UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 20 December 2025
Hainan Island Latest News China recently split off Hainan Island, with an economy comparable to a mid-ranked country,…
Japan finance minister flags fiscal sustainability, debt reduction focus
Summary Japan signals greater focus on fiscal sustainability Debt-to-GDP reduction framed as confidence booster Tax relief costs revised…
World Bank approves $700 million to bolster Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability
Islamabad: The World Bank has approved USD 700 million in financing for Pakistan under a multi-year initiative aimed…
One of the World’s Largest Nickel Deposits Has Been Found in Tanzania
A major discovery in northwestern Tanzania could reshape the country’s mining sector and global economy. The Kabanga nickel…
Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s approval ratings and mental acuity
Geoff Bennett: This week, President Trump attempted to address his sinking approval ratings on the economy. For analysis…
The ticking clock of CUSMA negotiations with the Trump White House
Open this photo in gallery: Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House…
Consumption to play bigger part in growth
Tourists interact with parading performers at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China”s Heilongjiang province, Dec…
India’s Neighbour Hits Another Jackpot: Asia’s Largest Undersea Gold Find So Far? | Economy
Last month, China announced the discovery of its first super-large, low-grade gold deposit in the northeastern province of…
Bank of Japan hikes key rate to 30-year high: What to know
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its key policy rate on Friday to levels unseen in 30 years,…
UK pivots from aid to investment in new Africa strategy
The strategy comes after Britain reduced its aid budget by 40 percent this year, a move that has…
FTSE 100 closes near record high as Santa Rally builds, despite weak retail sales – as it happened | Business
UK retailers report fall in sales ahead of Christmas British retailers have suffered a slump in sales in…
Retail sales unexpectedly fall in Great Britain in run-up to Christmas | Retail industry
Retail sales unexpectedly slumped in the crucial run-up to Christmas, as cash-strapped shoppers held back on Black Friday…