Current Affairs in Gujarati 15th October 2026 : Current GK
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Current Affairs 16th December 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. What day is observed in India on December 16 every year?
a) Republic Day
b) Independence Day
c) Vijay Diwas
d) Gandhi Jayanti
Answer: c) Vijay Diwas
Explanation: Vijay Diwas commemorates India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, leading to the creation of Bangladesh. It honors the sacrifices of Indian armed forces.
2. Which country implemented a nationwide ban on social media for children under 16 starting in December 2025?
a) United States
b) Australia
c) India
d) United Kingdom
Answer: b) Australia
Explanation: Australia's Online Safety Amendment took effect, restricting platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X for users under 16 to protect young people online.
3. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited which country on December 16, 2025, to discuss bilateral and regional issues?
a) United States
b) China
c) Israel
d) Russia
Answer: c) Israel
Explanation: Jaishankar arrived in Israel to meet top leadership, strengthening ties amid regional developments.
4. Which team won the Squash World Cup in Chennai in December 2025?
a) Hong Kong
b) Egypt
c) India
d) England
Answer: c) India
Explanation: India defeated Hong Kong 3-0 in the final, marking its first-ever Squash World Cup title and becoming the first Asian nation to win a major world squash team event.
5. What new bill was introduced in the Indian Lok Sabha in December 2025 to promote private participation in the nuclear sector?
a) Atomic Energy Bill
b) SHANTI Bill
c) Nuclear Power Bill
d) Energy Security Bill
Answer: b) SHANTI Bill
Explanation: The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill aims to replace older laws and incentivize private and foreign investment in nuclear power.
6. Delhi's air quality reached which category on December 15-16, 2025, leading to restrictions under GRAP-IV?
a) Moderate
b) Poor
c) Severe
d) Very Poor
Answer: c) Severe
Explanation: AQI levels hit 'Severe' (e.g., Jahangirpuri at 498), prompting hybrid classes for lower grades and other pollution controls.
7. In December 2025, how much loan did the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approve for the Chennai Metro project in India?
a) USD 100 million
b) USD 108 million
c) USD 240 million
d) USD 300 million
Answer: c) USD 240 million
Explanation: In December 2025, the ADB approved a USD 240 million loan as the second tranche of the Chennai Metro Rail Investment Project to support Phase 2 expansion. This funding covers 20 km of corridors and 18 stations, promoting cleaner, safer, and more reliable urban transport.
8. A serious road accident occurred on which expressway in India due to dense fog on December 15-16, 2025?
a) Mumbai-Pune
b) Delhi-Jaipur
c) Yamuna Expressway
d) Eastern Peripheral
Answer: c) Yamuna Expressway
Explanation: Multiple buses and cars collided, leading to fires and casualties.
9. The Faroe Islands legalized abortion within the first how many weeks of pregnancy in a close vote in December 2025?
a) 8 weeks
b) 12 weeks
c) 16 weeks
d) 20 weeks
Answer: b) 12 weeks
Explanation: The Løgting voted 17-16 to legalize it within 12 weeks, advancing reproductive rights in the autonomous Danish territory.
10. Which ongoing conflict saw Thai F-16 jets conduct airstrikes on Cambodian targets in December 2025?
a) Russia-Ukraine
b) Cambodia-Thailand
c) Israel-Hamas
d) Yemen Civil War
Answer: b) Cambodia-Thailand
Explanation: Escalation in the 2025 Cambodia-Thailand conflict led to airstrikes, killing civilians and heightening regional tensions.
11. India's merchandise exports surged in November 2025, leading to a fall in trade deficit to how much?
a) $100 billion
b) $66 billion
c) $50 billion
d) $80 billion
Answer: b) $66 billion
Explanation: A 61% fall in trade deficit was reported due to surging exports, particularly to the US.
12. Which footballer was criticized by Abhinav Bindra for his tour of India in December 2025?
a) Cristiano Ronaldo
b) Lionel Messi
c) Neymar Jr.
d) Kylian Mbappe
Answer: b) Lionel Messi
Explanation: Bindra expressed sadness over high spending for limited access during Messi's India tour.
