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