Current Affairs 12/09/2025
1. Who broke Neeraj Chopra’s record at the 74th Inter Services Athletics Championship 2025 held in Bengaluru?
Answer : Shivam Lohkare
• The Event: The Inter Services Athletics Championship is an annual competition between athletes from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. It has a strong reputation for producing national and international-level athletes.
• Shivam Lohkare’s Record Throw:
• Shivam Lohkare, representing the Indian Air Force, delivered a stunning throw of 85.54 meters.
• This broke Neeraj Chopra’s Inter Services record of 83.46 meters, which he had set earlier in his career
• Comparison with Neeraj Chopra:
• Neeraj Chopra’s personal best is 89.94 meters, close to the 90m mark that only a few javelin throwers in history have achieved.
• Shivam Lohkare’s 85.54m is not only a new championship record but also an internationally competitive mark, placing him among the world’s top javelin throwers for 2025.
• Neeraj’s Reaction:
• Neeraj Chopra himself praised Shivam for this achievement.
• He encouraged him to keep working hard, saying that breaking such records shows India has great depth in javelin throw.
• Why This Is Important:
- India already has strong names in javelin like Neeraj Chopra (Olympic Champion) and Kishore Kumar Jena (Asian Games medalist).
- Shivam Lohkare’s entry into this elite group means India now has multiple athletes capable of competing at the Olympics, World Championships, and Diamond League.
- This also raises hopes for India to dominate in global javelin events in the future.
2. Who has been appointed as the Prime Minister of France?
Answer : Sebastien Lecornu
• New Appointment: Sébastien Lecornu has been appointed as the Prime Minister of France in 2025.
• About Sébastien Lecornu:
• Born in 1986, he is considered one of the youngest French politicians to take up such a high office.
• Before becoming Prime Minister, he served as France’s Minister of Armed Forces, where he was closely involved in defense and international security issues.
• He is a member of President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance and seen as a trusted ally of the President.
• Context:
• He succeeds Gabriel Attal, who was France’s youngest-ever Prime Minister when he was appointed in January 2024.
• The appointment came at a time when Macron’s government faced political challenges after parliamentary elections and needed strong leadership in both domestic and defense matters.
• Significance:
- Lecornu’s background in defense is expected to play a key role, especially considering Europe’s current geopolitical environment.
- His appointment shows Macron’s focus on strengthening security, defense, and stability while also preparing for future reforms.
3. In which city will the Armed Forces organize the Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) 2025?
Answer : Kolkata
• Location: The Armed Forces will organize the CCC 2025 in Kolkata, West Bengal.
• Dates: The conference is scheduled for 20th–22nd March 2025.
• Participants:
• The conference will be attended by the Prime Minister of India, the Defence Minister, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), and the Chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
• Top commanders from all three services will also participate.
• Theme & Focus:
- The CCC is a high-level military conference where India’s senior-most leadership discusses national security, operational preparedness, and jointness among the armed forces.
- It also focuses on modernisation, technology adoption, and future warfare strategies.
• Significance of Kolkata Venue:
- This is the first time Kolkata is hosting the CCC.
- Previous editions were held in locations such as Kevadia (Gujarat), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), and New Delhi.
- The idea of hosting it outside the capital is to connect military leadership with different parts of the country and highlight regional strategic importance.
4. Which country tested its first long-range cruise missile ‘Flamingo’?
Answer : Ukraine
• Country: Ukraine
• Missile Name: FP-5 Flamingo
• Type: Long-range cruise missile
• Range: Up to 3,000 km (can strike deep inside enemy territory).
• Purpose: Strengthen Ukraine’s strategic defense and deterrence capability against Russia.
• Significance:
• This is Ukraine’s first indigenously developed long-range cruise missile.
• It represents a major leap in Ukraine’s defense technology, showing its ability to produce advanced missile systems despite the ongoing war.
• With such a range, Ukraine gains the ability to target strategic military assets far from the frontline.
• Testing: Successfully test-fired in September 2025.
• Impact: Analysts see it as a significant development in the Russia-Ukraine war, giving Ukraine more offensive and deterrent options.
5. In which city was the Giant African Snail, one of the world’s most invasive species, recently found?
Answer : Chennai
• Species: Giant African Snail (Achatina fulica)
• Where found: Chennai, Tamil Nadu – in St Thomas Mount, Tirusulam, and Perungalathur Hills.
• Why it is important:
• It is listed among the world’s 100 worst invasive alien species.
• It spreads very fast, damages crops, and causes ecological imbalance.
• It feeds on more than 500 types of plants, including vegetables, fruits, and ornamental plants.
• Health risks:
• The snail is a carrier of parasitic nematodes that can cause diseases in humans (such as eosinophilic meningitis).
• It poses a risk if humans come into direct contact with it or consume contaminated food.
• Environmental impact:
• It competes with native snail species and disrupts biodiversity.
• Its large population can cause heavy losses to farmers by destroying agricultural fields.
• Response:
• Local authorities and environmental experts are working on control and eradication measures.
• Awareness campaigns are being planned to educate residents not to touch or handle the snails with bare hands.
6. In which state was ‘Anokhi Duniya’, the world’s first park made entirely of ceramic waste, created?
Answer : Uttar Pradesh
• Location: Khurja, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh.
• Specialty:
• It is the world’s first park built completely using ceramic waste materials.
• Instead of discarding broken tiles, cups, plates, and ceramic products, they were creatively reused to design the park.
• Concept & Purpose:
• Promotes recycling, sustainability, and eco-friendly practices.
• Aims to inspire people to look at “waste as wealth” by converting discarded materials into something beautiful and useful.
• Features of the park:
• Pathways, sculptures, seating spaces, fountains, and decorative structures are all made from ceramic waste.
• Artistic displays highlight Khurja’s heritage, as the city is famous for its pottery and ceramic industry.
• Environmental Impact:
• Helps reduce industrial ceramic waste that usually ends up in landfills.
• Supports circular economy by turning byproducts of the ceramic industry into a tourist attraction.
• Tourism Value:
• Expected to become a unique tourist destination in Uttar Pradesh.
• Offers visitors a blend of art, culture, and sustainability.