Daily Top Current Affairs of the Day for 14th December 2025
1. Cabinet Clears Atomic Energy Bill for Private Participation. The Union Cabinet approved the Atomic Energy Bill to amend existing nuclear laws. The Bill allows private sector participation in nuclear power generation, which was earlier restricted under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962. The move aims to boost clean energy capacity and attract investment.
2. Cabinet Approves 100% FDI in Insurance Sector. The Union Cabinet approved the Insurance Amendment Bill to raise foreign direct investment in insurance companies from 74% to 100%. The reform seeks to expand insurance penetration, attract global capital, increase competition, and support the goal of “Insurance for All by 2047”.
3. Government Extends FPO Scheme Till 2031. The central scheme for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) has been extended for five more years from 2026 to 2031. The extension aims to address operational gaps, strengthen farmer collectives, and enhance agricultural market access and income.
4. Andhra Pradesh Wins National Energy Conservation Award. Andhra Pradesh won the National Energy Conservation Award for the fourth consecutive year. The achievement highlights the state’s leadership in energy efficiency, renewable adoption, and sustainable power management practices.
5. Chhattisgarh’s Bastar to Become Most Developed Tribal Region. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a plan to transform Bastar into India’s most developed tribal region within five years. Speaking at the Bastar Olympics closing ceremony, he reiterated the government’s resolve to end Naxalism by 31 March 2026.
6. India Launches First Indigenous Hydrogen Passenger Vessel. India’s first fully indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel began commercial operations at Namo Ghat, Varanasi. Flagged off by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, the vessel marks a milestone in green maritime mobility and clean waterways.
7. India Post and BSE Partner for Mutual Fund Distribution. The Department of Posts and BSE signed an MoU to distribute mutual funds through India Post’s nationwide network. The initiative promotes financial inclusion, investor awareness, and access to investment products in rural and semi-urban areas.
8. Savarkar Statue Unveiled in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a statue of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar at Beodnabad in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The event marked 115 years of Savarkar’s poetry collection Sagara Prana Talamalla.
9. Kerala Local Body Polls Show Opposition Gains. In Kerala, the Congress-led UDF made gains in local body elections. The BJP-led NDA also improved its performance, especially in Thiruvananthapuram, indicating changing political dynamics in the state.
10. Harimau Shakti 2025 Exercise Underway. The India–Malaysia joint military exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 is underway at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability, joint operational readiness, and tactical coordination.
11. India–Maldives Exercise Ekuverin 2025 Nears Completion. The 14th edition of Exercise Ekuverin between India and Maldives entered its final phase in Thiruvananthapuram. The exercise strengthens defence cooperation and regional security in the Indian Ocean region.
12. PNB Housing Finance Appoints New MD & CEO. PNB Housing Finance appointed Ajai Kumar Shukla as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. The leadership change comes as the company expands in India’s competitive housing finance sector.
13. UNESCO Intangible Heritage Committee Session Concludes. The 20th session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage concluded in New Delhi. The session highlighted India’s growing global role in cultural preservation.
14. Sporting Achievements Highlight Indian Excellence. India assured a gold medal at the Odisha Masters 2025 badminton tournament as Unnati Hooda and Isharani Baruah reached the women’s singles final. India also secured an Olympic quota event at home with the 2027 ISSF World Cup in New Delhi.
15. India Extends Humanitarian Aid to Peru. India handed over 2.5 lakh saline bottles to Peru to support patients suffering from dehydration. The humanitarian aid, weighing 32 tonnes, reaffirmed India’s role as a reliable global development partner.
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