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Current Affairs 19 December 2025

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  • MoSPI reports India’s unemployment rate falls to 4.7% in November 2025
  • Microsoft announces USD 17.5 billion AI investment during Satya Nadella’s India visit

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MoSPI reports India’s unemployment rate falls to 4.7% in November 2025

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released data showing that India’s unemployment rate declined to 4.7% in November 2025, compared to previous months.[1] The figures are based on the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), which tracks labour market trends in urban and rural areas.[1] The data indicate an improvement in employment conditions, with gains noted in both self-employment and regular wage categories.[1] Rural unemployment showed a marginal decrease, helped by agricultural and construction activities.[1] Urban unemployment also eased slightly, supported by services and manufacturing.[1] The government has linked this trend to ongoing reforms and infrastructure spending.[1] Economists, however, cautioned that underemployment and labour force participation rates must also be examined.[1]

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Which ministry releases India’s official unemployment data cited as 4.7% for November 2025?

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Microsoft announces USD 17.5 billion AI investment during Satya Nadella’s India visit

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella completed a three-day visit to India covering New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru between 10–12 December 2025.[1] During the visit, he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior government officials.[1] Nadella announced a USD 17.5 billion (around Rs 1.58 lakh crore) investment in India focused on artificial intelligence (AI), cloud infrastructure and skilling.[1] The investment aims to expand data centres, enhance AI computing capacity and support Indian startups and developers.[1] Microsoft also discussed collaboration on digital public infrastructure and cybersecurity.[1] The visit underscored India’s position as a key market and AI development hub.[1] It aligns with India’s push for digital economy growth and emerging AI regulation frameworks.[1]

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Which global tech company announced a USD 17.5 billion AI-focused investment in India in December 2025?

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