December 2025 Current Affairs
National Safety & Infrastructure
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New Earthquake Risk Category: India has updated its seismic zonation map to include Zone VI, now the highest risk level. This new classification covers the entire Himalayan belt, shifting the focus toward geological fault lines to ensure more resilient infrastructure and disaster planning.
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NISAR Science Phase Begins: The NASA–ISRO NISAR satellite has officially begun its scientific mission. By monitoring land movement and environmental shifts, it will provide critical data for earthquake research, glacier tracking, and flood response.
Global Influence & Diplomacy
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Asia Power Rankings: India has secured the third spot in the Asia Power Index 2025, trailing only the U.S. and China. This reflects India's rapid growth in economic strength, military readiness, and regional diplomatic influence.
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IMO Council Re-election: India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–27 term. This position allows India to remain a key decision-maker in global shipping regulations and maritime safety laws.
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Scientific Recognition on Mars: The IAU has officially approved Indian names for geological features on Mars, further symbolizing India's expanding footprint in global space exploration and scientific discovery.
Economy & Technology
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Quantum Economy 2047: India has unveiled a strategic roadmap to become a global leader in Quantum Technology by 2047. The plan focuses on building research parks and developing applications for secure fintech, logistics, and healthcare.
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RBI Financial Inclusion Strategy: The Reserve Bank of India launched its 2025–30 National Strategy, aiming to bridge the digital banking gap. The plan prioritizes financial literacy, consumer protection, and increased participation of women in the formal economy.
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Scaling Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI): India's "Open Digital Systems"—including UPI and DigiPIN—continue to set global benchmarks for transparency in governance, agriculture, and banking.
Defense & Governance
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Maritime Defense Strengthening: Through new agreements with the U.S. for MH-60R helicopter support and successful BrahMos missile tests, the Indian Navy has significantly bolstered its surveillance and strike capabilities in the Indian Ocean.
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Call for Systemic Accountability: Parliamentary panels have flagged critical issues in the economic system, including fertilizer misuse and delays in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), urging immediate legal reforms to strengthen institutional monitoring.
