News of The Day: 27th December 2025

News of The Day – 27th December 2025

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

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-1: Art & Culture)

• Celebration of the Prakash Parv of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
• Commemorating the birth anniversary of the tenth Sikh Guru.
• Emphasizes teachings of courage, equality, and service.

• About Veer Bal Diwas 
• National observance honoring the martyrdom of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, young sons of Guru Gobind Singh.
• Events to inspire youth with values of bravery and sacrifice.

(GS-2: International Relations)

• Israel’s historic recognition of Somaliland’s sovereignty.
• Implications for regional geopolitics in Horn of Africa
• Potential shifts in international alliances, and Somalia’s strong opposition.

• Announcement of US military operations targeting ISIS affiliates in Nigeria
• Highlights ongoing global counter-terrorism efforts and regional stability concerns in West Africa.

(GS-3: Economy )

• Year-end review highlighting progress in agricultural growth, policy reforms, governance improvements, and on-ground impacts like increased productivity, farmer welfare schemes, and challenges in sustainability amid climate change.

(GS-3: Economy)

• Analysis of structural issues, policy hurdles, infrastructure gaps, and global competition contributing to slower manufacturing growth despite initiatives like Make in India and PLI schemes.

• Government decision to streamline coal mining approvals by removing prior permission requirements, aiming to boost domestic production, reduce imports, and support energy security.

(GS-3: Economy)

• The report reveals low integration of marginal farmers into cooperatives/FPOs, highlighting gaps in access to markets, credit, and inputs.
• Calls for stronger linkages to improve income and bargaining power.

(GS-3: Environment)

• Spread of urban-adapted Aedes mosquitoes (beyond dengue carriers) risking malaria resurgence.
• Impacts on elimination targets, need for enhanced vector control in cities.

(GS-3: Internal Security)

• The Home Minister emphasizes coordinated efforts among states and agencies for a robust national security framework
• Focus on analyzing past incidents, emerging threats, and counter-terrorism strategies.

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• Discussion on advancing civil nuclear energy programs, including fleet mode reactors, private participation, and
• challenges in implementation, safety, and international cooperation.

(GS-3:Science & Technology)

• Successful test of 3,500 km-range K-4 SLBM from INS Arighaat
• Strengthens India’s credible second-strike capability and completion of nuclear triad (land, air, sea).