NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1️⃣ Government Launches “National Digital Labour Registry (NDLR)”
The Ministry of Labour & Employment launched the National Digital Labour Registry, a comprehensive database to map India’s workforce.
🔹 Key Features:
Covers formal + informal workers
Links skills, employment history & social security
Integrates with e-Shram, EPFO, ESIC
Portable across states
🔹 Significance:
Helps migrant workers access benefits anywhere
Enables evidence-based labour policymaking
Strengthens gig & platform worker protection
📌 UPSC Angle: Labour reforms, social security, digital governance
2️⃣ Cabinet Approves National Urban Climate Resilience Framework
India approved a framework to help cities adapt to climate risks such as:
Heat waves
Urban flooding
Water stress
Air pollution
🔹 Key Components:
City-level climate risk mapping
Heat Action Plans mandatory
Climate-resilient urban infrastructure
Green roofs & sponge cities
📌 Mains Relevance: Climate adaptation, urban governance
3️⃣ India Achieves Universal Coverage of e-RUPI for Welfare Delivery
The government confirmed that e-RUPI vouchers are now used across:
Nutrition schemes
Health programmes
Skill training subsidies
🔹 Benefits:
Targeted, leak-proof delivery
No bank account needed
Purpose-specific spending ensured
🌍 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
4️⃣ India–Africa Summit 2025 Concludes with Development Roadmap
India and African nations adopted a joint roadmap covering:
Digital public infrastructure
Healthcare cooperation
Defence training
Renewable energy projects
🔹 India’s Role:
Sharing UPI-like payment systems
Capacity building in education & health
South-South cooperation leadership
📌 UPSC Angle: Global South, India’s foreign policy
5️⃣ UN Declares 2025–2035 as “Decade of Climate Adaptation”
The UN General Assembly emphasised:
Adaptation finance for developing countries
Climate-resilient agriculture
Disaster-ready infrastructure
India highlighted the need for climate justice and equity.
💹 ECONOMY & FINANCE
6️⃣ India’s GDP Growth Forecast for FY26 Revised to 7.2%
Economic agencies revised India’s growth outlook citing:
Strong domestic demand
Infrastructure spending
Services sector resilience
🔹 Challenges Noted:
Global slowdown
Energy price volatility
Climate risks
📌 Prelims Angle: GDP, growth indicators
7️⃣ RBI Introduces “Digital Credit Score Framework”
RBI launched a framework to:
Use alternative data for credit scoring
Improve access to loans for MSMEs & individuals
Reduce dependence on traditional credit history
📌 Mains Angle: Financial inclusion, fintech regulation
🛡️ DEFENCE & SECURITY
8️⃣ Indian Navy Successfully Tests Indigenous Long-Range Anti-Submarine Rocket
The system demonstrated:
Extended range
Precision targeting
Indigenous propulsion & guidance
🔹 Strategic Importance:
Enhances underwater warfare capability
Strengthens maritime deterrence in Indo-Pacific
9️⃣ National Cyber Command Conducts Pan-India Cyber Security Drill
The drill simulated:
Banking cyber attacks
Power grid disruptions
Telecom network threats
Aim: Improve preparedness against cyber warfare.
🔬 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
🔟 ISRO Announces Indigenous Space-Based Solar Power Feasibility Study
ISRO began studies on:
Space-based solar power stations
Wireless energy transmission
Clean energy from orbit
📌 Future Impact: Clean energy + space innovation
1️⃣1️⃣ Indian Researchers Develop AI Tool for Earthquake Early Warning
The AI system:
Analyses seismic signals in real time
Sends early alerts to authorities
Can save lives in high-risk zones
🌱 ENVIRONMENT & AGRICULTURE
1️⃣2️⃣ Government Launches National Mission on Climate-Smart Villages
Key objectives:
Climate-resilient crops
Solar irrigation
Water conservation
Local climate planning
Target: 1 lakh villages by 2030
1️⃣3️⃣ IMD Issues Advisory on Changing Winter Rainfall Patterns
IMD noted:
Erratic western disturbances
Impact on rabi crops
Need for adaptive farming practices
🏛️ STATE NEWS
1️⃣4️⃣ Madhya Pradesh Launches AI-Based Water Management System
Features:
Real-time dam monitoring
Flood & drought prediction
Smart irrigation scheduling
1️⃣5️⃣ Nagaland Announces Organic Agriculture Export Policy
Focus:
Organic certification
Export promotion
Farmer income enhancement
📊 REPORTS, RANKINGS & INDEXES
1️⃣6️⃣ India Ranks 3rd in Global Renewable Energy Growth Report
Driven by:
Solar capacity expansion
Wind-solar hybrid projects
Green hydrogen push
1️⃣7️⃣ World Bank Releases “Future of Work Report 2025”
Key findings for India:
High potential in digital jobs
Need for skilling & reskilling
Automation risk in low-skill sectors
🧾 QUICK REVISION – 21 DECEMBER 2025
National Digital Labour Registry launched
Urban Climate Resilience Framework approved
India-Africa Summit roadmap adopted
GDP growth forecast revised to 7.2%
RBI launches Digital Credit Score Framework
Navy tests anti-submarine rocket
ISRO studies space-based solar power
Climate-Smart Villages Mission launched
📝 MCQs for Practice (21 December 2025)
1. National Digital Labour Registry aims to:
a) Replace EPFO
b) Map India’s workforce digitally
c) Provide unemployment allowance
d) Regulate industries
Answer: b)
2. Space-based solar power study is initiated by:
a) DRDO
b) Ministry of Power
c) ISRO
d) NITI Aayog
Answer: c)
3. India ranks 3rd globally in:
a) Nuclear energy
b) Renewable energy growth
c) Coal production
d) Oil refining
Answer: b)
🧠 UPSC MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
“Discuss the importance of digital labour databases and climate-resilient development in achieving inclusive and sustainable growth in India.”
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