December set_1 2025
Current Affair : December 2025
1. Which is the world’s longest driverless metro network (2025) ?
a) Tokyo Metro b) Beijing Metro c) Riyadh Metro
Ans: c) Riyadh Metro
Explanation: Riyadh Metro has a 176 km fully driverless network, the longest in the world.
2. Which city will become India’s first Integrated Financial City ?
a) Bengaluru b) Amaravati c) Indore
Ans: b) Amaravati
Explanation: Amaravati has been selected for India’s first Integrated Financial City project.
3. Who has recently become the new President of INTERPOL (2025) ?
a) Shirley Bochate b) Kristi Coventry c) Lucas Philippe
Ans: c) Lucas Philippe
Explanation: Lucas Philippe was elected as the President of INTERPOL in the latest assembly.
4. Which country won the 2025 T20 Tri-Nation Series ?
a) Pakistan b) Bangladesh c) Sri Lanka
Ans: a) Pakistan
Explanation: Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in the final to win the Tri-Nation T20 Series 2025.
5. Who won the Women’s Doubles title at Syed Modi International 2025 ?
a) Trisha Jolly b) Gayatri Gopichand c) Both
Ans: c) Both
Explanation: Trisha Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand partnered to win the women’s doubles title.
6. On which day is World AIDS Day observed ?
a) 01 December b) 10 November c) 10 December
Ans: a) 01 December
Explanation: World AIDS Day is observed worldwide on 1 December every year.
7. Which state received ADB approval of $400M for rural climate-resilient roads ?
a) Odisha b) Maharashtra c) Uttar Pradesh
Ans: b) Maharashtra
Explanation: ADB approved a $400 million project to develop climate-resilient rural roads in Maharashtra.
8. India launched “Operation Sagar Bandhu” in which country after a cyclone?
a) Afghanistan b) Thailand c) Sri Lanka
Ans: c) Sri Lanka
Explanation: India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to assist Sri Lanka after the cyclone impact.
9. Which Indian city ranked highest in the World Best Cities Index 2026 ?
a) Indore b) Bengaluru c) Gandhinagar
Ans: b) Bengaluru
Explanation: Bengaluru was rated highest among Indian cities in the World Best Cities Index 2026.
10. Sirpur, proposed for UNESCO World Heritage tag, is in which state ?
a) Chhattisgarh b) Jharkhand c) Uttarakhand
Ans: a) Chhattisgarh
Explanation: Sirpur is an important archaeological site located in Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh.
11. In which state was Asia's tallest 77-ft Shri Ram statue unveiled by PM Modi ?
Options: (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Goa (c) Maharashtra (d) Karnataka
Ans: (b) Goa
Explanation: PM Modi unveiled a 77-ft bronze statue of Shri Ram at Gokarn Mutt in South Goa — the tallest Ram statue in Asia.
12. Which film won the Golden Peacock award at the 56th IFFI ?
Options: (a) The Blue Trail (b) A Poet (c) Skin of Youth (d) Gondhal
Ans: (c) Skin of Youth
Explanation: The Vietnamese film Skin of Youth won the Golden Peacock (Best Film) at IFFI 2025.
13. Which city has been designated as India’s first integrated Financial City ?
Options: (a) Hyderabad (b) Amaravati (c) Gandhinagar (d) Bhubaneswar
Ans: (b) Amaravati
Explanation: Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh was declared India’s first integrated Financial City.
14. Who recently smashed the record of most centuries in ODIs ?
Options: (a) Rohit Sharma (b) Virat Kohli (c) Joe Root (d) Babar Azam
Ans: (b) Virat Kohli
Explanation: Virat Kohli scored his 52nd ODI century, the highest by any batter in a single format.
15. Who has developed India’s first AI-powered Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle ?
Options: (a) DRDO (b) Indrajaal Drone Defence (c) Tata Advanced Systems (d) BEL
Ans: (b) Indrajaal Drone Defence
Explanation: Indrajaal launched “Indrajaal Ranger,” India’s first AI-enabled anti-drone patrol vehicle.
