Daily Current Affairs — 24 December 2025
6 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Concentrated of India's Exports in Few States
Context The RBI Handbook of Statistics on Indian States 2024–25 reveals that export growth is increasingly concentrated in a few developed coastal and industrial States, masking deep regional and employment-related challenges. Pattern in India’s Exports Rising dominance of few States: The top 10 States now account for over 91 percent of India’s exports in FY25, up from 84 percent in FY22. The top five States, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh, together contribute near
National Consumer Day
In News Recently, National Consumer Day was observed in India to highlight the significance of consumer rights and the broader framework of consumer protection. National Consumer Rights Day and Consumer Protection Act It was established in India to commemorate the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act of 1986, which was approved by the President of India on December 24, 1986. Since then, 24th December has been celebrated as National Consumer Day.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Visit Sri Lanka
Context India has pledged a reconstruction package of $450 million as part of India’s First Responder activity under Operation Sagar Bandhu to Sri Lanka. About The visit underscores India’s Neighbourhood First Policy. As part of ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’, the High Commission of India in Colombo sourced and helped distribute humanitarian aid, relief supplies, and medical assistance to augment the Sri Lankan government’s efforts.
Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR)
Context The Union Health Ministry recently said that the rate of institutional deliveries in the country has increased to 89%, which led to a significant reduction in the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR). What is Maternal Mortality? Maternal death is the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management but not from accidental or incidental
Comprehensive Internship Policy to Build Next Generation of Sports Professionals
Context Recently, the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched a Comprehensive Internship Policy designed to provide structured, hands-on experience to aspiring sports professionals, aligning with the broader goals of the National Sports Policy and the Khelo Bharat Niti 2025. Policy Overview Scope and Scale of the Internship Programme: 452 internships will be offered annually across Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) and its autonomous bodies, including: Sports Aut
Industrial Parks Emerging as Key Drivers of Smarter Infrastructure
In News/Context Industrial parks have emerged as a core instrument of India’s industrial and innovation strategy, enabling faster manufacturing growth, higher investment, job creation and sustainable development. What is an Industrial Park? An industrial park is a planned and demarcated area developed specifically for industrial use, with common facilities like power, water, internal roads, waste management, testing labs, logistics services and security.