Current Affairs — 30 December 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Shivraj Singh Chouhan assures MGNREGA functionaries of continuity under VB-G RAM G Act
Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a video-conference with over 2 lakh MGNREGA functionaries on 30 December 2025, assuring them that the transition to the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 will not affect their services.
Kavach 4.0 commissioned on Gujarat's first section, Bajwa (Vadodara)–Ahmedabad
Indian Railways commissioned the indigenous automatic train protection system Kavach 4.0 on the 96-km Bajwa (Vadodara)–Ahmedabad section, Gujarat's first, Railways said on 30 December 2025.
Indore's Bhagirathpura hit by contaminated-water outbreak; MP announces aid, suspensions and probe
A diarrhoea and vomiting outbreak from contaminated municipal water in Indore's Bhagirathpura locality led Madhya Pradesh on 30 December 2025 to announce ₹2 lakh for bereaved families, free treatment, suspensions and a three-member probe.
SMFCL, India's first maritime NBFC, begins lending with ₹4,300 crore of sanctions
Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) approved loan sanctions of about ₹4,300 crore at its 51st Board Meeting on 30 December 2025, formally starting its lending operations.
Vice-President inaugurates 93rd Sivagiri Pilgrimage at Varkala, Kerala
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 93rd Sivagiri Pilgrimage at the Sivagiri Mutt in Varkala, Kerala, on 30 December 2025, highlighting Sree Narayana Guru's teachings.
Vice-President addresses Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 valedictory at Rameswaram
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the valedictory function of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 at Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, on 30 December 2025.
MoD signs ₹4,666 crore contracts for CQB carbines and heavyweight torpedoes
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹4,666 crore on 30 December 2025 for over 4.25 lakh Close Quarter Battle carbines and 48 heavyweight torpedoes for the Kalvari-class submarines.
PM-YUVA 3.0 results: 43 young authors chosen in 22 Indian languages and English
The results of PM-YUVA 3.0, the Prime Minister's Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors run by the National Book Trust, were declared on 30 December 2025, selecting 43 authors under 30.
Jal Shakti Ministry launches Jal Seva Aankalan for Gram Panchayat-led water service assessment
Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil e-launched Jal Seva Aankalan on 30 December 2025, a Gram Panchayat-led digital tool on the Jal Jeevan Mission portal to assess drinking water services in Har Ghar Jal villages.
Arjun Erigaisi wins bronze at FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025 in Doha
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi won bronze at the FIDE World Blitz Championship in Doha on 30 December 2025 after losing the semifinal to Uzbekistan's Nodirbek Abdusattorov.
DoT releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025, effective 30 December 2025
The Department of Telecommunications released the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025), effective 30 December 2025, identifying the 6425–7125 MHz band for IMT and Ka, Q and V bands for satellite services.
President Murmu attends Kartik Jatra at Gumla, Jharkhand
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the Antarrajyiy Jansanskritik Samagam Samaroh – Kartik Jatra at Gumla, Jharkhand, on 30 December 2025, paying tribute to Kartik Oraon and tribal heroes.
India Post to discontinue outward small packet and surface letter mail services from 1 January 2026
The Department of Posts announced on 30 December 2025 that, in line with Universal Postal Union decisions, it will discontinue outward Registered Small Packet, Small Packet, Surface and SAL letter mail services from 1 January 2026.
NCC Republic Day Camp 2026 begins with a record 2,406 cadets
The NCC Republic Day Camp 2026 began on 30 December 2025 at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt, with a record 2,406 cadets including 898 girl cadets.