16. Operation Pawan was launched in which country ?
Options: (a) Jammu & Kashmir (b) Sri Lanka (c) Bangladesh (d) Nepal
Ans: (b) Sri Lanka
Explanation: Operation Pawan was the IPKF mission deployed in Sri Lanka in 1987.
17. What is the name of India’s first private orbital rocket ?
Options: (a) Vikram-1 (b) SSLV (c) Trishul (d) Vikram-S
Ans: (a) Vikram-1
Explanation: Skyroot Aerospace built Vikram-1, India’s first private orbital rocket.
18. In which state has the 'Prerona' scheme been launched ?
Options: (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Bihar (c) Assam (d) Gujarat
Ans: (c) Assam
Explanation: Assam launched the “Prerona” scheme to support Class 10 students financially.
19. Who has written the book ‘When It All Began’ ?
Options: (a) Narendra Modi (b) Sachin Tendulkar (c) Kapil Dev (d) Rakesh Maria
Ans: (a) Narendra Modi
Explanation: The book When It All Began is authored by Narendra Modi.
20. On which date is World AIDS Day 2025 celebrated ?
Options: (a) 1 November (b) 1 December (c) 15 December (d) 31 December
Ans: (b) 1 December
Explanation: World AIDS Day is celebrated annually on 1 December worldwide.
21. SheSTEM 2024 is an initiative of which institution ?
A. RBI B. NITI Aayog C. NCW D. MoWCD
Ans: B. NITI Aayog
Explanation: SheSTEM is led by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) which works under NITI Aayog to promote women in STEM fields.
22. Angami Tribe is primarily found in which state ?
A. Odisha B. Jharkhand C. Nagaland D. Assam
Ans: C. Nagaland
Explanation: Angami are a major Naga tribe mainly settled in Kohima and surrounding areas.
23. TFR of India (NFHS-5, 2019-21) is:
A. 1.5 B. 2.2 C. 2.0 D. 1.8
Ans: C. 2.0
Explanation: India’s fertility rate has dropped to replacement level, meaning future population will stabilize.
24. Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi initiative is part of which campaign ?
A. Digital India B. Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore C. Bharat Nirman D. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Ans: B. Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore
Explanation: Focus is on training Panchayat officials to improve local governance.
25. Swadesh Darshan 2.0, PRASHAD & SASCI are initiatives of:
A. Culture B. Urban Dev. C. Home Affairs D. Tourism
Ans: D. Tourism
Explanation: All three schemes aim at tourism & religious destination development.
26. Upper Siang Hydropower Project is located in:
A. Assam B. Manipur C. Mizoram D. Arunachal Pradesh
Ans: D. Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: On Siang (Brahmaputra) river; one of India’s biggest hydropower potentials.
27. SWAR platform to overcome language barriers launched by:
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Odisha C. Gujarat D. West Bengal
Ans: C. Gujarat
Explanation: Helps migrant workers and general public translate & communicate in multiple languages.
28. The 14th edition of the India‑Maldives bilateral exercise EKUVERIN will take place in which state ?
A. Goa B. Kerala C. Tamil Nadu D. Odisha
Ans: B. Kerala
Explanation: The 14th edition of EKUVERIN (2025) began on December 2, 2025, at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. The exercise involves troops from the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), aiming to enhance interoperability and cooperation in counter‑insurgency and counter‑terrorism operations across jungle, coastal and semi‑urban terrain.
29. In its first appearance at the WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025, India secured which position ?
A. 5th B. 8th C. 10th D. 12th
Ans: B. 8th
Explanation: India participated for the first time in the 2025 WorldSkills Asia Competition and finished at 8th place among 29 countries. The Indian contingent won one silver, two bronze medals and three Medallions for Excellence across various skill and trade categories.
