Daily Top Current Affairs of the Day for 22nd December 2025
1. WHO Concludes Global Summit on Traditional Medicine. World Health Organization concluded the Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi. The summit promoted the integration of evidence-based traditional medicine into modern healthcare systems. WHO launched the Traditional Medicine Global Library to support research, global standards, and affordable healthcare delivery, highlighting India’s leadership in traditional medicine.
2. WHO Launches Traditional Medicine Global Library. World Health Organization launched the Traditional Medicine Global Library to provide open access to validated research, clinical guidelines, and national policies. The initiative aims to strengthen evidence-based practice and global cooperation in traditional healthcare systems.
3. India Replaces MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G Act. The President of India granted assent to the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, replacing MGNREGA. The law guarantees 125 days of employment per rural household, focuses on productive asset creation, and integrates digital monitoring. The reform aims to modernize rural employment and strengthen livelihood security.
4. Parliamentary Panel Recommends INI Status to Auroville. A parliamentary committee recommended granting Institution of National Importance (INI) status to the Auroville Foundation. The move seeks to strengthen governance, academic research, and global cultural collaboration in line with UNESCO ideals.
5. China Imposes Provisional Tariffs on EU Dairy Imports. China imposed provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on dairy imports from the European Union. The step intensified trade tensions and raised concerns at global trade forums over protectionism and market access.
6. Gold Prices Touch Record High Globally. Global gold prices reached an all-time high amid geopolitical uncertainty, inflation concerns, and currency volatility. Investors increasingly preferred gold as a safe-haven asset, reflecting risk aversion in global financial markets.
7. NASA Confirms Safe Flyby of Near-Earth Asteroid. NASA confirmed that a bus-sized asteroid safely passed Earth on 22 December 2025. Scientists tracked the object using planetary defense systems, highlighting advances in near-Earth object monitoring and space safety preparedness.
8. Ursid Meteor Shower Peaks Over Northern Hemisphere. Astronomers observed the peak of the Ursid meteor shower during the night of 22–23 December. The shower originates from debris of comet 8P/Tuttle and holds scientific importance in studying small celestial bodies.
9. Global Editorials Flag Growth Without Private Investment. Major global editorials highlighted economic growth driven largely by public expenditure amid weak private sector capital investment. Analysts stressed the need for structural reforms, credit availability, and policy stability to revive private capex.
10. India Strengthens Digital Monitoring of Welfare Schemes. The government emphasized digital monitoring, geo-tagging, and outcome-based evaluation for welfare schemes. The approach aims to improve transparency, reduce leakages, and enhance service delivery efficiency.
11. Focus on Planetary Defence Gains Global Attention. The asteroid flyby renewed global focus on planetary defence cooperation. Space agencies highlighted the need for shared data systems, early warning mechanisms, and international coordination to manage near-Earth threats.
12. Trade Protectionism Emerges as Global Concern. Economists flagged rising protectionist measures, including new tariffs and trade barriers, as a challenge to global economic recovery. Institutions urged multilateral dialogue through WTO mechanisms to stabilize trade relations.
13. FC Barcelona Ends 2025 at Top of La Liga. FC Barcelona finished 2025 at the top of the La Liga table after winning their final league match. The result strengthened Barcelona’s title prospects and marked a strong sporting close to the year.
14. India Reinforces Leadership in Traditional Medicine Diplomacy. India reinforced its global leadership in traditional medicine through active participation and hosting of the WHO summit. The initiative aligned with India’s soft-power diplomacy and health innovation strategy.
15. Global Institutions Stress Evidence-Based Health Systems. International health institutions emphasized evidence-based policymaking and integration of traditional and modern medicine. The approach aims to improve healthcare accessibility, affordability, and sustainability worldwide.
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