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26 December 2025 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 26 December 2025
AI summaries of PIB, RBI, All India Radio and national newspaper reports, organised for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State-PSC revision. Every story links to its source.
19 current-affairs updates for major exams.
The year 2025 marked significant biodiversity developments in India, featuring the introduction of new rules for benefit sharing, the establishment of a new National Turmeric Board, and the Indian government's Draft See…
Read full storyThe government's assertion of a complete halt on new mining leases in the ecologically sensitive Aravalli region is reported as misleading. This restriction is only temporary, applicable until new guidelines are formula…
Read full storyThe article is a daily court digest published by Down To Earth, covering major environmental orders from the Supreme Court, High Courts, and National Green Tribunal on December 23, 2025. Such digests are vital for compe…
Read full storyPower plants located near Delhi have been levied penalties totaling Rs 61.85 crore for their failure to meet mandatory biomass co-firing targets. This enforcement action is a critical test of India's existing air pollut…
Read full storyDelhi-NCR continues to face severe air pollution, with governmental responses described as a 'seasonal ritual' that yields little impact. This recurring environmental crisis highlights persistent governance challenges,…
Read full storyA study by CREA highlights that a significant portion of India's PM2.5 pollution is not directly emitted but chemically formed in the atmosphere, categorizing it as secondary particulate matter. This finding is crucial…
Read full storyThe article emphasizes the indispensable role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in driving India's climate transition and decarbonization efforts. It posits that for decarbonization to become a widespread…
Read full storyGram Sabhas in Odisha's Kalahandi district are actively reclaiming their legally guaranteed forest rights and promoting self-rule, moving beyond traditional timber and tendu collection. This assertion of rights, often d…
Read full storyA recent study indicates that the escalating global demand for minerals essential for renewable energy technologies could exacerbate deforestation caused by mining, especially in low-income countries. This presents a si…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has clarified that no new mining leases will be granted in the Aravalli region, ensuring its protection remains intact. This decision follows a Supreme Cou…
Read full storyThe article highlights that vehicular emissions are the consistent and structural cause of Delhi's air pollution, rather than seasonal farm fires being the dominant factor. This redefines the challenge from episodic smo…
Read full storyDelhi experienced lethal air quality, with the AQI dropping to 441, triggering the implementation of GRAP IV since December 13. This highlights the severe and persistent air pollution crisis in the national capital, dem…
Read full storyA global study has found that dispersed settlement growth in rural areas is causing significantly more biodiversity loss than urban expansion. This challenges the conventional understanding that cities are the primary d…
Read full storyNorth India experienced an unusually warm and dry winter primarily due to weak Western Disturbances and a shifting jet stream. This climatic anomaly, driven by altered upper-level winds, has significantly suppressed cru…
Read full storyAuthorities invoked GRAP-IV in Delhi-NCR on December 13 due to air quality plummeting to 'severe+' levels. This measure, part of the Graded Response Action Plan, aims to combat extreme air pollution through stringent em…
Read full storyInterpol's Operation Thunder 2025 conducted a global crackdown on wildlife trafficking across 134 countries, resulting in the seizure of 30,000 live animals. This operation highlights the increasing illicit trade in sma…
Read full storyJapan is set to host informal sessions in Kenya to address significant disagreements on a global plastics treaty, particularly concerning production, chemicals, and finance. These discussions are crucial for building co…
Read full storyA UN Report indicates that rising global temperatures are contributing to elevated ozone levels in the atmosphere, which significantly impacts human health. This increase in atmospheric ozone is detrimental to respirato…
Read full storyA study by WWA indicates that extreme rainfall associated with cyclones Senyar and Ditwah was intensified by global warming. This finding highlights the direct link between climate change and extreme weather events, par…
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