30. Who was honoured with the Dr Paulos Mar Gregorios Award 2025 ?
(a) Satish Dhawan (b) Tessy Thomas (c) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (d) Nambi Narayanan
Ans: (b) Tessy Thomas
Explanation: Recent news reports (Dec 2025) state that Tessy Thomas — India’s well‑known “Missile Woman” — was awarded the Dr Paulos Mar Gregorios Award for 2025This award recognises her distinguished contributions to aerospace and missile science. The honour confirms that answer (b) is correct.
31. Which team won the title of the 15th Manipur Polo International Tournament 2025 ?
(a) Colombia (b) India A (c) India B (Manipur) (d) India C
Ans: (c) India B (Manipur)
Explanation: Multiple credible reports confirm that India B (Manipur) defeated Colombia 8–5 in the final, to clinch the 15th edition of the Manipur Polo International Tournament — held in 2025 as part of the Sangai Festival.
32. Saras Aajeevika Food Festival 2025 - New Delhi
Ans: (c) New Delhi
Explanation: The festival started on December 1, 2025, at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi, showcasing foods from women’s SHGs across India, promoting rural entrepreneurship and traditional regional cuisines.
33. MH‑60R Helicopter Fleet Support Deal - United States
Ans: (c) United States
Explanation: India signed a â‚ą7,995 crore agreement with the US in 2025 for MH‑60R helicopters’ maintenance, spares, and technical support under the FMS programme, ensuring operational readiness of the naval fleet.
34. Which Raising Day did Border Security Force (BSF) celebrate on 1st December 2025 ?
(a) 59th (b) 60th (c) 61st (d) 62nd
Ans: (c) 61st
Explanation: BSF was established on 1 December 1965. So on 1 December 2025, it marked its 61st Raising Day.
35. On which date was Gita Jayanti observed in 2025 ?
(a) 30 November (b) 1 December (c) 2 December (d) 25 December
Ans: (b) 1 December
Explanation: Gita Jayanti 2025 fell on Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha, Margashirsha month. The tithi spanned 30 November‑1 December, universally observed on 1 December, as per Drik Panchang and Hindu organizations.
36. Nagaland celebrates its Statehood Day on which date every year ?
(a) 26 January (b) 1 December (c) 15 August (d) 2 October
Ans: (b) 1 December
Explanation: Nagaland became a state on 1 December 1963 — since then, 1 December is observed annually as Nagaland Day (Statehood Day).
37. National Pollution Control Day 2025 is celebrated on which date?
(a) 1 December (b) 2 December (c) 3 December (d) 4 December
Ans: (b) 2 December
Explanation: According to multiple official‑style references, 2 December is observed each year as National Pollution Control Day in India to honour victims of the 1984 Bhopal Gas tragedy.
38. What is the name of the new Prime Minister's Office complex decided by the Centre ?
(a) Kartavya Path (b) Sewa Teerth (c) Shakti Sthal (d) Raj Kutir
Ans: (b) Sewa Teerth
Explanation: The Centre approved naming the upcoming PMO complex "Sewa Teerth" to highlight service-based governance and citizen-first administration.
39. Who has been named Women’s World Athlete of the Year 2025 ?
(a) Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (b) Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (c) Elaine Thompson-Herah (d) Sha’Carri Richardson
Ans: (b) Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Explanation: She won the World Athlete of the Year award for her world-record runs in the 400m hurdles and continued dominance in track events.
40. India has been re-elected to the UNESCO Executive Board for which tenure ?
(a) 2024–2027 (b) 2025–2029 (c) 2025–2027 (d) 2026–2028
Ans: (b) 2025–2029
Explanation: India retained its seat on UNESCO's Executive Board, strengthening its role in global education, culture and science policy shaping.
41. Darjeeling Mandarin Orange (GI tag) belongs to which Indian state ?
(a) Sikkim (b) Assam (c) West Bengal (d) Meghalaya
Ans: (c) West Bengal
Explanation: The oranges are grown in the Darjeeling-Kalimpong hills of West Bengal and earned GI status for their unique aroma, taste, and climate-based quality.
