16th December 2025 Daily Current Affairs
📰 16 December 2025 – Daily Current Affairs
🇮🇳 National News (India)
PM Narendra Modi addresses National Energy Efficiency Summit, stressing India’s commitment to green growth and sustainable development.
Delhi–NCR continues under GRAP-IV restrictions due to severe air pollution; construction activities remain restricted.
Indian Railways announces new winter special trains to manage increased passenger traffic during the holiday season.
Union Education Ministry reviews implementation of NEP 2020, focusing on teacher training and digital classrooms.
IMD issues cold wave and dense fog alerts for North India including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
🌍 International News
India participates in UN climate dialogue, reiterating support for climate finance for developing nations.
Middle East tensions remain under global watch, with diplomatic efforts ongoing to prevent escalation.
Global markets show mixed trends amid concerns over inflation and interest rate policies in major economies.
🏛️ Politics & Governance
Parliamentary Standing Committees meet to review key bills related to infrastructure and social welfare.
Election preparations reviewed by the Election Commission in poll-bound states.
📊 Economy & Business
RBI emphasizes inflation control while supporting economic growth through calibrated monetary policy.
India’s export sector records steady growth, led by pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, and IT services.
Public sector banks report improvement in asset quality, with NPAs declining further.
🛰️ Science & Technology
ISRO reviews upcoming satellite missions, focusing on communication and disaster-management satellites.
India advances digital public infrastructure, highlighting expansion of Aadhaar-linked services.
🌱 Environment & Health
Government promotes clean energy adoption, encouraging electric mobility and rooftop solar installations.
Health Ministry issues advisory on winter illnesses, urging vaccination and preventive care.
🏏 Sports News
India continues strong performance in international cricket, maintaining its top ranking in limited-overs formats.
Preparations intensify for upcoming national games, with states finalizing teams and infrastructure.
📅 Important Day – 16 December
Vijay Diwas (India)
Observed to commemorate India’s victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak War and the creation of Bangladesh.
Tributes paid to war heroes across the country.
🧠 Quick One-Liners (Exam Focus)
16 December is observed as Vijay Diwas in India.
Cold wave and fog conditions persist across North India.
Government continues push for green energy & digital infrastructure.
Railways introduce special trains for winter travel rush.
