Current Affairs December 2025 Recap: Tamil Nadu, National & Global News

A comprehensive summary of major national, international, and state-level developments from December 2025, covering economy, polity, science, and more.

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Deepavali (Diwali) has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity List, becoming the 16th Indian element to receive this honor.

Tamil Nadu Highlights

• Health Leadership: Tamil Nadu’s HIV control model (TNSACS) continues to serve as a national template, and the state has launched a new TB mortality prediction model.
• Economy: The state emerged as the fastest-growing large state economy in India, with a GSDP growth of 16% in nominal terms for 2024-25. It also ranks first in industrial energy efficiency.
• Geographical Indications (GI): Five new products received GI tags, including Woraiyur Cotton Sari, Thooyamalli Rice, and Ambasamudram Choppu Saman (wooden toys).
• Infrastructure: A new flyover in Madurai was named the Melamadai Velu Nachiyar Flyover. Additionally, 126 Knowledge Centres are being set up for SC/ST rural communities.
• Environment: The state received global recognition at UNEA-7 for its climate leadership and has launched a major drive to remove the invasive species Senna spectabilis by March 2026.

National Highlights

• Agriculture Record: India achieved a record foodgrain production of 357 million tonnes in 2025.
• Renaming Institutions: Raj Bhavans and Raj Niwases across states and UTs are to be renamed "Lok Bhavan" and "Lok Niwas" to shed colonial legacy.
• Defense: President Droupadi Murmu undertook a historic submarine sortie aboard INS Vaghsheer.
• Energy: India added a record 31.25 GW of non-fossil energy capacity this fiscal year.
• Census 2027: The next Census will be fully digital and, for the first time since 1931, will include official caste enumeration.

Economy & Banking

• GDP Growth: India's GDP grew by 8.2% in Q2 of FY 2025-26.
• Digital Payments: An IMF report recognized India's UPI as the world's largest retail fast-payment system.
• Exports: The government approved a massive ₹25,060 crore Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to boost MSME and labour-intensive exports.
• Banking Reforms: A new unified logo for all Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) was launched under the "One State-One RRB" principle.

Science & Technology

• Space: The US announced plans to place a nuclear reactor on the Moon by the early 2030s; India has signed the Artemis Accords.
• Telecom: The Sanchar Saathi app will be mandatory on all new mobile phones sold from March 2026 to help curb fraud.
• Health Tech: AIIMS New Delhi conducted India's first clinical trial of the Supernova Stent for stroke treatment.
• Computing: IIT Patna launched Bihar's first supercomputer, PARAM Rudra.

Polity & Legislation

• Tobacco Tax: The Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was passed, significantly hiking duties on tobacco products.
• Atomic Energy: The SHANTI (Atomic Energy Bill, 2025) was approved to modernize nuclear laws and allow partial private sector entry.
• Labor: A "Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025" was introduced as a private member's bill, aiming to give employees the right to ignore work calls after hours.

International Relations

• Diplomatic Wins: India was re-elected to the IMO Council with the highest votes in Category B.
• Strategic Partnerships: PM Modi was conferred Ethiopia's highest civilian honour, "The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia".
• Trade Agreements: India concluded a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand and approved a CEPA with Oman.

Sports

• Cricket: Rohit Sharma was appointed Ambassador for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
• Squash: India won its first-ever Squash World Cup title in December 2025.
• Badminton: PV Sindhu was elected Chair of the BWF Athletes' Commission.

1. In 1994, which state created TNSACS as a registered society to enable direct fund flow for HIV control?

Kerala

Tamil Nadu

Karnataka

Maharashtra

✅ Explanation: Tamil Nadu created TNSACS in 1994, which became a national template for HIV control.

2. Which Tamil Nadu product recently received a GI Tag and is known as 'traditional jaggery powder'?

Kavindapadi Nattu Sakkarai

Palani Panchamirtham

Srivilliputtur Palkova

Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai

✅ Explanation: Kavindapadi Nattu Sakkarai from Erode received the GI Tag.

3. How many Knowledge Centres are to be set up in Tamil Nadu for SC/ST rural communities?

100

150

126

200

✅ Explanation: 126 Knowledge Centres will be established in villages for SC/ST communities.

4. Where did TN Police use AI for crowd control for the first time?

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple

Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam

Chennai Marina Beach

Kanchipuram Temple Festival

✅ Explanation: AI was used for the first time at Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam festival.

5. The Melamadai Flyover in Madurai has been named after which freedom fighter?

Rani Mangammal

Maruthu Pandiyar

V.O. Chidambaranar

Velu Nachiyar

✅ Explanation: It was named Melamadai Velu Nachiyar Flyover in honour of the warrior queen.

6. Under which project is the ASI digitising Tamil inscriptions?

BharatSHRI

Digital India

Tamil Digital Library

Incredible India

✅ Explanation: ASI is digitising Tamil inscriptions under the BharatSHRI project.

