Daily Top Current Affairs of the Day for 20th December 2025
1. President Inaugurates National Conference of PSC Chairpersons. President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the two-day National Conference of Chairpersons of State Public Service Commissions in Hyderabad. The conference aims to strengthen transparency, efficiency and best practices in recruitment processes across states.
2. India to Roll Out AI-Based Free-Flow Tolling by 2026. The Union Government announced that the nationwide rollout of Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling with AI-based highway management will be completed by end-2026. The system will remove toll plazas, reduce congestion and improve travel efficiency.
3. Indian Railways Clarifies Digital Unreserved Tickets. Indian Railways clarified that passengers who book unreserved tickets digitally can show the ticket on the same mobile phone used for booking. A printed copy is not mandatory, reinforcing digital convenience and paperless travel.
4. Tamil Nadu Electoral Roll Revised. Tamil Nadu removed 97.4 lakh names after the SIR enumeration exercise. The updated electoral roll now has 5.43 crore voters. The move aims to improve accuracy and transparency in voter lists.
5. Kerala HC Denies Bail in Sabarimala Gold Case. The Kerala High Court denied bail to former Travancore Devaswom Board president N. Vasu and others in the Sabarimala gold loss case, underlining judicial scrutiny in temple administration matters.
6. Shashwat Sharma Appointed Airtel India MD & CEO. Shashwat Sharma was appointed Managing Director and CEO of Bharti Airtel India, effective 1 January 2026. The move signals leadership continuity in one of India’s largest telecom companies.
7. NPS Withdrawal Limit Raised for Private Subscribers. PFRDA increased the withdrawal limit for non-government NPS subscribers to 80% of the pension corpus, up from 60%. The reform enhances flexibility and retirement planning options.
8. Oman Raises Cap on Indian Workforce to 50%. Oman allowed companies to employ up to 50% Indian nationals, up from 20%. The decision boosts overseas employment opportunities for Indians and strengthens bilateral labour ties.
9. India to Launch US Commercial Satellite on LVM-3. India’s LVM-3 heavy-lift rocket will place a major US commercial satellite into orbit on 24 December. The mission, executed by NewSpace India Limited, highlights India’s growing role in global space commerce.
10. India Assumes BRICS Presidency for 2026. Brazil formally handed over the BRICS presidency to India during the 4th Sherpas Meeting. India will lead BRICS in 2026 with a focus on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
11. Bangladesh Witnesses Protests After Activist’s Death. Dhaka and other regions saw protests following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a radical youth activist, in Singapore. The unrest disrupted traffic and highlighted political tensions in Bangladesh.
12. India Defeats South Africa in 5th T20I. India defeated South Africa by 30 runs in the 5th T20I. Hardik Pandya won Player of the Match, while Varun Chakaravarthy was Player of the Series.
13. Jharkhand Wins First Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Jharkhand clinched their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title in the 2025-26 season. Led by strong performances from Ishan Kishan and Kumar Kushagra, Jharkhand defeated Haryana in the final.
14. Digital Transformation in Transport and Governance. From MLFF tolling to paperless railway tickets, India continues to adopt digital and AI-based solutions to improve public services and infrastructure efficiency.
15. India’s Growing Global Footprint. India’s space launch services, BRICS leadership, and labour agreements with Oman reflect the country’s expanding influence in global governance, technology and workforce mobility.
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