13. The RBI announced Open Market Operations to purchase government securities worth how much in December 2025?
a) ₹50,000 crore
b) ₹1 lakh crore
c) ₹2 lakh crore
d) ₹5 lakh crore
Answer: b) ₹1 lakh crore
Explanation: This was to inject long-term liquidity, alongside a dollar-rupee swap for currency stability.
14. Which NFL quarterback suffered a torn ACL injury in Week 15 of the 2025 season?
a) Josh Allen
b) Patrick Mahomes
c) Lamar Jackson
d) Joe Burrow
Answer: b) Patrick Mahomes
Explanation: Mahomes' injury ended his season during a loss to the Chargers, impacting the Chiefs' playoff hopes.
15. The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of which state's redrawn congressional map in December 2025?
a) California
b) Florida
c) Texas
d) New York
Answer: c) Texas
Explanation: The Court permitted Texas to use its map for 2026 midterms, staying a lower court ruling on racial considerations.
16. Which two wetlands were designated as India's 95th and 96th Ramsar sites in December 2025?
a) Sundarbans and Loktak Lake
b) Siliserh Lake and Kopra Jalashay
c) Chilika Lake and Vembanad Lake
d) Ashtamudi Lake and Wular Lake
Answer: b) Siliserh Lake and Kopra Jalashay
Explanation: Siliserh Lake in Rajasthan's Alwar district and Kopra Jalashay near Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh were added to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance, bringing India's total to 96 sites under the 1971 Ramsar Convention.
17. A mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia in December 2025 was classified as what?
a) Gang violence
b) Terrorist attack
c) Accidental
d) Domestic dispute
Answer: b) Terrorist attack
Explanation: Gunmen killed at least 16 during a Hanukkah celebration, declared a terrorist incident.
18. Which lake in Rajasthan was designated as a new Ramsar site in December 2025?
a) Pichola Lake
b) Siliserh Lake
c) Pushkar Lake
d) Nakki Lake
Answer: b) Siliserh Lake
Explanation: It became India's 95th Ramsar site, recognizing its international wetland importance.
19. The rupee hit a record low against the USD in December 2025 at approximately what rate?
a) 80
b) 85
c) 90.74
d) 95
Answer: c) 90.74
Explanation: Uncertainty over India-US relations contributed to the depreciation.
20. Which Australian all-rounder was expected to fetch a high bid in the IPL mini-auction in December 2025?
a) Pat Cummins
b) Cameron Green
c) Mitchell Starc
d) Glenn Maxwell
Answer: b) Cameron Green
Explanation: Teams like KKR and CSK were ready to bid big due to demand for seam-bowling all-rounders.
21. The NIA charged individuals in which terror attack case in December 2025?
a) Mumbai Attacks
b) Pahalgam terror attack
c) Pulwama
d) Uri
Answer: b) Pahalgam terror attack
Explanation: Seven persons, including Pakistani handlers from LeT and TRF, were charged.
22. Which US President signed an executive order classifying fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction" in December 2025?
a) Joe Biden
b) Donald Trump
c) Kamala Harris
d) Barack Obama
Answer: b) Donald Trump
Explanation: Signed on December 15, 2025, amid border security measures.
23. India's solar power generation hit a record high in which month of 2025?
a) November
b) December
c) October
d) September
Answer: b) December
Explanation: New projects and grid improvements led to the highest monthly output ever.
24. Which country stopped fuel shipments to Laos amid diversion concerns in the Cambodia-Thailand conflict?
a) China
b) Thailand
c) Vietnam
d) India
Answer: b) Thailand
Explanation: Military halted supplies through a border crossing due to intelligence on diversion to Cambodian forces.
25. The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to whom, accepted by her daughter?
a) Volodymyr Zelenskyy
b) María Corina Machado
c) Alexei Navalny
d) Greta Thunberg
Answer: b) María Corina Machado
Explanation: Venezuelan opposition leader; she couldn't attend the ceremony in Oslo.