Current Affairs Quiz - 4th December 2025

Current Affairs - December 2025

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

1. The PM’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2025 will be presented on which date?

• A) 15 August 2026
• B) 21 April 2026
• C) 1 January 2026
• D) 23 June 2026

Correct Answer: B) 21 April 2026

Explanation: The awards will be presented by PM Narendra Modi on 21 April 2026, observed as Civil Services Day, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

2. The 14th edition of the India–Maldives joint military exercise EKUVERIN 2025 is being held in which location?

• A) Port Blair
• B) Male
• C) Thiruvananthapuram
• D) Kochi

Correct Answer: C) Thiruvananthapuram

Explanation: EKUVERIN 2025 is held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, from 2–15 December 2025.

3. For what purpose did the Ministry of Tourism sign an MoU with Mastercard in December 2025?

• A) Promote cashless toll payments
• B) Promote India as a global tourism hotspot
• C) Digitalize railway ticketing
• D) Launch new MasterCard debit cards

Correct Answer: B) Promote India as a global tourism hotspot

Explanation: The 2-year MoU aims to promote India globally using Mastercard’s Priceless Experiences Platform.

4. Bharat Dynamics Limited received defence contracts worth how much from the Indian Army?

• A) ₹1,500 crore
• B) ₹2,461.62 crore
• C) ₹3,200 crore
• D) ₹980 crore

Correct Answer: B) ₹2,461.62 crore

Explanation: BDL secured orders worth ₹2,461.62 crore for ATGMs and SAMs under emergency procurement.

5. What was India’s rank at the 3rd WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025?

• A) 1st
• B) 5th
• C) 8th
• D) 10th

Correct Answer: C) 8th

Explanation: India finished 8th among 29 countries, winning 6 medals.

6. By what percentage did RBI Ombudsman complaints increase in FY25?

• A) 5%
• B) 10%
• C) 13.55%
• D) 20%

Correct Answer: C) 13.55%

Explanation: Complaints rose from 11,75,075 (FY24) to 13,34,244 (FY25) — a 13.55% increase.

7. How much loan did ADB approve for Power Distribution and Agricultural Solarization in Maharashtra?

• A) USD 110 million
• B) USD 650 million
• C) USD 500 million
• D) USD 190.6 million

Correct Answer: C) USD 500 million

Explanation: ADB approved USD 500 million for Maharashtra’s power distribution and agricultural solarization.

8. Which of the following banks continues to be identified as a D-SIB for 2025?

• A) Axis Bank
• B) Kotak Mahindra Bank
• C) ICICI Bank
• D) Yes Bank

Correct Answer: C) ICICI Bank

Explanation: RBI listed SBI, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank as D-SIBs for 2025.

9. The ₹10,000 crore IPO of ICICI Prudential AMC is what type of issue?

• A) Fresh Issue
• B) Rights Issue
• C) Offer for Sale (OFS)
• D) Convertible Issue

Correct Answer: C) Offer for Sale (OFS)

Explanation: The entire IPO is OFS by Prudential Corporation Holdings (UK).

10. Razorpay received RBI approval to operate as a payment aggregator for which type of transactions?

• A) Only inward
• B) Only outward
• C) Inward & Outward cross-border
• D) Domestic only

Correct Answer: C) Inward & Outward cross-border

Explanation: RBI approved Razorpay under PA-CB-I&O for both directions of cross-border payments.

11. India’s FDI inflow for Apr–Sep FY26 increased to how much?

• A) USD 29.79 bn
• B) USD 35.18 bn
• C) USD 50 bn
• D) USD 42.3 bn

Correct Answer: B) USD 35.18 bn

Explanation: FDI rose 18% to USD 35.18 bn during Apr–Sep FY26.

12. What GDP growth rate has OECD forecasted for India for FY26?

• A) 6.0%
• B) 6.4%
• C) 6.7%
• D) 7.0%

Correct Answer: C) 6.7%

Explanation: OECD’s Economic Outlook retained India’s FY26 GDP forecast at 6.7%.

13. Who won the Men’s World Athlete of the Year 2025 award?

• A) Noah Lyles
• B) Armand Duplantis
• C) Jakob Ingebrigtsen
• D) Mutaz Barshim

Correct Answer: B) Armand Duplantis

Explanation: Duplantis won the award for the 3rd time (2020, 2022, 2025).

14. The newly GI-tagged Darjeeling Mandarin Orange is locally known as—

• A) Kinnow
• B) Santra
• C) Dalley
• D) Suntala

Correct Answer: D) Suntala

Explanation: In West Bengal's hills, the fruit is commonly called ‘Suntala’.

15. The DRDO escape system test achieved which top controlled speed?

• A) 600 km/h
• B) 700 km/h
• C) 800 km/h
• D) 900 km/h

Correct Answer: C) 800 km/h

Explanation: The rocket-sled test validated escape mechanisms at 800 km/h.

16. BrahMos supersonic missile operates at what speed range?

• A) Mach 1.0–1.5
• B) Mach 2.8–3.5
• C) Mach 4.0–5.0
• D) Mach 5+

Correct Answer: B) Mach 2.8–3.5

Explanation: BrahMos maintains supersonic cruise between Mach 2.8–3.5.

17. The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is observed on—

• A) 1 December
• B) 2 December
• C) 3 December
• D) 10 December

Correct Answer: B) 2 December

Explanation: Observed yearly on 2 December, marking the 1949 anti-trafficking convention.

18. What is the theme for IDPwD 2025?

• A) Empowering Accessibility
• B) Inclusion for All
• C) Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress
• D) Rights and Dignity for All

Correct Answer: C) Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress

Explanation: The official 2025 theme is “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”

19. The newly launched Mukhyamantri Bharat Darshan Yojana is meant for which beneficiaries?

• A) College students
• B) Private school students
• C) Government-run secondary school students
• D) Teachers

Correct Answer: C) Government-run secondary school students

Explanation: The scheme aims to offer heritage & cultural exposure tours for government secondary school students.

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