Tuesday, Dec 16
Daily current affairs for 16 December 2025 with exam-focused key facts, connected news context, and revision notes for UPSC, SSC, banking and government exams.
Today at a glance
Key Updates:
Samuel Umtiti, former Barcelona and France defender, retires at 31 Won two La Liga titles, three Copa del Rey, and the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Tennis veteran player Rohan Bopanna has bid adieu to his Tennis career on Saturday. The 45-year-old took to social media to announce his retirement.
Veteran India pacer Mohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 37-year-old pacer featured in 34 international appearances—26 ODIs and 8 T20Is.
Kane Williamson retires as New Zealand's second-highest T20I run-scorer with 2,575 runs from 93 matches. He captained New Zealand to the 2021 T20 World Cup final, scoring 85 in the final against Australia.
Key Updates:
Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo started his first full four-year term as president of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI). Pawan Singh was elected as the new secretary general of the NRAI.
Amita Chaudhury has been appointed as the Chair of the Board of the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI). She is the first woman of Indian origin to…
Shantha Rangaswamy elected president of the Indian Cricketers’ Association (ICA) Venkat Sundaram named secretary and Deepak Jain appointed treasurer of ICA
Michelle Bachelet is the first and only woman President of Chile. She is a former Chief of UN Human Rights and served as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2018 to 2022.
Key Updates:
November 15 marks the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, one of India's most revered tribal leaders, freedom fighters, and social reformers. Birsa Munda was born on November 15, 1875.
President Droupadi Murmu made a historic visit to the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala on Wednesday, becoming the first woman head of state to offer prayers at the renowned hilltop shrine. She is only the second…
President Droupadi Murmu has commenced a historic state visit to Angola. She received a ceremonial welcome in Luanda.
President Droupadi Murmu's ongoing visit is the first-ever state visit by an Indian head of state to Botswana. India and Botswana will mark 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2026.
Key Updates:
Manali Makarand Kshirsagar is an NU alumna with a PhD in computer science. She holds an MBA in finance and marketing.
Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo started his first full four-year term as president of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI). Pawan Singh was elected as the new secretary general of the NRAI.
Renuka Iyer, MD has been appointed as the new Chief Medical Officer of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). She previously served as Section Chief of Gastrointestinal Oncology and Medical Director for…
Key Updates:
Shivraj Patil, former Union Home Minister and senior Congress leader, passed away at the age of 90 in Latur, Maharashtra. He served as the 10th Speaker of the Lok Sabha between 1991 and 1996.
Mahaparinirvan Diwas is observed every year on December 6 to commemorate the death anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. Dr Ambedkar passed away on December 6, 1956.
Gopichand P Hinduja, Chairman of the Hinduja Group, passed away in London on Tuesday according to a PTI report. He assumed the role of chairman after his older brother Srichand passed away in May 2023.
Padma Shri awardee and renowned environmentalist Saalumarada Thimmakka passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Friday. The 114-year-old had been unwell for some time and was undergoing treatment when she…
Key Updates:
The book is titled "Dapaan: Tales from Kashmir’s Conflict" and authored by award-winning journalist Ipsita Chakravarty. It is published by Hurst & Co Ltd and contains 291 pages.
Abhishek Sharma had a record-breaking performance at the 2025 DP World Asia Cup. Abhishek Sharma was propelled to the No. 1 spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20I Batter Rankings.
Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away in Mumbai from age-related ailments. The actor's last rites took place in the afternoon at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Mumbai’s Vile Parle.
Rohit Sharma reclaimed the No. 1 position in the ICC ODI batting rankings. Rohit Sharma moved past New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell in the ODI batting rankings.
Key Updates:
BSE and Department of Posts sign MoU to enable distribution of mutual fund products through India Post’s network. Selected DoP employees will be trained and onboarded as certified mutual fund distributors via BSE StAR MF…
Master Capital Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Master Trust, has received in-principle approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to sponsor a mutual fund. India’s mutual fund industry assets…
Sebi proposes excluding ZCZP bonds from portfolio value calculation for BSDA eligibility. ZCZP bonds are non-transferable, non-tradable, and do not provide monetary return or redemption value.
