Language:
Daily Current Affairs & GK
Latest updates for SSC, Banking, Railways & State Exams
Advertisement
Siliserh Lake and Kopra Jalashay Designated as India’s 95th and 96th Ramsar SitesIn December 2025, India included Siliserh Lake in Alwar district, Rajasthan and Kopra Jalashay near Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh in the List of Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar List) under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, 1971, as its 95th and 96th Ramsar Sites, increasing the country’s total number of Ramsar Sites to 96.With this inclusion, Rajasthan now has 5 Ramsar Sites, while Chhattisgarh records its first-ever Ramsar Site. About Siliserh Lake, Rajasthan:Overview: Siliserh Lake is a human-made freshwater lake, built in 1845 by Maharaja Vinay Singh to supply drinking water to Alwar city, located about 8 miles southwest of the city within the buffer zone of the Sariska Tiger Reserve.Ecological Significance: It serves as a vital water source and biodiversity-rich habitat, supporting eco-tourism and birdwatching.Climate & Area: Siliserh Lake lies in a semi-arid region and covers about 7 square kilometres (sq km) or (km²). Kopra Jalashay, Chhattisgarh:Location: Kopra Jalashay is a reservoir-type wetland, originally constructed for irrigation, located near Bilaspur in the upper catchments of the River Mahanadi and surrounded mainly by farmland and a few villages.Ecological Significance: The wetland provides important sites for nesting, feeding, and stop-over of migratory birds and is valued by local communities and tourists for birdwatching.About Ramsar Convention on Wetlands:The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, an international treaty for wetland conservation and sustainable use, was adopted in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran, came into force in 1975, and India acceded to it on 1 February 1982.Secretary-General (SG)- Dr. Musonda MumbaHeadquarters – Gland, Switzerland.
Siliserh Lake and Kopra Jalashay Designated as India’s 95th and 96th Ramsar SitesIn December 2025, India included Siliserh Lake in Alwar district, Rajasthan and Kopra Jalashay near Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh in the List of Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar List) under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, 1971, as its 95th and 96th Ramsar Sites, increasing the country’s total number of Ramsar Sites to 96.With this inclusion, Rajasthan now has 5 Ramsar Sites, while Chhattisgarh records its first-ever Ramsar Site. About Siliserh Lake, Rajasthan:Overview: Siliserh Lake is a human-made freshwater lake, built in 1845 by Maharaja Vinay Singh to supply drinking water to Alwar city, located about 8 miles southwest of the city within the buffer zone of the Sariska Tiger Reserve.Ecological Significance: It serves as a vital water source and biodiversity-rich habitat, supporting eco-tourism and birdwatching.Climate & Area: Siliserh Lake lies in a semi-arid region and covers about 7 square kilometres (sq km) or (km²). Kopra Jalashay, Chhattisgarh:Location: Kopra Jalashay is a reservoir-type wetland, originally constructed for irrigation, located near Bilaspur in the upper catchments of the River Mahanadi and surrounded mainly by farmland and a few villages.Ecological Significance: The wetland provides important sites for nesting, feeding, and stop-over of migratory birds and is valued by local communities and tourists for birdwatching.About Ramsar Convention on Wetlands:The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, an international treaty for wetland conservation and sustainable use, was adopted in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran, came into force in 1975, and India acceded to it on 1 February 1982.Secretary-General (SG)- Dr. Musonda MumbaHeadquarters – Gland, Switzerland.
Siliserh Lake and Kopra Jalashay Designated as India’s 95th and 96th Ramsar SitesIn December 2025, India included Siliserh Lake in Alwar district, Rajasthan and Kopra Jalashay near Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh in the List of Wetlands of International Imp...
