December 25, 2025: Key World Developments

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy Inaugurates CoE & VRMS in JharkhandOn December 23, 2025, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, Ministry of Coal and Ministry of Mines (MoM), inaugurated a Centre of Excellence (CoE) underneath the Nationwide Vital Minerals Mission (NCMM) and India’s first Digital Actuality Mine Simulator (VRMS) at Indian Institute of Know-how (IIT)-Dhanbad, often known as Indian Faculty of Mines (ISM), in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

• He additionally inaugurated two flagship initiatives of Bharat Coking Coal Restricted (BCCL) in Dhanbad.

Key Particulars:
Centre of Excellence (CoE): It’s going to function a nationwide hub for analysis and business options in important minerals, masking exploration, extraction, processing, recycling, reuse and waste-to-wealth.

• It’s going to collaborate with business companions and international universities such because the College of Cambridge(the UK, UK) and Saint (St) Petersburg College(Russia), with infrastructure help from IIT Gandhinagar (Gujarat), IIT Banaras Hindu College (BHU), Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh, UP) and Centre for Course of Innovation (CPI), UK.

Digital Actuality Mine Simulator (VRMS): It’s developed by IIT Dhanbad in collaboration with Coal India Restricted (CIL) and its subsidiaries Northern Coalfields Restricted (NCL) and Japanese Coalfields Restricted (ECL).
VR Theatre: The simulator contains a 360-degree immersive Digital Actuality (VR) theatre, which recreates actual mining environments utilizing precise mine knowledge.
Dugdha Photo voltaic Energy Venture: The 20-Megawatt (MW) Dugdha Photo voltaic Energy Venture was inaugurated within the Dugdha area of Bokaro (Jharkhand).

• The plant is anticipated to generate 37.43 Million Items (MU) of inexperienced electrical energy yearly, lowering 33,000 Metric Tonnes (MT) of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) equal emissions every year.

Built-in Command & Management Centre (ICCC): It’s an Synthetic Intelligence (AI)-enabled ICCC, serving as a digital mind for BCCL through the use of AI and real-time knowledge analytics to centrally monitor mine websites, washeries, and transportation methods.
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GoI Notifies New P&NG Guidelines 2025 to Enhance Funding and Ease of Doing EnterpriseIn December 2025, the Authorities of India (GoI) notified the brand new ‘Petroleum and Pure Fuel (P&NG) Guidelines, 2025’, introducing a revised regulatory framework designed to draw funding and simplify operations in India’s oil and gasoline sector. The announcement was made by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Ministry of Petroleum and Pure Fuel (MoPNG).
Highlights of New Framework:
Single Licence: Underneath the brand new framework, firms will now function by means of a single petroleum lease changing the sooner system of a number of licences.
Lease Tenure: The brand new framework offers lease tenures of as much as 30 years and be prolonged for the total financial lifetime of a area.
Monetary Penalties: Legal penalties for violations have been eradicated and changed with larger monetary penalties of Rs 25 lakh, with a further Rs 10 lakh per day for continued non-compliance.
Quicker Approval: The brand new guidelines additionally stipulate a time restrict on approvals. Functions for petroleum leases have to be determined inside 180 days, guaranteeing well timed approvals.
Competent Authority: The Oil Trade Security Directorate has been designated because the competent authority for offshore security, audits and standard-setting throughout exploration and manufacturing actions.
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DRDO Indicators MoU with RRU to Improve Collaboration on Defence & Inside Safety
On December 22, 2025, the Defence Analysis and Growth Group (DRDO), underneath the Ministry of Defence (MoD), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rashtriya Raksha College (RRU), underneath the Ministry of House Affairs (MHA),  to boost collaboration on defence and inner safety.

• The MoU was signed by Dr Chandrika Kaushik, Director Common(DG) (Manufacturing Coordination & Providers Interplay), DRDO; and Professor (Dr) Bimal N Patel, Vice Chancellor, RRU within the presence of within the presence of Union Minister Rajnath Singh, MoD, in New Delhi, Delhi.