SEBI has capped the weight of top stocks in non-benchmark indices like Bank Nifty. Under the revised framework, the top constituent's weight cannot exceed 20%.
Key Updates:
The eighth edition of Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 Grand Finale is being held simultaneously at 60 nodal centres—42 software hubs and 18 hardware hubs. A total of 72,165 ideas were submitted by 68,766 student teams…
Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Patil inaugurated the Jal Shakti Hackathon–2025 and the Bharat-WIN Portal. The initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Water Vision @ 2047’ for a technologically…
The Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) launched the Jal Shakti Hackathon–2025 and the Bharat-WIN Portal under the National Water Mission. Winning participants will receive a ₹1 lakh grant for developing a Proof-of-Concept…
The scheme is named "INSPIRE Award Standard Scheme" and is under the "Ministry of Science and Technology's scheme" / "Department of Science and Technology, Government of India". The main objective of this scheme is "to…
Key Updates:
The Government of India has rolled out a Credit Assessment Model (CAM) aimed at transforming loan appraisal for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). CAM leverages digitally sourced, verifiable data from across…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved the Integrated Ecotourism and Sustainable Agri-Based Livelihood Development in Meghalaya Project. The project involves a $77 million loan and an additional $1 million technical…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $400 million results-based lending (RBL) program. The program aims to improve road connectivity in Maharashtra.
ADB signs $500 million loan for Maharashtra Power Distribution Enhancement Programme. ADB signs ¥27,147,200,000 ($190.6 million) loan for Indore Metro Rail Project in Madhya Pradesh.
Key Updates:
The Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly implemented the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill. The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is in accordance with the policy directives of the Constitution makers under Article 44 of the…
Namo Lakshmi Yojana: launched March 2024; girl students in classes 9-12 receive ₹50,000 over four years; over 10.49 lakh girls assisted, disbursements exceed ₹1,000 crore; managed via 'Namo Lakshmi Portal'. Namo…
Key Updates:
The policy introduces targeted incentives for makers of experiential learning toys and products designed for children with special needs. Investments above ₹50 crore with a minimum of 50 jobs will qualify for a special…
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Handicrafts Awards for 2023 and 2024 at a ceremonial event in New Delhi. The awards celebrate master artisans preserving centuries-old traditions while shaping the…
Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Jayant Chaudhary jointly inaugurated the Skill India Centre in Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh. The centre in Baraut will offer quality skilling to unlock local aspirations and…
Initiative Name: 'We Rise- Women Entrepreneurs Reimagining Inclusive and Sustainable Enterprises' launched by NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and DP World Objective: 'help women entrepreneurs in India…
Key Updates:
ICGS Amulya is the third vessel in a series of eight advanced Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) being built for the Indian Coast Guard. ICGS Amulya measures 51.43 m in length and 8 m in breadth, with a displacement of 330…
The Indian Navy will commission DSC A20, the first vessel in a new class of indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft (DSC), on 16 December 2025 at Kochi under the Southern Naval Command. DSC A20 is the…
Indigenous build: Goa Shipyard Limited constructed the 51-metre FPV with >60% indigenous content Key systems: First ICG vessel fitted with indigenously developed controllable pitch propellers and gearboxes
India will soon induct its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman. INS Arighaat, the second SSBN, was commissioned into the Strategic Forces Command in Visakhapatnam in August.
