“IMPORTANT DAYS”

Kisan Diwas 2025

Kisan Diwas 2025 which is also known as National Farmers Day, is celebrated across India on December 23 every year. The day recognises the enormous contribution of farmers to India’s social and economic fabric and underlines the importance of agriculture in ensuring food security and rural prosperity. The date marks the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, India’s fifth Prime Minister and a lifelong champion of farmers’ rights and rural development.

“DEFENCE”

Indian Navy Receives New ASW Shallow Water Craft ‘Anjadip’

A significant boost to India’s maritime security and indigenous defense manufacturing, the Indian Navy on December 22, 2025 received ‘Anjadip’. Which ias an Anti Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC). The delivery marks another milestone in the Navy’s journey towards self reliance in warship construction and enhanced coastal defence preparedness.

“SCIENCE”

ISRO Successfully Completes Drogue Parachute Tests for Gaganyaan Crew Module

India’s first human spaceflight mission Gaganyaan has achieved another major milestone. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully completed a series of drogue parachute qualification tests for the Gaganyaan Crew Module. These tests are critical to ensuring the safe return of astronauts to Earth after spaceflight. The tests were conducted on December 18 and 19, 2025 at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility in Chandigarh.

“SPORTS”

Smriti Mandhana Achieves Record as First Asian to Reach 4,000 T20I Runs

Indian vice captain Smriti Mandhana made a return to international cricket by rewriting the record books in the first Women’s T20I against Sri Lanka at Visakhapatnam on December 21, 2025. In her comeback match Mandhana became the first Indian and first Asian batter to cross 4,000 runs in Women’s T20 Internationals, underlining her status as one of the finest batters of the modern era.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONA NEWS”

Uttar Pradesh to Establish India’s First Dedicated Forest University in Gorakhpur

Uttar Pradesh will establish India’s first dedicated Forest University in Gorakhpur, focusing on forestry, wildlife, and environmental sciences, marking a historic step in specialised education and research. The 125-acre campus is strategically located near the Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre, providing opportunities for field-based learning and applied research in natural ecosystems.

India Assumes BRICS Presidency 2026 as Brazil Hands Over Leadership

Brazil formally concluded its BRICS presidency in 2025 and officially handed over the rotating BRICS leadership to India for 2026 at a Sherpas meeting in Brasília, marking the transition of chairship within the bloc. The transition ceremony included a review of Brazil’s achievements under its presidency and a presentation of India’s planned priorities for the upcoming BRICS agenda.