Daily Current Affairs News: 10th December, 2025

National News

Deepavali Enters UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, Boosting India’s Global Presence

• Deepavali, India’s iconic festival of lights, has been added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List 2025, recognising its cultural, spiritual, and social significance.
• The listing strengthens India’s global cultural presence, highlights its living heritage, and supports preservation of traditions such as rangoli, diya-making, and folk rituals.
• With this, Deepavali joins a list of 2025 global entries, reinforcing India’s cultural soft power on the world stage.

Microsoft’s US$17.5 Billion Investment in India to Drive AI Diffusion at Population Scale

• Microsoft has announced a record US$17.5 billion investment in India for 2026–2029—its largest-ever Asia investment—to strengthen AI infrastructure, population-scale AI solutions, and digital sovereignty.
• The plan includes building India’s largest hyperscale AI datacenter region in Hyderabad, integrating AI into e-Shram and NCS to benefit 310 million informal workers, doubling its skilling target to 20 million Indians, and launching Sovereign Public and Sovereign Private Cloud offerings to support India’s push for data sovereignty and AI-driven inclusive growth.

India to Deploy Indigenous Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to Protect Delhi

• India is set to deploy an indigenous Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) to secure the Delhi NCR from missiles, drones, and aircraft, marking a major step toward self-reliant defence capabilities.
• The multilayered system integrates QRSAM, VSHORADS, and advanced command-and-control networks, offering rapid and coordinated interception.
• Accelerated after Pakistan’s attempted targeting during Operation Sindoor, the initiative replaces the costly US-made NASAMS-II, aligning with Atmanirbhar Bharat, enhancing cost-efficiency, and strengthening India’s domestic defence ecosystem.

State News

India Post Unveils Kerala’s First Gen-Z Post Office Extension

• India Post has opened Kerala’s first Gen-Z Post Office Extension Counter at CMS College, Kottayam, offering a youth-centric, creative, and sustainable postal experience.
• Designed “by the students, for the students,” the space blends modern amenities, including a work café setup, charging ports, green corners, recreation zones, and a MyStamp-enabled MPCM counter, making postal services more engaging, accessible, and lifestyle-friendly for young users.

Telangana Global Summit Secures ₹5.75 Lakh Crore Investments

• The Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025 concluded with ₹5.75 lakh crore in investment commitments, driven largely by energy transition, AI data centres, and smart urbanisation projects.
• Major inflows included 50% toward energy, a ₹70,000 crore Infrakey AI data centre, ₹67,500 crore AGIDC project, and ₹9,000 crore AI City development, reinforcing Telangana’s ambition to become an innovation-led powerhouse.
• The summit also unveiled the Vision 2047 roadmap, targeting a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and $3 trillion by 2047, supported by skills transformation and technology-driven growth.

International News

Lithuania Declares State of Emergency Over Balloon Incursions From Belarus

• Lithuania has declared a state of emergency after cigarette-smuggling balloons from Belarus repeatedly violated its airspace, causing airport disruptions and raising concerns about hybrid attacks.
• The incursions, seen as intentional and destabilising, have forced closures of major airports and threatened civilian safety.
• Lithuania accuses Belarus, in alignment with Russia, of using these balloons as a non-military pressure tactic, while Belarus denies involvement.
• The emergency measures aim to strengthen airspace monitoring, protect critical infrastructure, and enable rapid security responses.

Andrej Babis Sworn In as Czech Republic’s New Prime Minister

• Andrej Babiš has returned as Czech Prime Minister after his ANO movement’s election victory, forming a majority coalition government with the SPD and Motorists for Themselves.
• Sworn in by President Petr Pavel, Babiš’s comeback marks a major political shift in the Czech Republic, with expected changes in EU policy, Ukraine support, and migration.
• His bloc now controls 108 seats, reinforcing a broader European trend toward populist and EU-critical governance.

Banking News

RBI Eases Reorganisation Norms for Bank Groups, Reducing Operational Disruption: Crisil Ratings

• The RBI’s $5 billion dollar–rupee Buy–Sell swap, scheduled for December 16, 2025, is designed to stabilise the rupee above ₹90 per dollar by boosting spot-market intervention capacity without reducing forex reserves.
• Through this two-part swap, the RBI buys dollars now and sells them forward, increasing reserves while managing future liquidity absorption.
• The move responds to rupee weakness, global dollar strength, and a $28 billion decline in reserves, providing the central bank with greater firepower to defend the currency during volatility.

RBI’s $5 Billion Dollar/Rupee Swap: A Strategic Move to Stabilise Rupee Against Dollars

• The RBI’s $5 billion dollar–rupee Buy–Sell swap, scheduled for December 16, 2025, is designed to stabilise the rupee above ₹90 per dollar by boosting spot-market intervention capacity without reducing forex reserves.
• Through this two-part swap, the RBI buys dollars now and sells them forward, increasing reserves while managing future liquidity absorption.
• The move responds to rupee weakness, global dollar strength, and a $28 billion decline in reserves, providing the central bank with greater firepower to defend the currency during volatility.

Business News

Adani Group to Invest Over $75 Billion in Energy Transition Sector

• The Adani Group has announced a $75+ billion investment in the energy transition sector over five years, targeting green hydrogen, renewables, green steel, and digital energy technologies.
• Central to this plan is the Khavda Renewable Energy Park, set to become the world’s largest, generating 30 GW by 2030 and delivering the lowest-cost green electron globally.
• The investment strengthens India’s role in clean energy leadership, supported by its historically low 4% cumulative emissions, while also promoting technology-driven innovation and student initiatives such as internships and a mining excellence centre.