ADB Approves Loans for Chennai Metro, Mizoram Healthcare, and Women-led MSME Finance in IndiaIn December 2025, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved three major loans of USD 240 million for Chennai Metro Expansion Phase 2, USD 108 Million for Mizoram Public Healthcare and USD 100 Million for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Finance for Women Borrowers to support infrastructure, healthcare, and financial inclusion initiatives in India.About Chennai Metro Expansion – Phase 2:Financing: ADB approved a USD 240 million second tranche under the USD 780 million facility sanctioned in 2022, to promote clean, safe, and reliable urban mobility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, TN.Network: Phase 2 spans 118.9 kilometer (km) across three corridorsLine 3: The Purple Line spans 45.8 km from Madhavaram to SIPCOT-2 (State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited in Siruseri, Chennai, TN).Line 4: The Orange Line covers 26.1 km between Lighthouse and Poonamallee Bus Depot.Line 5: The Red Line extends 47 km from Madhavaram to Sholinganallur. About Mizoram Public Healthcare Strengthening:Programme: ADB approved a USD 108 million results-based loan to support public healthcare system strengthening and achieve universal health coverage in Mizoram.Coverage: The Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS) provides cashless coverage of up to Rs. 5 lakh per family annually.Integration: The programme integrates Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) and state schemes into a single platform linking primary, secondary, and tertiary care. About MSME Finance for Women:Financing: ADB approved a USD 100 million loan to Five-Star Business Finance Limited in Chennai, TN.Objective: The programme expands MSME loan access for women entrepreneurs from lower-income groups to promote financial inclusion.Coverage: The initiative serves 400,000+ borrowers across tier-3 cities and underserved regions through 700+ branches.About Asian Development Bank (ADB):President – Masato Kanda (Japan)Headquarters – Manila, the PhilippinesMember nations: 69Established – 1966
ADB Approves Loans for Chennai Metro, Mizoram Healthcare, and Women-led MSME Finance in IndiaIn December 2025, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved three major loans of USD 240 million for Chennai Metro Expansion Phase 2, USD 108 Million for Mizoram Public Healthcare and USD 100 Million for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Finance for Women Borrowers to support infrastructure, healthcare, and financial inclusion initiatives in India.About Chennai Metro Expansion – Phase 2:Financing: ADB approved a USD 240 million second tranche under the USD 780 million facility sanctioned in 2022, to promote clean, safe, and reliable urban mobility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, TN.Network: Phase 2 spans 118.9 kilometer (km) across three corridorsLine 3: The Purple Line spans 45.8 km from Madhavaram to SIPCOT-2 (State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited in Siruseri, Chennai, TN).Line 4: The Orange Line covers 26.1 km between Lighthouse and Poonamallee Bus Depot.Line 5: The Red Line extends 47 km from Madhavaram to Sholinganallur. About Mizoram Public Healthcare Strengthening:Programme: ADB approved a USD 108 million results-based loan to support public healthcare system strengthening and achieve universal health coverage in Mizoram.Coverage: The Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS) provides cashless coverage of up to Rs. 5 lakh per family annually.Integration: The programme integrates Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) and state schemes into a single platform linking primary, secondary, and tertiary care. About MSME Finance for Women:Financing: ADB approved a USD 100 million loan to Five-Star Business Finance Limited in Chennai, TN.Objective: The programme expands MSME loan access for women entrepreneurs from lower-income groups to promote financial inclusion.Coverage: The initiative serves 400,000+ borrowers across tier-3 cities and underserved regions through 700+ branches.About Asian Development Bank (ADB):President – Masato Kanda (Japan)Headquarters – Manila, the PhilippinesMember nations: 69Established – 1966
ADB Approves Loans for Chennai Metro, Mizoram Healthcare, and Women-led MSME Finance in IndiaIn December 2025, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved three major loans of USD 240 million for Chennai Metro Expansion Phase 2, USD 108 Million for Miz...
