Current Affairs
Date: 15-12-2025
CURRENT AFFAIRS
1. Inauguration of India’s First Zero-Emission Electric Tug Project
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, virtually inaugurated the steel-cutting ceremony of India’s first fully electric green tug, a landmark step towards transforming India’s ports into clean, green, and modern operational systems. The primary objective of this initiative is to reduce carbon emissions in the maritime sector and promote sustainable development.
2. New Stands at Mullanpur Stadium Named After Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur
On December 11, 2025, two stands at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh (Mullanpur) were named after two iconic figures of Indian cricket, Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur. The ceremony was inaugurated by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann before the second T20 International match between India and South Africa, marking a moment of pride for both Punjab and Indian cricket.
3. India and Liberia Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation on Drug Quality Standards
India and Liberia have signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen drug quality standards and enhance cooperation in the field of pharmacopoeia. The agreement, signed in Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, by India’s Ambassador Manoj Bihari Verma and Liberia’s Minister of Health, Dr. Louise M. Kpoto, symbolizes the deepening ties between the two countries in the health sector.
4. TIME Magazine Names ‘Architects of AI’ Person of the Year
On December 11, 2025, Time magazine named the “Architects of AI” as its Person of the Year for 2025. The magazine stated that 2025 was the year when artificial intelligence (AI) impacted the world with its full potential, and its influence is now irreversible.
5. Former Home Minister Shivraj Patil Passes Away
Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 90, at his residence, Deoghar, in Latur, Maharashtra. He had been ill for a long time. His death marks the end of an era in Indian politics, when values such as decorum, decency in communication, and balanced leadership were central to politics.
6. Maharashtra Government Partners with Microsoft to Launch MahaCrimeOS AI
Taking a historic step towards AI-driven policing, the Maharashtra government has launched an advanced digital investigation platform called ‘MahaCrimeOS AI’ in partnership with Microsoft. The initiative was announced by Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella during the Microsoft AI Tour held in Mumbai. The platform was developed jointly by CyberEye, MARVEL (Maharashtra’s AI Governance SPV), the Microsoft India Development Centre (IDC), and the Maharashtra Police.
7. NASA Loses Contact with MAVEN Spacecraft Orbiting Mars
The American space agency NASA has confirmed that it has lost contact with its Mars mission, the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Mission (MAVEN). The incident occurred when MAVEN passed behind Mars and failed to re-establish contact with ground stations upon reappearing. It was functioning normally before going behind Mars, but contact has not yet been restored.
8. National Energy Conservation Day 2025
National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated every year on December 14th across India. The objective of this day is to raise public awareness about energy efficiency and conservation and to encourage society to use energy in a balanced and responsible manner. This event is organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), which functions under the Ministry of Power.
QUIZ (With Explanation)
1. For which port is India’s first fully electric green tug being built?
A - JNPT Port
B - Deendayal Port, Kandla
C - Paradip Port
D - Chennai Port
Explanation:
India has taken a major step towards clean and modern maritime operations by commencing the construction of its first fully electric green tug. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, virtually launched the steel-cutting ceremony for this project.
2. In which stadium were stands named after Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur?
A - Eden Gardens Stadium
B - Wankhede Stadium
C - Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
D - Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium
Explanation:
On December 11, 2025, two stands at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh (Mullanpur) were named after two legendary Indian cricketers, Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur.
3. In which sector was a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently signed between India and Liberia?
A - Education
B - Drug Quality Standards and Pharmacopoeia
C - Defence Cooperation
D - Agricultural Research
Explanation:
India and Liberia have signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen drug quality standards and enhance cooperation in the field of pharmacopoeia.
4. Who did Time magazine declare as the Person of the Year for 2025?
A - Sam Altman
B - Donald Trump
C - Architects of AI
D - Taylor Swift
Explanation:
On December 11, 2025, Time magazine declared the “Architects of AI” as its Person of the Year for 2025. The magazine stated that this year marked a turning point when Artificial Intelligence (AI) impacted the world with its full potential, and its influence is now permanent.
5. When did Shivraj Patil serve as the Speaker of the 10th Lok Sabha?
A - 1989–1991
B - 1991–1996
C - 1996–2000
D - 2000–2004
Explanation:
Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 90 at his residence ‘Devghar’ in Latur, Maharashtra. He had been ill for a long time. His death is considered the end of an era in Indian politics, when values such as decorum, dialogue, and balanced leadership were paramount.
6. With which company did the Maharashtra government launch the ‘MahaCrimeOS AI’ platform?
A - Google
B - IBM
C - Microsoft
D - Infosys
Explanation:
The Maharashtra government has taken a major step towards AI-driven policing by launching a digital investigation platform called ‘MahaCrimeOS AI’ in partnership with Microsoft. This announcement was made by Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella during the Microsoft AI Tour held in Mumbai.
7. Which center is operating the MAVEN mission?
A - Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
B - Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
C - AIIMS Research Center
D - Johnson Space Center
Explanation:
The US space agency NASA has confirmed that it has lost contact with its Mars mission, the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Mission (MAVEN). This occurred when MAVEN went behind Mars, and upon reappearing, the ground station did not receive a signal.
8. Who organizes National Energy Conservation Day?
A - Ministry of Environment
B - Ministry of Science and Technology
C - Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
D - NITI Aayog
Explanation:
National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated every year on December 14th to spread awareness about the importance of energy efficiency and conservation. This day is organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), which functions under the Ministry of Power.
ONE LINER
Where did former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil pass away? – Latur, Maharashtra
How many green tugs are targeted to be included by 2030 under the Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP)? – 50 Green Tugs
Who has Time magazine chosen as its Person of the Year for 2025? – “Architects of AI”
In which stadium were stands named after Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur? – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur (New Chandigarh)
What is the name of the AI-based policing platform launched by the Maharashtra government? – MahaCrimeOS AI
How much cash prize was recently awarded to Harmanpreet Kaur for her outstanding performance in women’s cricket? – ₹11 lakh
Which country’s pharmacopoeia has Liberia adopted as its drug quality reference standard? – Indian Pharmacopoeia
The recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Liberia is related to which sector? – Drug Quality Standards (Pharmacopoeia)
For which port is India’s first fully electric green tug being built? – Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla
On which date is National Energy Conservation Day celebrated every year? – December 14