Key Updates:
India climbed four steps to rank third in the 2024 Global AI Vibrancy Index with a score of 21.59. The United States leads with 78.6 and China follows with 36.95, while India surpasses South Korea, the United Kingdom…
India has secured the third position in the Asia Power Index 2025, on the back of economic growth and military capability based on its performance in Operation Sindoor, Australia-based think tank Lowy Institute said. The…
Report: Global Firepower (GFP) Index 2025 ranks world militaries using 60+ factors; lower Power Index (PwrIndx) score denotes stronger capability Top 3: United States leads with PwrIndx 0.0744, Russia second at 0.0788…
CCPI 2026 published at UN COP30 Climate Summit lists Denmark (80.52 pts) in 4th place as top-ranked country; top three ranks remain vacant as no nation achieved 'very high' rating India fell 13 positions—from 10th to…
Key Updates:
India has resumed issuance of tourist visas to Chinese citizens worldwide, ending a five-year suspension imposed following the 2020 Galwan clash. The decision followed a July order to resume tourist visas for Chinese…
Saudi Arabia and Russia have signed a historic mutual visa exemption agreement allowing citizens of both countries to stay visa free for up to 90 days. The agreement covers all passport types for tourism, business, and…
The Gulf Cooperation Council has approved a landmark one-stop travel system designed to streamline movement across member states. the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain selected to pilot the initiative starting in December…
Agreement Name: Bilateral Haj Agreement. Parties: India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Key Updates:
Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani is on a three-day visit to India. The visit aims to further reinvigorate the economic partnership between the two countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi, Karnataka. PM Modi took part in the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana programme, a devotional gathering of 100,000 participants reciting Srimad Bhagavad Gita.
The programme is for the birth centenary celebration of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika. A biography of Dr Bhupen Hazarika, translated into all the languages of India, will be inaugurated.
State visit by Mauritius PM Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam and spouse Veena Ramgoolam, 9-16 September Cities covered: Mumbai, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Dehradun, Tirupati, Delhi
Key Updates:
Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani is on a three-day visit to India. The visit aims to further reinvigorate the economic partnership between the two countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi, Karnataka. PM Modi took part in the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana programme, a devotional gathering of 100,000 participants reciting Srimad Bhagavad Gita.
Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 30th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam. The summit is co-hosted by CII, DPIIT under the Ministry of Commerce and…
PM Modi will inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit in Coimbatore. PM Modi will release over Rs 18,000 crore to farmers under the 21st instalment of PM-KISAN, benefiting 9 crore farmers nationwide.
Key Updates:
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal virtually inaugurated the 3rd Session of the Council of the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) in Mumbai. The session is organized…
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is set to assume the Chair of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the year 2026. Kumar will take over as the chair of…
The Ministry of Ayush (MoA) will host a dedicated side event on Ashwagandha titled 'Ashwagandha: From Traditional Wisdom to Global Impact – Perspectives from Leading Global Experts' during the 2nd WHO Global Summit on…
The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) will take place at the Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan, with the theme ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ for 2025. The fair will run from November 14 to November 27.
Key Updates:
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world’s shared blueprint for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity for everyone by 2030. Adopted by all 193 United Nations member states in…
The Zonal Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Chennai, is organizing the Regional Conference on Environment, 2025 on the 6th and 7th of December 2025. The conference will include three Technical Sessions; The…
UNEP’s Medium-Term Strategy 2026–2030, which defines the organisation’s global agenda on climate, biodiversity, pollution and land degradation, may be reopened for negotiation on language and scope. UNEP’s regular budget…
Publication Name: Guidelines on the protection of the natural environment in armed conflict: rules and recommendations relating to the protection of the natural environment under international humanitarian law, with…
Key Updates:
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan: 'We have planned seven launches to take place before the end of this financial year. It is by March 2026.' First uncrewed Gaganyaan mission 'G1 Mission' scheduled before March 2026; three…
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan: "the government has approved the Chandrayaan-4 mission, designed as a lunar sample-return mission" Chandrayaan-4 objective: "will attempt to bring back samples from the moon — a capability…
Godrej Enterprises Group’s aerospace business has delivered the first human-rated L110 Vikas engine. The engine was delivered to Isro’s liquid propulsion systems centre.
Private companies entering work of building navigation systems for spacecraft and defence supports Viksit Bharat 2047. Navigation systems are highly complex and critical which ISRO alone could not develop.
Key Updates:
The Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, chaired the Apex Council meeting under the Bharat 6G Mission and reviewed the progress of the Bharat 6G Alliance. The Government has approved a ₹1-lakh-crore…
Azim Premji was honoured with the Research Catalyst Award. He is the founder-chairman of Wipro Ltd.
