• Duration: December 25-19, 2025, approximately 4 weeks
• 15 sittings were held during the session
• The House's performance rate was 111 percent
• 10 government bills were introduced and 8 bills were passed during the session

Bills passed:

• (i) Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025
• (ii) Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025
• (iii) National Security Cess on Health Security Bill, 2025
• (iv) Appropriation (No. 4) Bill, 2025
• (v) Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025
• (vi) Insurance for All, Protection for All (Amendment to Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025
• (vii) Sustainable Utilization and Promotion of Nuclear Energy for the Transformation of India Bill, 2025
• (viii) Developed India - Employment Guarantee and Livelihood Mission (Rural): VB - G RAM JI (Developed India - G RAM JI) Bill, 2025
• On December 15, 2025, after discussion, the Supplementary Demands for Grants - First Batch, 2025-26 were voted upon. Subsequently, the Appropriation (No. 4) Bill, 2025 was passed.
• On December 8, 2025, the Prime Minister organized a discussion to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the national song "Vande Mataram".
• During the session, 300 starred questions were admitted and oral answers were given to 72 starred questions. A total of 3449 unstarred questions were admitted during the session.
• A total of 408 matters of urgent public importance were raised by members during Zero Hour and a total of 372 matters were considered under Rule 377. On December 11, 2025, 150 members raised their matters during Zero Hour in the House.
• On December 2, 2025, Shalva Papuashvili, Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, and his parliamentary delegation were welcomed by the Parliament of India during their official visit.

• Oman has completely eliminated customs duties on 98.08% of Indian products.
• This covers approximately 99.38% of India's total export value.
• India has agreed to reduce or eliminate duties on 77.79% of Omani products.
• This includes dates, marble, and petrochemical products, but excludes sensitive sectors such as dairy, tea, coffee, and sugar.
• The duration of stay for contractual service providers has been increased from 90 days to 2 years.
• The quota for intra-company transfers has been increased from 20% to 50%.
• Indian companies have been allowed 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in key service sectors in Oman.
• For the first time, special provisions have been made for the traditional medicine (AYUSH) and wellness sectors.
• Total bilateral trade: Approximately $10.5 billion (2024-25)
• In FY 2025, India exported goods worth $4.06 billion to Oman.
• India has offered tariff concessions on 77.79 percent of its tariff lines.
• This covers approximately 95 percent of imports from Oman to India in terms of value.
• In FY 2025, goods worth $6.55 billion were imported from Oman.
• Formal negotiations for the India-Oman FTA began in November 2023.
• Oman is India's 28th largest export partner.
• It is the third largest export destination among the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
• A CEPA was previously signed with the UAE in 2022.

• India's rank in 2023: 7th
• Ranking basis: The ranking is based on seven pillars (Research & Development, Talent, Economy, Policy, Infrastructure, Responsible AI, Public Opinion), comparing 36 countries.

• The award was instituted in 1970 by Sultan Qaboos and is conferred for public service and significant bilateral contributions.
• Prime Minister Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to receive this honour.
• With this, Prime Minister Modi has received the highest national honours from 29 countries to date.

About Oman:

• Gen-Z Post Office: A Gen-Z post office is a modern, youth-centric postal facility specifically designed to appeal to the younger generation (Generation Z).

Gen-Z Post Offices in India:

• IIT Delhi: India's first Gen-Z themed post office was opened at IIT Delhi.
• Delhi University: A Gen-Z post office has also been established on the Delhi University campus.
• Uttarakhand: The state's first Gen-Z post office has been launched at Govind Ballabh Pant Engineering College in Pauri Garhwal district.
• Himachal Pradesh: A Gen-Z post office has been inaugurated in Palampur, Dharamshala district.

• Location: IIT Bombay campus, Powai
• Facilities: Free Wi-Fi, cafe, mini library, music corner, comfortable seating, and laptop/mobile charging points
• Digital Services: Fully digital and QR code-based payment system, focus on e-commerce parcels
• Objective: To transform traditional post offices into youth-friendly, vibrant, and technologically advanced spaces

• Jharkhand score: 262/3 (20 overs)
• Haryana score: 193 all out (18.3 overs)
• Result: Jharkhand won by 69 runs
• Jharkhand clinched this prestigious domestic T20 tournament for the first time. Earlier, Jharkhand had won the Vijay Hazare Trophy (ODI) in the 2010–11 season.
• Player of the Series: Anukul Roy, for his outstanding all-round performance
• Highest run-scorer: Ishan Kishan, who scored 517 runs in the tournament
• About the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT):

• Former name: Inter-State T20 Championship
• Named after legendary Indian cricketer Syed Mushtaq Ali, the first Indian to score a Test century on foreign soil
• India’s premier domestic T20 cricket competition
• Organizer: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
• Inception: 2006–07
• First winner: Tamil Nadu

Most Successful Team:

• Tamil Nadu – won the title 3 times (2006–07, 2020–21, 2021–22)

• This year (2025) marks the 64th anniversary.
• The Indian Armed Forces liberated Goa from 450 years of Portuguese rule in 1961.

