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Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Ethiopia’s highest civilian award during first bilateral visit elevating relations to Strategic Partnership focusing trade investment defence digital infrastructure cooperation.

Periodic Labour Force Survey October 2025 reports rural LFPR 57.8% WPR 55.2% UR 4.4%; urban LFPR 50.5% WPR 47.0% UR 7.0% with national UR 5.2% CWS basis.

Indian Railways nears complete electrification with 99.2% Broad Gauge network covered surpassing UK 39% Russia 52% China 82% achieving 100% across 14 zones, 25 states.

Government supports 2361 MW biomass power 228 MWe waste-to-energy plants 2.88 lakh biogas installations last decade under National Bioenergy Programme Phase-I.

National Council of Science Museums receives two PRSI National Awards 2025 for Har Ghar Museum social media campaign and Waste to Art publication recognising sustainability heritage initiatives.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announces 72% telecom export growth from ₹10,000 crore FY21 to ₹18,406 crore FY25 while 5G covers 767 of 778 districts 36 crore subscribers.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Larsen & Toubro secures multiple ₹2,500-5,000 crore orders including Advait Lok museum at Omkareshwar, 25,000-seat FIFA stadium in Guwahati, and luxury towers in Mumbai.

TRAI directs IRDAI entities adopt 1600-series short codes for customer services by February 15, 2026 standardising nationwide insurance communication access.

Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha approve comprehensive insurance legislation enabling 100% FDI universal coverage composite licensing risk-based capital regime.

Competition Commission recovers ₹1,330 crore representing 46% of ₹2,888 crore antitrust penalties imposed last three years strengthening enforcement mechanisms.

FINANCIAL NEWS

India’s shipments to China rise nearly a third to $12.22 billion during April-November FY26 driven by petroleum electronics marine products with November recording 90% growth to $2.2 billion.

India launches revised GDP series reweighting consumption patterns reflecting digital services premiumisation rural spending shifts enhancing expenditure measurement accuracy.

Government estimates net ₹47,000 crore annual revenue sacrifice from GST rate rationalisation balancing revenue consumption stimulus simplification objectives.

India secures over $2.2 billion ADB loans funding urban infrastructure renewable energy transport corridors skill development projects accelerating Viksit Bharat infrastructure.

NATIONAL & STATES NEWS

India and Argentina have signed a work plan between ICAR and INTA for 2025-27 to enhance bilateral agricultural research, technology exchange, and sustainable farming collaboration.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal states India-Oman Free Trade Agreement will open new opportunities across textiles, pharmaceuticals, and engineering services enhancing bilateral economic ties.

Odisha unveils Pharma-Medtech Policy 2025 aiming for ₹25,000 crore investments and 1 lakh jobs establishing the state as eastern India’s pharmaceutical manufacturing hub.

WORLD NEWS

UNESCO recognises Italian cuisine as the world’s first Intangible Cultural Heritage celebrating Mediterranean diet, artisanal traditions, and communal culinary practices.

MISCELLANEOUS

GS Delhi Aces clinch Tennis Premier League title in inaugural season, defeating challengers through consistent performanc,e establishing franchise dominance.

Bureau of Energy Efficiency presents National Energy Conservation Awards 2025 recognising industries buildings innovations outstanding energy efficiency performance conservation initiatives.

HarperCollins and BMW launch Shikhar Dhawan’s autobiography “The One: Cricket, My Life and More” at exclusive New Delhi event celebrating cricketer’s journey achievements.

The Centre has reappointed State Bank of India’s Managing Director Ashwini Kumar Tewari for two years until December 31, 2027, extending beyond his current term ending January 27, 2026.

Former bureaucrat Raj Kumar Goyal appointed as Chief Information Commissioner strengthening RTI implementation transparency accountability across government departments

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Current Affairs One-Liner + Detailed PDF | English – 18 Dec 2025