Daily Top Current Affairs of the Day for 24th December 2025
1. India Observes Good Governance Day.
India observed Good Governance Day on 25 December to commemorate the birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The government highlighted transparency, accountability, digital governance, and citizen-centric service delivery as key pillars of governance reform.
2. Government Highlights Governance Reforms Inspired by Vajpayee
The government recalled Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s contributions to democratic governance, decentralisation, and administrative reforms. Officials emphasized cooperative federalism, infrastructure-led development, and inclusive policymaking.
3. India Celebrates Christmas as National Holiday
India celebrated Christmas Day marking the birth of Jesus Christ. Authorities emphasized communal harmony, cultural diversity, and social unity as core values of the Indian Constitution.
4. Centre Reviews Digital Governance Initiatives
The government reviewed digital governance platforms including online grievance redressal, e-office systems, and service delivery portals. The initiatives aim to reduce delays, improve transparency, and enhance administrative efficiency.
5. Prime Minister Stresses Citizen-Centric Governance
The Prime Minister emphasized citizen-first governance by leveraging technology, reducing red tape, and strengthening last-mile delivery of welfare schemes across states and districts.
6. RBI Highlights Financial Inclusion Progress
Reserve Bank of India highlighted progress in financial inclusion through Jan Dhan accounts, digital payments, and credit outreach. RBI stressed inclusive growth and financial stability.
7. India Expands Digital Payment Ecosystem
The government reviewed growth in digital payments driven by UPI and fintech platforms. Authorities linked digital payments with transparency, reduced cash dependency, and formalization of the economy.
8. Government Pushes Administrative Reforms
The Centre emphasized administrative reforms focusing on simplification of rules, time-bound services, and performance-based governance to improve public service delivery.
9. Centre Strengthens Cooperative Federalism
The government reiterated its commitment to cooperative federalism through consultations with states on development programmes, fiscal management, and governance reforms.
10. India Advances E-Governance for Welfare Delivery
The government expanded e-governance tools to improve targeting, reduce leakages, and ensure direct benefit transfer to eligible beneficiaries.
11. Education Institutions Observe Good Governance Day
Educational institutions across India observed Good Governance Day through seminars and awareness programmes on ethics, accountability, and democratic values.
12. Government Reviews Public Grievance Redressal System
Authorities reviewed the functioning of public grievance portals to ensure timely resolution of citizen complaints and improve trust in governance.
13. India Promotes Ethical and Transparent Administration
The government emphasized ethical governance, integrity in public administration, and adherence to constitutional values in policy implementation.
14. Global Community Celebrates Christmas
Countries across the world celebrated Christmas, reinforcing messages of peace, compassion, and social harmony.
15. Government Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Governance
The government reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive governance by strengthening institutions, empowering citizens, and promoting transparency and accountability.
🧠 ULTRA-QUICK EXAM RECALL (30 Seconds)
25 Dec → Good Governance Day + Christmas
Atal Bihari Vajpayee → Governance reforms
Good Governance → Transparency + accountability
RBI → Financial inclusion
UPI → Digital payments growth
DBT → Leakages reduction
Cooperative federalism → Centre–State cooperation
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