Portuguese Rule:

• The Portuguese captured Goa in 1510 under the leadership of Afonso de Albuquerque.
• India gained independence from the British in 1947, but the Portuguese refused to leave Goa.
• Operation Vijay:
• After diplomatic efforts failed, the Indian government decided on military action.
• On December 18-19, 1961, the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force jointly launched 'Operation Vijay'.
• Surrender: Within just 36 hours, the Portuguese Governor-General Manuel António Vassalo e Silva signed the instrument of surrender, and Goa officially became a part of India.
• After independence, Goa, Daman, and Diu were combined to form a Union Territory.

Goa General Information:

• Located on the southwestern coast of India in a region known as Konkan, and geographically separated from the Deccan highlands by the Western Ghats.
• Capital: Panaji
• Official Language: Konkani (one of the 22 languages ​​included in the Eighth Schedule)
• Borders: Bounded by Maharashtra to the north, Karnataka to the east and south, and the Arabian Sea to the west. Highest point: Sonsogor
• The Terekhol River flows in the north, separating Goa from Maharashtra. Other major rivers of the state include Mandovi, Zuari, Chapora, Rachol, Galgibag, Cumbarjua Canal, Talpona, and Sal.
• First Chief Minister: Dayanand Bandodkar (1963)

• These three revolutionaries were associated with the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA).
• In their memory, the Uttar Pradesh government has renamed the Kakori Conspiracy as the 'Kakori Train Action'.
• Every year, December 19th is observed as 'Martyrdom Day' or 'Sacrifice Day' in Uttar Pradesh and across the country.
• Special memorials and museums have been built in Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, and Shahjahanpur (their birthplace).
• Note: The fourth revolutionary, Rajendra Nath Lahiri, was hanged two days before the scheduled date, i.e., on December 17, 1927, in Gonda Jail.

• Amalgamation: The Ministry of Finance has merged 26 Regional Rural Banks in 11 states/union territories, following the principle of "One State, One RRB".
• Number: After this amalgamation, a total of 28 RRBs are now operating in the country, serving through more than 22,000 branches in over 700 districts.

Symbols and Meaning of the New Logo:

• Upward Arrow: It symbolizes growth, development, and continuous progress in the rural economy.
• Hands: It represents the spirit of care, support, and nurturing towards rural communities.
• Flame: It symbolizes warmth, knowledge, and the empowerment of the rural population.

Significance of Colors:

• Dark Blue: It symbolizes finance, stability, and trust.
• Green: It represents life and growth, reflecting the banks' mission towards rural India.

Regional Rural Banks (RRBs):

• Establishment: October 2, 1975 (on the recommendations of the Narasimham Committee)
• These are government-owned banks established in 1975 to promote the rural economy.
• Their main objective is to provide banking and credit facilities to small farmers, laborers, and artisans.
• Ownership is held by the Central Government (50%), State Government (15%), and the Sponsor Bank (35%), and they are regulated by the RBI and supervised by NABARD.
• First Bank: The country's first RRB was 'Prathama Bank', established in Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), and its sponsor bank was Syndicate Bank. Regulator: RRBs (Regional Rural Banks) are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
• Supervision: They are inspected and supervised by NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development).

• NRIs can now hold their funds directly in US Dollars (USD) and Euros (EUR) without converting them into Indian Rupees.
• Protection against Currency Risk: Since the money remains in foreign currency, customers are protected from exchange rate losses if the value of the Rupee depreciates.
• 100% Repatriability: The principal amount deposited in the account and the interest earned on it can be repatriated abroad at any time without any limits or restrictions.

Attractive Interest Rates (as of December 2025):

• USD Account: Up to 4.75% per annum
• EUR Account: Up to 1.50% per annum
• Monthly Interest Credit: Interest is credited to the account every month, allowing customers to benefit from monthly compounding.