CSIR–NICDC MoU signed by Dr. Vibha Malhotra Sawhney, Head, Technology Management Directorate, CSIR, and Mr. Vikas Goel, General Manager (CS & Marketing), NICDC, in New Delhi. Joint plan to develop R&D hubs, industrial…
The Infosys Prize 2025 was announced for six researchers across six categories: Economics, Engineering and Computer Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.…
Key Updates:
ISRO signed a tripartite MoU with Bharat Coking Coal Limited and Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited on 15 October to map surface coal fire and associated land subsidence in Jharia Coalfield. National…
UNEP’s Medium-Term Strategy 2026–2030, which defines the organisation’s global agenda on climate, biodiversity, pollution and land degradation, may be reopened for negotiation on language and scope. UNEP’s regular budget…
India expressed 'strong support' to Brazil for the inclusive leadership at CoP30. India welcomed progress under the Global Goal on Adaptation, noting it reflects recognition of the overwhelming need for adaptation in…
India joined the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) as an observer; TFFF aims to mobilise ~USD 125 billion to reward nations that protect/expand tropical forests. Indian Ambassador Dinesh Bhatia delivered India’s…
Key Updates:
International Cheetah Day is observed on December 4 every year. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released three cheetahs — female Veera and her two 10-month-old cubs — into the wild at Kuno National Park to mark…
India launched Project Cheetah in 2022 to reintroduce cheetahs, the only large carnivore extinct in independent India since 1952, primarily through translocation from Africa. As of December 2025, the country now supports…
The Supreme Court directed the Jharkhand government to declare the Saranda forests as a wildlife sanctuary and conservation reserve. The directive prohibits any mining activity within a one-km radius of the boundary of…
Nauradehi wildlife sanctuary, covering districts of Narasinghpur, Damoh and Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, will become the third home of cheetahs in India Cheetahs from Namibia will be translocated to Nauradehi wildlife…
Key Updates:
The sleuths of Telangana Eagle Force in coordination with Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Delhi Police Crime Branch and with support of Noida Police, executed a massive multi-state operation against a Nigerian drug…
Anant Ambani became the youngest and first Asian recipient of the Global Humanitarian Award for Animal Welfare presented by the Global Humane Society. The award ceremony took place in Washington, DC, and recognized his…
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted raids on two facilities allegedly involved in melting gold and two unregistered shops linked to the network. The action was named ‘Operation Bullion Blaze’ and…
The COP30 is scheduled to be held in Brazil's Belem from November 10 to 21. The COP30 is important, which is happening on the completion of 10 years of the Paris Agreement.
Key Updates:
Tata Electronics has signed Intel as the first major prospective customer for its upcoming semiconductor facilities in India. Intel and Tata intend to explore manufacturing and packaging of Intel products for local…
India has launched its first indigenously developed high-precision and compact diode laser. "India has taken a historic step toward technological self-reliance with the launch of its first indigenously developed…
The Indian Army has signed a contract for the procurement of its first indigenously designed and manufactured Software Defined Radios (SDR). These SDRs were developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation…
Key Updates:
Tata Power plans to set up the country's largest solar wafers and ingots manufacturing plant with a capacity of 10 gigawatts The facility will complete Tata Power's presence across the manufacturing chain; the company…
India’s leading PSU NTPC signed a strategic MoU with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) to accelerate global energy collaboration and power sector transformation. The MoU lays the foundation for extensive collaboration in…
Uttar Pradesh becomes the third state after Gujarat and Maharashtra to surpass 1 GW of residential rooftop solar capacity under PMSG: MBY. Central subsidy disbursed ₹1,999.26 crore and state subsidy about ₹600 crore to…
The Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly was held in New Delhi. President of India Droupadi Murmu delivered the first-ever address by the President of India to the International Solar…
Key Updates:
Chandrayaan-3 detects surprisingly active plasma over the Moon’s south pole. The Radio Anatomy of the Moon Bound Hypersensitive ionosphere and Atmosphere–Langmuir Probe (RAMBHA-LP) instrument offers the first ground…
NASA has lost contact with the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft after it passed behind Mars as seen from Earth. MAVEN launched in November 2013 and entered Mars orbit in September 2014 to study…
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS exhibited an unprecedented and rapid increase in brightness as it approached the Sun. The finding is significant because the internal composition of 3I/ATLAS could suggest that the planetary…
Earth has one true natural satellite, which is 2,159-miles-wide and located about 239,000 miles away. Astronomers have discovered celestial objects called 'quasi-moons' in Earth's cosmic neighborhood.
