India's Latest Current Affairs: December 17-18, 2025
December 18, 2025
India witnessed a flurry of significant developments across various sectors in the last 24 hours. The Parliament's Winter Session saw the passage of key bills, including one to privatize the nuclear energy sector and another related to insurance law amendments. Economically, India's GDP is projected to grow around 7% in FY26, and the government announced a hike in minimum wages. In science and technology, new initiatives focused on geospatial technologies, AI-driven healthcare, and indigenous microprocessor development. Major strides were also made in social welfare with the launch of the Clean Rivers Mission Phase-II and a campaign to deliver welfare schemes effectively. Internationally, Prime Minister Modi concluded a three-nation tour, and India is set to assume the BRICS chairmanship in 2026. Non-cricket sports brought laurels with the Indian squash team winning their maiden World Cup gold.