News of The Day : 17th December 2025

News of The Day – 17th December 2025

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

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS 2: Polity & Governance)

• About the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025?
• Why Is the Government Repealing and Amending These Laws?
• Which Acts Are Being Repealed or Amended?
• What Changes Are Being Made to Key Laws?

(GS-2: Polity / Constitutional & Statutory Bodies)

• Who Has Been Appointed as the New Chief Information Commissioner (CIC)?
• About CIC
• Role and Function of the Central Information Commission

(GS-2: Public Health)

• What Are Nitrofurans and Why Are They a Food Safety Concern?
• What Are the International Standards on the Use of Nitrofurans?
• How Do Such Food Safety Issues Relate to Public Health Regulation in India?

(GS 2: International Relations)

• What Were the Key Outcomes of the India–Jordan Leadership Talks?
• Which New Areas of Cooperation Were Identified?
• How Does the Visit Fit into India’s Wider West Asia Strategy?

Additional Reading:

• India – Jordan Relations

(GS 3: Science & Technology )

• What is Biosecurity and Why Does It Matter Today?
• How Have Global Biosecurity Norms and Treaties Evolved?
• Why Is India Particularly Vulnerable to Biosecurity Threats?
• Is India’s Current Biosecurity Framework Adequate?
• What Lessons Can India Draw from Global Practices and What Lies Ahead?

(GS 3: Science & Technology)

• About DHRUV64 and Why Is It a Milestone in India’s Semiconductor Journey?
• Key Technical Features of the DHRUV64 Microprocessor
• How Does DHRUV64 Strengthen India’s Indigenous Processor Ecosystem?
• How Does This Development Align with India’s Semiconductor and Digital Sovereignty Goals? 

(GS -3: Environment )

• What Are Inhalable Microplastics and Why Are They Emerging as a New Air Pollutant?
• What Does the Recent Study Reveal About Microplastics in Indian Cities?
• What Are the Major Sources of Inhalable Microplastics in Urban India?
• Why Is the Current Air Quality Index (AQI) Inadequate to Capture This Threat?
• What Policy and Behavioural Changes Are Needed to Address This Emerging Risk?

(GS 3: Environment)

• What Is the National Energy Conservation Award and Who Confers It?
• What Is the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) and How Is Performance Assessed?
• How Does Energy Conservation Support India’s Climate and Sustainable Development Goals?

(GS-3: Economy)

• About the National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM)?
• Key Objectives of the NDLM?
• What Is the Scale and Coverage of the NDLM So Far?
• How Does NDLM Improve Disease Surveillance, Traceability and Farmer Services?

(GS-3: Defence & Security)

• What Is Exercise Ekatha and Why Is It Important for India–Maldives Relations?
• What Were the Key Activities and Outcomes of Exercise Ekatha 2025?
• How Does Exercise Ekatha Align with India’s MAHASAGAR Vision and Neighbourhood First Policy?