Key Particulars of MoU:
Scope : Underneath the MoU, DRDO and RRU will undertake analysis initiatives, run Physician of Philosophy (PhD) and fellowship programmes, and conduct specialised coaching and capacity-building for safety forces.

• It contains finding out rising safety challenges, figuring out expertise gaps and future wants, and supporting upkeep and life-cycle administration of DRDO methods utilized by Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and different safety companies.

Position of Entities: Underneath the MoU, RRU will contribute its experience in inner safety schooling, coaching and coverage, and DRDO will present superior indigenous defence applied sciences.

CBDT Launches NUDGE Marketing campaign for AY 2025-26 Compliance
On December 23, 2025, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), underneath the Ministry of Finance (MoF), launched a data-driven “Non-Intrusive Utilization of Information to Information and Allow (NUDGE)” marketing campaign for Evaluation Yr (AY) 2025-26, geared toward enhancing voluntary tax compliance.

Threat Analytics: The marketing campaign primarily makes use of superior danger analytics and knowledge matching to flag potential discrepancies in filed Earnings-Tax Returns (ITRs) equivalent to Bogus donations to Registered Unrecognised Political Events (RUPPs) or ineligible deductions or exemptions, incorrect or invalid Everlasting Account Numbers (PANs), and errors within the quantity claimed for eligible deductions or exemptions.
Deadlines: The revised ITRs will be filed as much as 31 December 2025 to keep away from additional scrutiny, enquiries, or potential demand notices. The returns up to date after 1 January 2026 could entice further tax and liabilities.
Background: Over 15 lakhs revised ITRs filed in AY 2025-26 underneath the marketing campaign. Greater than 21 lakh up to date returns for earlier AYs from 2021-22 to 2024-25 had been filed. Extra tax of round Rs.2,500 crores has been collected.
About NUDGE: It was first launched by CBDT in 2024 geared toward figuring out potential discrepancies in filed ITRs utilizing superior danger analytics and knowledge matching.

BANKING & FINANCE

Canara HSBC Life Insurance coverage & ESFB Accomplice for Bancassurance
On December 23, 2025, Canara HSBC Life Insurance coverage Firm Restricted (Canara HSBC), a Joint Enterprise (JV) between Canara Financial institution and HSBC Insurance coverage, has entered right into a strategic bancassurance partnership with Equitas Small Finance Financial institution (ESFB), to broaden life insurance coverage distribution by means of ESFB’s department community.

Highlights of Partnership :
Product Providing: Underneath this alliance, Canara HSBC Life will present its life safety, financial savings, annuity, youngster, and funding‑linked plans by means of Equitas SFB’s department community.
Monetary Inclusion: The collaboration integrates life insurance coverage with ESFB’s department and phygital banking mannequin, enhancing entry for purchasers throughout Tier 1, 2, and three places.
Alignment: The initiative aligns with the Insurance coverage Regulatory and Growth Authority of India (IRDAI)’s imaginative and prescient of “Insurance coverage for All by 2047”.
ESFB: ESFB, based mostly in Chennai (Tamil Nadu, TN), was established as a microfinance establishment in 2007 and have become a financial institution in 2016 after receiving a license by Reserve Financial institution of India (RBI).

Axis Financial institution Launches’ Digital Service provider Money Advance Loans’ for MSMEs
In December 2025, Axis Financial institution Restricted, main personal sector lender in India, launched a brand new digital mortgage product ‘Digital Service provider Money Advance Loans’ for Micro,Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

• It’s designed particularly to cater the money move necessities of small retailers.

About Digital Service provider Money Advance Loans:
Mortgage: This new providing will present an unsecured credit score facility ranging  from  Rs 2 lakh to Rs 20 lakh to MSMEs.
Evaluation: The product is the first-of-its-kind within the business, assessing retailers’ eligibility totally on day by day money flows as an alternative of typical monetary paperwork.
Digital Course of: The financial institution follows a completely digital course of from software to disbursement, enabling retailers to obtain on the spot credit score choices after submitting their mortgage purposes.
EDI System: The brand new mortgage product options On a regular basis Installment (EDI) system, permitting shopkeepers and small retailers to repay loans in small day by day instalments linked to their day by day gross sales.

