Current Affairs
Date: 26-12-2025
CURRENT AFFAIRS
1. RBI Announces Infusion of ₹2.90 Lakh Crore Liquidity into the Banking System
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced new liquidity measures worth ₹2.90 lakh crore in December 2025 to support liquidity in the banking system, given the global economic uncertainties, pressures related to US trade and tariffs, and the pressure on the rupee in recent months.
2. Vice President Radhakrishnan Releases Book on Atal Bihari Vajpayee
In December 2025, the country is celebrating the birth centenary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and on this occasion, a book highlighting his thoughts and leadership, titled ‘Atal Vision of Sanatan Culture’, was released. The book was launched on December 23, 2025, at the Vice President's residence in New Delhi by the Vice President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan.
3. India Loses a Great Literary Figure: Vinod Kumar Shukla Passes Away
Vinod Kumar Shukla, a distinguished writer of Hindi literature and a recipient of the Jnanpith Award, passed away at the age of 88 in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh. He had been unwell for a long time and was undergoing treatment at AIIMS Raipur. His death is a profound loss to contemporary Hindi literature, as he represented a literary tradition based on simplicity, sensitivity, and profound human experiences.
4. ISRO's 'Bahubali' Rocket Launches Blue Bird Block-2 Satellite
On December 24, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Blue Bird Block-2 communication satellite using its most powerful launch vehicle, LVM-3. This mission marks the heaviest commercial payload ever launched from India and demonstrates India's growing capabilities in the global space sector.
5. Railways Enhance AI Surveillance for Wildlife Protection Along Tracks
A significant portion of India's rail network passes through forests, elephant corridors, and protected areas, leading to frequent collisions between trains and wildlife. To address this problem, Indian Railways has further strengthened its artificial intelligence-based wildlife protection system.
6. Global Food City Ranking 2025-26: Italy Takes Top Spot, Mumbai Shines
In recent years, food has emerged as a significant driver of global tourism, with a large number of tourists now prioritizing local cuisine and restaurants when planning their trips. Reflecting this trend, the TasteAtlas World Food Awards 2025-26 have released a list of the world's best food cities.
7. Subansiri Lower Project Unit-2 Commissioned, Strengthening Power Supply in the Northeast Region
India is making continuous progress towards clean, green, and sustainable energy, and in this regard, Unit-2 of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, developed by NHPC, commenced commercial operation in December 2025. Located on the Subansiri River on the border of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, this project is considered India's largest hydroelectric project to date.
8. NASA's MAVEN Mars Orbiter Loses Contact with Agency
NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, which is orbiting Mars, lost contact with Earth in early December 2025, causing concern in the global scientific community. This spacecraft has been active in Mars orbit since 2014 and has been conducting detailed studies of the Martian atmosphere for over a decade.
QUIZ (With Explanation)
1. What was the total amount of liquidity measures announced by the RBI in December 2025?
A - ₹1.50 lakh crore
B - ₹2.00 lakh crore
C - ₹2.50 lakh crore
D - ₹2.90 lakh crore
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced liquidity measures worth ₹2.90 lakh crore in December 2025 to maintain liquidity in the banking system and ensure the stability of the rupee. Under this, the RBI will purchase government bonds worth ₹2 lakh crore through open market operations and manage additional liquidity through a $10 billion dollar-rupee swap.
2. Who launched the book ‘The Unwavering Vision of Sanatan Culture’?
A - President
B - Prime Minister
C - Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan
D - Governor of Rajasthan
Explanation:
In December 2025, on the occasion of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth centenary, a book titled 'Atal Drishti of Sanatan Sanskriti' based on his ideology and leadership was released. The book was launched by Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan in New Delhi on December 23, 2025. The author of the book is Vasudev Devnani, Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.
3. Which literary award was Vinod Kumar Shukla honored with?
A - Jnanpith Award
B - Sahitya Akademi Award
C - Padma Bhushan
D - Padma Shri
Explanation:
Vinod Kumar Shukla, a renowned Hindi writer and recipient of the Jnanpith Award, passed away at the age of 88 in Raipur. He was known for his unique writing style based on simplicity, sensitivity, and human experiences.
4. Which launch vehicle was used to launch the Blue Bird Block-2 satellite?
A - PSLV
B - GSLV
C - SSLV
D - LVM-3
Explanation:
On December 24, 2025, ISRO successfully launched the Blue Bird Block-2 communication satellite using the LVM-3 'Bahubali' rocket. This is the heaviest commercial payload ever launched from India. This satellite is designed to provide direct satellite-based 4G/5G broadband service to ordinary smartphones, thereby strengthening connectivity in remote and disaster-affected areas.
5. For what purpose has Indian Railways implemented an AI-based wildlife protection system?
A - To increase train speed
B - To improve the rail ticketing system
C - To prevent collisions between trains and wildlife
D - To increase freight transport
Explanation:
Indian Railways has strengthened its AI-based safety system to prevent wildlife accidents on rail routes passing through forests and elephant corridors. This system uses smart cameras, sensors, and acoustic technology to detect the presence of animals in advance and sends immediate alerts to loco pilots and control rooms.
6. What rank did Mumbai receive in the TasteAtlas rankings?
A - 3
B - 5
C - 4
D - 6
Explanation:
The TasteAtlas World Food Awards 2025–26 list clearly shows that food has now become a major pillar of global tourism. Italian cities dominated the rankings, while Mumbai secured the fifth position globally, establishing India's strong culinary identity on the international stage.
7. The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project is located on which river?
A - Subansiri
B - Brahmaputra
C - Dibang
D - Teesta
Explanation:
In December 2025, Unit-2 of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, developed by NHPC, commenced operations, further activating India's largest hydroelectric project.
8. The MAVEN mission is related to which planet?
A - Mercury
B - Venus
C - Mars
D - Jupiter
Explanation:
NASA's Mars orbiter MAVEN lost contact with Earth in early December 2025, raising concerns within the scientific community. The spacecraft had been orbiting Mars since 2014, studying its atmosphere.
ONE LINER
How much total liquidity did the RBI announce it would inject into the banking system in December 2025? – ₹2.90 lakh crore
Who was the author of the novel ‘A Window in the Wall’ and a Jnanpith Award-winning writer? – Vinod Kumar Shukla
What rank did Mumbai receive among the world's best food cities in the TasteAtlas World Food Awards 2025–26? – Fifth position
On which river is India's largest hydroelectric project, the Subansiri Lower Project, located? – Subansiri River
Which constitutional officeholder released the book ‘The Unwavering Vision of Sanatan Culture’? – Vice President CP Radhakrishnan
Which ISRO rocket launched the Blue Bird Block-2 communication satellite? – LVM-3 (Bahubali)
Which railway zone's 141 km route is the AI wildlife protection system implemented on? – Northeast Frontier Railway
Through which instrument will RBI purchase bonds? – Open Market Operations (OMO)
The MAVEN mission studies the atmosphere of which planet? – Mars
Through which technology will Blue Bird provide connectivity? – Satellite-based 4G/5G broadband