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Current Affairs 15 December 2025

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Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty Elected First Woman Press Club President

  • The Press Club of India is based in New Delhi and represents journalists across media platforms.
  • Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty is the first woman president in the Club’s history.
  • The 2025 elections resulted in a complete sweep by one panel.
  • The managing committee consists of 16 elected members.

Kavita Chand Scales Mount Vinson, Antarctica’s Highest Peak

  • Mount Vinson is the highest peak in Antarctica at 4,892 metres.
  • The Seven Summits represent the tallest mountains on each continent.
  • Punta Arenas in Chile is a key gateway for Antarctic expeditions.
  • Antarctica expeditions rely heavily on ski-equipped aircraft for logistics.

UNESCO Adds Endangered Traditional Arts and Crafts to Urgent Safeguarding List

  • UNESCO maintains a List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.
  • The Red Fort hosted a UNESCO heritage session for the first time.
  • Boreendo is a traditional musical instrument from Pakistan.
  • Dong Ho woodblock printing is a folk art tradition from Vietnam.

India Forex Reserves Rise to $687.26 Billion

  • India’s forex reserves stood at $687.26 billion in the week ended December 5, 2025.
  • Gold reserves increased to $106.984 billion, rising by over $1 billion in one week.
  • Foreign currency assets form the largest component of India’s forex reserves.
  • India’s highest-ever forex reserves were recorded at $704.89 billion in September 2024.

Siliserh Lake Declared India’s 96th Ramsar Wetland

  • Ramsar sites are wetlands recognised under the Ramsar Convention of 1971.
  • Siliserh Lake became India’s 96th Ramsar site in 2025.
  • The lake is located near the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan.
  • It was built in 1845 during the rule of Maharaja Vinay Singh.

Meghalaya Inaugurates Soil Lake to Boost Conservation and Sustainable Development

  • Meghalaya has nearly 70,000 natural springs supporting rural water needs.
  • The Nengsang River Valley Project focuses on soil and water conservation.
  • Spring rejuvenation is a key climate adaptation strategy in hill states.
  • Eco-tourism integrates conservation with livelihood generation.