CURRENT AFFAIRS

The Public Investment Board (PIB) has recently approved the ₹26,070-crore Kamala Hydroelectric Project with an installed capacity of 1,720 MW in Arunachal Pradesh.

India has taken a major step towards sustainable infrastructure as the Union Minister of State for Science and Technology announced the successful technology transfer of “Bio-Bitumen via Pyrolysis: From Farm Residue to Roads.”

Despite a sharp one-day fall of nearly 10% in late December, silver staged a rapid recovery and closed December 2025 with gains exceeding 30%. Over the full year, silver prices surged by more than 160%, significantly outperforming gold and most other asset classes.

The Vikasit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB – G Ram G (Viksit Bharat – G Ram G) Bill, 2025 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 16, 2025 by the Union Minister of Rural Development. 

Biomaterials are drawing renewed policy and industry attention as India and other countries search for low-carbon alternatives to fossil-based materials amid climate commitments, plastic bans, and tightening global sustainability standards.

Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the construction of a six-lane greenfield corridor connecting Nashik, Solapur, and Akkalkot in Maharashtra at a total cost of ₹19,142 crore.

India’s seafood exports recorded strong growth in FY 2025–26 despite higher tariffs imposed by the United States, signalling a successful shift towards market diversification and enhanced export resilience.

The Union government has advanced the third round of airport privatisation, proposing to lease 11 Airports Authority of India (AAI) airports to private operators under the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model. The move is part of India’s broader effort to monetise public infrastructure and expand aviation capacity.

The Reserve Bank of India's latest 'Trends and Progress of Banking in India, 2024–25' report confirms that the country's banking system has become more resilient and confident than ever before, driven by minimal non-performing assets (NPAs), strengthening capital, and widespread digital and financial inclusion.

Land acquisition has emerged as the single largest cause of delays in major infrastructure projects reviewed under the PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) mechanism, surpassing issues related to environment, forest clearances, and law-and-order concerns.