PayNearby Secures TPAP License from NPCI; Launches PayNearby Saathi App
In December 2025, PayNearby, main Indian fintech firm, secured Third-Celebration Utility Supplier(TPAP) license from the Nationwide Funds Company of India (NPCI), permitting the fintech main to supply Unified Funds Interface (UPI) companies immediately by means of its personal platform.

• After receiving the NPCI’s approval, the corporate launched the ‘PayNearby Saathi’ software (app).

About PayNearby Saathi App:
Onboarding Course of: The app helps UPI-assisted onboarding and utilization by means of the corporate’s present retail community and Digital Naaris, who help prospects with digital monetary companies in native areas.
Banking Providers: This new app is designed to offer UPI-enabled financial savings accounts and funds, and funding merchandise like: Mounted Deposit (FD)/Recurring Deposit (RD)/Gold/Mutual Funds(MFs).

• It provides credit score services equivalent to private mortgage, gold mortgage, enterprise loans, and bank cards.

Helps Multilinguism: The app additionally options BHASHa INterface for India (BHASHINI), the Authorities of India (GoI)-supported Synthetic Intelligence (AI)-driven speech expertise platform, enabling customers to talk of their most well-liked language, elevate queries, and obtain on the spot response.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Malayalam Writer Ravi Deecee Conferred France’s Knight of Arts & LettersIn December 2025, Ravi Deecee, Chief Government Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of DC Books which is of considered one of India’s outstanding Malayalam literary publishing home, was honoured with Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters), considered one of France’s highest civilian honours, in recognition of  his dedication to multilingualism, literary innovation, and worldwide cultural collaboration.

• Deecee formally acquired the award from Thierry Mathou, French Ambassador to India, at a ceremony  held on the Embassy of France in Delhi.

Motive for French Honour:
Translations of Well-known French Works: DC Books has printed Malayalam translations of among the well-known French works, together with titles by Annie Ernaux, Celine, Johanna Gustawsson, Jean-Paul Sartre, Emmanuel Carrere, David Diop, and Maryse Conde.
Facilitates Platform for Worldwide Authors: Other than publishing, DC Books has performed an necessary position in bringing worldwide authors to Kerala by means of its Vagamon Writers Residency, which has been a part of the Villa Swagatam programme of the French Embassy since its launch.
Kerala Literature Competition (KLF): KLF, based by Deecee, is held yearly within the month of January in Kerala’s Kozhikode.

• Since its inception in 2016, the competition has emerged as one of many largest literature festivals on this planet.
• In January 2025, France was the visitor nation at KLF, the competition attracted among the outstanding French writers: 2019 Nobel laureate Esther Duflo.

Different Key Indian Winners:
Earlier Publishers: It included Pramod Kapoor, founding father of Roli Books and Aditi Maheswari, the CEO of Vani Prakashan Group.
Indian Actors: A few of the outstanding Indian actors who’ve been honoured with the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (third of the three-category award): Nandita Das, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.
About Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres:
Overview: Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, established in 1957 by the French Ministry of Tradition, recognises people who’ve made important contributions to the promotion of arts and tradition in France and around the globe.
Ranks: It includes three ranks i.e. Commandeur(Commander), Officier (Officer), and Chevalier (Knight).
Winners: Since 1957, the Order has honored creators, thinkers, visionaries, and cultural ambassadors.

• The first class, comprised 162 distinguished personalities, together with Le Corbusier and Marcel Pagnol, whose work formed the creative panorama of the the twentieth Century.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Saleem Ahmad Assumes Cost as CMD of RVNL
On twenty third December 2025, Saleem Ahmad assumed cost because the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Rail Vikas Nigam Restricted (RVNL), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) underneath the Ministry of Railways (MoR). He’ll maintain the place till his superannuation on 30 April 2029 or till additional orders, whichever is earlier.

