Headlines of the Day 20-December-2025

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabus
No need to fret if you have nothing to conceal: SC on surveillance fearsThe Hindu(Page1)
GS2(Governance )

Govt. to increase reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs to 50%The Hindu(Page3)

GS3(Internal Security )
Centre to set up a dedicated body to protect ports, shipsThe Hindu(Page3)GS3(Internal Security )
ISRO’s launch of U.S. satellite scheduled on December 24The Hindu(Page3)
GS3(Space)

Centre plans portal to provide all forest rights services onlineThe Hindu(Page3)
GS2(Governance)/GS3(Environment)
Winter Session concludes with over 100% productivityThe Hindu(Page 4)
GS2(Governance )
Child trafficking a deeply disturbing reality, says SCThe HinduPage 5)


GS1(Social Issues)
WHO meet boosts collaboration on global health: PMThe HinduPage 5)
GS2(Health)

Corporates have fundamental duty to protect the ecosystem, asserts SCThe HinduPage 5)
GS3(Environment)
Centre revises guidelines to help poor prisoners unable to pay finesThe HinduPage 5)GS2(Governance)
The significance of a strong defence industrial baseThe HinduPage 6)GS3(Defence)
‘Too low an inflation a cause for concern’The HinduPage 11)GS3(Economy)
RBI Board approves risk-based deposit insurance for banksThe HinduPage 11)
GS3(Economy)

China requests WTO consultations with India over ICT tariffsThe HinduPage 11)GS3(Economy)

11111111111 as account number, shut centres, same photos: CAG on gaps in Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana schemeIndian Express(Page1)
GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy)

New job law is not a retreat from social protection. It aims to reformIndian Express(Page12)

GS2(Governance)
With MGNREGA, India set an example for the world. VB-G RAM G destroys that legacyIndian Express(Page13)

GS2(Governance)


India’s pollution crisis is also about inclusionIndian Express(Page13)
GS3(Environment))


India’s ‘100% literacy by 2030’ goal hits Bihar wallIndian Express(Page14)

GS2(Governance)
Net direct tax collections rise by 8% till Dec 17, refunds down 13.5%: Income Tax DeptIndian Express(Page16)
GS2(IR)
Japan hikes rates: What will be the impact on yen carry trade and Indian borrowers?Indian Express(Page17)GS2(IR)/GS3(Economy)

Anatomy of rupee weakness against the dollarIndian Express(Page20)GS3(Economy)
By overriding RTI Act, new law triggers transparency concernsIndian Express(Page20)
GS2(Governance)
SHANTI Bill: How India is overhauling its nuclear power sector
Indian Express(Page 20)GS2(Governance)

GI-Tagged Indi Lime from Karnataka Enters Oman Market with First Export ShipmentPIBGS3(Economy )

 

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