News of The Day: 31st December 2025

News of The Day – 31st December 2025

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

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-1: Modern History)

• Netaji’s birth anniversary eve 
• About Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
• PM recalled 1943 Tricolour hoisting in Andamans, emphasising freedom struggle legacy.

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• Advisory urging platforms to proactively remove obscene, vulgar, pornographic, or child-harmful content under IT Rules 2021.
• Large platforms must use automated tools for detection.
• Non-compliance risks loss of safe harbour and legal action.

(GS-2: International Relations)

• China’s PLA conducted large-scale “Justice Mission 2025” military exercises.
• Triggered by US $11bn arms sale to Taiwan
• Seen as the strongest signal against independence and external interference.

(GS-3: Economy)

• Year-end review highlights 2025 reforms: tax cuts, labour laws, high growth (8.2% Q2), low inflation, and job creation amid global uncertainties.
• Impact of fiscal reforms on the economy.

(GS-3: Economy)

• India surpassed Japan with $4.18 trillion GDP, becoming the world’s 4th largest economy.
• Projects overtaking Germany by 2030 ($7.3 trillion); driven by 8.2% Q2 growth in FY2025-26 amid global challenges.

• About GDP and its relevance.

(GS-2: International Relations)

• Former Bangladesh PM and BNP leader Khaleda Zia (aged ~80) died on Dec 30 after prolonged illness.
• EAM S Jaishankar represents India at her funeral in Dhaka.

• India- Bangladesh relation ( Status and Challenges)

• Indian GMs Arjun Erigaisi (open) and Koneru Humpy (women) won bronze at 2025 FIDE World Rapid Championship in Doha. 
• About 2025 FIDE World Rapid Championship.

(GS-3: Science & Tech)

• Indian researchers/developers announced advanced computational tools accelerating molecular simulations for faster drug discovery.
• Role of computational tools in Medical Science.

(GS-3: Science & Tech)

• Breakthrough study uses natural cancer-resistance mutations to develop targeted therapies against tumours.
• About Cancer and challenges in Cancer treatment.

(GS-3: Environment)

• Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) and direct seeding in rice farming reduce methane emissions (up to 40-50%) while saving water and boosting yields.
• Farmers in states like Telangana/AP earn carbon credits, with programs enrolling thousands for climate-smart revenue.

(GS-3: Environment)

• India-Canada pact for ‘Smart Sea’ initiative promotes joint.
  • R&D in marine tech, ocean observation, and sustainable maritime solutions.
• Relevance in Pollution Monitoring and Control.