Awards News

Indian-Origin Neal Mohan Named TIME’s 2025 CEO of the Year

• TIME magazine has named Indian-origin Neal Mohan, CEO of YouTube, as the 2025 CEO of the Year for his calm leadership, creator-first vision, and AI-driven innovations that strengthened YouTube’s global influence.
• Mohan’s journey from Stanford education to leadership roles at DoubleClick, Google, and YouTube reflects his blend of technical excellence and strategic foresight.
• His achievements—including the growth of YouTube Shorts, YouTube TV, and improved creator monetisation—highlight the impact of ethical, inclusive tech leadership and elevate Indian-origin leaders on the world stage.

A’ja Wilson Named TIME’s 2025 Athlete of the Year

• A’ja Wilson has been named TIME’s 2025 Athlete of the Year for delivering one of the most dominant seasons in basketball history and transforming women’s sports through her leadership and cultural influence.
• She became the first player ever (NBA/WNBA) to win the Championship, MVP, Finals MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Scoring Title in the same season, leading the Las Vegas Aces to their third title in four years.

Leonardo DiCaprio Named TIME’s 2025 Entertainer of the Year

• Leonardo DiCaprio has been named TIME’s Entertainer of the Year 2025, celebrating not just his standout 2025 performance in One Battle After Another but a three-decade career defined by artistic risk, emotional depth, and reinvention.
• His portrayal of Bob Ferguson, a disillusioned former radical and single father, reaffirmed his mastery of complex, human stories and showcased why he remains one of Hollywood’s most influential actors.

Ranks & Reports News

Indian-Origin Arkin Gupta Named in Forbes Under-30 List for Financial Innovation

• Indian-origin innovator Arkin Gupta has been featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his groundbreaking work in financial innovation, particularly through data-driven investment frameworks, AI-powered analytics, and scalable fintech solutions.
• His efforts focus on democratising investment access, empowering novice and underserved investors, and promoting transparency and smarter decision-making in financial systems.
• Gupta’s recognition underscores the growing impact of technology-driven finance and highlights his role in shaping inclusive, efficient, and innovative investment tools on the global stage.

Science & Technology News

US FDA Qualifies First AI Tool to Accelerate Liver Disease

• The US FDA has qualified AIM-NASH, the first AI tool designed to assist in assessing severe fatty liver disease (MASH) during clinical trials.
• This cloud-based AI system analyzes liver biopsy images to evaluate fat buildup, inflammation, and scarring, providing standardized scores that doctors review.
• By reducing interpretation variability, cutting assessment time, and lowering trial costs, AIM-NASH aims to accelerate drug development and improve diagnostic consistency.

Summits & Conferences News

IIT Madras and India AI Mission to Host Global AI Conclave in Chennai

• The Global AI Conclave, hosted by IIT Madras and the India AI Mission, aims to advance safe, trusted, and inclusive AI ahead of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026.
• Focusing on AI safety, governance frameworks, and ethical innovation, the event discusses establishing an AI Safety Commons for the Global South, offering shared datasets and open governance tools.
• Emphasizing local relevance with global interoperability, the conclave brings together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and civil society to build practical, scalable AI regulations.

Sports News

India to Host Squash World Cup 2025 for the Third Consecutive Time

• India will host the Squash World Cup for the third consecutive time in Chennai, with matches held at SDAT Stadium from tomorrow until the 14th.
• Twelve nations, including India, Egypt, and Malaysia, will compete in a mixed team format featuring two men and two women per side.
• India’s squad combines experience and youth, with Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthilkumar, Joshna Chinappa, and debutant Anahat Singh leading the team.
• Egypt, the defending champions, remains the most successful side in tournament history, while India aims to build on its best-ever third-place finish in 2023.

The 33rd Southeast Asian Games Begin in Thailand

• The 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA 2025) have begun in Thailand, with events held in Bangkok and Chonburi and the Opening Ceremony at Rajamangala National Stadium.
• Hosted by Thailand, the Games feature over 13,000 athletes from 11 Southeast Asian nations, competing in 50 sports, including both Olympic and traditional disciplines.

Jasprit Bumrah Scripts History With This Remarkable Feat 

• Jasprit Bumrah made history on 9 December 2025 by becoming the first Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets in all three formats—Tests, ODIs, and T20Is—reaching the milestone during the 1st T20I vs South Africa in Cuttack.
• His dismissal of Dewald Brevis sealed his 100th T20I wicket, placing him among a select global group featuring Tim Southee, Lasith Malinga, Shakib Al Hasan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
• With career figures of 234 Test, 149 ODI, and 101 T20I wickets, Bumrah’s achievement highlights his longevity, adaptability, and elite skill, reinforcing his status as one of cricket’s most complete fast bowlers.

Important Days

Human Rights Day 2025: Theme, History, UDHR, and Constitutional Provisions in India

• Human Rights Day, observed on 10 December, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and reinforces the commitment to dignity, liberty, and equality.
• The 2025 theme, “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials,” highlights that rights form the foundation of daily life and must be respected in homes, workplaces, and digital spaces.
• The UDHR outlines core rights such as equality, freedom, education, and justice, while India’s Constitution strengthens protections through Fundamental Rights, DPSPs, minority safeguards, and universal adult franchise.
• Institutions like the NHRC play a vital role in monitoring and enforcing rights. The day promotes awareness, inclusion, democracy, and accountability, reminding nations to uphold universal human dignity.