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Current Affairs 23th December 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which day is celebrated as Kisan Diwas (National Farmers' Day) in India on December 23?
a) Birth anniversary of Indira Gandhi
b) Birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh
c) Birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee
d) Birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri
Answer: b) Birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh
Explanation: December 23 is observed as Kisan Diwas to honor farmers and commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, who championed farmers' rights.
2. Who led the 1st anniversary celebrations of ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ in Puducherry in December 2025?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Mansukh Mandaviya
c) Amit Shah
d) Rajnath Singh
Answer: b) Mansukh Mandaviya
Explanation: Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya led the event with over 1,500 participants at Rock Beach, promoting fitness under the Fit India Movement.
3. What is the full form of the SHANTI Bill 2025 assented by President Droupadi Murmu?
a) Sustainable Health and Nutrition Transformation Initiative
b) Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India
c) Safe Harnessing of Atomic Nuclear Technology Initiative
d) Strategic High Altitude Nuclear Technology Improvement
Answer: b) Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India
Explanation: The bill opens India's civil nuclear sector to private players, marking a major reform in energy policy.
4. Which country conducted airstrikes on ISIS targets in Syria in retaliation for the December 2025 Palmyra attack?
a) Russia
b) United States
c) Israel
d) France
Answer: b) United States
Explanation: The US struck 70 targets at multiple locations against ISIS, as reported in ongoing conflicts in the region.
5. What is observed on December 23 in some countries as HumanLight?
a) A religious festival
b) A secular humanist holiday
c) A environmental awareness day
d) A children's rights day
Answer: b) A secular humanist holiday
Explanation: HumanLight is celebrated annually on December 23 by secular humanists, emphasizing reason, ethics, and human values.
6. What was a key focus of state governments in India around December 2025?
a) Space missions
b) Announcing welfare schemes and budget preparations
c) Hosting Olympics
d) Nuclear tests
Answer: b) Announcing welfare schemes and budget preparations
Explanation: Various states prepared annual budgets and launched schemes for different sections of society.
7. In December 2025, which record did India achieve in solar power output?
a) Lowest ever monthly output
b) Highest ever monthly output
c) First offshore solar farm
d) Zero solar generation
Answer: b) Highest ever monthly output
Explanation: The Ministry of Power reported a surge due to new projects and improved grid integration.
8. Which New Zealand bowler shattered Richard Hadlee’s 40-year-old record for most wickets in a calendar year in 2025?
a) Tim Southee
b) Jacob Duffy
c) Trent Boult
d) Kyle Jamieson
Answer: b) Jacob Duffy
Explanation: Duffy took 81 wickets in 2025, surpassing Hadlee's long-standing record.
9. Which Indian cricketer was highlighted for outstanding performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 2025?
a) Virat Kohli
b) Jasprit Bumrah
c) Rohit Sharma
d) Shubman Gill
Answer: b) Jasprit Bumrah
Explanation: Earned ICC Men's Player of the Month for December due to his record-breaking ratings.
10. What major policy change did the Trump administration implement in 2025 regarding deportations?
a) Halted all deportations
b) Removed over 600,000 people without legal status
c) Granted amnesty to all
d) Increased legal immigration
Answer: b) Removed over 600,000 people without legal status
Explanation: The administration continued aggressive immigration enforcement, including controversial deportations.
11. Which festival is annually held on December 23 in Oaxaca, Mexico?
a) Day of the Dead
b) Night of the Radishes (Noche de Los Rábanos)
c) Cinco de Mayo
d) Independence Day
Answer: b) Night of the Radishes (Noche de Los Rábanos)
Explanation: It features intricate radish carvings and is a unique pre-Christmas tradition.
12. In December 2025, which exoplanet discovery by NASA involved potential diamond clouds?
a) A mysterious diamond-planet
b) A habitable Earth-like planet
c) A gas giant with water
d) A rogue planet
Answer: a) A mysterious diamond-planet
Explanation: NASA announced findings of an exoplanet where carbon clouds may form diamonds.