Sponsored Advertisement
Overview of 7th UN Environment Assembly Held in Nairobi, KenyaThe 7th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly(UNEA-7), the world’s highest decision-making body for matters related to the environment, was held from December 08 to 12, 2025 at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.About UNEA-7:Theme: The theme of UNEA-7 is “Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet”.Chair: The UNEA-7, chaired by His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Al-Amri, President of the Environment Authority of the Sultanate of Oman and President of UNEA-7.Participants: The week-long UNEA-7 was attended by over 6,000 delegates from various governments, international organisations, civil society and the private sector of 186 countries.Union Minister of State (MoS) Kirti Vardhan Singh, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC), represented India at the UNEA-7.Champions of Earth Award 2025: Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Government of Tamil Nadu (TN) (India), was honoured with the UNEP’s 2025 Champions of the Earth Award.Other 2025 awardees included Brazil-based research institute Imazon in the Science and Innovation category and the youth-led Non-Government Organisation (NGO) Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISCFCC) in the Policy Leadership category.Outcomes: The UNEA-7 concluded with Member States adopting 11 resolutions, three decisions and a Ministerial Declaration aimed at advancing sustainable solutions for a more resilient planet.Election of New President of UNEA-8: On the concluding day, Matthew Samuda, Minister for Water, Environment and Climate Change of Jamaica, was elected President of the 8th UNEA (UNEA-8) which is scheduled to be held from December 06 to 10, 2027 in Nairobi.
Overview of 7th UN Environment Assembly Held in Nairobi, KenyaThe 7th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly(UNEA-7), the world’s highest decision-making body for matters related to the environment, was held from December 08 to 12, 2025 at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.About UNEA-7:Theme: The theme of UNEA-7 is “Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet”.Chair: The UNEA-7, chaired by His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Al-Amri, President of the Environment Authority of the Sultanate of Oman and President of UNEA-7.Participants: The week-long UNEA-7 was attended by over 6,000 delegates from various governments, international organisations, civil society and the private sector of 186 countries.Union Minister of State (MoS) Kirti Vardhan Singh, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC), represented India at the UNEA-7.Champions of Earth Award 2025: Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Government of Tamil Nadu (TN) (India), was honoured with the UNEP’s 2025 Champions of the Earth Award.Other 2025 awardees included Brazil-based research institute Imazon in the Science and Innovation category and the youth-led Non-Government Organisation (NGO) Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISCFCC) in the Policy Leadership category.Outcomes: The UNEA-7 concluded with Member States adopting 11 resolutions, three decisions and a Ministerial Declaration aimed at advancing sustainable solutions for a more resilient planet.Election of New President of UNEA-8: On the concluding day, Matthew Samuda, Minister for Water, Environment and Climate Change of Jamaica, was elected President of the 8th UNEA (UNEA-8) which is scheduled to be held from December 06 to 10, 2027 in Nairobi.
Overview of 7th UN Environment Assembly Held in Nairobi, KenyaThe 7th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly(UNEA-7), the world’s highest decision-making body for matters related to the environment, was held from December 08 to 12, 2025 a...
DoP Signs MoU with BSE to Expand MF Access Across IndiaIn December 2025, Department of Posts (DoP), also known as India Post, under Ministry of Communications, signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) to enhance financial inclusion and broaden access to Mutual Fund (MF) investments.What? MoU signedEntities: DoP and BSESigned by: Manisha Bansal Badal(DoP); Sundararaman Ramamurthy(BSE)Purpose: To expand Mutual Fund access across IndiaKey Details of MoU:Signatories: The MoU was officially signed in New Delhi(Delhi) by Manisha Bansal Badal, General Manager (Customer Care Services & Retail Business, CCS & RB), Department of Posts(DoP), and Sundararaman Ramamurthy, – Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of BSE, in the presence of senior officials from both organisations.Role of Entities: Under the MoU, India Post will distribute MF products through its postal network. The initiative will use BSE StAR MF, India’s largest MF distribution platform.BSE will support National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) MF Distributor certification and onboarding of trained postal staff.Role Postal Employees: The selected postal staff will be trained and certified as MF distributors. They will help customers choose suitable MF products, execute transactions, and provide investor support services.The certified employees will receive Employee Unique Identification Number (EUIN), a 10‑digit alphanumeric code, for transparency.
