29th December 2025 Daily Current Affairs

🇮🇳 NATIONAL AFFAIRS

🛡️ India Approves Major Defence Procurement

India’s Defence Acquisition Council approved proposals worth nearly ₹790 billion (~$8.8 billion) to enhance capabilities of the Army, Navy and Air Force, including modern radars, communication systems and automatic recording systems. This move aims to strengthen national defence readiness.

🗣️ India Rejects Pakistan’s Allegations

India’s Ministry of External Affairs strongly rebuffed Pakistan’s accusations regarding attacks on minorities, calling the claims “baseless finger pointing” and highlighting Pakistan’s own record on minority rights, reflecting ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

📊 Banks Seek RBI Trade Relief Extension

Commercial banks in India have urged the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to extend trade relief measures beyond December 2025 — including loan moratoriums for exporters — to support businesses amid continued global economic uncertainty.

🌍 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

(From news synthesis and ongoing global developments)

🪖 Justice Mission 2025 Military Drill (China)

China’s Eastern Theater Command initiated the “Justice Mission 2025” military exercise in the Taiwan Strait and surrounding regions on 29 Dec 2025, involving joint operations by ground, naval and air forces — signalling a show of strength aimed at deterring external interference and “Taiwan independence” forces.

🏆 SPORTS NEWS

🏏 Karnataka Wins Physical Disability T20 Tournament

Karnataka defeated Hyderabad by 5 wickets in the final to emerge champions of the South Zone Physical Disability T20 Tournament 2025 — a key inclusive sports event in adaptive cricket

📈 ECONOMY & BUSINESS

💼 Banking Sector & Export Support

Banks have formally approached RBI to extend trade relief measures (set to expire in December) to avoid defaults and ensure continued support for exporters navigating global economic pressures.

📅 IMPORTANT DAYS & TRENDS

🌫️ Fog & Weather Advisory (Regional)

North India is expected to continue experiencing dense to very dense fog, especially in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh, with cold wave conditions continuing to affect travel and daily life into 30 December. (Reported in broader headlines)

🧠 EXAM RELEVANT QUICK FACTS (One-liners)

• Mann Ki Baat (129th Episode): PM highlighted India’s progress across sectors in the final 2025 episode of the monthly radio programme.

• Ayushman Bharat Expansion: Health coverage extended in Odisha & Delhi; digital health missions scaled with millions of tele-consultations.

• Hemp “Green to Gold” Initiative: Himachal Pradesh promotes regulated industrial hemp cultivation for sustainable rural economy growth.

• Environmental Clearance: Dulhasti Stage-II hydel project approved in J&K, advancing power generation infrastructure.

• Israel Recognises Somaliland: A historic diplomatic move with international geopolitical impacts.

• ISRO’s 3rd Launch Pad: Plans for an additional launch pad at Sriharikota to support heavy satellite missions

• World Disaster Costs 2025: Climate-linked disasters globally caused >$120 billion in losses.