Complete Current Affairs (Dec 2025 – Feb 2026): National, International & Sports

International Affairs (अंतर्राष्ट्रीय परिदृश्य)

Bilateral Agreements & Foreign Policy (द्विपक्षीय समझौते)

India and France amended their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), officially ending the ‘Most Favoured Nation’ (MFN) provision. Under the new rules, the dividend tax rate is set at 5% for major investors and 15% for smaller investors.

India and New Zealand concluded a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on December 22, 2025. The agreement introduces a Temporary Employment Entry (TEE) visa, allowing 5,000 Indian professionals to work in New Zealand. Furthermore, a joint statement was signed for a proposed FTA between India and the GCC nations.

The UAE and Telangana agreed to collaborate on developing India’s first net-zero greenfield smart city, ‘Bharat Future City’, aiming to boost sustainable development. India and Bhutan signed an agreement allowing Bhutanese judicial clerks to work in the Supreme Court of India.

Global Events (वैश्विक घटनाक्रम)

The US Delta Force executed Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela to detain President Nicolas Maduro, a move reflecting the contemporary enforcement of the Monroe Doctrine. According to the WADA 2024 report, India ranked first globally in doping violations for the third consecutive year.

National Affairs & Policies (राष्ट्रीय मामले और नीतियां)

Parliament Winter Session 2025 (संसद शीतकालीन सत्र)

During the Winter Session of 2025, the Indian Parliament passed 8 significant bills. The Viksit Bharat – GRAM G Bill 2025 was approved, effectively replacing MGNREGA and guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment per rural household.

The SHANTI Bill 2025 was passed to allow private and foreign investments in the nuclear energy sector, ending the monopoly of NPCIL. Additionally, the Insurance Act Amendment Bill raised the FDI limit in the insurance sector from 74% to 100%.

New Government Schemes & Initiatives (नई सरकारी योजनाएं)

• Census 2027: The Union Cabinet approved a ₹11,718.24 crore budget for India’s first fully digital census.
• Santhali Constitution: President Droupadi Murmu released the Santhali edition of the Indian Constitution in the Ol Chiki script.
• PM RAHAT & Rah-Veer Yojana: Launched to provide free, cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh for road accident victims during the golden hour.
• Keralam: The PMO approved the proposal to change the name of Kerala to “Keralam” to reflect its Malayalam cultural identity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new PMO executive enclave named ‘Sewa Tirtha’ in New Delhi. He also inaugurated the 82-km long Namo Bharat Rapid Rail corridor between Delhi and Meerut.

Economy & Indices (अर्थव्यवस्था एवं सूचकांक)

NITI Aayog released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat emerged as the top-performing large states. Rajasthan secured the 15th position among large states.

India achieved a record in fertilizer production, significantly reducing its import dependency by becoming 87% self-reliant in Urea and 90% in NPK fertilizers.

Environment & Culture (पर्यावरण और संस्कृति)

UNESCO officially added the festival of Diwali to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during its 20th session hosted in India.

India added two new Ramsar sites: Kopra Reservoir in Chhattisgarh and Siliserh Lake in Rajasthan, bringing the total number of recognized wetlands in India to 96. A new species of freshwater crab named Ghatiana dhritiarum was discovered in the Western Ghats of Karnataka.

Science & Defense (विज्ञान और रक्षा)

Space Exploration (अंतरिक्ष अन्वेषण)

Researchers at NCRA-TIFR Pune discovered an ancient spiral galaxy named ‘Alaknanda’ using data from the James Webb Space Telescope. The Pixel Space consortium announced a ₹1,200 crore investment to design and launch 12 satellites under a PPP model.

Defense Milestones (रक्षा तकनीक)

The DRDO successfully conducted a salvo launch of the quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface Pralay Missile. The indigenous Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) featuring ‘fire and forget’ capability was also successfully tested.

The Indian Coast Guard inducted its first indigenous pollution control vessel, ICGS Samudra Pratap, to enhance marine environmental protection.

Important Awards (प्रमुख पुरस्कार)

The Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025 were announced for 24 Indian languages, honoring excellent literary works. At the 98th Oscar Awards, Indian director Neeraj Ghaywan’s film ‘Homebound’ made it to the top 15 in the Best International Feature Film category.

Sports Current Affairs (खेल परिदृश्य)

International Sports (अंतर्राष्ट्रीय खेल)

Carlos Alcaraz won the Australian Open 2026, defeating Novak Djokovic, and successfully completed his Career Grand Slam at the age of 22. In cricket, Australia retained the Men’s Ashes 2025-26 by defeating England 4-1, with Mitchell Starc winning Player of the Series.

Lando Norris of McLaren secured his first Formula 1 World Championship in 2025, ending the season with 423 points. India created history by winning the Gold Medal at the Squash World Cup 2025 held in Chennai.

Rajasthan Sports Highlights (राजस्थान खेल)

In Polo, the Jaipur Polo Team won the Kota Cup, while Optimus Achievers clinched the Leela Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Polo Cup. The PDKF Ladies Polo Cup was won by Team Green.

Young shooter Lavanya Kanwar won an impressive 7 medals (1 Gold, 4 Silver, 2 Bronze) at the 68th National Shooting Championship. In Para-Badminton, Jaipur’s Krishna Nagar secured two bronze medals at the World Championship in Manama.

The Rajasthan state team showcased exceptional talent by winning the second National Para Road Cycling Championship, with Raj Singh Jodha winning a bronze medal.