DoP Signs MoU with BSE to Expand MF Access Across IndiaIn December 2025, Department of Posts (DoP), also known as India Post, under Ministry of Communications, signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) to enhance financial inclusion and broaden access to Mutual Fund (MF) investments.What? MoU signedEntities: DoP and BSESigned by: Manisha Bansal Badal(DoP); Sundararaman Ramamurthy(BSE)Purpose: To expand Mutual Fund access across IndiaKey Details of MoU:Signatories: The MoU was officially signed in New Delhi(Delhi) by Manisha Bansal Badal, General Manager (Customer Care Services & Retail Business, CCS & RB), Department of Posts(DoP), and Sundararaman Ramamurthy, – Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of BSE, in the presence of senior officials from both organisations.Role of Entities: Under the MoU, India Post will distribute MF products through its postal network. The initiative will use BSE StAR MF, India’s largest MF distribution platform.BSE will support National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) MF Distributor certification and onboarding of trained postal staff.Role Postal Employees: The selected postal staff will be trained and certified as MF distributors. They will help customers choose suitable MF products, execute transactions, and provide investor support services.The certified employees will receive Employee Unique Identification Number (EUIN), a 10‑digit alphanumeric code, for transparency.
DoP Signs MoU with BSE to Expand MF Access Across IndiaIn December 2025, Department of Posts (DoP), also known as India Post, under Ministry of Communications, signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)...
Sponsored Advertisement
VP C.P Radhakrishnan Releases Commemorative Postage Stamp to Honour Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar IIOn December 14, 2025, Vice President (VP) of India C.P Radhakrishnan released a commemorative postage stamp in honour of Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II, also known as Suvaran Maran, at the Vice President’s Enclave in New Delhi, Delhi.Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance (MoF); Harivansh Narayan Singh, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha; Union Minister Dr. L. Murugan, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MPA), were also present.What? Release of Commemorative Postage StampWho? VP of India C.P RadhakrishnanWhere? Vice President’s Enclave, New DelhiPurpose: To honour Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar IIAbout Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II:Overview: He was a prominent ruler of ancient Tamil Nadu (TN) and belonged to the Mutharaiyar dynasty, which ruled central TN from the 7th to 9th centuries Common Era (CE).Kingdom: He ruled from Thanjavur and surrounding regions in present-day TN. His territory included areas such as Tiruchirapalli, Pudukottai, Perambalur, and Thiruvarur.Stamp Significance: The stamp honours Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II for his administrative stability, territorial expansion, cultural patronage, and military prowess.
VP C.P Radhakrishnan Releases Commemorative Postage Stamp to Honour Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar IIOn December 14, 2025, Vice President (VP) of India C.P Radhakrishnan released a commemorative postage stamp in honour of Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II, also known as Suvaran Maran, at the Vice President’s Enclave in New Delhi, Delhi.Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance (MoF); Harivansh Narayan Singh, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha; Union Minister Dr. L. Murugan, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MPA), were also present.What? Release of Commemorative Postage StampWho? VP of India C.P RadhakrishnanWhere? Vice President’s Enclave, New DelhiPurpose: To honour Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar IIAbout Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II:Overview: He was a prominent ruler of ancient Tamil Nadu (TN) and belonged to the Mutharaiyar dynasty, which ruled central TN from the 7th to 9th centuries Common Era (CE).Kingdom: He ruled from Thanjavur and surrounding regions in present-day TN. His territory included areas such as Tiruchirapalli, Pudukottai, Perambalur, and Thiruvarur.Stamp Significance: The stamp honours Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II for his administrative stability, territorial expansion, cultural patronage, and military prowess.
VP C.P Radhakrishnan Releases Commemorative Postage Stamp to Honour Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar IIOn December 14, 2025, Vice President (VP) of India C.P Radhakrishnan released a commemorative postage stamp in honour of Emperor Perumbidugu Muthara...