Key Updates:
Rhinophis siruvaniensis, a new burrowing shieldtail snake, was discovered in a coffee plantation at Jellipara village, Palakkad district, Kerala. The species was formally described in the journal Evolutionary Systematics…
The cane toad (Rhinella marina) is recognized as one of the most invasive destructive species globally. Originally from Central and South America, cane toads were introduced to other regions, such as Australia, to manage…
Deep in Brazil's Amazon, scientists have built a 'time machine' pumping carbon dioxide into the rainforest canopy to simulate atmospheric conditions predicted for the future to gauge how the biome adapts. At the…
Discovery: New filter-feeding pterosaur species Bakiribu waridza identified from bones preserved in fossilised regurgitate (regurgitalite). Institution: Specimen stored at Museu Camara Cascudo, Universidade Federal do…
Key Updates:
Lando Norris won the 2025 F1 World Championship. Max Verstappen lost the 2025 F1 World Championship to Lando Norris by two points.
Norris finished third in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to secure the championship by two points. Max Verstappen won the race but ended the season two points behind Norris in the final standings.
Marco Bezzecchi claimed victory in the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix. Bezzecchi started on pole and finished ahead of Raul Fernandez (second) and Fabio Di Giannantonio (third).
Max Verstappen claimed his second Las Vegas Grand Prix win ahead of championship leader Lando Norris. Norris and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri were later disqualified by stewards for illegal plank wear.
Key Updates:
Mohammed Siraj was named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for August after taking nine wickets in the decisive fifth Test against England. Siraj’s match-winning performance helped India clinch The Oval Test by six runs and…
Shardul Thakur will lead Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, commencing on November 26 in Lucknow. Mumbai are the defending champions, having won the SMAT title last season under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy.
James Anderson received his knighthood from Princess Anne at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. He was awarded the accolade in former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list in April.
India's Women's World Cup-winning team member Shafali Verma was felicitated by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. She was honoured with a shawl and a cheque of Rs 1.50 crore and a 'Grade A' sports gradation…
Key Updates:
an Indian Army mountaineering team from Eastern Command has successfully summited Mount Kangto 7,042-metre--the highest and hitherto unconquered sentinel peak of Arunachal Pradesh--approaching from the challenging…
Antarctic Day is observed globally on Dec 1. Antarctic Day recalls the signing of the Antarctic Treaty in 1959.
International Mountain Day 2025 spotlights the crucial role of glaciers in sustaining water, food, and livelihoods, urging global action to protect fragile mountain ecosystems. The theme for International Mountain Day…
Key Updates:
Rajasthan United FC began their campaign at the 41st Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup with a confident and disciplined 3–0 win against Sikkim Himalayan FC. The match was played at the historic Paljor Stadium.
Kidambi Srikanth won his men's singles semifinal match at the Syed Modi International badminton tournament, defeating compatriot Mithun Manjunath with a score of 21-15 19-21 21-13. Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won…
Namitbir Singh Walia secured the fourth overall position at the 3rd Annemasse International Masters Tournament in France. He is the second player from Punjab to earn the International Master title, after Dushyant Sharma.
Indian women boxers achieved a remarkable feat at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025. They secured four gold medals in Greater Noida.
Key Updates:
India defeated Egypt in the Squash World Cup semifinal. India secured a 3-0 win against Egypt.
Over 24 countries will compete in the inaugural Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship from March 9 to 14 next year, for which the venue is yet to be finalised in India. The event will see 16 men's and as many women's teams…
India B (Manipur) clinched a spectacular victory over Colombia with a score of 8–5 in the final. The championship match was held at the Imphal Polo Ground.
