit Bharat goals.

(GS-3:Environment)

• About ‘Samudra Pratap’: largest pollution control vessel with advanced equipment for oil spill response and marine protection.
• Over 60-72% indigenous content, aligning with Atmanirbhar Bharat.