• He succeeded Sukhmal Chand Jain, who had been serving as interim CMD after the retirement of the earlier CMD, Pradeep Gaur, on August 31, 2025.

About Saleem Ahmad:
Expertise: Brings over 35 years of expertise within the development and infrastructure sector.
Key Position: Throughout his profession, Saleem Ahmad has served as Government Director(ED) (Civil) at Delhi Metro Rail Company (DMRC) Restricted and contributed to key initiatives on the Mumbai Port Belief.
Earlier Position: Served as Director (Tasks) at NBCC (India) Restricted earlier than becoming a member of RVNL.

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

CCI Approvals on December 23, 2025On December 23 2025, the Competitors Fee of India (CCI) underneath the Ministry of Company Affairs (MCA), accepted the next proposals:
Acquisition of Sure warrants of Federal Financial institution by Asia II Topco XIII:
Approval: The CCI accepted the proposal of  Blackstone Inc., American personal fairness agency, to accumulate sure warrants of Federal Financial institution Restricted, India’s main personal sector financial institution, by means of its subsidiary Asia II Topco XIII Pte Ltd.
Transaction Particulars: Following Federal Financial institution’s board approval in October 2025, Asia II Topco XIII will purchase warrants price Rs.6,196.5 crore at Rs.227 per warrant, convertible into fairness inside 18 months, topic to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Key Consequence: On full train of the warrants, Blackstone by means of its arm Asia II Topco XIII will maintain 9.99% of the paid-up capital share capital of Federal Financial institution (Goal) on a completely diluted foundation.
Acquisition of full management in Tata BlueScope Metal Pvt. Ltd. by TSL
Approval: The CCI has accepted Tatal Metal Restricted (TSL’s) proposal for acquisition of full management in Tata BlueScope Metal Pvt. Ltd, underneath the Competitors Act, 2002.
Acquisition: As per the proposed deal, Tata Metal Restricted (Acquirer) will purchase the remaining 50% stake in Tata BlueScope Metal Pvt. Ltd. (Goal) held by BlueScope Metal Asia Holdings Pty Ltd (Vendor) by means of its subsidiary Tata Metal Downstream Merchandise Ltd (TSDPL) for as much as USD 130 million (≈ Rs.1,100 crore).

• Following the completion of the transaction, Tata BlueScope Metal will turn into a 100%-owned subsidiary of TSL.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

ISRO Efficiently Launches ‘BlueBird Block-2 Satellite tv for pc’ through LVM3-M6 Mission from Sriharikota, APOn 24 December 2025, the Indian House Analysis Organisation (ISRO) efficiently launched the ‘BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite tv for pc’ into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) aboard its Launch Automobile Mark (LVM3-M6) rocket in a devoted business mission from the Second Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan House Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh (AP).

•  The satellite tv for pc was constructed by United States of America (USA)-based AST SpaceMobile Inc.,underneath a business settlement with NewSpace India Restricted (NSIL), a business arm of ISRO.

About BlueBird Block-2 Satellite tv for pc:
Design: Encompasses a 223 sq. meter (m2) phased array, making it the largest business satellite tv for pc in LEO, and weighs 6,100 kilogram (kg), the heaviest business payload launched by India.
Goal: Supplies direct mobile broadband connectivity to straightforward smartphones with out particular {hardware}.
Connectivity: Helps international Fourth/Fifth Era (4G/5G) voice, video calls, texts, streaming, and knowledge companies.
Constellation: A part of AST SpaceMobile’s LEO constellation, following BlueBird 1–5, with plans to broaden to 45–60 satellites by 2026 in partnership with over 50 cellular operators.
LVM3-M6 Launch Automobile:
Kind: Geosynchronous Satellite tv for pc Launch Automobile MkIII (GSLV MkIII), often known as LVM-3((often known as Baahubali). This mission marks the sixth operational flight of LVM3.
Configuration: Three-stage rocket with two S200 strong strap-on boosters, one L110 liquid core stage, and one C25 cryogenic higher stage.
Dimensions: Stands 43.5 m tall with a lift-off mass of 640 tonnes.
Functionality: Can carry 4,200 kg to Geosynchronous Switch Orbit (GTO) and roughly 8,000 kg to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Developer: Constructed by ISRO with Liquid Propulsion Programs Centre (LPSC) and Vikram Sarabhai House Centre (VSSC) (S200 boosters).
Earlier Missions: Previous to LVM3‑M6, the LVM3 car efficiently launched Chandrayaan‑2, Chandrayaan‑3, two OneWeb missions carrying 72 satellites, and LVM3‑M5/CMS‑03.
About Indian House Analysis Organisation (ISRO):
ISRO was initially established because the Indian Nationwide Committee for House Analysis (INCOSPAR) in 1962 by former Prime Minister(PM) Jawaharlal Nehru, based mostly on scientist Vikram Sarabhai’s suggestion. It was renamed ISRO in 1969 and introduced underneath the Division of Atomic Vitality (DAE).
Chairman – V. Narayanan
Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka

