Daily Top Current Affairs for 15th December 2025
1. Vice-President Releases Stamp Honouring Emperor Mutharaiyar. Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan released a commemorative postage stamp in New Delhi to honour Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II Suvaran Maran. The initiative recognises the historical legacy of the Mutharaiyar dynasty in South India.
2. Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin Appointed BJP National Working President. Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin was appointed as the National Working President of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The appointment strengthens organisational leadership ahead of upcoming political engagements.
3. Sadhana Kaksh Inaugurated at Vaishno Devi Shrine. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board inaugurated a ‘Sadhana Kaksh’ meditation hall at the Bhawan area in Jammu and Kashmir. Spread over 1,500 square feet, it can accommodate 160–170 devotees and promotes spiritual wellbeing.
4. President Presents National Energy Conservation Awards 2025. President Droupadi Murmu felicitated winners of the National Energy Conservation Awards and National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation 2025 in New Delhi, marking National Energy Conservation Day.
5. Salman Khan Moves Delhi HC on Personality Rights. Actor Salman Khan approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality and publicity rights. The case highlights legal concerns over unauthorised commercial use of celebrity identity in the age of AI and deepfakes.
6. PM Modi Begins Three-Nation Diplomatic Tour.Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman. The visit aims to strengthen India’s diplomatic, economic, and strategic partnerships in West Asia and Africa.
7. India Ranks Third Globally in AI Competitiveness. India emerged as the world’s third most competitive country in artificial intelligence, ranking behind the United States and China. The achievement reflects progress in digital infrastructure, talent pool, and AI research.
8. Google Announces Project Suncatcher. Google unveiled Project Suncatcher, a long-term research initiative to deploy solar-powered data centres in space. Experimental launches are expected by 2027, marking a futuristic approach to clean energy and data storage.
9. India Showcases Development Model at IFAD–India Day.India highlighted achievements in rural development, women’s empowerment, and climate-resilient agriculture at the IFAD–India Day event in Rome, celebrating its partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development.
10. NASA Loses Contact with MAVEN Mars Spacecraft. NASA confirmed loss of communication with the MAVEN spacecraft orbiting Mars for over a decade. The mission studies Mars’ atmosphere and climate evolution, making it critical for planetary science.
11. UN Condemns Drone Attack on Peacekeepers in Sudan. UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned drone attacks on a UN peacekeeping logistics base in Kadugli, Sudan. He called for protection of peacekeepers and respect for international humanitarian law.
12. India Wins Maiden Squash World Cup Title. India lifted its first Squash World Cup after defeating Hong Kong 3-0 in Chennai. Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh, and Anahat Singh delivered decisive victories for the host nation.
13. India Defeats Pakistan in U-19 Asia Cup 2025. India defeated Pakistan by 90 runs in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai. Pakistan was bowled out for 150 while chasing India’s target of 241, marking a dominant performance.
14. Personality Rights Gain Importance in Digital Era. Personality and publicity rights allow individuals to control commercial use of their name, image, voice, and likeness. These rights have gained significance amid AI-generated content and impersonation threats.
15. India Strengthens Global Presence Across Sectors. From diplomacy and AI leadership to sports and space science, India demonstrated growing global influence across political, technological, cultural, and sporting domains on 14 December 2025.
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