Current Affairs One-Liner + Detailed PDF | English – 24 Dec 2025

PIB NEWS

India and the Netherlands signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, Gujarat, focusing on maritime museum design, curation, conservation, joint exhibitions, research, and cultural exchanges.

President gives assent to Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act 2025, replacing MGNREGA with 125-day employment guarantee, infrastructure focus, and 60:40 Centre-State funding.

India Optel Limited signed a collaboration agreement with Safran Electronics & Defense to manufacture SIGMA 30N Inertial Navigation System and CM3-MR Direct Firing Sight under Make-in-India initiative.

Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 1.8% in November 2025 with Cement (14.5%), Steel (6.1%), Fertilizers (5.6%), and Coal (2.1%) recording positive growth.

India and New Zealand concluded a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement providing duty-free access for all Indian exports, USD 20 billion New Zealand investment commitment, and enhanced mobility for skilled Indian professionals.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Indian Biogas Association projects over Rs 5,000 crore investments in biogas sector for 2026-27 driven by strong 2025 investor interest and 100+ compressed biogas plants commissioned.

ArcelorMittal unveils three green energy projects in India with $900 million investment focusing on renewable capacity expansion and decarbonisation initiatives.

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) enables Rs 2,200 crore asset disposal for government entities over 4 years through transparent online auction platform.

India achieves 50 GW renewable energy capacity addition in 2025 backed by Rs 2 trillion investments reaching 250+ GW total renewable installed base.

FINANCIAL NEWS

Net foreign direct investment in India surged to $6.2 billion during April-October 2025 from $3.3 billion last year, driven by lower repatriation despite higher outward FDI.

India will overtake Germany to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027 driven by sustained GDP growth averaging 7%+ annually.

Reserve Bank of India recorded net sales of nearly $12 billion in October 2025, highest in 10 months, amid forex market interventions.

PNB MetLife partners with Policybazaar to launch DigiProtect term insurance targeting India’s salaried class with fully digital onboarding.

NATIONAL & STATES NEWS

Andhra Pradesh’s 974 km coastline hosts rare earth corridor with 30-35% of India’s monazite reserves vital for EVs, solar panels, wind turbines under National Critical Mineral Mission.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertakes two-day visit to Assam inaugurating development projects and addressing public rallies.

WORLD NEWS

China dispatches huge rail freight convoy enhancing Belt and Road connectivity through Central Asia-Europe corridor.

MISCELLANEOUS

Haryana clinches Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 defeating Jharkhand in thrilling final showcasing domestic T20 dominance.

Nnena Kalu becomes first artist with learning disability to win prestigious Turner Prize for innovative multimedia exhibition.

  HarperCollins India announces publication of a biography celebrating Bollywood superstar Salman Khan as the Sultan of Bollywood.

India marks National Mathematics Day 2025 honouring Srinivasa Ramanujan’s genius with events showcasing partition theory, infinite series contributions. -22 Dec 2025

IIFL Finance appoints former RBI Deputy Governor B P Kanungo as Chairman to strengthen governance amid regulatory compliance focus.

Legendary Malayalam actor-writer Sreenivasan dies at 69 leaving indelible mark on parallel cinema with iconic satirical roles.

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