Daily Top Current Affairs of the Day for 12th December 2025
1. Nagaland Launches Mission Punarutthan for Water Conservation. Nagaland launched Mission Punarutthan during Watershed Mahotsav 2025 to restore traditional water bodies and revive natural springs. The initiative promotes community-led watershed management, improves rural water security, and supports sustainable village development.
2. India to Host First Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship. India will host the first-ever Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship from 9–14 March 2026. Over 24 Commonwealth nations will participate, marking a major global recognition of the traditional Indian sport.
3. RBI Approves Digital Payments Intelligence Platform. The Reserve Bank of India approved SBI and Bank of Baroda to form a Section 8 company for a digital payments intelligence platform. The platform aims to detect fraud and strengthen cybersecurity in public sector banks.
4. India Launches First Fully Electric Green Tug. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the steel-cutting ceremony for India’s first fully electric green tug. The initiative supports clean, modern, and sustainable port operations under India’s green maritime vision.
5. Google for Startups Hub Inaugurated at T-Hub Hyderabad. Google inaugurated its Google for Startups Hub at T-Hub in Hyderabad in collaboration with the Telangana government. The hub will support AI-first startups, provide global mentorship, and strengthen India’s startup ecosystem.
6. DRDO’s Project VEDA Nears Launch. DRDO’s Project VEDA, a rapid-response military rocket, is nearing its first full-scale launch in early 2026. The system will act as India’s wartime space backup by quickly replacing damaged satellites.
7. Oscars Introduce Casting Category from 2026. The Academy Awards announced a new Casting category starting from Oscars 2026. This marks the first time casting professionals will receive official recognition in Oscar history.
8. Sikkim to Host Supercar Rally under Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan. Sikkim will host a supercar rally from 12 December under the Defence Ministry’s Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative. Seventeen high-performance cars will traverse tough mountain routes to promote border and battlefield tourism.
9. Nation Honours BSF Martyrs of 1971 War. India paid tribute to Maha Vir Chakra awardee Assistant Commandant Ram Krishan Wadhwa and eight BSF personnel who recaptured the Raja Mohatam Post in Punjab’s Mamdot sector during the 1971 war.
10. Hanoi Becomes World’s Second Most Polluted City. Hanoi emerged as the world’s second most polluted city after prolonged dense smog. The situation raised global concern over air quality, public health risks, and urban environmental management.
11. India Wins Five Medals at FEI Asian Equestrian Championships. India secured five medals at the 2025 FEI Asian Equestrian Championships held in Pattaya, Thailand. The event featured riders from 13 countries across disciplines like jumping, dressage, and endurance.
12. Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan Promotes Defence Tourism. The Defence Ministry’s Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative aims to promote tourism at historic battlefields and border regions, strengthening public awareness of India’s military heritage.
13. Electric Tug Project Strengthens Green Ports Vision. India’s electric green tug project supports decarbonisation of ports, reduction in fuel emissions, and adoption of clean maritime technologies, aligning with global climate commitments.
14. Mission Punarutthan Strengthens Climate Resilience. Nagaland’s Mission Punarutthan also aims to improve climate resilience by conserving watersheds, supporting agriculture, and reviving eco-sensitive water systems in hill regions.
15. Startup–Government Collaboration Boosts Innovation. The Google–T-Hub collaboration highlights India’s focus on public–private partnerships to accelerate innovation, promote AI entrepreneurship, and create globally competitive startups.
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