Daily Current Affairs — 26 December 2025
6 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
India’s Manufacturing Sector
Context India’s manufacturing sector has long underperformed relative to its potential, constrained by structural inefficiencies, policy missteps, and a premature leap into services despite several policy pushes. Background: India’s Manufacturing Sector It has evolved from a modest post-independence base to a strategic pillar of economic growth. The Second Five-Year Plan (1956–61) laid the foundation for heavy industries, steel plants, and public enterprises.
Celebrating 25th Anniversary: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
In News The 25th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was observed recently. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) It was Launched in 2000 to provide all-weather road connectivity to eligible, previously unconnected rural habitations. It established the foundation for universal rural access by linking villages with markets, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.
India’s creator economy set to drive over $1 trillion in consumer spending by 2030: Report
Context As per Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report, India’s rapidly expanding creator economy is projected to influence over one trillion dollars in annual consumer spending by 2030. Key Highlights India currently has around 2 to 2.5 million monetised digital creators who influence more than 30% of consumer purchase decisions. At present, creator-led influence already shapes an estimated 350 to 400 billion dollars in annual consumer spending, a figure expected to grow sharply over the next five
100 Years of Communist Party of India (CPI)
In News The Communist Party of India completed 100 years, marking a significant chapter in India’s history. European Background of Communism Europe was divided between monarchists (Right) and republicans (Left), giving rise to the Right–Left political binary after the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. Industrial capitalism created wealth but also deep social inequalities.
Good Governance Day
Context Good Governance Day is observed on 25th December every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. About Good Governance Day According to the United Nations, Good governance is participatory, consensus oriented, accountable, transparent, responsive, effective and efficient, equitable and inclusive, and follows the rule of law. In 2014, the government announced that December 25 would be celebrated as Good Governance Day.
Dowry a Cross-cultural Evil: Supreme Court judgment
Context The Supreme Court termed dowry a cross-cultural social evil cutting across religions and communities. About SC Judgement SC Observations: Despite Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, the practice continues in disguised forms like “gifts”. Dowry violates constitutional values of justice, liberty and fraternity and directly undermines Article 14 (equality before law).