Current Affairs Quiz - 1st December 2025

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Welcome to our latest collection of important multiple-choice questions regarding Daily Current Affairs. These questions are curated for aspirants of APPSC, TSPSC, SSC, and other competitive exams. Understanding these recent events is crucial for the General Awareness section. Below, we have compiled 20 high-value questions with detailed explanations to help you prepare.

1. PM Narendra Modi participated in the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana programme at which location?

• A. Partagali, Goa
• B. Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi
• C. Ayodhya
• D. Kedarnath

Correct Answer: B. Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi

Explanation: The text states that during his Karnataka visit, PM Modi took part in the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana programme at Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi.

2. Who founded the Sri Krishna Matha over 800 years ago?

• A. Ramanujacharya
• B. Adi Shankaracharya
• C. Sri Madhvacharya
• D. Vallabhacharya

Correct Answer: C. Sri Madhvacharya

Explanation: The Matha was established by Sri Madhvacharya, founder of the Dvaita school of Vedanta.

3. PM Modi inaugurated which structure in Udupi?

• A. Kanaka Simhasana
• B. Suvarna Teertha Mantapa
• C. Krishna Pushkarini Tower
• D. Udupi Cultural Dome

Correct Answer: B. Suvarna Teertha Mantapa

Explanation: The Suvarna Teertha Mantapa located before the Krishna sanctum was inaugurated by the PM.

4. The 77-foot bronze statue of Lord Ram unveiled by PM Modi was created by which sculptor?

• A. Anish Kapoor
• B. Kanayi Kunhiraman
• C. Ram V. Sutar
• D. Sudarsan Pattnaik

Correct Answer: C. Ram V. Sutar

Explanation: The statue was made by renowned sculptor Ram Sutar.

5. What is the total outlay of the Tex-RAMPS scheme?

• A. ₹205 crore
• B. ₹305 crore
• C. ₹1000 crore
• D. ₹600 crore

Correct Answer: B. ₹305 crore

Explanation: The scheme has an outlay of ₹305 crore for FY 2025–26 to 2030–31.

6. The Tex-RAMPS scheme is funded under which type of scheme?

• A. State Scheme
• B. Centrally Sponsored Scheme
• C. Public-Private Partnership
• D. Central Sector Scheme (CSS)

Correct Answer: D. Central Sector Scheme (CSS)

Explanation: It is fully funded by the Ministry of Textiles as a Central Sector Scheme.

7. India’s follow-on support deal for MH-60R Seahawk helicopters with the USA is worth how much?

• A. ₹9,995 crore
• B. ₹1,500 crore
• C. ₹7,995 crore
• D. ₹10,000 crore

Correct Answer: C. ₹7,995 crore

Explanation: The agreement formalised under FMS is valued at ₹7,995 crore.

8. Under the deal, maintenance facilities for MH-60R helicopters will be established where?

• A. USA
• B. Japan
• C. Australia
• D. India

Correct Answer: D. India

Explanation: The contract includes establishing component repair and periodic maintenance facilities in India.

9. Which ministry signed the MH-60R Seahawk support deal?

• A. Ministry of Home Affairs
• B. Ministry of Defence
• C. Ministry of External Affairs
• D. Ministry of Civil Aviation

Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Defence

Explanation: The deal was signed by the Ministry of Defence.

10. CBDT’s NUDGE Phase 2 focuses on what?

• A. GST fraud reporting
• B. Voluntary foreign asset disclosure
• C. Black money within India
• D. Cryptocurrency regulation

Correct Answer: B. Voluntary foreign asset disclosure

Explanation: It aims to promote reporting of foreign assets and overseas income.

11. Under NUDGE Phase 2, alerts will be sent using which method?

• A. Post mail
• B. Newspaper ads
• C. SMS and Email
• D. WhatsApp messages

Correct Answer: C. SMS and Email

Explanation: Alerts will be sent through SMS and email to AEOI-identified taxpayers.

12. What is the penalty for not disclosing foreign assets under the Black Money Act?

• A. ₹1 lakh
• B. ₹5 lakh
• C. ₹10 lakh
• D. ₹50 lakh

Correct Answer: C. ₹10 lakh

Explanation: A flat penalty of ₹10 lakh is imposed for nondisclosure, plus taxes and further penalties.

13. C-DOT signed an MoU with which institute to establish a CoE?

• A. IIT Delhi
• B. IIT Madras
• C. IIT Bombay
• D. IIT Roorkee

Correct Answer: D. IIT Roorkee

Explanation: The MoU establishes a Centre of Excellence at IIT Roorkee.

14. Which city became the world’s most populous according to WUP 2025?

• A. Tokyo
• B. Dhaka
• C. Jakarta
• D. Shanghai

Correct Answer: C. Jakarta

Explanation: Jakarta ranks first with 41.9 million people.

15. What is New Delhi’s rank among the world’s most populous cities in WUP 2025?

• A. 2nd
• B. 3rd
• C. 4th
• D. 5th

Correct Answer: C. 4th

Explanation: New Delhi ranked 4th with 30.2 million population.

16. ADB approved how much for Assam’s healthcare modernization?

• A. USD 200 million
• B. USD 398.8 million
• C. USD 100 million
• D. USD 475 million

Correct Answer: B. USD 398.8 million

Explanation: The larger loan portion supports Assam’s tertiary healthcare and medical education.

17. Bisleri became Official Beverage Partner for which league?

• A. PKL
• B. ISL
• C. IPL
• D. TATA Women’s Premier League

Correct Answer: D. TATA Women’s Premier League

Explanation: Bisleri signed a 2-year partnership beginning 2026.

18. Abhishek Sharma was appointed brand ambassador by which company?

• A. Adidas
• B. PepsiCo
• C. DP World
• D. Puma

Correct Answer: C. DP World

Explanation: DP World appointed Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma as brand ambassador.

19. Soyuz MS-28 was launched from which location?

• A. Vostochny, Russia
• B. Jiuquan, China
• C. Cape Canaveral, USA
• D. Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

Correct Answer: D. Baikonur Cosmodrome

Explanation: The Soyuz 2.1a was launched from Russia-leased Baikonur Cosmodrome.

20. The Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare is annually observed on which date?

• A. April 29
• B. December 1
• C. November 30
• D. June 8

Correct Answer: C. November 30

Explanation: After the 2015 decision, the observance date shifted to 30 November, with first observance on 30 November 2016.

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