NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1️⃣ Government Launches “National Farmers Income Assurance Mission (NFIAM)”
The Government of India launched the National Farmers Income Assurance Mission to ensure stable and predictable income for farmers.
🔹 Key Features:
Minimum assured income support linked to crop prices
Integration with PM-KISAN and crop insurance
Use of satellite data for yield estimation
Special focus on small & marginal farmers
🔹 Significance:
Reduces income volatility
Strengthens rural economy
Encourages sustainable farming practices
📌 UPSC GS-III: Agriculture reforms, farmer welfare
2️⃣ Cabinet Approves National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Governance
The Union Cabinet approved a comprehensive AI Governance Strategy.
🔹 Focus Areas:
AI use in public service delivery
Ethical AI standards
Bias-free decision-making
AI capacity building for government officials
📌 Mains Relevance: Ethics in governance, digital state
3️⃣ India Completes Integration of DigiLocker with All Central Ministries
The government announced full integration of DigiLocker across ministries.
🔹 Benefits:
Paperless governance
Reduced compliance burden
Faster service delivery
Enhanced data security
🌍 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
4️⃣ India–UK Resume Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Talks at Ministerial Level
India and the UK resumed high-level talks focusing on:
Market access for services
Mobility of skilled professionals
Green technology cooperation
🔹 Importance:
Boosts bilateral trade
Supports India’s services sector
Enhances post-Brexit UK-India ties
📌 UPSC GS-II: International trade & diplomacy
5️⃣ UN Observes Kisan Diwas (23 December) – Global Focus on Farmers
The UN highlighted:
Importance of sustainable agriculture
Role of farmers in food security
Climate-resilient farming
India showcased its digital agriculture initiatives.
💹 ECONOMY & FINANCE
6️⃣ India’s Rural Consumption Shows Strong Recovery
Recent economic data indicates:
Higher FMCG sales in rural areas
Increased agricultural income
Better credit flow to villages
This signals balanced economic growth.
7️⃣ SEBI Introduces Framework for Social Stock Exchange Expansion
SEBI announced measures to:
Encourage social enterprises
Improve transparency
Attract impact investors
📌 GS-III: Inclusive growth, capital markets
🛡️ DEFENCE & SECURITY
8️⃣ Indian Air Force Successfully Tests Indigenous Long-Range Air-to-Surface Missile
The missile demonstrated:
High precision strike
Extended stand-off range
Indigenous guidance systems
🔹 Strategic Importance:
Enhances deterrence capability
Reduces import dependence
9️⃣ Government Strengthens Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)
New measures include:
Faster cyber fraud reporting
Real-time inter-state coordination
AI-based fraud detection
🔬 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
🔟 ISRO Announces Progress in Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) Programme
ISRO confirmed:
Improved launch reliability
Commercial launch readiness
Support for private satellite operators
📌 Prelims Angle: Space missions & technology
1️⃣1️⃣ Indian Scientists Develop Indigenous AI Chip Prototype
The chip:
Optimised for AI workloads
Energy-efficient
Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat in semiconductors
🌱 ENVIRONMENT & AGRICULTURE
1️⃣2️⃣ Government Launches National Mission on Climate-Smart Irrigation
Objectives:
Promote micro-irrigation
Reduce water wastage
Improve crop productivity
1️⃣3️⃣ IMD Reports Increasing Frequency of Extreme Rainfall Events
IMD warned:
Climate variability rising
Need for adaptive agriculture
Strengthening disaster preparedness
🏛️ STATE NEWS
1️⃣4️⃣ Maharashtra Launches “AI-Based Crop Advisory Platform”
Features:
Weather-linked advisories
Pest & disease alerts
Crop-specific recommendations
1️⃣5️⃣ Assam Announces River-Based Economic Corridor Plan
Focus areas:
Inland water transport
Trade facilitation
Flood-resilient infrastructure
📊 REPORTS, RANKINGS & INDEXES
1️⃣6️⃣ India Ranks 5th in Global Agriculture Productivity Index
Reasons:
Digital farming tools
Improved irrigation coverage
Better seed and input management
1️⃣7️⃣ World Economic Forum Releases “Future of Agriculture Report 2025”
Key points:
Tech-driven farming essential
Climate adaptation critical
India highlighted for agri-digitisation
🧾 QUICK REVISION – 23 DECEMBER 2025
Farmers Income Assurance Mission launched
National AI Governance Strategy approved
DigiLocker integrated with all ministries
India-UK FTA talks resume
Rural consumption shows recovery
Indigenous air-to-surface missile tested
ISRO advances SSLV programme
Climate-Smart Irrigation Mission launched
📝 MCQs for Practice (23 December 2025)
1. Farmers Income Assurance Mission aims to:
a) Replace MSP
b) Ensure stable farmer income
c) Promote contract farming only
d) Increase exports
Answer: b)
2. SSLV programme is associated with:
a) Heavy launch vehicles
b) Human spaceflight
c) Small satellite launches
d) Interplanetary missions
Answer: c)
3. Social Stock Exchange is regulated by:
a) RBI
b) SEBI
c) NABARD
d) Finance Ministry
Answer: b)
🧠 UPSC MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
“Discuss how digital technologies and income assurance mechanisms can transform Indian agriculture in the era of climate change.
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