Daily Current Affairs-India and World-22.12.2025
1) National News – Q&A
Q1. Which major legislation replacing MGNREGA received the President’s assent on 22 December 2025?
A1. The Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025 received President Droupadi Murmu’s assent, replacing the MGNREGA and guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment for rural households.
Q2. Why has the VB-G RAM G Act sparked political debate?
A2. Opposition leaders criticised it for removing “Mahatma Gandhi” from the rural job guarantee scheme’s name and shifting funding burdens to states.
Q3. What operational disruption occurred in Indian aviation on 22 December 2025?
A3. An Air India flight from Delhi to Mumbai was forced to return shortly after takeoff due to a technical emergency.
2) International News – Q&A
Q4. What major conflict continued in Southeast Asia on 22 December 2025?
A4. Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia continued, displacing more than half a million people and prompting ASEAN diplomatic engagement for ceasefire talks.
Q5. What progress was reported in the Ukraine–Russia peace negotiations?
A5. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said US-led peace talks with Russia are nearing a framework agreement, though hostilities persist.
3) Business News – Q&A
Q6. What is a key business news highlight linked with competitive exam GK on 22 December 2025?
A6. Indian markets saw renewed strength in gold and silver prices with gold and silver reaching new highs.
4) Persons in News – Q&A
Q7. Who was in news for criticism of the VB-G RAM G Act on 22 December 2025?
A7. Sachin Pilot criticised replacing MGNREGA as a “historic mistake” impacting the marginalised.
5) Places in News – Q&A
Q8. Which international region was in focus due to conflict on 22 December 2025?
A8. The Thailand–Cambodia border region was in focus due to continuing deadly clashes and large-scale displacement.
6) Awards and Honours – Q&A
Q9. No News
7) Committees and Commissions – Q&A
Q10. Which regional body engaged to ease the Thailand–Cambodia conflict on this date?
A10. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers met to seek a resolution to the border clashes.
8) Sports News – Q&A
Q11. Which retiring sports personality was reported on 22 December 2025?
A11. Former India all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
9) State News – Rajasthan – Q&A
Q12. What environmental protests occurred in Rajasthan on 22 December 2025?
A12. Congress workers and social activists held protests across Rajasthan demanding protection of the Aravalli Hills from controversial redefinition by the Supreme Court.
Q13. What action was taken against police in Rajasthan related to illegal mining on this date?
A13. Several Rajasthan police officers, including SHOs, were suspended or line-attached for alleged negligence in illegal sand mining enforcement.
Q14. What notable sporting achievements by Jaipur youth were reported on 22 December 2025?
A14. Jaipur’s teenage equestrian rider Siddhant Jaiswal won silver at a national equestrian event, and Aaradhya Mishra was runner-up in AITA U-10 girls’ singles tennis.
10) Abbreviations – Q&A
Q15. What does VB-G RAM G stand for?
A15. Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin).
Q16. What does ASEAN stand for?
A16. Association of Southeast Asian Nations. (standard international body abbreviation)