MoT Launched Nationwide Chaupal Program to Empower Handicraft ArtisansIn December 2025, The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) under Ministry of Textiles (MoT), launched the nationwide rollout of the Chaupal Program in New Delhi, Delhi, during the National Handicrafts Week (8-14 December 2025) celebrations to empower handicraft artisans across India.Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary of MoT, graced the event as the Chief Guest.What? Nationwide rollout of the Chaupal Program launchedBy Whom? Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), MoTWhere? New Delhi, DelhiAim: To strengthen the handicrafts ecosystem and empower grassroots artisans.Chief Guest: Ms. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary (Textiles)Coverage: 100 handicraft aspirational districtsAligned with: National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP)Chaupal Program Overview:Objective: The hubs aim to promote awareness of India’s handicraft traditions, empower artisans, encourage entrepreneurship, and facilitate sustainable handicraft clusters through artisan enrolment, scheme awareness, skill development, entrepreneurship promotion, and digital onboarding.Framework: The Chaupal Program is guided by the core mantra of Reform, Perform, Transform, and Inform.Alignment: The initiative aligns with the objectives of the National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP).Platform: Chaupals are permanent, district-level engagement hubs to be established across 100 identified handicraft aspirational districts.Launch & Kits: Neelam Shami Rao distributed Chaupal Kits containing audio-visual materials and essential equipment for demonstrations, awareness sessions, and capacity-building workshops.
MoT Launched Nationwide Chaupal Program to Empower Handicraft ArtisansIn December 2025, The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) under Ministry of Textiles (MoT), launched the nationwide rollout of the Chaupal Program in New Delhi, Delhi, during the National Handicrafts Week (8-14 December 2025) celebrations to empower handicraft artisans across India.Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary of MoT, graced the event as the Chief Guest.What? Nationwide rollout of the Chaupal Program launchedBy Whom? Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), MoTWhere? New Delhi, DelhiAim: To strengthen the handicrafts ecosystem and empower grassroots artisans.Chief Guest: Ms. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary (Textiles)Coverage: 100 handicraft aspirational districtsAligned with: National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP)Chaupal Program Overview:Objective: The hubs aim to promote awareness of India’s handicraft traditions, empower artisans, encourage entrepreneurship, and facilitate sustainable handicraft clusters through artisan enrolment, scheme awareness, skill development, entrepreneurship promotion, and digital onboarding.Framework: The Chaupal Program is guided by the core mantra of Reform, Perform, Transform, and Inform.Alignment: The initiative aligns with the objectives of the National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP).Platform: Chaupals are permanent, district-level engagement hubs to be established across 100 identified handicraft aspirational districts.Launch & Kits: Neelam Shami Rao distributed Chaupal Kits containing audio-visual materials and essential equipment for demonstrations, awareness sessions, and capacity-building workshops.
MoT Launched Nationwide Chaupal Program to Empower Handicraft ArtisansIn December 2025, The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) under Ministry of Textiles (MoT), launched the nationwide rollout of the Chaupal Program in New Delhi, De...
Sponsored Advertisement
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Inaugurated 3rd Global IALA Council Session in Mumbai, MaharashtraIn December 2025, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) virtually inaugurated the 3rd Session of the Council of the International Organisation for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in Mumbai, Maharashtra.Mumbai as the host of this global event reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening global maritime cooperation and promoting international standards in navigation, safety and sustainability.What? The 3rd session of the Council of IALAHeld in: Mumbai, MaharashtraInaugurated by: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, MoPSWOrganised by: DGLL, MoPSWKey Launch: Digital Ticketing Portal for Lighthouse Tourism (across 75 lighthouse destinations)About 3rd IALA Council Session:Organiser: The 3rd session of the Council of IALA, held from December 08 to December 12, 2025, was organised by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) which works under MoPSW.Key Participants: The session brought together 42 IALA Council members, 3 Affiliated Industrial Members Group (AIMG) members, 11 observers, IALA Secretariat delegates and representatives from over 30 countries.Key Launch: During the inaugural session, Union Minister Sonowal launched the Digital Ticketing Portal for Lighthouse Tourism, aimed to enhance transparency, ease of access and improved convenience for visitors across 75 lighthouse destinations.Solar