Daily Top Current Affairs for 16th December 2025
1. Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill Referred to JPC. The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 introduced in the Lok Sabha has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for detailed scrutiny. The referral reflects the government’s intent to examine wide-ranging reforms in higher education governance.
2. Single Higher Education Regulator Proposed. The Bill proposes a fundamental restructuring of higher education regulation by subsuming UGC, AICTE, and NCTE into one overarching authority. The move aims to reduce regulatory overlap and improve efficiency and quality in universities and institutions.
3. India’s Solar Power Capacity Rises by 46%. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India’s solar power capacity has increased by 46 percent over the last 11 years. The growth highlights India’s steady progress towards clean energy transition and climate commitments.
4. Sikkim Opens Cho La and Dok La for Tourism. Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang declared Cho La and Dok La open for tourists under the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative. The move promotes border tourism, strengthens infrastructure, and supports livelihoods in remote border villages.
5. Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan Boosts Border Development. The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative, jointly run by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Tourism, aims to showcase strategic border areas while improving connectivity, infrastructure, and local economic opportunities.
6. President Rejects West Bengal University Amendment Bill. President Droupadi Murmu rejected a West Bengal Assembly bill proposing the Chief Minister as Chancellor of state universities instead of the Governor. The decision reinforces constitutional provisions governing higher education administration.
7. India Fastest-Growing Major Economy: FM. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India is the fastest-growing major economy with an 8.2% growth rate, compared to global growth of 3.2%. She made the statement during discussion on Supplementary Demands for Grants 2025-26.
8. India’s Trade Deficit Narrows in November. India’s merchandise trade deficit declined to 24.53 billion US dollars in November. Exports rose to 38.13 billion dollars, while imports fell due to reduced gold, oil, and coal purchases.
9. India Develops Indigenous Microprocessor DHRUV64. India achieved a semiconductor milestone with the development of DHRUV64, its first indigenous 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor. Developed by C-DAC, it strengthens India’s technological self-reliance.
10. NCDEX Gets SEBI Approval for MF Platform. The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange received in-principle approval from SEBI to launch a mutual fund transaction platform. The move supports NCDEX’s expansion into a diversified, multi-asset market infrastructure.
11. India Observes Vijay Diwas. The nation observed Vijay Diwas to commemorate India’s victory in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, which led to the liberation of Bangladesh. The day honours the bravery and sacrifices of Indian armed forces.
12. Indian Navy Strengthens Ties with Maldives. Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, visited Maldives to attend the closing ceremony of Exercise Ekatha 2025. The annual exercise strengthens maritime cooperation with the Maldives National Defence Force.
13. PM Modi Holds High-Level Talks in Jordan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Amman for a two-day visit to Jordan and held delegation-level talks with King Abdullah II. The visit underlines strong bilateral ties as both nations approach 75 years of diplomatic relations.
14. India–Russia Logistics Pact Gets Legal Approval. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support (RELOS) agreement with India. The pact enhances defence logistics cooperation between the two strategic partners.
15. Indian Sportspersons Shine at National and Global Levels. Manu Bhaker and Simranpreet Kaur Brar won gold at the National Shooting Championships. Cricketer Shafali Verma was named ICC Women’s Player of the Month for November after her World Cup final performance.
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