Current Affairs Quiz - 8th 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 - December 2025 is crucial for the General Awareness section. Below, we have compiled 15 high-value questions with detailed explanations to help you prepare.

1. On which dates did Russian President Vladimir Putin visit India for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit?

• A) December 1–2, 2025
• B) December 4–5, 2025
• C) December 10–11, 2025
• D) November 30 – December 1, 2025

Correct Answer: B) December 4–5, 2025

Explanation: The source states Putin’s two-day official visit was from 4 to 5 December 2025 for the 23rd Annual Summit.

2. Under Programme 2030 agreed at the India–Russia Summit, what trade target by 2030 was emphasized?

• A) USD 50 billion
• B) USD 75 billion
• C) USD 100 billion
• D) USD 150 billion

Correct Answer: C) USD 100 billion

Explanation: The leaders welcomed Programme 2030 and emphasized measures to reach a USD 100 billion trade target by 2030.

3. Where and when did the 5th edition of Exercise Harimau Shakti begin in 2025?

• A) Bentong Camp, Malaysia — December 1–14, 2025
• B) Mahajan Field Firing Range (Rajasthan), India — December 5–18, 2025
• C) Jaipur Range, Rajasthan — December 10–25, 2025
• D) New Delhi, India — December 5–10, 2025

Correct Answer: B) Mahajan Field Firing Range (Rajasthan), India — December 5–18, 2025

Explanation: The 5th edition commenced at Mahajan Field Firing Range (MFFR) in Rajasthan on Dec 5 and runs till Dec 18, 2025.

4. Which Indian unit led the Indian contingent in Harimau Shakti 2025?

• A) Parachute Regiment
• B) Rajput Regiment
• C) DOGRA Regiment
• D) Garhwal Rifles

Correct Answer: C) DOGRA Regiment

Explanation: The Indian contingent was led by troops from the DOGRA Regiment, while the Malaysian side was the 25th Battalion RMA.

5. How many indigenous technologies did DRDO hand over to the Indian Armed Forces under the TDF scheme in December 2025?

• A) 5
• B) 6
• C) 7
• D) 8

Correct Answer: C) 7

Explanation: DRDO handed over seven indigenous technologies developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme.

6. Who chaired the Empowered Committee meeting where DRDO handed over technologies?

• A) Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy
• B) Dr. V. K. Saraswat
• C) Dr. Samir V. Kamat
• D) Dr. S. Christopher

Correct Answer: C) Dr. Samir V. Kamat

Explanation: The meeting was chaired by Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO.

7. After verification, where will a citizen’s Passport Verification Record (PVR) be visible in DigiLocker?

• A) “My Certificates”
• B) “Issued Documents”
• C) “Shared With Me”
• D) “Notifications”

Correct Answer: B) “Issued Documents”

Explanation: The PVR feature places the passport verification record under the “Issued Documents” section of DigiLocker (website/app).

8. Which organisation’s team achieved the first recorded ascent of Mount Kangto in December 2025?

• A) Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF)
• B) Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
• C) Indian Army (Eastern Command) mountaineering team
• D) National Adventure Foundation (NAF)

Correct Answer: C) Indian Army (Eastern Command) mountaineering team

Explanation: An 18-member Indian Army Eastern Command mountaineering team carried out the first recorded ascent of Mount Kangto (7,042 m).

9. On which date was the renewed ‘Engagement Strategy’ between DBT, BIRAC and CEPI formally signed?

• A) October 18, 2019
• B) September 18, 2025
• C) December 1, 2025
• D) January 15, 2025

Correct Answer: B) September 18, 2025

Explanation: The renewal agreement was formally signed on 18 September 2025, continuing the collaboration that began in October 2019.

10. The MoU between NMDC and IIT-Kanpur primarily aims to strengthen which area at NMDC?

• A) Mineral exploration only
• B) Renewable energy deployment
• C) Cybersecurity and digital transformation
• D) Human resources recruitment

Correct Answer: C) Cybersecurity and digital transformation

Explanation: The MoU leverages IIT-Kanpur’s C3iHub expertise to bolster cybersecurity and drive digital transformation across NMDC operations.

11. What milestone did Fino Payments Bank (FPBL) achieve in December 2025?

• A) Launched a new mobile wallet
• B) Received RBI’s in-principle approval to convert into a Small Finance Bank (SFB)
• C) Merged with Yes Bank
• D) Listed on stock exchange

Correct Answer: B) Received RBI’s in-principle approval to convert into a Small Finance Bank (SFB)

Explanation: RBI granted in-principle approval allowing FPBL to convert into an SFB — the first Payments Bank in India to get such approval.

12. What is the minimum monthly income requirement for salaried applicants for PNB’s Luxura card?

• A) ₹50,000 per month
• B) ₹1 lakh per month
• C) ₹2 lakh per month
• D) ₹2.5 lakh per month

Correct Answer: D) ₹2.5 lakh per month

Explanation: The Luxura card requires salaried applicants to have a minimum income of ₹2.5 lakh per month.

13. For which term length was Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo re-elected NRAI President in December 2025?

• A) 1 year
• B) 2 years
• C) 3 years
• D) 4 years (2025–2029)

Correct Answer: D) 4 years (2025–2029)

Explanation: He was re-elected for a four-year term (2025–2029), succeeding Raninder Singh.

14. Simone Tata reinvested proceeds from Lakme’s sale to start which company that launched Westside?

• A) Titan Company
• B) Trent Limited
• C) Trent Retail Ventures
• D) Tata Consumer Products

Correct Answer: B) Trent Limited

Explanation: Simone Tata founded Trent Limited using proceeds from Lakme’s sale; under Trent she launched Westside (1998).

15. The Armed Forces Flag Day observed on December 7, 2025, marked which annual observance?

• A) 70th
• B) 75th
• C) 76th
• D) 77th

Correct Answer: D) 77th

Explanation: 7 December 2025 marked the 77th annual observance of Armed Forces Flag Day; the first was observed on 7 December 1949.

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