Daily Current Affairs for UPSC and State PSC
December 2025
Circulatory system emerged as the leading cause of death in India in 2023
News The Diseases of the circulatory system emerged as the leading cause of death in India in 2023, accounting for 36.4% of all medically certified deaths, according to a report released by the Office of the Registrar General of India under the Medical Certification of Cause of Death (MCCD) [...]
Bharat Ratna Mahamana Madan Mohan Malaviya News
News The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, paid homage to Bharat Ratna Mahamana Madan Mohan Malaviya on his birth anniversary on 25 December 2025, acknowledging his lifelong dedication to the nation, social reform, and education. Key Points PM Modi remembered Mahamana Malaviya Ji as a great nationalist, educationist, [...]
Japan’s Deep-Sea Rare Earth Mining Trial
News Japan will begin test mining of rare-earth–rich mud from the deep seabed near Minamitori Island in January–February, marking the world’s first continuous deep-sea extraction trial at a depth of about 6,000 metres. The move aims to reduce dependence on external suppliers, especially China, which dominates global rare-earth supply. [...]
The NITI Aayog has proposed a $10-billion National Research Fund
News The NITI Aayog has proposed a $10-billion National Research Fund along with expanded scholarships and fellowships to “globalise” India’s higher education ecosystem. The proposal aims to boost international collaboration, attract global talent, and enhance India’s research output in line with national education reforms. Key Points $10-billion [...]
India’s Core Sector Growth Slows to 1.8% in November
News India’s core sector output grew by 1.8% in November, as per data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. While cement, steel, fertiliser and coal recorded positive growth, crude oil and natural gas production continued to contract, pulling down overall momentum. Key points Overall growth: Core [...]
Madurai Deepasthoon Issue: Devotees Allowed, Access Restricted
News As tensions over the deepasthoon issue eased in Madurai, devotees were allowed to visit both the Kasi Viswanathar Temple and the Sikkandar Dargah at Thiruparankundram hill, though access near the deepasthoon site remained restricted. The move followed judicial intervention and heightened police deployment to maintain communal harmony. [...]