Power Milestone: All 193 Indian lighthouses now fully solar-powered, reducing carbon footprint and operational costs by 40%.Maritime Heritage Showcase: Highlighted National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat – world’s first Lighthouse Museum tracing 5,000-year maritime history from Harappan civilization.Key Focus Areas in Maritime Sector: The Union Minister emphasised reforms under Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV) 2047, focusing on port infrastructure development, shipbuilding support, green shipping, digital transformation, and strengthening Aids to Navigation (AtoN) systems and capacity-building for developing maritime nations.About International Organisation for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA):IALA was established in 1957 as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) named the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities. It transitioned into an Intergovernmental Organisation (IGO) in August 2024 following ratification by 34 states, and adopted its current name.Secretary-General- Francis Zachariae (Denmark)Headquarters- St Germain en Laye, France
Cabinet Approvals On December 12, 2025On December 12, 2025 the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the following proposals,Cabinet approves plan for conducting Census of India 2027:Cost: The Union Cabinet has approved Rs 11,718.24 crores (Cr) for conducting the Census of India 2027.Phases: The Census of India would be conducted in two phases:Houselisting and Housing Census – April to September, 2026 andPopulation Enumeration (PE) – February 20271st Digital Census: This will be India’s first fully digital census, with data collection through mobile application on Android and iPhone Operating System(iOS).Union Cabinet approves MSP for Copra for 2026 season:The CCEA approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for copra for 2026 season.MSP: The MSP for 2026 has been fixed at Rs 12,027 per quintal for milling copra and Rs 12,500 per quintal for ball copra, up by Rs 445 and Rs 400 respectively from the previous season.Nodal Agencies: National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED) and National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation (NCCF) will continue to act as Central Nodal Agencies (CNAs) for procurement of copra under Price Support Scheme (PSS).CCEA Approves ‘CoalSETU Window’ For Industrial Use And ExportOn December 12, 2025 the CCEA approved the the ‘CoalSETU(Seamless, Efficient & Transparent Utilisation)’ window to facilitate auction-based allocation of coal linkages for various industrial uses and exports, ensuring equitable access and efficient utilization of coal resources.Expansion: The policy permits long-term allocation of coal linkages through auctions for all industrial uses and exports by introducing a new window, CoalSETU, under the Non-Regulated Sector(NRS) Linkage Auction Policy, 2016, allowing any domestic coal consumer to participate in linkage auctions.Coking coal shall not be offered under this window, and traders will not be permitted to participate.
Cabinet Approvals On December 12, 2025On December 12, 2025 the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the following proposals,Cabinet approves plan for conducting Census of India 2027:Cost: The Union Cabinet has approved Rs 11,718.24 crores (Cr) for conducting the Census of India 2027.Phases: The Census of India would be conducted in two phases:Houselisting and Housing Census – April to September, 2026 andPopulation Enumeration (PE) – February 20271st Digital Census: This will be India’s first fully digital census, with data collection through mobile application on Android and iPhone Operating System(iOS).Union Cabinet approves MSP for Copra for 2026 season:The CCEA approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for copra for 2026 season.MSP: The MSP for 2026 has been fixed at Rs 12,027 per quintal for milling copra and Rs 12,500 per quintal for ball copra, up by Rs 445 and Rs 400 respectively from the previous season.Nodal Agencies: National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED) and National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation (NCCF) will continue to act as Central Nodal Agencies (CNAs) for procurement of copra under Price Support Scheme (PSS).CCEA Approves ‘CoalSETU Window’ For Industrial Use And ExportOn December 12, 2025 the CCEA approved the the ‘CoalSETU(Seamless, Efficient & Transparent Utilisation)’ window to facilitate auction-based allocation of coal linkages for various industrial uses and exports, ensuring equitable access and efficient utilization of coal resources.Expansion: The policy permits long-term allocation of coal linkages through auctions for all industrial uses and exports by introducing a new window, CoalSETU, under the Non-Regulated Sector(NRS) Linkage Auction Policy, 2016, allowing any domestic coal consumer to participate in linkage auctions.Coking coal shall not be offered under this window, and traders will not be permitted to participate.
Cabinet Approvals On December 12, 2025On December 12, 2025 the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the following proposals,Cabinet approves plan for conducting Census of India 2027:Cost: The Union Cabinet has appr...
