Current Affairs Quiz - 2nd December 2025

Current Affairs & General Awareness (Late 2025)

Welcome to our latest collection of important multiple-choice questions regarding Current Affairs & General Awareness (Late 2025). These questions are curated for aspirants of APPSC, TSPSC, SSC, and other competitive exams. Understanding these latest developments in Defense, Sports, and Policy is crucial for the General Awareness section. Below, we have compiled 20 high-value questions with detailed explanations to help you prepare.

1. Where was the 56th IFFI (2025) held?

• A) Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, Panaji, Goa
• B) Kisama Heritage Village, Kohima, Nagaland
• C) Azlan Shah Stadium, Ipoh, Malaysia
• D) Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium, Lucknow, UP

Correct Answer: A) Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, Panaji, Goa

Explanation: The 56th IFFI (20–28 Nov 2025) was held at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in Panaji, Goa.

2. Which country was the Country of Focus at IFFI 2025?

• A) Spain
• B) Japan
• C) Australia
• D) Brazil

Correct Answer: B) Japan

Explanation: IFFI 2025 featured Japan as the Country of Focus; Spain was Partner Country and Australia the Spotlight Country.

3. Which film was the Opening Film of IFFI 2025?

• A) A Useful Ghost
• B) Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
• C) The Blue Trail
• D) Shakespeare in Love

Correct Answer: C) The Blue Trail

Explanation: The Blue Trail by Gabriel Mascaro (Brazil) was screened as the Opening Film.

4. In November 2025, India was re-elected to the IMO Council Category B for the 2026–27 term with how many votes (out of 169 valid votes)?

• A) 169
• B) 154
• C) 100
• D) 120

Correct Answer: B) 154

Explanation: India received 154 out of 169 valid votes and was re-elected to Category B for 2026–27.

5. According to the India Tourism Data Compendium 2025, which state recorded the highest number of Foreign Tourist Visits (FTVs) in 2024?

• A) Uttar Pradesh
• B) West Bengal
• C) Maharashtra
• D) Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: C) Maharashtra

Explanation: Maharashtra recorded 3.71 million FTVs in 2024, the highest among states.

6. What was India’s total FTVs in 2024 as per the Compendium?

• A) 19.24 million
• B) 20.94 million
• C) 25.00 million
• D) 18.50 million

Correct Answer: B) 20.94 million

Explanation: India’s Foreign Tourist Visits totaled 20.94 million in 2024 (an 8.84% increase over 2023).

7. Which country provided the largest share among the top 5 source markets for FTAs in India (2024)?

• A) Bangladesh
• B) USA
• C) UK
• D) Australia

Correct Answer: B) USA

Explanation: The USA had the largest share at 18.13% among the top 5 source markets.

8. Which age group contributed the highest share of FTAs to India in 2024?

• A) 18–24
• B) 25–34
• C) 35–44
• D) 55–64

Correct Answer: C) 35–44

Explanation: The 35–44 age group had the highest share at 20.67% (45–54 was 20.24%).

9. Which state topped domestic tourist visits (DTVs) in 2024?

• A) Tamil Nadu
• B) Karnataka
• C) Uttar Pradesh
• D) Rajasthan

Correct Answer: C) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation: Uttar Pradesh topped with 646.8 million domestic visits in 2024.

10. Which monument was the most visited centrally protected ticketed monument in FY 2024–25 for both domestic and foreign tourists?

• A) Qutub Minar
• B) Taj Mahal
• C) Red Fort
• D) India Gate

Correct Answer: B) Taj Mahal

Explanation: The Taj Mahal topped visitors: domestic 6.26 million, foreign 0.645 million in FY25.

11. What is the production capacity per year (maximum) mentioned for the Pioneer Clean Amps facility tied to Hansa-3 (NG)?

