Dec 17, 2025 Current Affairs

Vijay Diwas

♦ Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on December 16 to honour the soldiers who fought in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which culminated in the surrender of Pakistan's Army. The historical context of Vijay Diwas lies in the 13-day conflict that commenced on December 3, 1971, leading to India's victory and the formation of Bangladesh from what was once East Pakistan. ♦ On December 16, 1971, about 93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered to India, which resulted in the liberation of Bangladesh.

Dec 17, 2025 Current Affairs

B Sairam

♦ B Sairam took over as Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Coal India Limited (CIL). He succeeds Sanoj Kumar Jha, additional secretary in the ministry of coal, who had been holding interim charge as CIL chairman since November 1 following the superannuation of P M Prasad on October 31. ♦ Prior to his elevation, Sairam was chairman-cum-managing director of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a key coal-producing subsidiary of Coal India. He has also served as director (technical) at Central Coalfields Limited, another CIL arm.

Dec 17, 2025 Current Affairs

Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia

♦ Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Ethiopia’s highest civilian honour, the ‘Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia’ on 16 December 2025, during his first bilateral visit to the country. ♦ The award was presented at a special ceremony held at the Addis International Convention Centre by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in recognition of Modi’s exceptional contribution to strengthening India-Ethiopia ties and his leadership as a global statesman. ♦ The ceremony underscored the growing strategic and cultural ties between the two nations, with PM Modi reaffirming India’s commitment to supporting Ethiopia’s development initiatives.

Dec 17, 2025 Current Affairs

PM-KUSUM

♦ Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik said, the PM-KUSUM scheme has benefited more than 20 lakh farmers across the country. Under Component A of PM-KUSUM, farmers can lease their land for the installation of solar power plants and earn up to Rs.80,000 per hectare per year. For projects commissioned under this component, the median average income works out to around Rs.4.5 lakh per megawatt per month, providing a stable supplementary source of revenue. ♦ Component B focuses on replacing diesel pumps with solar pumps. For a typical 5 HP pump consuming about 4.6 litres of diesel per day, farmers can save at least Rs.60,000 annually on fuel costs, with the breakeven period estimated at less than one year. This shift also reduces dependence on fossil fuels and lowers irrigation costs. ♦ Under Component C, farmers can earn around Rs.25,000 per acre per year by leasing land for solar projects, further strengthening rural incomes.

Dec 17, 2025 Current Affairs

DHRUV64

♦ India achieved a landmark milestone with the launch of DHRUV64, the country’s first fully indigenous 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor. Developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under the Microprocessor Development Programme (MDP), DHRUV64 strengthens India’s indigenous processor pipeline and provides a reliable, homegrown technology for both strategic and commercial applications. ♦ This microprocessor marks a major step in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in advanced chip design. ♦ Microprocessors serve as the brains of modern electronics, powering mobiles, computers, automobiles, medical equipment, defence systems, and satellites. DHRUV64 delivers higher efficiency, enhanced multitasking, and improved reliability, while its advanced design ensures seamless integration with a wide range of external hardware. The processor is suitable for sectors such as 5G infrastructure, automotive systems, consumer electronics, industrial automation, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Dec 17, 2025 Current Affairs

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

♦ The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is steadily transforming India’s residential power landscape, with more than 7.7 lakh households already reporting zero electricity bills after installing rooftop solar systems, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on 16 December 2025. ♦ The scheme, launched in February 2024, aims to make clean energy affordable while reducing the power burden on households across the country. ♦ The government said that as of December 9, a total of 19,45,758 rooftop solar systems had been installed nationwide. The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana targets rooftop solar installations in one crore households in the residential sector by FY 2026–27, with a total outlay of Rs 75,021 crore. ♦ Notably, over 3.62 lakh consumers in the state are now receiving zero electricity bills. ♦ Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Haryana have also shown steady progress, with thousands of households benefiting from rooftop solar systems.

Dec 17, 2025 Current Affairs

Narendra Modi

♦ Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the National Palace in Addis Ababa on 16 december 2025, during which the two leaders agreed to elevate India-Ethiopia relations to the level of a Strategic Partnership. ♦ The leaders reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral ties, rooted in long-standing civilisational links and strengthened by close people-to-people relations. ♦ The discussions covered key areas of cooperation such as trade and investment, innovation and technology, education and capacity building, and defence. PM Modi conveyed India’s readiness to expand collaboration with Ethiopia in health security, digital health, traditional medicine, Jan Aushadhi Kendras, food security, sustainable agriculture, natural farming and agri-tech. ♦ On the economic front, the two sides reviewed cooperation in Digital Public Infrastructure, mining, critical minerals and clean energy. PM Modi said Indian companies have invested over USD 5 billion in Ethiopia, particularly in manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, generating more than 75,000 local jobs.