7. Who heads the committee to frame SOP for the translocation of wild elephants in TN?

Supriya Sahu

A. Udhayan

M.K. Stalin

Dr. K. Senthil

✅ Explanation: The committee is headed by A. Udhayan, PCCF.

8. What is the new space norm per woman in hostels in Tamil Nadu?

120 sq. ft

80 sq. ft

50 sq. ft

100 sq. ft

✅ Explanation: The government slashed the space norm from 120 sq. ft to 50 sq. ft.

9. Which invasive plant species is TN targeting to remove by March 2026?

Senna spectabilis

Prosopis juliflora

Lantana camara

Parthenium

✅ Explanation: A major drive was launched to remove Senna spectabilis.

10. Who won the 2025 UN Champions of the Earth Award from Tamil Nadu?

M.K. Stalin

Thangam Thennarasu

Supriya Sahu

Udhayanidhi Stalin

✅ Explanation: ACS Supriya Sahu won the award for her environmental leadership.

11. What is the name of India's first state-owned climate company established in TN?

TN Green Corp

TNGCC (Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company)

TN Climate Action Fund

TN Net Zero Ltd

✅ Explanation: TNGCC is the institutional innovation for coordinated climate action.

12. How many Palmyrah seeds were planted in Tamil Nadu in the recent drive?

1 Crore

2.24 Crore

50 Lakh

5 Crore

✅ Explanation: 2.24 Crore Palmyrah seeds were planted with the help of volunteers.

13. Which disease transmission in Chennai was found to be linked to migrant movement?

Leprosy

Tuberculosis

Malaria

Dengue

✅ Explanation: A study found migrant-linked Leprosy transmission in Chennai.

14. Which vaccine is TN planning to launch to prevent cervical cancer?

BCG

MMR

HPV

Hepatitis B

✅ Explanation: TN is launching the HPV vaccination programme for girls aged 9-14.

15. What was Tamil Nadu's nominal GSDP growth rate in 2024-25?

16%

10%

8.2%

12%

✅ Explanation: TN recorded a 16% nominal growth, the highest among major states.

16. Near which archaeological site did the Madras High Court ban sand mining?

Keezhadi

Adichanallur

Kodumanal

Sivakalai

✅ Explanation: Sand mining was banned near the Adichanallur site.

17. Which district emerged as the top tourist destination in TN in August?

Madurai

Chennai

Tiruchi

Thanjavur

✅ Explanation: Tiruchi recorded the highest tourist arrivals (23.09 lakh).

18. For which product from Thoothukudi has a GI tag been sought?

Pearls

Salt

Macaroons

Dried Fish

✅ Explanation: A GI tag has been sought for Thoothukudi Pearls.

19. Which bird population is TN planning to survey from Dec 2025?

Peacock

Hornbill

Flamingo

Vulture

✅ Explanation: TN is conducting a large-scale Hornbill survey.

20. Which country currently holds the Leiden (Anaimangalam) copper plates?

UK

France

Netherlands

Denmark

✅ Explanation: They are kept at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands.

21. To how many schools will the 'Cool Roof Initiative' be expanded in TN?

100

297

500

50

✅ Explanation: It will be expanded to 297 green schools.

22. Where was the Command and Control Centre for elephant conflict inaugurated?

Nilgiris (Gudalur)

Coimbatore

Theni

Erode

✅ Explanation: It was inaugurated at Nadugani Range in Gudalur Forest Division.

23. Where is the Porunai Archaeological Museum located?

Keezhadi

Adichanallur

Palayamkottai

Korkai

✅ Explanation: It was inaugurated at Palayamkottai.

24. Which state leads India in patent registrations with a 62% growth?

Tamil Nadu

Maharashtra

Karnataka

Telangana

✅ Explanation: Tamil Nadu filed 15,440 patents, leading India.

25. Which historic building was restored and inaugurated in Chennai recently?

Ripon Building

Victoria Public Hall

Fort St. George

Senate House

✅ Explanation: The restored Victoria Public Hall was inaugurated under Singara Chennai 2.0.

26. From which museum was a 17th-century sword found missing?

Egmore Museum

Gandhi Museum

Danish Fort Museum

Saraswathi Mahal

✅ Explanation: It went missing from the Danish Fort Museum in Tharangambadi.

27. What is the new name given to Raj Bhavans in states?

Seva Bhavan

Lok Bhavan

Jan Bhavan

Bharat Bhavan

✅ Explanation: The Union Home Ministry announced that Raj Bhavans will be renamed Lok Bhavans.

28. What was India's record foodgrain production in 2025?

300 Million Tonnes

357 Million Tonnes

400 Million Tonnes

250 Million Tonnes

✅ Explanation: India achieved a record 357 Million Tonnes of foodgrain production.