DRDO Completes Person Analysis Trials of Akash-NG Missile SystemOn December 23, 2025, The Defence Analysis and Growth Group (DRDO), underneath the Ministry of Defence (MoD), accomplished the Person Analysis Trials (UETs) of Akash-New Era (NG) surface-to-air missile system on the Built-in Take a look at Vary in Chandipur, Odisha.
About Person Analysis Trials: 
Overview: UETs are the ultimate stage of testing carried out by the precise customers equivalent to Indian Military (IA) and Indian Air Pressure (IAF) to evaluate operational effectiveness, accuracy and reliability, ease of deployment and dealing with, and efficiency underneath lifelike battlefield situations.
Evaluation: The Akash-NG system intercepted aerial targets at numerous ranges and altitudes, together with near-boundary low altitude and long-range high-altitude eventualities. It demonstrated excessive precision in opposition to numerous threats equivalent to high-speed and low-flying targets.

• The system met all Preliminary Workers Qualitative Necessities (PSQR), indicating it carried out reliably and precisely underneath operational situations.

About Protection Analysis and Growth Group (DRDO):
Chairman – Samir V. Kamat
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Institution – 1958
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SPORTS

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Unveils emblem, theme tune, and mascot of First Version of KITG in ChhattisgarhOn December 23, 2025, Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports activities (MYAS), unveiled the brand, theme tune, and mascot for the inaugural version of the Khelo India Tribal Video games (KITG), scheduled to be held from 14th February 2026 on the Late B. R. Yadav Sports activities Stadium in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.

• The occasion was attended by the Chief Minister (CM) of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, and the Deputy CM, Arun Sao.

About Khelo India Tribal Video games (KITG) 2026:
Organisation: The Video games are collectively managed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports activities (MoYAS), Sports activities Authority of India (SAI), Indian Olympic Affiliation (IOA), Nationwide Sports activities Federations (NSFs), and the Chhattisgarh state organising committee.
Goal: The Video games goal to determine and combine gifted athletes from tribal communities into the nationwide sports activities framework.
Sports activities Disciplines: The inaugural version will function seven aggressive sports activities: Archery, Athletics, Soccer, Hockey, Wrestling, Swimming, and Weightlifting.

• Two indigenous sports activities might be showcased to advertise India’s conventional sporting heritage.

Scheme: The Video games are a part of the Khelo India Scheme, which promotes mass participation and sporting excellence and was declared an “Occasion of Nationwide Significance” in 2020.
Scholarship: Chosen athletes will obtain Rs 5 lakh per yr for eight years to help long-term athlete improvement.
KITG Mascot, Emblem & Theme Music:
Mascot: The official mascot is called ‘Morveer’, derived from ‘Mor’ (that means “mine” or “our personal” in Chhattisgarhi) and ‘Veer’ (symbolising braveness and valour), representing the id, delight, and spirit of India’s tribal communities.
Emblem: The emblem represents the id and delight of India’s tribal communities whereas reflecting the official Khelo India branding.
Theme Music: The theme tune celebrates the wealthy cultural heritage and “timeless spirit” of tribal athletes, aiming to encourage youth from distant areas to hitch the nationwide sporting framework.
About Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports activities (MoYAS):
Union Minister– Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya (Constituency- Porbandar, Gujarat)
Minister of State (MoS)- Raksha Nikhil Khadse (Constituency- Raver, Maharashtra)

