News of The Day: 26th December 2025

News of The Day – 26th December 2025

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

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-1:History)

• About ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ 
• National observance on December 26 to honour martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh’s younger sons, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh. 

• About CPI 
  • Founded on December 26, 1925 in Kanpur
• Centenary marks its role in freedom struggle, labour rights, land reforms, and social justice.
• Influenced anti-colonial resistance and post-independence policies.

(GS-1: Modern History)

• About Shaheed Udham Singh
• Avenged the Jallianwala Bagh massacre by assassinating Michael O’Dwyer in 1940.
•  Symbol of courage and anti-colonial resistance.

(GS-2: Polity & Governance)

• President Droupadi Murmu released the Constitution in Santhali (Ol Chiki script) on December 25.
• Significance: Promotes accessibility for tribal communities; coincides with Ol Chiki script centenary.
• About Santhali Language: Origin , status , etc

(GS-2: Polity & Governance)

• Five initiatives: Ex-Servicemen Reservation Compendium, AI Recruitment Tool, e-HRMS 2.0 App, iGOT AI Platforms, Karmayogi Digital Learning Lab 2.0.
• Launched on Good Governance Day to enhance transparency, efficiency, and civil servant capacity-building.

(GS-2: International Relations)

• About Kimberley Process
• India selected as KP Chair for 2026 (Vice-Chair in 2025).
• Focus on strengthening governance, digital traceability, and preventing conflict diamonds trade.

(GS-3: Economy)

• Only products from the Camellia sinensis plant can be labelled “tea”.
• Herbal/flower infusions misbranded if called “tea”
• Prevents consumer confusion and ensures standards.
• About Camellia sinensis.

(GS-3: Economy)

• About Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
• Achievements :
  • Launched in 2000
  • Over 7.87 lakh km rural roads completed
  • Connecting habitations for better access to markets, education, healthcare.
  • Rs 19,000 crore allocated for FY 2025-26.

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• About Nanobots and their potential Applications
• Nanobots penetrate deep tumour tissue, selectively target cancer cells without harming healthy ones. 
• Potential for precise drug delivery
• Tested on ovarian/breast cancer
• AI aids real-time imaging and guidance.

(GS-3: Environment)

• No new mining leases across Aravalli range; freeze until sustainable mining plan finalized.
• Strict regulation of existing mines
• Aims to protect ecology, biodiversity, and prevent illegal mining.