Current Affairs 30 December 2025 – Daily GK Update for Government Exams
The Current Affairs of 30 December 2025 cover major national, international, defence, science & technology, environment, and state-level developments. These updates are highly relevant for SSC, Banking, UPSC, Railways, Defence, Insurance, and State PSC exams, with strong coverage for Prelims facts and Mains answer enrichment.
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The Daily Current Affairs – 30 December 2025 highlight crucial government decisions, defence approvals, national schemes, international rankings, scientific launches, and state initiatives.
Such topics are frequently asked in SSC CGL/CHSL, Banking (IBPS/SBI), UPSC Prelims, Railways, Defence, and State PSC exams, both as direct factual questions and analytical Mains questions.
Detailed Current Affairs Explanation
National Affairs
Anti-Terror Conference (ATC) 2025 – New Delhi
The Anti-Terror Conference 2025 was inaugurated by Amit Shah in New Delhi. The event was organised by the National Investigation Agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Key Highlights
- Updated NIA Crime Manual – Revised guide for terror and organised crime investigations
- OCND (Organized Crime Network Database) – AI-enabled criminal–terror network mapping
- LLRWD – India’s first database to track lost, looted & recovered weapons
- 9 NIA personnel honoured with Sewa Padak and Veerta Padak
Exam Relevance: Internal security, counter-terrorism infrastructure, AI in governance.
Electric Agricultural Tractor Standard – IS 19262:2025
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi released IS 19262:2025 – Electric Agricultural Tractor Test Code, developed by Bureau of Indian Standards.
Why Important?
- Uniform testing of electric tractors
- Supports green agriculture & EV adoption
- Linked with IS 5994:2022
Shipbuilding Initiatives – SBFAS & SbDS
The Ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways notified guidelines for:
- Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (₹24,736 crore)
- Shipbuilding Development Scheme (₹19,989 crore)
Key Focus
- 15–25% financial aid per vessel
- Greenfield & brownfield shipyard development
- Indian Ship Technology Centre under Indian Maritime University
Defence Acquisition Council Approvals – ₹79,000 Crore
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Rajnath Singh approved major procurements for IA, IN, and IAF.
Key Systems Approved
| Force | Major Acquisitions |
|---|---|
| Army | Loiter Munitions, Pinaka Rockets, Drone Detection System |
| Navy | BP Tugs, HF SDR, HALE RPAS |
| Air Force | Astra Mk-II, LCA Tejas Simulator, SPICE-1000 |
Exam Angle: Defence indigenisation, IDDM category, Atmanirbhar Bharat.
AB-PMJAY Expansion – Delhi & Odisha
The Ayushman Bharat – PMJAY scheme expanded to:
- Odisha (34th State/UT)
- Delhi (35th State/UT)
Non-Joinee State: West Bengal
Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary Declared ESZ
The Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary (UP) was declared an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) by the Government of India.
Key Facts
- Ramsar Site
- Area: 1,084 hectares
- Migratory birds from Central Asia & Tibet
NTH–DMSRDE MoU
The National Test House signed an MoU with DMSRDE to enhance research, testing, and training.
IAF SDI & IIT-Madras Collaboration
The Software Development Institute (IAF) partnered with IIT Madras to develop an indigenous airborne digital communication system.
International Affairs
Rare Earth Reserves Ranking
India ranked 3rd globally with 6.9 million tonnes REO, according to Amicus Growth.
| Rank | Country | REO Reserves |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 44 MT |
| 2 | Brazil | ~21 MT |
| 3 | India | 6.9 MT |
Awards & Recognitions
Hurun India Rich List 2025
Indian-origin executive Jayshree Ullal ranked 1st among Indian-origin professional managers.
- Net Worth: USD 5.7 billion
- Company: Arista Networks
Science & Technology
Russia Launches Soyuz-2.1b with 52 Satellites
Russia launched Soyuz-2.1b rocket from Vostochny Cosmodrome.
Mission Highlights
- 52 satellites including Aist-2T
- Earth observation, disaster monitoring
- Also launched Iranian satellites – Paya, Kowsar, Zafar-2
State News
Rajasthan Launches ‘e-Swasthya Samvad’
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma launched e-Swasthya Samvad, a digital platform for governance in medical education.
- Conducted twice a week
- Two-phase interaction model
- ATR submission within 72 hours
One-Liner Points for Quick Revision
- ATC 2025 organised by NIA in New Delhi
- IS 19262:2025 relates to electric tractor testing
- DAC approved ₹79,000 crore defence procurements
- Delhi & Odisha joined AB-PMJAY in 2025
- West Bengal is the only non-PMJAY state
- India ranks 3rd in rare earth reserves
- Jayshree Ullal topped Hurun India Rich List 2025
- Soyuz-2.1b launched 52 satellites from Vostochny
- Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary declared ESZ
- Rajasthan launched e-Swasthya Samvad platform
FAQs for Competitive Exams
Q1. Who inaugurated the Anti-Terror Conference 2025?
A. Amit Shah
Q2. IS 19262:2025 is related to which sector?
A. Electric agricultural tractors
Q3. Which state has not joined AB-PMJAY?
A. West Bengal
Q4. India’s rank in global rare earth reserves?
A. 3rd
Q5. Who chairs the Defence Acquisition Council?
A. Rajnath Singh
Q6. Which sanctuary in UP was declared ESZ in 2025?
A. Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary
Q7. Which rocket launched 52 satellites in Dec 2025?
A. Soyuz-2.1b
Q8. Jayshree Ullal is CEO of which company?
A. Arista Networks
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