Sponsored Advertisement
Overview of Italy’s Deputy PM Antonio Tajani’s Visit to India from December 10-12 2025Antonio Tajani, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister(PM) and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, visited India from 10 to 12 December 2025 to strengthen the India‑Italy Strategic Partnership and enhance bilateral cooperation. This marked his second visit to India in 2025.Earlier he visited India from April 11 to 12, 2025.Highlights of Italy’s Deputy PM Antonio Tajani’s Visit to India:Arrival: On December 10, 2025, Antonio Tajani arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, Delhi. He was welcomed by Union Minister Dr S. Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs(MEA).High-Level Meeting: Italy’s Deputy PM Antonio Tajani held bilateral meetings with PM Narendra Modi and discussed deepening cooperation across trade, security, connectivity and strategic projects. He invited PM Modi to visit Italy in 2026.He met Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor(NSA), highlighting interests in trade, strategic cooperation, maritime and security issues.Italy-India Business Forum: On December 11, 2025, He co-chaired the Italy-India Business Forum 2025 along with Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I) in Mumbai, Maharashtra.Signing of India-Italy JCEC: On December 12, 2025, Union Minister Piyush Goyal and Tajani signed the Agreed Minutes of the 22nd session of the India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC).The protocol provides a structured roadmap for economic collaboration, including clearly defined trade and investment targets, sector-specific working groups, and regular institutional dialogue to monitor progress.About Italy:Prime Minister (PM) – Giorgia MeloniCapital – RomeCurrency – Euro (EUR)
Overview of Italy’s Deputy PM Antonio Tajani’s Visit to India from December 10-12 2025Antonio Tajani, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister(PM) and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, visited India from 10 to 12 December 2025 to strengthen the India‑Italy Strategic Partnership and enhance bilateral cooperation. This marked his second visit to India in 2025.Earlier he visited India from April 11 to 12, 2025.Highlights of Italy’s Deputy PM Antonio Tajani’s Visit to India:Arrival: On December 10, 2025, Antonio Tajani arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, Delhi. He was welcomed by Union Minister Dr S. Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs(MEA).High-Level Meeting: Italy’s Deputy PM Antonio Tajani held bilateral meetings with PM Narendra Modi and discussed deepening cooperation across trade, security, connectivity and strategic projects. He invited PM Modi to visit Italy in 2026.He met Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor(NSA), highlighting interests in trade, strategic cooperation, maritime and security issues.Italy-India Business Forum: On December 11, 2025, He co-chaired the Italy-India Business Forum 2025 along with Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I) in Mumbai, Maharashtra.Signing of India-Italy JCEC: On December 12, 2025, Union Minister Piyush Goyal and Tajani signed the Agreed Minutes of the 22nd session of the India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC).The protocol provides a structured roadmap for economic collaboration, including clearly defined trade and investment targets, sector-specific working groups, and regular institutional dialogue to monitor progress.About Italy:Prime Minister (PM) – Giorgia MeloniCapital – RomeCurrency – Euro (EUR)
Overview of Italy’s Deputy PM Antonio Tajani’s Visit to India from December 10-12 2025Antonio Tajani, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister(PM) and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, visited India from 10 to 12 December 2025 to streng...
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Launches ‘Meri Yojana’ PortalIn December 2025, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister (CM) of Uttarakhand, launched “Meri Yojana” Portal, an online platform designed to provide citizens with comprehensive information on welfare schemes offer by the Central and State Governments, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.What? Launch of “Meri Yojana” PortalWho? Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh DhamiWhere? Dehradun, UttarakhandHandbook Edition: General Edition, State Government edition, and Central Government edition.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Launches ‘Meri Yojana’ PortalIn December 2025, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister (CM) of Uttarakhand, launched “Meri Yojana” Portal, an online platform designed to provide citizens with comprehensive information on welfare schemes offer by the Central and State Governments, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.What? Launch of “Meri Yojana” PortalWho? Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh DhamiWhere? Dehradun, UttarakhandHandbook Edition: General Edition, State Government edition, and Central Government edition.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Launches ‘Meri Yojana’ PortalIn December 2025, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister (CM) of Uttarakhand, launched “Meri Yojana” Portal, an online platform designed to provide citizens with comprehensive information o...
Sponsored Advertisement