Daily Current Affairs 26 December 2025 with detailed coverage of national, international, economy, defence, science & technology, environment and state news. Ideal for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways and State PSC exams.

Daily Current Affairs 26 December 2025 with detailed coverage of national, international, economy, defence, science & technology, environment and state news. Ideal for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways and State PSC exams.

The Daily Current Affairs for 26 December 2025 focus on constitutional values, disaster resilience, economic performance, defence preparedness, technological self-reliance, climate adaptation, and governance reforms.

This edition is curated with a UPSC Prelims + Mains answer-writing perspective, highlighting relevance, background, and analytical insights.

🇮🇳 NATIONAL AFFAIRS

1️⃣ India Observes Veer Bal Diwas 2025

India observed Veer Bal Diwas on 26 December to commemorate the supreme sacrifice of the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh.

🔹 Objectives:

Honour courage and resilience of children. 

Promote values of bravery, sacrifice, and justice. 

Inspire youth through historical awareness. 

🔹 Significance:

Reinforces constitutional values. 

Encourages national unity. 

Strengthens cultural consciousness. 

📌 UPSC GS-I: History, culture, national movements

2️⃣ Government Releases National Disaster Resilience Index (NDRI)

The Ministry of Home Affairs released India’s first National Disaster Resilience Index.

🔹 Key Parameters:

Early warning systems. 

Disaster preparedness. 

Infrastructure resilience. 

Community participation. 

🔹 Importance:

Helps states identify gaps. 

Enables targeted capacity building. 

Supports Sendai Framework goals. 

📌 GS-III: Disaster management

3️⃣ India Achieves 100% Coverage of Ayushman Bharat Beneficiaries with Digital Health IDs

The Health Ministry announced complete digital coverage of all PM-JAY beneficiaries.

🔹 Benefits:

Seamless hospital access. 

Reduced fraud. 

Better health data management. 

🌍 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

4️⃣ India Participates in Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Ministerial Meet

India emphasized:

Maritime security. 

Blue economy cooperation. 

Disaster risk reduction. 

📌 UPSC GS-II: Regional groupings, maritime diplomacy

5️⃣ UN Releases Global Disaster Loss Report 2025

Key findings:

Climate disasters increasing economic losses. 

Developing countries most affected. 

Early warning systems significantly reduce casualties. 

India’s cyclone preparedness was cited as a best practice.

💹 ECONOMY & FINANCE

6️⃣ India’s Core Sector Growth Remains Robust

Data released by the Commerce Ministry shows:

Strong performance in steel and cement. 

Increased electricity generation. 

Infrastructure-led growth momentum. 

7️⃣ RBI Expands Offline Digital Payments Framework

RBI allowed:

Higher-value offline digital payments. 

More devices to be interoperable. 

Enhanced cyber security standards. 

📌 GS-III: Fintech, financial inclusion

🛡️ DEFENCE & SECURITY

8️⃣ Indian Navy Conducts High-Intensity Maritime Security Exercise

The exercise focused on:

Anti-piracy operations. 

Coastal defence. 

Joint operations with Coast Guard. 

This strengthens India’s maritime domain awareness.

9️⃣ Government Strengthens National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal

New features include:

Faster complaint resolution. 

AI-based fraud detection. 

Integration with banks and telecom operators. 

🔬 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

🔟 ISRO Successfully Tests Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Landing Experiment

ISRO conducted an autonomous landing experiment for its Reusable Launch Vehicle.

🔹 Importance:

Reduces launch costs. 

Supports future spaceplane development. 

Enhances India’s commercial space capability. 

📌 UPSC GS-III: Space technology

1️⃣1️⃣ Indian Researchers Develop Indigenous 6G Communication Prototype

The prototype:

Enables ultra-low latency. 

High-speed data transfer. 

Supports future smart infrastructure. 

🌱 ENVIRONMENT & AGRICULTURE

1️⃣2️⃣ Government Launches National Mission on Mangrove Restoration

Objectives:

Coastal protection. 

Carbon sequestration. 

Biodiversity conservation. 

1️⃣3️⃣ IMD Issues Advisory on Extended Cold Wave Conditions

IMD warned:

Prolonged cold spells in northern India. 

Impact on crops and health. 

Need for preparedness. 

🏛️ STATE NEWS

1️⃣4️⃣ Odisha Launches AI-Based Cyclone Early Warning System

Features:

Real-time weather modelling. 

Faster evacuation alerts. 

Community-level dissemination. 

1️⃣5️⃣ Uttarakhand Approves Sustainable Mountain Agriculture Policy

Focus:

Climate-resilient crops. 

Soil conservation. 

Farmer income security. 

📊 REPORTS, RANKINGS & INDEXES

1️⃣6️⃣ India Ranks 3rd in Global Disaster Preparedness Report

Improvement driven by:

Early warning systems. 

Disaster response infrastructure. 

Community engagement. 

1️⃣7️⃣ World Bank Releases Infrastructure Financing Outlook

Key points:

India among top infrastructure investors. 

Public-private partnerships expanding. 

Need for green infrastructure finance. 

🧾 QUICK REVISION – 26 DECEMBER 2025

Veer Bal Diwas observed. 

National Disaster Resilience Index released. 

100% digital health ID coverage for PM-JAY. 

IORA ministerial meet participation. 

Core sector growth remains strong. 

RBI expands offline digital payments. 

ISRO tests reusable launch vehicle. 

Mangrove Restoration Mission launched. 

📝 MCQs for Practice (26 December 2025)

1. Veer Bal Diwas is observed on:

a) 25 December

b) 26 December

c) 27 December

d) 28 December

Answer: b)

2. National Disaster Resilience Index is released by:

a) NITI Aayog

b) Ministry of Environment

c) Ministry of Home Affairs

d) NDMA

Answer: c)

3. Reusable Launch Vehicle technology is developed by:

a) DRDO

b) ISRO

c) HAL

d) BEL

Answer: b)

🧠 UPSC MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION

“Discuss the importance of disaster resilience and early warning systems in reducing the impact of climate-induced disasters in India.”