OBITUARY

Jnanpith Awardee Hindi Litterateur Vinod Kumar Shukla Handed Away
On twenty third December 2025, famend Hindi litterateur and Jnanpith Award awardee Vinod Kumar Shukla handed away on the age of 88 years in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. He was born on 1 January 1937 in Rajnandgaon(now in Chhattisgarh).

• In 2025, he acquired the 59th Jnanpith Award, changing into the primary author from Chhattisgarh to obtain India’s highest literary honour.

About Vinod Kumar Shukla:
Profession: He wrote actively for over 5 many years and emerged as one of the vital influential voices in trendy Hindi literature.
Debut: His literary journey started in 1971 with the publication of the poetry assortment Lagbhag Jai Hind.
Main Works: His outstanding works embrace novels Naukar Ki Kameez, Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rehti Thi, and Khilega To Dekhenge, poetry collections Lagbhag Jai Hind and Kavita Se Lambi Kavita, and the brief story assortment Pedon Par Kamra.
Awards and Honours: He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1999 for ‘Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rehti Thi’.

• In 2023, he turned the first Indian to obtain the PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in Worldwide Literature.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

VP C.P. Radhakrishnan Releases E-book ‘Sanatan Sanskriti Ki Atal Drishti’ in New Delhi, Delhi
On December 23, 2025, Vice President (VP) of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan launched a ebook titled “Sanatan Sanskriti Ki Atal Drishti”, authored by Vasudev Devnani, Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Meeting, on the VP’s Enclave in New Delhi, Delhi.

• The ebook pays tribute to former Prime Minister(PM) Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee throughout his centenary delivery anniversary celebrations.

Dignitaries: A few of the dignitaries, together with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Ministry of Highway Transport & Highways (MoRTH), and Union Minister of State (MoS) Bhagirath Choudhary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW), had been additionally current.
E-book Significance: The VP described the ebook as a well timed contribution highlighting Vajpayee’s everlasting imaginative and prescient rooted in Sanatan values. He portrayed Vajpayee as “not merely a person however an establishment” embodying rules, democratic beliefs, nationalism, and inclusiveness.
About Sanatan Sanskriti Ki Atal Drishti: The ebook emphasizes the significance of ethical values, cultural heritage, and nation-building, drawing inspiration from the imaginative and prescient of former Prime Minister (PM) of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee, whose life exemplified dedication, integrity, and management rooted in Indian traditions.

Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel’s New E-book ‘The Nice Sanctions Hack’ Launched
In December 2025, Former Reserve Financial institution of India(RBI) Governor Urjit Patel, who’s presently serving India’s Government Director (ED) on the Worldwide Financial Fund (IMF), launched its newest ebook titled ‘The Nice Sanctions Hack’.

• The ebook was printed by Rupa Publications India.

In regards to the E-book:
Mannequin: The ebook options ‘Heuristic Mannequin’ which tries to discover the explanations for frequent use of sanctions regardless of their perceived lack of effectiveness.
Goals: The ebook outlines key functions of imposing sanctions, equivalent to imposing regime change, compelling coverage shifts, or limiting the financial capabilities of rival nations.
Sport-theoretic Framework: This framework helps to discover points associated to secondary sanctions, counter-measures by the goal nation, and a job for a 3rd celebration saviour (a ‘white knight’) who helps in mitigating antagonistic impacts of sanctions.

IMPORTANT DAYS

Nationwide Farmer’s Day 2025 – December 23Nationwide Farmer’s Day (Kisan Diwas) is noticed yearly on December 23 to honour farmers’ contributions to India’s social and financial improvement and mark the delivery anniversary of Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh, India’s fifth Prime Minister(PM).

• December 23, 2025 commemorates the 123rd delivery anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh.

