India and International News December 2025

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Across
  1. 2. The West Asian country that finalized a historic Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India on Dec 18.
  2. 5. The Japanese city that implemented a new "Overtourism Tax" for international visitors starting Dec 1.
  3. 7. The US President who signed the NDAA 2026 this month, prioritizing defense cooperation with India and the Quad.
  4. 8. The name of the new rural employment bill passed in the Lok Sabha this month to replace the older MGNREGA scheme
  5. 10. The global program that celebrated its 40th anniversary in Panama City this month, monitoring rising sea levels.
  6. 11. Championship match that ended in a draw in London on Dec 15, heading to a tie-break.
  7. 15. The nation that officially inaugurated its new capital, Nusantara, on December 15.
  8. 18. The national cricket team defeated 3–1 by India in the T20I series that concluded in Ahmedabad on Dec 19.
  9. 19. The city where violent unrest led to the targeting of the historic "Chhayanaut" cultural center.
  10. 20. The African nation that upgraded its ties with India to a "Strategic Partnership" during PM Modi’s visit to Addis Ababa.
  11. 24. The Indian cricketer named ICC Player of the Month following her standout performance in the World Cup final.
  12. 25. The new sovereign AI model launched by the Indian government to support 22 regional languages.
  13. 27. The national day celebrated on December 23 to honor farmers and the legacy of Chaudhary Charan Singh.
  14. 29. The name of the new digital payment interface for offline transactions launched by RBI on Dec 5.
  15. 30. The Indian para-athlete who broke the world record in high jump at the Asian Para Games this month.
  16. 31. 2 The highly anticipated sequel announced by CD Projekt Red on December 10, breaking internet records.
  17. 33. The Indian stock market index that crossed the historic 85,000 mark for the first time on December 18.
  18. 34. The Indian currency that touched a record low of 90.74 against the US Dollar on December 15.
  19. 35. The luxury car brand that completed its transition to an all-electric lineup on December 1.
  20. 37. The landmark climate summit in Brazil where global leaders debated the new "Amazon Protection Protocol" this month.
  21. 38. The company that successfully landed its Starship booster for the tenth consecutive time on Dec 19.
  22. 39. The state where PM Modi inaugurated several major highway projects worth ₹3,200 crore on December 20.
Down
  1. 1. The leader whose statue in Gujarat saw record-breaking tourist footfall during the Dec 2025 winter break.
  2. 3. confirmed the crew selection for this 2026 lunar mission during a press briefing on Dec 12.
  3. 4. The Pacific island nation leading global discussions on "Climate Displacement" and national sovereignty in mid-december.
  4. 6. The football club that won the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in Doha on Dec 14.
  5. 9. This nation declared Dec 21 as a "Day of Reflection" following a tragic attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
  6. 12. The location from which the world's first "Wooden Satellite" was successfully launched on Dec 5.
  7. 13. The state that became the first in India to implement a "Universal Basic Income" pilot for artisans.
  8. 14. The Indian state that celebrated its "Liberation Day" on December 19, marking 64 years of freedom from Portuguese rule.
  9. 16. The governing body that approved a €90 billion defense loan for Ukraine after failing to reach a deal on frozen assets.
  10. 17. The river whose rejuvenation project "Namami Gange 3.0" received a $500m World Bank boost this month.
  11. 21. The health organization that co-hosted the "Second Global Summit on Traditional Medicine" in New Delhi this month.
  12. 22. The city hosting the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre, which was a primary focus during the New Delhi summit.
  13. 23. The national observance on December 22 commemorating the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan.
  14. 26. The long-range ballistic missile successfully tested in its night-canister version from Abdul Kalam Island.
  15. 28. The new government-backed, driver-owned cooperative ride-hailing app launched on December 1.
  16. 32. The city that hosted the 2025 Global Tech Summit where India's first 6G testbed was unveiled.
  17. 33. 25 Scientists reported the peak of this solar phenomenon on Dec 8, causing vivid auroras globally.
  18. 36. The search engine that pledged €1 million toward the establishment of a "Climate Nobel Prize" in December.