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Current Affairs 09 December 2025
International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of Genocide Victims
Observed annually on December 9, the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide serves as a powerful reminder of humanity’s responsibility to prevent atrocities. The day honours the countless lives lost to genocide and reinforces the global commitment to justice, human rights, and early preventive action.
The year 2025 marks the tenth anniversary of this UN-designated observance, encouraging nations to reflect on their progress in preventing genocidal crimes. It also highlights the importance of strengthening global institutions, promoting accountability, and ensuring that the dignity of victims is always upheld through education, awareness, and legal safeguards.
International Anti-Corruption Day 2025
December 9 also marks International Anti-Corruption Day, an annual global campaign led by the United Nations to spotlight the corrosive effects of corruption on governance, development, and public trust.
The theme for 2025—“Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity”—places young people at the forefront of change. The UN emphasizes that empowering youth through education, transparency, and civic participation is essential for building corruption-free societies.
First established in 2003 following the adoption of the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), this day underscores a worldwide commitment to integrity and accountability.
Least Corrupt Nations in 2025 (CPI Scores)
According to global corruption perception indices, the world’s least corrupt countries in 2025 include:
- Denmark (90)
- Finland (88)
- Singapore (84)
- New Zealand (83)
- Luxembourg, Norway, Switzerland (81 each)
- Sweden (80)
- Netherlands (78)
- Australia, Iceland, Ireland (77 each)
India, meanwhile, scored 38/100 in the 2024 index, ranking 96th out of 180 nations—a reflection of continuing challenges linked to bureaucratic inefficiency, opaque procedures, and institutional lapses.
UPI Declared the World’s Largest Real-Time Payment System
In a remarkable global achievement for India’s digital economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recognized Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the largest real-time payment system in the world by transaction volume in its June 2025 report, “Growing Retail Digital Payments: The Value of Interoperability.”
Supporting this finding, the ACI Worldwide report “Prime Time for Real-Time 2024” revealed that UPI handles 49% of all global real-time transactions, establishing India as a leader in financial technology.
UPI, developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) under RBI oversight, enables instant bank-to-bank money transfers through mobile devices using UPI IDs or QR codes.
Global Real-Time Payments Share (2025)
| Country | Volume (in billions) | Global Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | 129.3 | 49% |
| Brazil | 37.4 | 14% |
| Thailand | 20.4 | 8% |
| China | 17.2 | 6% |
| South Korea | 9.1 | 3% |
| Others | 52.8 | 20% |
This unparalleled scale reflects India’s rapid digital adoption and the success of its inclusive financial ecosystem.
World’s Youngest FIDE-Rated Chess Player: India’s Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha
India celebrated a proud moment in December 2025 when 3-year-old Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha from Madhya Pradesh became the youngest officially rated chess player recognised by FIDE. At 3 years, 7 months, and 20 days, he earned a rapid rating of 1572, well above the minimum threshold of 1400.
Sarwagya’s exceptional memory, cognitive abilities, and early exposure to chess helped him achieve this rare milestone. Born in 2022 in Sagar district, his talent became evident when he quickly learned the names and movements of all chess pieces shortly after being introduced to the game. His accomplishment reinforces India’s growing prominence in the global chess arena, following a decade of rising young prodigies.
Ghaziabad Ranked India’s Most Polluted City (November 2025)
As winter descended upon northern India, air quality levels deteriorated sharply. Ghaziabad, part of the National Capital Region (NCR), recorded the highest PM2.5 levels in India for November 2025 according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
The city registered PM2.5 concentrations of 224 µg/m³, far above safe limits, underscoring the persistent public health crisis associated with winter pollution.
Top 10 Most Polluted Cities (November 2025)
- Ghaziabad (UP) – PM2.5: 224 µg/m³
- Noida (UP)
- Bahadurgarh (Haryana)
- Delhi – PM2.5: 215 µg/m³
- Hapur (UP)
- Greater Noida (UP)
- Baghpat (UP)
- Sonipat (Haryana)
- Meerut (UP)
- Rohtak (Haryana)
Despite a reduction in stubble burning incidents, poor meteorological conditions and local emissions continued to trap pollutants across the NCR.
DHRUVA: India’s Next Digital Revolution in Addressing
India is poised for a major transformation in address verification and digital identity through the introduction of DHRUVA – Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address. Developed by the Department of Posts, this initiative aims to create a fully digitised address ecosystem.
DHRUVA will function as an “Address as a Service (AaaS)” platform, offering secure, verified, and interoperable address data for both government and private-sector services. At its core are Digital Address Identifiers (DAI)—unique digital codes linked to physical addresses.
The system is designed to improve service delivery, streamline logistics, enhance e-commerce efficiency, and support governance in fields such as:
- Logistics and transport
- Online shopping and deliveries
- Financial services
- Public welfare and targeted schemes
As India continues expanding its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), DHRUVA is expected to become a cornerstone in creating smarter, more reliable urban and rural address systems.
Review Questions
1. The International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide is observed every year on:
A. December 7
B. December 8
C. December 9
D. December 10
Answer: C. December 9
2. International Anti-Corruption Day is observed every year on:
A. December 5
B. December 7
C. December 9
D. December 11
Answer: C. December 9
3. The theme for International Anti-Corruption Day 2025 is:
A. Youth for Transparency
B. Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity
C. Corruption-Free Future
D. Young Voices Against Fraud
Answer: B. Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity
4. Which organization released the June 2025 report titled “Growing Retail Digital Payments (The Value of Interoperability)”?
A. World Bank
B. UNESCO
C. IMF
D. UNDP
Answer: C. IMF
5. According to the IMF report (June 2025), the world’s largest real-time payment system by transaction volume is:
A. FedNow
B. SWIFT
C. UPI
D. PayNow
Answer: C. UPI
6. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was developed by:
A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
B. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
C. Ministry of Finance
D. NITI Aayog
Answer: B. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
7. In December 2025, who became the youngest officially rated chess player in the world?
A. Nihal Sarin
B. Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha
C. D. Gukesh
D. Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
Answer: B. Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha
8. Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, the youngest rated chess player in 2025, belongs to which Indian state?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh
9. Which city recorded the worst air pollution levels in India in November 2025?
A. Delhi
B. Lucknow
C. Ghaziabad
D. Faridabad
Answer: C. Ghaziabad
10. DHRUVA, recently proposed by the Department of Posts, is associated with:
A. Digital marketplace regulation
B. Digital address validation and interoperability
C. Cybersecurity for banks
D. Drone-based delivery system
Answer: B. Digital address validation and interoperability
