14th December 2025 Daily Current Affairs

🌍 1. Global & World News

🔫 Australia Mass Shooting:
A mass shooting attack occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia during a public celebration; multiple casualties and injuries were reported, drawing international reactions and security reviews.

🇮🇳 2. National News — India

📌 Government & Policy

📱 National Cyber Safety Awareness Campaign Launched:
The Government of India launched a campaign to educate students and citizens on safe internet usage, cyberbullying prevention and data protection across schools and colleges.

🏦 Bank Recruitment Reforms:
The Centre streamlined recruitment exams and result timelines for public sector banks to make the process faster and more transparent.

📈 NEET PG Counselling Update:
135 additional seats were added to the NEET PG 2025 Round-2 counselling process, increasing opportunities for candidates.

🗳️ Elections & Politics

🗳️ Panchayat & Zila Parishad Elections — Voting Today:
High-stakes zila parishad and panchayat samiti polls were conducted across various states with over 1.36 crore voters casting ballots; counting is set for 17 Dec.

📢 Congress ‘Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod’ Rally in Delhi:
The Congress party held a major rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi, intensifying its political campaign with traffic advisories issued around the area.

🚆 Infrastructure & Transport

✈️ Air India to Add More Flights:
Air India may operate up to 275 more flights in December to manage peak travel season traffic while IndiGo faces a government-mandated 10% capacity cut.

🚄 Vande Bharat Expansion:
Indian Railways announced expansion of Vande Bharat Express services to strengthen connectivity in eastern and northeastern regions.

🛰️ Science & Technology

🚀 ISRO’s BlueBird-6 Launch Rescheduled:
ISRO rescheduled the launch of the heavy BlueBird-6 satellite to 21 December 2025. The Indo-US mission aims to boost global broadband via direct-to-device connectivity, especially in underserved regions.

🌡️ 3. Weather & Environment

❄️ Cold Wave Alerts:
The India Meteorological Department issued cold wave warnings for North & Central India (including Delhi, Rajasthan, MP & UP) with precaution advisories for schools.

😷 Delhi Pollution:
Delhi saw a surge in smog and toxic air quality leading to public health concerns and restrictions under GRAP-4 norms.

🏏 4. Sports

🏏 U-19 Asia Cup:
India Under-19 team defeated Pakistan by a large margin in the Under-19 Asia Cup match held in Dubai.

🏸 Odisha Masters Badminton (9–14 Dec):
The 2025 Odisha Masters badminton tournament concluded in Cuttack with top performances by Indian and international players.

📅 5. Observances & Important Days

🔋 National Energy Conservation Day (India):
Observed on 14 December to promote energy efficiency and sustainable use of resources across communities and industries.

🕊️ International Day Against Colonialism:
The United Nations formally recognized 14 December as the International Day Against Colonialism in 2025 to reaffirm commitments to decolonization and self-determination.

🧠 Quick One-Liners (Exam Prep)

National Cyber Safety Awareness Campaign launched by Govt of India.

Cold wave alert issued across North & Central India.

BlueBird-6 satellite launch rescheduled to 21 Dec 2025.

Zila parishad & panchayat polls ongoing with counting on 17 Dec.

Congress rally at Ramlila Maidan leads to traffic diversions.

Air India to operate additional flights amid IndiGo capacity cut

National Energy Conservation Day & International Day Against Colonialism observed.

India U-19 beats Pakistan in Asia Cup.