13. What is the central focus or theme highlighted for Kisan Diwas (National Farmers' Day) celebrations in 2025?
a) Empowering Farmers with Digital Tools
b) Viksit Bharat 2047 – The Role of FPOs in Globalising Indian Agriculture
c) Sustainable Farming for Climate Resilience
d) PM-KISAN Scheme Expansion
Answer: b) Viksit Bharat 2047 – The Role of FPOs in Globalising Indian Agriculture
Explanation: On Kisan Diwas 2025, discussions and events emphasized leveraging Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and modern technology to enhance Indian agriculture's competitiveness on the global stage, aligning with the vision for a developed India by 2047.
14. What was Science magazine's 2025 Breakthrough of the Year?
a) Gene editing advances
b) The unstoppable rise of renewable energy
c) Quantum computing
d) AI in medicine
Answer: b) The unstoppable rise of renewable energy
Explanation: Highlighted the global surge in solar, wind, and battery technologies, led by China.
15. Which badminton pair won bronze at the BWF World Tour Finals 2025?
a) Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu
b) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
c) HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth
d) Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto
Answer: b) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
Explanation: The Indian duo secured a podium finish in the prestigious tournament.
16. In December 2025, gold prices reached a record high of approximately what in India?
a) Rs 50,000 per 10g
b) Rs 1 lakh per 10g
c) Rs 1.38 lakh (sovereign)
d) Rs 2 lakh per 10g
Answer: c) Rs 1.38 lakh (sovereign)
Explanation: Prices soared amid global tensions and investor demand.
17. Which country emerged as the top holiday destination for Indians in 2025 per MakeMyTrip data?
a) Dubai
b) Thailand
c) Singapore
d) Maldives
Answer: b) Thailand
Explanation: Thailand's popularity surged among Indian travelers for holidays.
18. What tragic incident occurred in Indonesia around December 2025, claiming 16 lives?
a) Earthquake
b) Bus crash into a ravine
c) Volcanic eruption
d) Flood
Answer: b) Bus crash into a ravine
Explanation: A speeding bus lost control in a mountainous region, killing passengers.
19. Which team did New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy play for while breaking the wicket record?
a) National team only
b) Across domestic and international
c) IPL team
d) County cricket
Answer: b) Across domestic and international
Explanation: His 81 wickets came from various formats in the calendar year.
20. In December 2025, which airport in India was highlighted as the first nature-themed airport?
a) Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) An airport in Assam
d) Bengaluru
Answer: c) An airport in Assam
Explanation: Inspired by Assam's biodiversity, such as bamboo orchids.
21. What major trade agreement was discussed or advanced involving India and New Zealand in late 2025?
a) FTA announced
b) CEPA signed
c) No agreement
d) Defense pact
Answer: a) FTA announced
Explanation: India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement talks progressed significantly.
22. Which day just before December 23 (December 22) is National Mathematics Day in India?
a) Birth of Ramanujan
b) Birth of Aryabhata
c) Birth of Einstein
d) Pi Day
Answer: a) Birth of Ramanujan
Explanation: Commemorates Srinivasa Ramanujan's contributions to mathematics.
23. In global conflicts, which rebel group was active in the Democratic Republic of Congo in late 2025?
a) ISIS
b) M23 Movement
c) Taliban
d) Boko Haram
Answer: b) M23 Movement
Explanation: Involved in offensives, including around Uvira.
24. Which US policy on immigration visas was suspended in 2025 following a shooting incident?
a) Diversity Immigrant Visa scheme
b) H-1B visas
c) Student visas
d) Tourist visas
Answer: a) Diversity Immigrant Visa scheme
Explanation: Suspended after the Brown University shooting suspect's background.
25. What environmental report was prepared by ICFRE in December 2025?
a) On climate change
b) District-wise Aravalli Range criteria for mining
c) Ocean pollution
d) Wildlife census
Answer: b) District-wise Aravalli Range criteria for mining
Explanation: To clarify hill classifications strictly for mining purposes.