Current Affairs
Date: 30-12-2025
CURRENT AFFAIRS
1. P. V. Sindhu Elected Chairperson of BWF Athletes' Commission
India's renowned badminton player, P. V. Sindhu, has been elected as the Chairperson of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes' Commission for the 2026–2029 term. This appointment reflects India's growing role in global sports governance. The BWF Athletes' Commission aims to protect the interests of players internationally and bring their concerns to the policy-making level.
2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi Receives National Children's Award, Honored by President Murmu
Emerging cricketer and 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been awarded the Prime Minister's National Children's Award for 2025 for his exceptional performance at the domestic, Under-19, and senior levels. This honor was bestowed upon him by President Droupadi Murmu and is India's highest civilian award for children aged 5 to 18 years.
3. IIT Patna Launches Supercomputer to Boost Research
The Indian Institute of Technology Patna has inaugurated 'Param Rudra', Bihar's first supercomputer, a significant initiative under the National Supercomputing Mission to strengthen advanced research infrastructure in the state. The supercomputer was formally inaugurated by Amitesh Kumar Sinha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
4. Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Creates World Record with Giant Santa Claus
Renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has created the world's largest Santa Claus sculpture made of sand and apples on Niladri Beach in Puri, Odisha. This magnificent artwork conveys a message of peace, harmony, and global unity on the occasion of Christmas.
5. World's Largest Open-Air Theatre 'Dhanu Yatra' Begins in Bargarh, Odisha
Dhanu Yatra, known as the world's largest open-air theatre, has been inaugurated in Bargarh, Odisha. This 11-day folk theatre festival transforms the entire city into the mythological city of Mathura, presenting a wonderful confluence of devotion, tradition, and theatrical art.
6. India's First Indigenous MRI Scanner Developed with Zoho's Support
Zoho-backed Indian medtech startup VoxelGrids has achieved a historic milestone in the healthcare sector by developing India's first fully indigenous MRI scanner. This initiative is considered a significant step towards strengthening India's technological self-reliance. Developed by VoxelGrids, this 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner has been installed at the Chandrapur Cancer Care Foundation near Nagpur.
7. Central Government Appoints Three New Additional Solicitors General for the Supreme Court
The Central Government has appointed three senior advocates as Additional Solicitors General to strengthen the Union Government's legal representation in the Supreme Court. The formal notification for these appointments was issued on December 22, 2025. The appointed senior advocates include Davinder Pal Singh, Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar, and Anil Kaushik.
8. BIS Releases First Indian Standard for Incense Sticks
With the aim of strengthening consumer safety and product quality, the Bureau of Indian Standards has notified India's first national standard for incense sticks, IS 19412:2025. This standard, announced on the occasion of National Consumer Day 2025, brings this important daily-use product into a formal safety and quality framework for the first time.
QUIZ (With Explanation)
1. Which body does P. V. Sindhu automatically become a member of upon becoming the chairperson of the BWF Athletes' Commission?
A - IOC Council
B - BWF Council
C - BAI Executive Committee
D - Olympic Athletes Forum
Explanation:
Indian star badminton player P. V. Sindhu has been elected as the Chairperson of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes' Commission for the 2026–2029 term. In this role, she will also be a member of the BWF Council, ensuring that the voice of the athletes reaches the global decision-making process directly.
2. In which year did Vaibhav Suryavanshi receive the Prime Minister's National Children's Award?
A - 2024
B - 2025
C - 2026
D - 2027
Explanation:
14-year-old emerging cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been awarded the Prime Minister's National Children's Award 2025 in the sports category, presented by President Droupadi Murmu. This honor recognizes his outstanding performances at the domestic, Under-19, and senior levels.
3. Where is the 'Param Rudra' supercomputer installed?
A - IIT Delhi
B - IIT Kanpur
C - IIT Patna
D - IIT Kharagpur
Explanation:
Bihar's first supercomputer, 'Param Rudra', has been inaugurated at the Indian Institute of Technology Patna, which will empower the state's research and technological capabilities under the National Supercomputing Mission.
4. For which art form is Sudarsan Pattnaik famous?
A - Painting
B - Sculpture
C - Sand Art
D - Mural Painting
Explanation:
Renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has created the world's largest Santa Claus sculpture made of sand and apples on Niladri Beach in Puri, Odisha.
5. In which state is the Dhanu Yatra festival celebrated?
A - West Bengal
B - Odisha
C - Jharkhand
D - Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Dhanu Yatra, held in Bargarh, Odisha, is considered the world's largest open-air theatre, where the entire city transforms into the mythical city of Mathura for 11 days.
6. Which startup developed India's first completely indigenous MRI scanner?
A - Tata MedTech
B - VoxelGrids
C - Bharat Imaging
D - MedTech India
Explanation:
Zoho-backed Indian MedTech startup VoxelGrids has developed India's first fully indigenous 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner, which has been installed at the Chandrapur Cancer Care Foundation near Nagpur.
7. What is the usual tenure of an Additional Solicitor General?
A - One year
B - Two years
C - Three years or until further notice
D - Five Years
Explanation:
The Central Government has appointed three senior advocates as Additional Solicitor Generals. Their appointments are for a period of three years or until further orders, as per the notification issued on December 22, 2025.
8. What is India's first national standard for incense sticks?
A - IS 19001:2024
B - IS 19210:2025
C - IS 19412:2025
D - IS 19520:2025
Explanation:
The Bureau of Indian Standards has notified India's first national standard for incense sticks, IS 19412:2025, announced on National Consumer Day 2025.
ONE LINER
Which young cricketer was awarded the Prime Minister's National Children's Award for the year 2025? – Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Which Indian player has been elected as the Chairperson of the BWF Athletes' Commission for 2026–2029? – P. V. Sindhu
Under which code has BIS issued India's first national standard for incense sticks? – IS 19412:2025
Which startup developed India's first completely indigenous 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner? – VoxelGrids
In which institution was 'Param Rudra', the first supercomputer established in Bihar, launched? – IIT Patna
The Prime Minister's National Children's Award is given to children of which age group? – 5 to 18 years
Which artist created the world's largest Santa Claus sand sculpture on Niladri Beach in Puri? – Sudarshan Patnaik
What is the 'Dhanu Yatra' held in Bargarh, Odisha, known as? – World's largest open-air theatre
Under which national mission was the 'Param Rudra' supercomputer established? – National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)
Membership of which supreme body does the Chairperson of the BWF Athletes' Commission automatically receive? – BWF Council