Current Affairs 31 December 2025

India registers more than 5.5 lakh trademarks in 2024-25.

• India registered over 5.5 lakh trademarks in 2024–25, the highest ever in a single year.
• The record reflects stronger intellectual property protection in the country.
• It highlights growing innovation, entrepreneurship, and brand creation.
• The achievement shows improvement in ease of doing business in India.
• It marks an important milestone for India’s innovation and business ecosystem.

Israel announces a peace prize for Donald Trump in 2026.

• Israel announced the Israel Prize for Peace for former US President Donald Trump in 2026.
• The announcement was made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after high-level talks in Florida.
• Trump will be the first non-Israeli to receive this peace honour.
• The decision follows Trump missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize.
• The award recognizes Trump’s role in peace initiatives and Israel–US relations.

RBI reports a decline in ATM numbers in FY25 amid a surge in digital payments.

• RBI’s Trend and Progress of Banking in India FY25 report shows a decline in ATM numbers.
• The drop reflects rapid adoption of digital payments, especially UPI.
• Bank branches increased, with notable expansion in rural and semi-urban areas.
• The trend highlights India’s shift toward a digital-first banking ecosystem.

Deepti Sharma creates a new wicket-taking record in women’s T20 cricket.

• Deepti Sharma became the highest wicket-taker in Women’s T20 Internationals.
• She surpassed Megan Schutt to achieve the milestone.
• The record highlights her consistency and all-round excellence.
• It reflects India’s growing dominance in women’s cricket.
• The achievement is a proud moment for Indian cricket globally.

Finance Ministry notifies 100% foreign direct investment rules for the insurance sector.

• Finance Ministry notifies rules allowing 100% FDI in the insurance sector.
• New norms ease board composition rules for foreign-invested insurers.
• One Indian resident is required in top leadership positions.
• Regulations are aligned with FEMA NDI Rules.
• The reform aims to attract global investment, boost competition, and increase insurance penetration.