42. Which country won the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 ?
(a) Australia (b) India (c) Netherlands (d) Belgium
Ans: (d) Belgium
Explanation: Belgium defeated India in the final, securing the championship title, maintaining their dominance in modern world hockey.
43. Sulai (Ramban) Honey with GI tag is produced in which state/UT ?
(a) Himachal Pradesh (b) Jammu & Kashmir (c) Uttarakhand (d) Arunachal Pradesh
Ans: (b) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation: Sulai Honey is exclusively harvested from the Sulai plant found in Ramban district of J&K, known for its medicinal value and purity.
44. Which metro system (≈176 km) is the world’s longest fully driverless metro ?
(a) Dubai Metro (b) Riyadh Metro (c) Singapore Metro (d) Shanghai Metro
Ans: (b) Riyadh Metro
Explanation: Riyadh Metro became the largest fully driverless network globally, spanning ~176 km and integrating AI-based autonomous rail operations.
45. India will establish its first National Coral Reef Research Centre in which location ?
(a) Lakshadweep (b) Andaman (c) Sundarbans (d) Goa
Ans: (b) Andaman
Explanation: The government has approved setting up the National Coral Reef Research Institute (NCRRI) in Chidiyatapu, South Andaman. This will be India’s first dedicated coral-reef-research, conservation and monitoring hub. The Economic Times+2The Indian Express+2
46. India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for which term ?
(a) 2025–26 (b) 2026–27 (c) 2024–25 (d) 2027–28
Ans: (b) 2026–27
Explanation: In the 2025 elections held by IMO at its 34th Assembly in London, India secured the highest vote tally in Category B (countries with major interest in international seaborne trade), earning re-election for the 2026–27 biennium.
47. When is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery observed ?
(a) 10 December (b) 2 December (c) 15 October (d) 20 July
Ans: (b) 2 December
Explanation : Observed on 2 December to mark the 1949 UN convention, the day focuses on ending modern slavery, including human trafficking, forced labour, child exploitation, sexual abuse and forced marriage.
48. What is India going to adopt as the new base year for national accounting ?
(a) 2010‑11 (b) 2015‑16 (c) 2022‑23 (d) 2018‑19
Ans: (c) 2022‑23
Explanation: The government has chosen 2022‑23 as the updated base year for its national accounting.
49. India–Malaysia Joint Military Training Exercise ‘Harimau Shakti’ 2025 began in which location ?
(a) Rajasthan (b) Ladakh (c) Mizoram (d) Uttarakhand
Ans: (a) Rajasthan
Explanation: The 2025 edition started at the Mahajan Firing Range in Rajasthan.
50. Which monument topped India’s Heritage Footfall Rankings 2024‑25 with the highest number of visitors ?
(a) Taj Mahal (b) Red Fort (c) Qutub Minar (d) Konark Sun Temple
Ans: (a) Taj Mahal
Explanation: Taj Mahal recorded the highest visitor numbers among centrally protected monuments in 2024‑25.
51. The death anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is commemorated every year on which date ?
(a) 14 April (b) 26 November (c) 6 December (d) 15 August
Ans: (c) 6 December
Explanation: Dr. Ambedkar passed away on 6 December 1956.
52. Australia’s Victoria University is set to open its first India campus in which city by 2026 ?
(a) Gurugram (b) Bengaluru (c) Pune (d) Chennai
Ans: (b) Bengaluru
Explanation: The planned campus location announced is Bengaluru.
53. The RELOS (Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support) Agreement is being negotiated between India and which country ?
(a) USA (b) Russia (c) Oman (d) France
Ans: (b) Russia
Explanation: In December 2025, Russia’s parliament ratified the RELOS pact with India to enable mutual military‑logistics support — access to bases, ports, airspace, for forces from both countries.
