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Current Affairs 24 December 2025
National Consumer Day 2025
National Consumer Day is celebrated across India every year on 24 December to highlight the significance of consumer rights, protection mechanisms, and public awareness. The observance commemorates a landmark moment in India’s legal history, as the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 received the President’s assent on 24 December 1986, laying the foundation for safeguarding consumer interests.
In 2025, National Consumer Day is being observed with the theme “Efficient and Speedy Disposal through Digital Justice.” The theme emphasizes the need for faster resolution of consumer grievances, as delays in complaint redressal often weaken public trust in the system. Digital platforms such as e-Jagriti and online consumer courts are playing a crucial role in reducing case backlogs, improving transparency, and ensuring timely justice for consumers across the country.
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025
The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 was conferred by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at a prestigious ceremony held at Gantantra Mandap, Rashtrapati Bhavan, on 23 December 2025. This was the second edition of the awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to science, technology, and innovation.
A total of 24 awards were presented across four categories — Vigyan Ratna, Vigyan Shri, Vigyan Yuva (Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar), and Vigyan Team.
The names of the 23 other awardees are as follows:
Vigyan Shri: Gyanendra Pratap Singh (Agricultural Science); Yusuf Mohammad Seikh (Atomic Energy); K Thangaraj (Biological Sciences); Pradeep Thalappil (Chemistry); Aniruddha Bhalchandra Pandit (Engineering Sciences); S Venkata Mohan (Environmental Science); Mahan Mj (Mathematics and Computer Science); Jayan N (Space Science and Technology)
Vigyan Yuva: Jagadis Gupta Kapuganti (Agricultural Science); Satendra Kumar Mangrauthia (Agricultural Science); Debarka Sengupta (Biological Sciences); Deepa Agashe (Biological Sciences); Dibyendu Das (Chemistry); Waliur Rahaman (Earth Science); Arkaprava Basu ((Engineering Sciences); Sabyasachi Mukherjee (Mathematics and Computer Science); Shweta Prem Agrawal (Mathematics and Computer Science); Suresh Kumar (Medicine); Amit Kumar Agarwal (Physics); Surhud Shrikant More (Physics); Ankur Garg (Space Science and Technology); Mohanasankar Sivaprakasam (Technology & Innovation)
Vigyan Team: Team- Aroma Mission CSIR (Agricultural Science)Modelled on the Padma awards, the Rashtriya Vigyan Puruskar is the country’s recognition for outstanding and inspiring contributions by scientists, technologists, and innovators in diverse fields of science, technology, and technology-led innovation. The awards are given to scientists across 13 domains including Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Mathematics & Computer Science, Earth Science, Medicine, Engineering Sciences, Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, Technology & Innovation, Atomic Energy, and Space Science and Technology.
East Bengal FC Creates History in SAFF Women’s Club Championship
Indian women’s football achieved a historic milestone as East Bengal FC won the inaugural SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025. The Indian club registered a dominant 3–0 victory over Nepal’s APF in the final.
The match was played at Dasrath Stadium in Kathmandu, where East Bengal displayed complete control from the opening whistle. The team dominated possession, created multiple scoring opportunities, and maintained strong defensive organization to deny the hosts any comeback.
The SAFF Women’s Club Championship is a newly introduced tournament by the South Asian Football Federation, aimed at promoting women’s club football in the region and providing international exposure to South Asian teams.
Smriti Mandhana Scripts New Record
Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana made a memorable return to international cricket by rewriting history in the first Women’s T20I against Sri Lanka at Visakhapatnam.
During her innings, Mandhana became the first Indian and first Asian batter to cross 4,000 runs in Women’s T20 Internationals. She scored a composed 25 runs off 25 balls, an innings that carried immense statistical significance.
With this achievement, Mandhana reached 4,007 runs in 154 matches, becoming only the second player in women’s T20I history to breach the 4,000-run mark. She now trails only Suzie Bates, who leads the list with 4,716 runs.
Government to Establish Bureau of Port Security
The Central Government has approved the creation of a Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) to strengthen maritime and port-related security across India. The decision comes amid rising trade volumes and increasing strategic importance of Indian ports.
The BoPS will function as a statutory body under the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025, and will operate under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW). Its responsibilities will include regulating security arrangements at ports, vessels, and port facilities, enhancing intelligence sharing, and implementing risk-based security planning to protect critical infrastructure.
Oman Introduces Its First Polymer One-Rial Banknote
Oman has launched its first polymer one-rial banknote, marking a significant transition from traditional paper currency. Issued by the Central Bank of Oman, the new banknote will officially enter circulation on 11 January 2026.
The shift to polymer currency aims to improve durability, reduce replacement costs, and strengthen security features to combat counterfeiting. The note also reflects Oman’s efforts to modernize its currency while showcasing national identity, cultural heritage, and economic progress in line with global best practices.
India Announces $450 Million Relief Package for Sri Lanka
India has announced a $450 million humanitarian and reconstruction assistance package for Sri Lanka following the widespread devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The announcement was made during high-level discussions in Colombo, reaffirming India’s role as a reliable first responder in the Indian Ocean region.
India and Sri Lanka share long-standing historical, cultural, and economic ties. In recent years, India has emerged as Sri Lanka’s largest supporter during times of crisis, including the economic downturn of 2022–23, shortages of fuel, food, and medicines, and repeated natural disasters affecting the island nation.
Review Questions
1. National Consumer Day is observed in India on which date?
A. December 22
B. December 23
C. December 24
D. December 25
✅ Answer: C. December 24
2. National Consumer Day marks the presidential assent to which Act?
A. Consumer Rights Act, 1991
B. Consumer Welfare Act, 1985
C. Consumer Protection Act, 1986
D. Consumer Safety Act, 1987
✅ Answer: C. Consumer Protection Act, 1986
3. The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 received the President’s assent on:
A. 26 January 1986
B. 15 August 1986
C. 24 December 1986
D. 1 January 1987
✅ Answer: C. 24 December 1986
4. Which Indian women’s football club won the inaugural SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025?
A. Gokulam Kerala FC
B. Churchill Brothers
C. Bengaluru FC
D. East Bengal FC
✅ Answer: D. East Bengal FC
5. East Bengal FC won the SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025 final by what scoreline?
A. 2–1
B. 1–0
C. 3–0
D. 4–1
✅ Answer: C. 3–0
6. Who returned to international cricket by creating records in the first Women’s T20I against Sri Lanka?
A. Harmanpreet Kaur
B. Jemimah Rodrigues
C. Smriti Mandhana
D. Shafali Verma
✅ Answer: C. Smriti Mandhana
7. The first Women’s T20I between India and Sri Lanka mentioned was played at:
A. Colombo
B. Chennai
C. Bengaluru
D. Visakhapatnam
✅ Answer: D. Visakhapatnam
8. What is the full form of BoPS, recently approved by the Central Government?
A. Board of Port Surveillance
B. Bureau of Public Safety
C. Bureau of Port Security
D. Board of Port Services
✅ Answer: C. Bureau of Port Security
9. Which country has launched its first polymer one rial banknote?
A. Qatar
B. Kuwait
C. Bahrain
D. Oman
✅ Answer: D. Oman
10. India announced a $450 million humanitarian and reconstruction package for which country after Cyclone Ditwah?
A. Bangladesh
B. Maldives
C. Myanmar
D. Sri Lanka
✅ Answer: D. Sri Lanka
