🏛️ Polity & Governance

🔷 PM to Chair 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries in New Delhi on December 27-28, 2025.
Theme: The overarching theme is “Human Capital for Viksit Bharat”.
Focus Areas: The conference will focus on five key pillars: Skilling, Higher Education, Schooling, Early Childhood Education, and Sports.
Goal: It aims to strengthen the Centre-State partnership and create a unified roadmap for India's development by 2047.

🔷 President on 4-Day Visit to Goa, Karnataka, and Jharkhand

President Droupadi Murmu begins a four-day official visit to Goa, Karnataka, and Jharkhand starting today.
She will participate in various university convocations and interact with tribal communities and self-help groups.
In Goa, she will attend events related to the anniversary of the state's liberation.

💰 Economy & Banking

🔷 India’s Forex Reserves Rise to $693.3 Billion

India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $4.3 billion to reach a total of $693.3 billion for the week ending December 19, 2025.
This rise is seen as a strong shield for the Indian economy against global market fluctuations.
Components: The increase was mainly driven by a rise in Foreign Currency Assets (FCA) and Gold reserves.

🔷 SEBI Simplifies Duplicate Securities Process

Market regulator SEBI has doubled the monetary threshold for issuing duplicate securities from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh.
This move is designed to make it easier for small investors to claim their lost or damaged shares and bonds.
It will significantly reduce the paperwork and compliance burden for individual investors.

🪖 Defence & Security

🔷 Common Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Structure Proposed

Home Minister Amit Shah has called for a common ATS structure across all Indian states to ensure uniform preparation against terror.
While speaking at the Anti-Terrorism Conference-2025 in New Delhi, he emphasized building a strong "Anti-Terrorism Grid".
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been directed to share a standardized framework with all State Police forces.

🔷 Coast Guard Conducts ‘RPREX-2025’ in Mumbai

The Indian Coast Guard conducted the Regional Level Pollution Response Exercise (RPREX-2025) off the coast of Mumbai.
Objective: To test the readiness of various agencies to tackle oil spills and marine pollution in the Arabian Sea.
It involved specialized pollution control ships, aircraft, and teams from the Navy and major ports.

📢 PIB / Government Reports & Schemes

🔷 Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 Conferred

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 to exceptional children in New Delhi.
The awards recognize children (aged 5–18) for their achievements in Bravery, Art & Culture, Innovation, Science, Social Service, and Sports.
PM Modi also interacted with the winners, calling them the "Brand Ambassadors" of Viksit Bharat.

🏅 Sports

🔷 India Sweeps Bangladesh 3-0 in ODI Series

The Indian Men’s Cricket Team completed a clinical 3-0 clean sweep against Bangladesh after winning the final match in Chattogram.
This series victory follows India’s recent spectacular performance in the ODI World Cup.
Key highlights included consistent performances by the middle-order batters and the spin department.

👤 Personalities

🔷 Veer Bal Diwas Observed Nationwide

India observed Veer Bal Diwas on December 26 to honor the martyrdom of the four Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
The national-level program was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where PM Modi paid tribute to Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh.
They are remembered for their supreme sacrifice at the ages of 9 and 6 years for the sake of justice and faith.

📌 December 27 General Knowledge

“Jana Gana Mana” (1911): India’s National Anthem was sung for the first time on this day in 1911 during the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress.
Establishment of World Bank & IMF (1945): Both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were formally established on December 27, 1945, following the Bretton Woods Agreement.
Birth of Mirza Ghalib (1797): One of the most famous Urdu and Persian poets, Mirza Ghalib, was born today in Agra. He is known as the last great poet of the Mughal era.
Assassination of Benazir Bhutto (2007): Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto, was assassinated on this day during an election rally in Rawalpindi.
Mirza Ghalib Death Anniversary of Farooq Sheikh (2013): Today is the death anniversary of the legendary Indian actor and philanthropist Farooq Sheikh, known for his work in parallel cinema.