Dec 17, 2025 Current Affairs

Inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan

♦ The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 16 December 2025 on the occasion of Vijay Diwas. The Gallery has the portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees on display. The Gallery aims to educate visitors about our national heroes who displayed dauntless resolve and unconquerable spirit in defending our nation. It is also an initiative to honour the memory of our bravehearts who have laid down their lives in the service of the motherland. ♦ The corridors where the Param Vir Dirgha has now been created, earlier displayed portraits of British ADCs. The initiative to display portraits of Indian national heroes marks a meaningful step toward shedding the colonial mindset and embracing, with pride, the richness of India’s culture, heritage, and timeless traditions. ♦ The Param Vir Chakra is India’s highest military decoration, awarded for displaying the most exceptional acts of valour, courage, and self-sacrifice during war.

Dec 17, 2025 Current Affairs

విజయ్‌ దివస్‌

1947లో బ్రిటిష్‌ వారు భారత్‌కు స్వాతంత్య్రాన్ని ప్రకటించడంతోపాటు మన దేశం నుంచి పాకిస్థాన్‌ను విడగొట్టి స్వతంత్ర దేశంగా ఏర్పాటు చేశారు. అప్పటి నుంచే రెండు దేశాల మధ్య వివిధ భౌగోళిక, రాజకీయ కారణాల వల్ల పరస్పరం ఘర్షణలు, యుద్ధాలు చోటుచేసుకుంటూనే ఉన్నాయి. 1947లో జరిగిన మొదటి కశ్మీర్‌ యుద్ధం నుంచి 2025లో ఆపరేషన్‌ సిందూర్‌ వరకు అనేక ఘటనలు అందులో ఉన్నాయి. ఈ క్రమంలో మన దేశం ఎప్పటికప్పుడు తన వ్యూహాలకు పదునుపెడుతూ, సరికొత్త యుద్ధ రీతితో పాకిస్థాన్‌పై పైచేయి సాధిస్తూనే ఉంది. అయితే 1971లో జరిగిన యుద్ధం మన దేశ గెలుపును చాటడంతోపాటు బంగ్లాదేశ్‌ ఆవిర్భవాన్ని సూచిస్తుంది. ఈ పోరులో భారత్‌ విజయానికి గుర్తుగా ఏటా డిసెంబరు 16న ‘విజయ్‌ దివస్‌’గా నిర్వహిస్తారు. దేశ రక్షణలో ప్రాణాలు వదిలిన సైనికులను స్మరించుకోవడం ఈ రోజు ముఖ్య ఉద్దేశం. చారిత్రక నేపథ్యం స్వాతంత్య్రం కోసం ఉద్యమించిన తూర్పు పాకిస్థాన్‌ (బంగ్లాదేశ్‌)పై పశ్చిమ పాకిస్థాన్‌ చేపట్టిన క్రూర అణచివేత 1971లో భారత్‌-పాక్‌ల మధ్య మూడో యుద్ధానికి కారణమైంది. బెంగాలీ భాష మాట్లాడే తూర్పు పాకిస్థాన్‌ వాసులు పశ్చిమ పాకిస్థాన్‌ నుంచి స్వాతంత్య్రం కోరుతూ చేసిన ఉద్యమానికి భారత్‌ మద్దతు పలికింది. డిసెంబరు 3న భారత్‌ - పాకిస్థాన్‌ యుద్ధం ప్రారంభమైంది. డిసెంబరు 16న యుద్ధం ముగిసినట్లు ప్రకటన వెలువడింది. యుద్ధానంతరం తూర్పు పాకిస్థాన్‌ పేరు బంగ్లాదేశ్‌గా మారింది. ఈ యుద్ధంలో భారత్‌ విజయానికి గుర్తుగా ఏటా డిసెంబరు 16న ‘విజయ్‌ దివస్‌’గా నిర్వహిస్తారు.

Dec 17, 2025 Current Affairs

సింగరేణి ఇన్‌ఛార్జి సీఎండీగా కృష్ణభాస్కర్‌

సింగరేణి సంస్థకు ఇన్‌ఛార్జి ఛైర్మన్, మేనేజింగ్‌ డైరెక్టర్‌ (సీఎండీ)గా సీనియర్‌ ఐఏఎస్‌ అధికారి కృష్ణభాస్కర్‌ను నియమిస్తూ తెలంగాణ రాష్ట్ర ఇంధనశాఖ 2025, డిసెంబరు 16న ఉత్తర్వులు జారీ చేసింది. ప్రస్తుతం ఆయన ట్రాన్స్‌కో సీఎండీగా, ఉపముఖ్యమంత్రి భట్టి విక్రమార్కకు ప్రత్యేక కార్యదర్శిగా కొనసాగుతున్నారు. తదుపరి ఉత్తర్వులు జారీ చేసేవరకూ ఈ పోస్టులో కొనసాగుతారని ప్రభుత్వం తెలిపింది. ఇంతకాలం ఇన్‌ఛార్జి సీఎండీగా ఉన్న బలరాంను ఈ బాధ్యతల నుంచి రిలీవ్‌ చేసి కేంద్ర ప్రభుత్వానికి రిపోర్ట్‌ చేయాలని ఆదేశించింది.

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