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1. Which country announced the development of India’s first state-level multi-national park tiger corridor in December 2025?
A) Rajasthan
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Karnataka
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh's PWD Minister Rakesh Singh announced the initiative in collaboration with NHAI, aiming to connect national parks for tiger conservation.
2. Who was appointed as the Managing Director & CEO of Bharti Airtel India, effective January 1, 2026?
A) Gopal Vittal
B) Shashwat Sharma
C) Sunil Bharti Mittal
D) Randeep Sekhon
Answer: B) Shashwat Sharma
Explanation: Bharti Airtel's board appointed Shashwat Sharma for a five-year term to lead its operations.
3. Which football player was named the 2025 FIFA Men's Player of the Year?
A) Lionel Messi
B) Kylian Mbappé
C) Ousmane Dembélé
D) Erling Haaland
Answer: C) Ousmane Dembélé
Explanation: The French and Paris Saint-Germain player received the award for his outstanding performance.
4. What major policy bill was passed by the Lok Sabha in December 2025 to open India's nuclear energy sector to private participation?
A) SHANTI Bill
B) Viksit Bharat Bill
C) Nuclear Safety Bill
D) Atomic Energy Amendment Bill
Answer: A) SHANTI Bill
Explanation: The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill aims for 75 GW nuclear capacity by 2047.
5. What was the focus of the SHANTI Bill 2025 in India?
A) Renewable energy
B) Nuclear power expansion
C) Solar projects
D) Electric vehicles
Answer: B) Nuclear power expansion
Explanation: To achieve 75 GW nuclear capacity by 2047.
6. What was the amount of the EU loan agreement to Ukraine in December 2025?
A) €50 billion
B) €90 billion
C) €100 billion
D) €120 billion
Answer: B) €90 billion
Explanation: The EU approved a €90 billion (approx. $105 billion) interest-free loan from its budget to support Ukraine's military and economic needs.
7. Which Indian telecom company secured a Rs 273 crore contract from the Ministry of Railways in December 2025?
A) Reliance Jio
B) Titagarh Rail Systems
C) Bharat Heavy Electricals
D) Larsen & Toubro
Answer: B) Titagarh Rail Systems
Explanation: Titagarh Rail Systems was awarded for supplying and maintaining Rail Borne Maintenance Vehicles.
8. On which date is International Human Solidarity Day observed annually?
A) December 18
B) December 20
C) December 22
D) December 25
Answer: B) December 20
Explanation: The UN observes it on December 20 to promote global unity, cooperation, and shared responsibility.
9. Which state became the second in India to ban polygamy after Uttarakhand?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Assam
C) Gujarat
D) Bihar
Answer: B) Assam
Explanation: Assam passed the Prohibition of Polygamy Bill in December 2025.
10. What was the record set by Ousmane Dembélé in 2025 FIFA awards?
A) Most goals
B) Player of the Year
C) Golden Boot
D) Best Coach
Answer: B) Player of the Year
Explanation: He was honored as the top men's player globally.
11. Which country’s air force carried out airstrikes on Cambodia in December 2025?
A) Vietnam
B) Thailand
C) Laos
D) China
Answer: B) Thailand
Explanation: The Royal Thai Air Force conducted strikes amid border clashes.
12. What is the name of the joint venture launched by India and Israel in December 2025 for sustainable agriculture?
A) AgriTech India
B) Semiophore Ltd.
C) GreenCrop JV
D) PheroTech
Answer: B) Semiophore Ltd.
Explanation: A 50:50 JV to commercialize pheromone-based crop protection technologies.
13. Which university experienced a shooting incident in December 2025?
A) Harvard
B) Brown University
C) Yale
D) Stanford
Answer: B) Brown University
Explanation: A shooting at Brown University resulted in fatalities and injuries.
14. What major infrastructure project was announced for Madhya Pradesh in December 2025?
A) High-speed rail
B) Multi-national park tiger corridor
C) New airport
D) Metro expansion
Answer: B) Multi-national park tiger corridor
Explanation: The first state-level corridor to connect tiger habitats.
15. Which day is observed as Vijay Diwas in India?
A) December 16
B) December 18
C) December 19
D) December 20
Answer: A) December 16
Explanation: It commemorates India's victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
16. What was the value of the SBI-KfW Line of Credit signed in December 2025?
A) €100 million
B) €150 million
C) €200 million
D) €250 million
Answer: B) €150 million
Explanation: For financing climate-friendly energy projects in India.
17. Which international organization approved a $1.2 billion release to Pakistan in December 2025?
A) World Bank
B) IMF
C) ADB
D) UN
Answer: B) IMF
Explanation: To aid economic recovery.
18. What new policy did Singapore announce for scammers starting December 30, 2025?
A) Fines
B) Mandatory caning
C) Jail time
D) Community service
Answer: B) Mandatory caning
Explanation: Up to 24 strokes for convicted scammers.
19. Which global declaration was adopted by UN leaders in December 2025?
A) Climate Action
B) Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health
C) Digital Rights
D) Biodiversity
Answer: B) Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health
Explanation: A historic integrated approach to combat NCDs and mental health.
20. What was the theme of the UN Global Compact Network India event in December 2025?
A) Sustainable Development
B) Cultivating Integrity in Business
C) Climate Action
D) Digital Innovation
Answer: B) Cultivating Integrity in Business
Explanation: Held in Mumbai focusing on supply chains.
21. Which bill was passed for higher education regulation in India in December 2025?
A) Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill
B) Education Reform Bill
C) NEP Amendment
D) Higher Ed Commission Bill
Answer: A) Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill
Explanation: Creates a single umbrella commission for higher education.
22. What natural disaster disrupted Boston in December 2025?
A) Earthquake
B) Strong winds and power outages
C) Flooding
D) Blizzard
Answer: B) Strong winds and power outages
Explanation: Winds of 65 mph caused outages and flight delays.
23. Which day marks the liberation of Goa from Portuguese rule?
A) December 18
B) December 19
C) December 20
D) December 16
Answer: B) December 19
Explanation: Commemorates Goa Liberation Day 1961.
24. What is the name of the new AI chip breakthrough in December 2025?
A) Quantum Chip
B) Diffractive Neural Network Chip
C) Nano Processor
D) Light Antenna Chip
Answer: B) Diffractive Neural Network Chip
Explanation: Smaller than a grain of salt for optical fiber mounting.
25. Which Indian armed forces exercise was conducted in the UAE in December 2025?
A) Desert Cyclone II
B) Garuda Shakti
C) Yudh Abhyas
D) Mitra Shakti
Answer: A) Desert Cyclone II
Explanation: Joint military exercise with UAE forces.