54. Who has been appointed as the new Vice President of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by Apple ?
(a) John Giannandrea (b) Satya Nadella (c) Sam Altman (d) Amar Subramanya
Ans: (d) Amar Subramanya
Explanation: In late 2025, Apple announced Amar Subramanya as its new VP‑AI.
55. The 15th International Sand Art Festival concluded at which place ?
(a) Puri Beach (b) Konark, Odisha (c) Gopalpur Beach (d) Chandrabhaga Beach
Ans: (d) Chandrabhaga Beach
Explanation: The 2025 edition of the festival concluded at Chandrabhaga Beach near Konark.
56. Who won the 2025 Jerusalem Masters chess title ?
(a) Viswanathan Anand (b) Arjun Erigaisi (c) Magnus Carlsen (d) R. Praggnanandhaa
Ans: (b) Arjun Erigaisi
Explanation: Erigaisi defeated Anand (after tie‑break) to win the 2025 Jerusalem Masters.
57. When is World Tsunami Awareness Day celebrated?
(a) 1 November (b) 3 November (c) 5 November (d) 9 November
Ans: (c) 5 November
Explanation: The UN has designated 5 November each year as World Tsunami Awareness Day to promote awareness of tsunami risks and preparedness.
58. Who received the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize during the 2026 FIFA World Cup ?
Options: a) Joe Biden b) Vladimir Putin c) Donald Trump d) Emmanuel Macron
Ans: c) Donald Trump
Explanation: The FIFA introduced the “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World” in 2025. The inaugural prize was awarded at the 2026 World Cup draw on 5 Dec 2025, and the first recipient was Donald J. Trump.
59. The 70th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of B. R. Ambedkar was observed in which city ?
Options: a) Delhi b) Mumbai c) Jalandhar d) Nagpur
Ans: c) Jalandhar
Explanation: Official reports covering the 70th Mahaparinirvan Diwas in December 2025 mention that commemorative events were held in Jalandhar.
Q3. Who is the current Chairman of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)?
Options: a) Arun Kumar Singh b) R. K. Gupta c) Sushil Chandra d) Manoj Jain
Ans: a) Arun Kumar Singh
Explanation: As of late 2025, ONGC’s leadership records list Arun Kumar Singh as the Chairman & CEO.
60. Where will the 7th India International Seaweed Expo & Summit be held ?
Options: a) Chennai b) Kochi c) Mumbai d) Visakhapatnam
Ans: b) Kochi
Explanation: Recent industry-news announcements state that the 7th edition of the Expo & Summit will be hosted in Kochi.
61. What is the name of the newly discovered Milky Way–like galaxy by Indian astronomers ?
Options: a) Saraswati Galaxy b) Indu Galaxy c) NGC 7X-India d) Alaknanda
Ans: d) Alaknanda
Explanation: Alaknanda is a “grand-design” spiral galaxy seen just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang — with spiral arms and mature disk structure — showing that Milky Way–like galaxies formed much earlier than thought.
62. What status has been granted to Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) by the Government of India?
Options: a) Navratna b) Miniratna c) Maharatna d) Special Category PSU
Ans: a) Navratna
Explanation: On 2 December 2025, the government upgraded NRL to “Navratna” status — giving it enhanced autonomy among Central Public Sector Enterprises.
63. Where is the Mount Merapi volcano located ?
Options: a) Japan b) Philippines c) Indonesia d) Papua New Guinea
Ans: c) Indonesia
Explanation: Mount Merapi is a well-known active stratovolcano situated on the island of Java, Indonesia.
64. Where does the famous Bonda tribe reside ?
Options: a) Assam b) Odisha c) Chhattisgarh d) Jharkhand
Ans: b) Odisha
Explanation: The Bonda tribe lives primarily in the Malkangiri district (especially in the hills/forest-territories) of Odisha.
