Stay ahead in your Civil Services preparation with the UPSC current affairs for 16th December —your one-stop resource for all exam-oriented news and analysis. This comprehensive edition brings UPSC current affairs daily coverage of National and International events, Economy, Environment, Governance, Science & Technology, and key Government Policies.
Designed specifically for UPSC CSE, APSC, and other State PSC exams, each topic is meticulously curated to match the Prelims and Mains syllabus, helping you build strong conceptual clarity and answer-writing skills.
PM’s Visit to Jordan
Relevance: GS-2 (India–West Asia Relations); Source: The Hindu News Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jordan for his first full bilateral visit, marking a major step in strengthening ties after 37 years. The visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of India–Jordan…
Biosecurity: Threats and Measures
Relevance: GS-3 (Health, Biotechnology, Disaster Management); Source: The Hindu What is Biosecurity? Biosecurity refers to practices and systems that prevent the intentional misuse of biological agents, toxins or technologies. It covers: Protecting labs working with dangerous pathogens Preventing deliberate release of…
Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas: Closest Approach to Earth
Relevance: GS-3 (Space Technology, Astronomy); Source: LiveMint, Astronomical Survey Data News Interstellar comet 3I/Atlas made its closest flyby to Earth on 19 December 2025, allowing global observatories to study a non-Solar System object passing through the inner Solar System. What Makes…
SunCatcher: Google’s Plan for Space-Based Data Centres
Relevance: GS-3 (Science & Tech – Emerging Technologies); Source: Indian Express, Google briefings News Google announced Project SunCatcher, aiming to launch solar-powered data-centre satellites by 2027, beginning with two prototypes. What the Project Does Builds satellite constellations with advanced computing chips….
Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.7%
Relevance: GS-III (Employment & Inclusive Growth) | Source: NSO–PLFS News The latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) shows that India’s unemployment rate fell to 4.7% in November, the lowest since April. The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) also rose to 55.8%,…
VB-GRAM Bill and the Future of MGNREGA
Relevance: GS-2 (Governance, Welfare Schemes), GS-3 (Rural Development) • Source: The Hindu, PIB Key Takeaways VB-GRAM alters MGNREGA from a rights-based guarantee → budget-led employment scheme. States’ fiscal burden rises sharply (up to 40% share). Distress-time employment may decline due to…
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