29. What is the new name for the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) complex?

Sewa Teerth

Kartavya Path

Lok Kalyan Marg

Pradhan Niwas

✅ Explanation: PMO will move to 'Sewa Teerth'.

30. Which state is emerging as a renewable-energy hub with a 34% green share?

Gujarat

Odisha

Rajasthan

Karnataka

✅ Explanation: Odisha is emerging as a hub with 3.1 GW clean energy capacity.

31. What is the projected CAGR for India's logistics industry till 2026?

5%

8.5%

10.7%

12%

✅ Explanation: It is projected to grow at a 10.7% CAGR.

32. Which state became the first to fully digitise voter rolls?

Rajasthan

Kerala

Tamil Nadu

Gujarat

✅ Explanation: Rajasthan is the first state to achieve 100% digitisation of voter rolls.

33. By when does the government aim to eliminate Maoism in Bastar?

December 2030

March 2026

August 2027

January 2028

✅ Explanation: India is on track to eliminate Maoism by March 2026.

34. Which product from Andhra Pradesh recently received a GI Tag?

Kalamkari

Ponduru Khadi

Araku Coffee

Kondapalli Toys

✅ Explanation: Ponduru Khadi from AP received the GI Tag.

35. What is the theme for the 77th Republic Day (2026)?

Vande Mataram

Viksit Bharat

Nari Shakti

Atmanirbhar Bharat

✅ Explanation: The theme is Vande Mataram, marking 150 years of the song.

36. Who set a world record by creating the largest Santa Claus sand sculpture?

Manas Sahoo

Sudarsan Pattnaik

Sudarshan Shetty

Subodh Gupta

✅ Explanation: Sudarsan Pattnaik set the record using sand and apples.

37. India's GDP grew by what percentage in Q2 FY 2025-26?

7.8%

5.6%

8.2%

9.1%

✅ Explanation: India's GDP grew 8.2% in Q2 FY 2025-26.

38. Which CPSE was recently granted 'Navratna' status?

Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL)

BHEL

ONGC

SAIL

✅ Explanation: NRL became the 27th CPSE to receive Navratna status.

39. Which company announced a $17.5 billion investment in India's cloud and AI?

Google

Microsoft

Amazon

Meta

✅ Explanation: Microsoft announced this massive investment over 4 years.

40. Which app must be pre-installed on all new mobile phones from March 2026?

Aarogya Setu

DigiLocker

Sanchar Saathi

BHIM

✅ Explanation: DoT directed that Sanchar Saathi app must be pre-installed.

41. What is the name of India's first indigenous 64-bit microprocessor?

Shakti

Dhruv64

Vega

Ajit

✅ Explanation: Dhruv64 is India's first indigenous 64-bit microprocessor.

42. What is the name of Bihar's first supercomputer inaugurated at IIT Patna?

PARAM Rudra

PARAM Siddhi

PARAM Shakti

PARAM Shivay

✅ Explanation: PARAM Rudra was inaugurated at IIT Patna.

43. When will the next Census in India be held?

2025-26

2026-27

2028-29

2030-31

✅ Explanation: It will be held in two phases in 2026-27 and will be fully digital.

44. What is the new name of the MGNREGA scheme as per the 2025 Cabinet approval?

PM Rozgar Yojana

Viksit Bharat Yojana

Poojya Bapu Grameen Rozgar Yojana

Gramin Vikas Yojana

✅ Explanation: It is renamed as Poojya Bapu Grameen Rozgar Yojana (part of VB-G RAM G Act).

45. Who was appointed as the Ambassador for the Men's T20 World Cup 2026?

Virat Kohli

MS Dhoni

Rohit Sharma

Sachin Tendulkar

✅ Explanation: Rohit Sharma has been appointed as the Ambassador.

46. Which country received the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize?

Ukraine

Donald Trump (Recipient)

Argentina

Morocco

✅ Explanation: Technically Donald Trump received it, but the question context implies recipient.

47. What is the Word of the Year 2025 according to Oxford Dictionary?

Brain rot

Rage bait

AI

Permacrisis

✅ Explanation: 'Rage bait' was chosen as the Word of the Year 2025.

48. Which festival was recently added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List?

Pongal

Holi

Deepavali

Onam

✅ Explanation: Deepavali was inscribed on UNESCO’s list.

49. Where was the 'T.N. Rising Summit 2025' held?

Chennai

Coimbatore

Madurai

Trichy

✅ Explanation: It was held in Madurai, with 91 MoUs signed.

50. Who won the Jerusalem Masters 2025 chess title?

Viswanathan Anand

Arjun Erigaisi

Gukesh D

Praggnanandhaa

✅ Explanation: Arjun Erigaisi defeated Viswanathan Anand in the final.

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