65. Who won the men’s singles title at the 2025 Guwahati Masters ?
Options: a) Lakshya Sen b) Sanskar Saraswat c) Kidambi Srikanth d) Priyanshu Rajawat
Ans: b) Sanskar Saraswat
Explanation: The 2025 Guwahati Masters men’s singles final was won by Sanskar Saraswat, who defeated Mithun Manjunath in the final to claim the title.
66. Armed Forces Flag Day is observed in India on which date ?
Options: a) 5 December b) 6 December c) 7 December d) 8 December
Ans: c) 7 December
Explanation: Armed Forces Flag Day is observed every year in India on 7 December — a tradition since 1949 to honour members of the armed forces.
67. Who won the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship?
(a) Max Verstappen (b) Lewis Hamilton (c) Charles Leclerc (d) Lando Norris
Ans: (d) Lando Norris
Explanation: Norris clinched his first World Drivers’ Championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, finishing the season with more points than Verstappen.
68. India’s most polluted city in November 2025 (CREA report)?
(a) Delhi (b) Ghaziabad (c) Kanpur (d) Faridabad
Ans: (b) Ghaziabad
Explanation: Ghaziabad recorded the highest PM2.5 levels in November 2025, making it India’s most polluted city per CREA report.
69. Which university topped the medal tally at the Khelo India University Games 2025 ?
(a) Lovely Professional University (b) Chandigarh University (c) Guru Nanak Dev University (d) Panjab University
Ans: (b) Chandigarh University
Explanation: Chandigarh University finished first in the medal count at the Khelo India University Games 2025, earning the highest number of medals among participating institutions.
70. Who won the ISSF People’s Choice Men’s Athlete Award 2025 ?
(a) Rudrankksh Patil (b) Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar (c) Arjun Babuta (d) Zoravar Singh Sandhu
Ans: (d) Zoravar Singh Sandhu
Explanation: Zoravar Singh Sandhu was awarded the ISSF People’s Choice Men’s Athlete Award 2025, recognizing his outstanding performance and popularity among global shooting fans.
71. Rohit Sharma recently became the 4th Indian to join which achievement ?
(a) 10,000 ODI runs (b) 15,000 Test runs (c) 20,000 International runs (d) 8,000 T20I runs
Ans: (c) 20,000 International runs
Explanation: Rohit crossed 20,000 runs across formats, joining Tendulkar, Dravid, and Kohli.
72. Who has been appointed as the new brand ambassador of Perplexity AI ?
(a) Sundar Pichai (b) Satya Nadella (c) Virat Kohli (d) Cristiano Ronaldo
Answer: (d) Cristiano Ronaldo
Explanation: Cristiano Ronaldo was appointed Perplexity AI’s brand ambassador, reflecting global visibility and excellence. CEO Aravind Srinivas announced the partnership on social media, highlighting strategic brand promotion.
73. Who is the 19th member of the International Big Cat Alliance?
(a) Sri Lanka (b) Australia (c) South Africa (d) Russia
Answer: (d) Russia
Explanation: Russia joined the India-led IBCA in December 2025, becoming its 19th member. The alliance works globally to conserve seven major big cat species, including tiger and snow leopard.
74. Who is the author of the book The Eleventh Hour ?
(a) Arundhati Roy (b) Raghuram Rajan (c) Romila Thapar (d) Salman Rushdie
Answer: (d) Salman Rushdie
Explanation : The Eleventh Hour is a 2025 short-story collection by Salman Rushdie, published by Jonathan Cape (UK) and Random House (US), featuring five unique stories of fiction.
75. When was the Assam Accord signed ?
(a) 1971 (b) 1985 (c) 1991 (d) 1999
Ans: (b) 1985
Explanation: The Assam Accord was signed on 15 August 1985 to resolve issues related to illegal migration.
76. Armed Forces Flag Day 2025 is celebrated on ?
(a) 4 December (b) 5 December (c) 7 December (d) 8 December
Ans: (c) 7 December
Explanation: Celebrated every year on 7 December to honour soldiers, veterans, and martyrs of India.