Background:
Declaration: In 2001, the Authorities of India(GoI) declared December 23, the delivery anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, as Kisan Diwas (Nationwide Farmer’s Day) to acknowledge his contributions to agriculture and farmer welfare.
First Observance: The primary Nationwide Farmer’s Day (Kisan Diwas) was noticed on December 23, 2001.
2025 Occasion:
2025 Award: On December 23, 2025, the 2nd version of the Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards, instituted by the Kisan Belief, was offered in New Delhi to honour Chaudhary Charan Singh’s contributions to rural improvement, farmers’ welfare, and inclusive development.
Key Launches: In the course of the occasion, the Kisan Belief showcased an Synthetic intelligence (AI) generated video of Chaudhary Charan Singh’s interview and launched ‘Sakshatkar’, a ebook highlighting his life and contributions.
2025 Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards Winners:

• Kisan Award: Satyawan Sehrawat for contributions to agriculture and farmer welfare
• Krishi Utthan Award: Dr Devendra Yadav for agricultural upliftment
• Agricultural Entrepreneur Award: Fruvetech Non-public Restricted for innovation in agriculture
• Seva Ratna Award: Pratham Schooling Basis for excellent service
• Kalam Ratna Award: Harvir Singh for distinguished journalism

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Nationwide Client Rights Day 2025 – December 24Nationwide Client Rights Day, often known as Bharatiya Grahak Diwas or Nationwide Client Day, is yearly noticed throughout India on 24 December to advertise understanding of shopper rights and duties.

• 2025 Theme: “Environment friendly and Speedy Disposal by means of Digital Justice”

Background:
Enactment: The day commemorates the enactment of the Client Safety Act (CPA), 1986, which acquired Presidential assent on 24 December 1986.
First Observance: The primary-ever Nationwide Client Rights Day was noticed on 24 December 1986.
Goal: The Client Safety Invoice, 1986 was launched to safeguard shopper pursuits and set up shopper councils and authorities for dispute decision.
Reform: The Client Safety Act, 2019, which got here into drive on 20 July 2020, changed the 1986 Act to modernise shopper dispute decision, strengthen shopper safety, and deal with challenges arising from e-commerce and digital markets.
Key Initiatives in 2025: e-Jagriti Platform, Nationwide Client Helpline 2.0, Jago Grahak Jago App & Jagriti Dashboard, Client Welfare Fund (CWF), BIS & Nationwide Take a look at Home, and Authorized Metrology Updates (2025)
About Ministry of Client Affairs, Meals and Public Distribution (MOCAF&PD):
Union Minister- Pralhad Joshi (Constituency- Dharwad, Karnataka)
Minister of State (MoS)– B.L.Verma(Rajya Sabha – Uttar Pradesh, UP); Nimuben Bambhaniya (Constituency- Bhavnagar, Gujarat)
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STATE NEWS

GAIL Indicators MoU with Chhattisgarh for 12.7 MT Fuel-based Urea Venture
In December 2025, GAIL (India) Restricted, previously Fuel Authority of India Restricted, signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Authorities of Chhattisgarh, for the event of greenfield gas-based fertiliser plant within the state.

• The MoU was signed by Rajat Kumar, Secretary (Commerce & Industries), Authorities of Chhattisgarh and Rajeev Kumar Singhal, Director (Enterprise Growth), GAIL (India) Restricted, within the presence of Vishnu Deo Sai, Chief Minister (CM) of Chhattisgarh.

Key Particulars of Venture:
Location: The brand new facility might be arrange alongside GAIL’s Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda Pipeline(MNJPL) hall.
Annual Manufacturing Capability: The proposed facility is anticipated to supply 12.7 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of urea yearly.
Feasibility Evaluation: Underneath the settlement, GAIL will conduct detailed techno‑financial research to judge the viability of building the urea manufacturing plant.
Position of State Authorities: Underneath the MoU, the Chhattisgarh authorities will help in feasibility research, land allocation, approvals, coordination with authorities, and improvement of essential infrastructure.

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