Daily Current Affairs — 19 December 2025
4 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Select Committee Report on IBC Amendment Bill 2025
Context The Chairperson of the Select Committee of Lok Sabha presented the Report on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to the Lower House. Recommendations of Select Committee The Committee has proposed fixing a three-month time limit for the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) to decide insolvency appeals. The definition of the term ‘service provider’ be suitably modified to include ‘registered valuer’ to the list of entities that are provided under the IBC, a
Is the Artificial Intelligence Boom or a Bubble?
Context Global spending on Artificial Intelligence (AI) is projected to reach $375 billion this year and $500 billion by 2026. What is the AI Bubble? The AI bubble refers to concerns that artificial intelligence technology companies and related investments have become dramatically overvalued.
Introduction of Securities Markets Code Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha
Context The Union Finance Minister introduced the Securities Markets Code Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha. About The Bill proposes to consolidate the; Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Act, 1992, and Read More
Goa Liberation Day
Context December 19 marks the day Goa was liberated from Portuguese rule and formally integrated into India in 1961. Course of the Invasion First capture (1510): Albuquerque seized Goa with help from the local chieftain Timoji. Loss of Goa: Adil Shah’s forces recaptured Goa during the monsoon.