Daily Current Affairs and GK | 16 December 2025

Topic: Miscellaneous

1. A comemorative postage stamp honouring Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II Suvaran Maran was released by Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan in New Delhi.

• Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan appreciated continuous support of government for Tamil culture and language.
• He also spoke about varoious initiatives, including Kashi Tamil Sangamam.
• The Vice-President lauded steps taken to honour Tamil kings and leaders.
• He said the stamp release is part of an process of honouring Tamil kings and leaders.
• As per Vice-President, Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar is among the most famous rulers of ancient Tamil Nadu.
• He belonged to Mutharaiyar lineage, feudatories of the Pallavas.
• This dynasty (Mutharaiyar dynasty) ruled the central regions of Tamil Nadu between 7th and 9th Centuries CE.
• Suvaran Maran was also known as Shatrubhayankar.
• Vijayālaya Chola is believed to have defeated the Mutharaiyars by capturing Thanjavur.

Topic: Environment and Ecology

2. Union Government has declared Kopra Reservoir as first Ramsar site of Chhattisgarh.

• Kopra Reservoir is located in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh.
• Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said the status reflects Chhattisgarh’s rich biodiversity and highlighted the area’s diverse bird habitats.
• The proposal seeking Ramsar status for Kopra Reservoir was submitted by Chhattisgarh government to the Centre last month.
• The reservoir includes both natural and man-made features and is important for regional water resources.
• It also supports irrigation needs and plays a vital role in biodiversity conservation.
• The recognition aligns with Chhattisgarh Anjor Vision 2047, which aims to secure Ramsar status for 20 wetlands by 2030.
• Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention.
• The Ramsar Convention's Secretariat is headquartered in Gland, Switzerland.