• A) 50 aircraft/year
• B) 500 aircraft/year
• C) 100 aircraft/year
• D) 10 aircraft/year

Correct Answer: C) 100 aircraft/year

Explanation: Pioneer Clean Amps will set up a ₹150 crore facility in Kuppam, AP, with maximum 100 aircraft/year capacity.

12. The Hansa-3 (NG) unveiled at CSIR-NAL is described as:

• A) India’s first jet airliner
• B) India’s first indigenous all-composite two-seater trainer aircraft
• C) A long-range combat aircraft
• D) A heavy cargo plane

Correct Answer: B) India’s first indigenous all-composite two-seater trainer aircraft

Explanation: Hansa-3 (NG) is India’s first indigenous all-composite airframe two-seater trainer aircraft for pilot training.

13. Under the CSIR-NAL and SDAL MoU, the LM-UAV (loitering munition UAV) is expected to have which of the following strike range / endurance / service ceiling?

• A) 100 km / 2 hrs / 2 km
• B) 900 km / 9 hrs / 5 km
• C) 50 km / 1 hr / 0.5 km
• D) 2000 km / 24 hrs / 20 km

Correct Answer: B) 900 km / 9 hrs / 5 km

Explanation: The LM-UAV specs given are 900 km strike range, 9 hours endurance, and 5 km service ceiling.

14. The Anant Centre of Excellence for Navigation (ACEN) in Thiruvananthapuram was established by:

• A) ISRO
• B) Ananth Technologies Ltd. (ATL)
• C) CSIR-NAL
• D) NIRDC

Correct Answer: B) Ananth Technologies Ltd. (ATL)

Explanation: ACEN was established by Ananth Technologies Limited (ATL); it was inaugurated by ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan.

15. Which of the following is NOT listed as an objective or development area for ACEN?

• A) Inertial Navigation Systems (INS)
• B) GNSS/NavIC receivers
• C) Precision Timing Systems (PTS)
• D) Development of commercial airliners

Correct Answer: D) Development of commercial airliners

Explanation: ACEN focuses on navigation tech (INS, GNSS/NavIC receivers, sensors, PTS, sensor fusion); commercial airliner development is not listed.

16. InDApp (India’s Industrial Empowerment App) was launched primarily to benefit which group?

• A) Tourists
• B) MSMEs
• C) Farmers only
• D) Students

Correct Answer: B) MSMEs

Explanation: InDApp is a single-window digital platform launched by NIRDC to simplify processes and accelerate business for MSMEs.

17. Which two banks signed an MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for strategic leadership in project financing?

• A) SBI & BOI
• B) SBI & HDFC
• C) BOI & ICICI
• D) HDFC & Axis Bank

Correct Answer: A) SBI & BOI

Explanation: State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of India (BOI) signed the MoU to drive a CoE in project financing.

18. As per NSO’s Q2 FY26 estimates, India’s real GDP growth rate was reported at:

• A) 5.6%
• B) 7.8%
• C) 8.2%
• D) 10.0%

Correct Answer: C) 8.2%

Explanation: The NSO estimated real GDP growth of 8.2% for Q2 FY26 (July–Sept 2025).

19. Which organisation was honoured by UNFPA India for winning the 2025 UN Population Award (Institutional Category)?

• A) NIRDC
• B) IUSSP (International Union for the Scientific Study of Population)
• C) NACO
• D) IASP

Correct Answer: B) IUSSP (International Union for the Scientific Study of Population)

Explanation: IUSSP was honoured by UNFPA India for winning the 2025 UN Population Award (Institutional Category) at the IASP conference.

20. Who was appointed as the new Chairman of CBIC in November 2025?

• A) Sanjay Kumar Agarwal
• B) Vivek Chaturvedi
• C) Praveen Kumar
• D) Daljit Singh Chawdhary

Correct Answer: B) Vivek Chaturvedi

Explanation: Vivek Chaturvedi (1990-batch IRS) was approved by the ACC as the new CBIC Chairman; he succeeds Sanjay Kumar Agarwal.

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