The Squash World Cup 2025 returns to Chennai for the third consecutive year, with the 2025 edition scheduled to take place from December 9 to 14 at the Express Avenue Mall and Indian Squash Academy (ISA). India is the…
Key Updates:
UNESCO added the Philippine artisanal sea-salt craft Asin Tibuok to the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. Viet Nam’s Đông Hồ folk woodblock printing, carved wooden blocks, natural…
The Hornbill Festival 2025 will run from December 1 to 10 in Nagaland. The 26th Hornbill Festival is being held at Kisama Heritage Village, just outside Kohima.
The Raulane festival is a 5,000-year-old festival celebrated in Kinnaur's Himalayas. It honors celestial fairies called Saunis, who are believed to protect villagers during harsh winters.
The Shad Nongkrem is a significant Khasi religious and cultural festival. This annual five-day event honors Ka Blei Synshar for a bountiful harvest and prosperity.
Key Updates:
The Integrated Sohra Tourism Circuit was launched under the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE) scheme. The circuit was conceptualised jointly by the Ministry of DoNER and the…
The 12th edition of Samvad conclave is a five-day event held at Gopal Maidan from November 15 to 19. The conclave coincides with Jharkhand's 25th Statehood Day and the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda.
Event: India Maritime Week 2025 (IMW 2025) organised by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) in partnership with Indian Ports Association Location: NESCO Grounds (Bombay Exhibition Centre), Mumbai
Key Updates:
Patanjali Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Russian government to facilitate its entry into Russia. The MoU aims to promote health and wellness, health tourism, exchange of skilled human…
The Ministry of Ayush (MoA) will host a dedicated side event on Ashwagandha titled 'Ashwagandha: From Traditional Wisdom to Global Impact – Perspectives from Leading Global Experts' during the 2nd WHO Global Summit on…
The 3rd International Ayurveda Conference was jointly organized by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) and Conayur, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The two-day event was held from November 14-15, 2025, under the aegis of the…
Event: 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine (17–19 December 2025, New Delhi) jointly hosted by Ministry of Ayush and WHO. Participants: Over 100 countries expected; reception attended by ambassadors/high…
Key Updates:
The United Arab Emirates, represented by the UAE Archery Federation, has won the bid to host the 2026 Asian Youth Archery Championship in the city of Khorfakkan. The announcement was made during the Asian Archery…
The UAE’s first government financial transaction using the Digital Dirham was executed between the Ministry of Finance and the Dubai Department of Finance (DOF) in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).…
The Dubai Department of Finance and Ministry of Finance conducted the first government payment using the Digital Dirham issued by the Central Bank of the UAE. The settlement concluded in under two minutes without…
MoET unveils TM Market Place, the Middle East’s first dedicated digital platform for listing, buying and trading registered trademarks. Only national and international trademarks officially registered in the UAE can be…
Key Updates:
Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam 2025 is organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sangeet Natak Academy and supported by Andhra Pradesh Tourism and the…
Ministry of Education (MoE) announced the 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) to be held in January 2026. Online MCQ-based competition for participant selection runs on MyGov portal from 1st December 2025 to 11th…
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 will be celebrated on November 5, 2025 (Wednesday), marking the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. According to Drik Panchang, the full moon day (Kartik Purnima) begins at 10:36 PM on…
Mahaparinirvan Diwas is observed every year on December 6 to commemorate the death anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. Dr Ambedkar passed away on December 6, 1956.
Key Updates:
Antarctic Day is observed globally on Dec 1. Antarctic Day recalls the signing of the Antarctic Treaty in 1959.
PM Modi released a commemorative postal ticket and a special coin dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur. The event was organised by the Haryana Government at Jyotisar village in…
A special commemorative postal cover was launched to honour Dr Ramdas R Pai. Dr Ramdas R Pai is the Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE).
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant unveiled a commemorative postage stamp honouring cinematographer K Vaikunth at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Panaji. The stamp release event was attended by…