Daily Current Affairs 21 December 2025 – Important for IBPS, SSC & SBI Exams

 

Introduction:

Welcome to Ibpscompetitionexams.in. Staying updated with daily events is crucial for competitive exams. Today, we cover the most significant national and international news, along with static facts to help you score better in the General Awareness section.

​1. RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 6.50%

​In the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the Reserve Bank of India decided to maintain the status quo.

• ​Key Detail: This is the 10th consecutive time the rates have remained unchanged to control inflation.
• ​Static GK for Exams:
  • ​Current RBI Governor: Shaktikanta Das (25th Governor).
  • ​RBI Headquarters: Mumbai.
  • ​What is Repo Rate? The rate at which RBI lends money to commercial banks.

​2. India Wins Gold in Asian Hockey Championship 2025

​The Indian Men’s Hockey team showcased a brilliant performance in the final held in Muscat.

• ​Key Detail: India defeated Pakistan 3-1 in a thrilling final match.
• ​Static GK for Exams:
  • ​Captain of Indian Hockey Team: (Harmanpreet Singh)
  • ​Hockey India President: Dilip Tirkey.

​3. IMF Projects India’s GDP Growth at 7.2% for FY26

​The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its World Economic Outlook report, praising India's resilient economy.

• ​Key Detail: India remains the fastest-growing major economy in the world.
• ​Static GK for Exams:
  • ​IMF Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA.
  • ​Managing Director: Kristalina Georgieva.
  • ​Chief Economist: Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas.

​4. Government Launches 'Bharat AI' Portal

​The Ministry of Electronics and IT launched a dedicated portal to promote Artificial Intelligence research in India.

• ​Key Detail: The portal will provide resources for students and startups to learn and build AI tools.
• ​Exam Point: Focus on the 'Digital India' initiative and its impact on the banking sector.

​5. Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025 Announced

​The prestigious literary honors were announced for 24 Indian languages.

• ​Key Detail: This year, the award focuses on young novelists and poets.
• ​Static GK for Exams:
  • ​First Sahitya Akademi Award was given in 1954.
  • ​It is the second-highest literary honor in India after the Jnanpith Award.

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​We provide not just news, but also the Static Background which is frequently asked in IBPS PO and SBI Clerk exams. Make sure to note down these points in your diary for revision.