Daily Current Affairs — 23 December 2025
4 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Protecting Astronauts from Deadly Space Debris
Context The rapid expansion of satellite launches and commercial space activity has intensified the threat posed by Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD), raising serious concerns for astronaut safety and long-term sustainability of Earth’s orbits. What is Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD)? MMOD refers to the natural and human-made particles moving at very high speeds in Earth’s orbital environment that pose a collision risk to spacecraft and astronauts.
Electoral Trusts
Context With the scrapping of the electoral bonds scheme, companies have again turned to electoral trusts as a preferred source of political donations for companies in 2024-25. Electoral Trust Scheme The electoral trust scheme was introduced by the government in 2013. Electoral trusts are one of the funding channels for political parties.
India – New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
Context India and New Zealand have concluded a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA). About India has signed six Free Trade Agreements in the last five years, the latest being with Oman. India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), 2025.
Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: NITI Aayog
Context NITI Aayog released a policy report laying out a long-term roadmap to internationalise India’s higher education system, with the stated goal of turning the country into a global hub for education and research by 2047. About Internationalisation refers to the systematic integration of global and intercultural dimensions into higher education through: Cross-border student and faculty mobility International collaborations in teaching and research Read More