Current Affairs 30 December 2025

Poland to Build $2.2 Billion Multi-Layered Anti-Drone "Wall".

• Poland has announced a €2 billion ($2.2B) plan to secure its 700km border with Belarus and Ukraine.
• The system will be built in phases: initial operational capabilities within 6 months, full completion in 24 months.
• The shield integrates high-tech jamming with kinetic weapons (cannons, machine guns, missiles).

Rajasthan Launches "e-Swasthya Samvad" for Medical Education.

• A new digital platform launched on December 28, 2025, to improve transparency and coordination.
• Conducted twice a week (Tuesday & Thursday) via video conferencing with medical staff and students.
• Mandates action-taken reports (ATR) within 72 hours for all decisions made during sessions.

Jayshree Ullal Named Richest Indian Professional Manager Globally.

• Jayshree Ullal, CEO of Arista Networks, has topped the Hurun India Rich List 2025 for professional managers with a net worth of ₹50,170 crore.
• She has surpassed global icons like Microsoft’s Satya Nadella (₹9,770 crore) and Google’s Sundar Pichai (₹5,810 crore).
• Her wealth is primarily driven by her ~3% equity stake in Arista Networks, a leader in cloud networking.

China Launches "Justice Mission 2025" Drills Around Taiwan.

• China launched live-fire drills on December 29, 2025, deploying 89 aircraft and 28 vessels.
• Code-named Justice Mission 2025, the exercises simulate a blockade of Taiwan’s ports.
• Beijing described the move as a "stern warning" against U.S. arms sales and Japanese support.

Zhang Damo Receives 2025 Most Achieved Chinese Award (MACA).

• Zhang Damo became the 1st painter honored by MACA, joining past luminaries like scientist Yuan Longping & architect I.M. Pei.
• He is celebrated for his combined meticulous & freehand ink style which bridges ancient Eastern philosophy with contemporary aesthetics.
• As the Chief Artist of the UN Peace Boat, he has spent over 30 years promoting Chinese culture as a global cultural ambassador.