Current Affairs in Gujarati 15th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Who met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago on December 28, 2025, to discuss a peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine war?
a) Joe Biden
b) Donald Trump
c) Vladimir Putin
d) Emmanuel Macron
Answer: b) Donald Trump
Explanation: US President Donald Trump hosted Zelenskyy in Florida, stating they made significant progress toward a peace deal, including potential shared control over key infrastructure.
2. What severe winter weather event intensified across the US in late December 2025?
a) Heatwave
b) Bomb cyclone
c) Tornado outbreak
d) Drought
Answer: b) Bomb cyclone
Explanation: A 'bomb cyclone' brought blizzard conditions and heavy snow to millions, particularly in the Midwest, with whiteouts reported in areas like Minnesota.
3. What was announced for Sri Lanka by India in December 2025?
a) Military aid
b) $450 million relief package
c) Trade ban
d) Visa restrictions
Answer: b) $450 million relief package
Explanation: To support economic recovery, announced during EAM Jaishankar's visit.
4. What action did the US government take regarding the Diversity Immigrant Visa scheme in December 2025?
a) Expanded it
b) Suspended it
c) Made it permanent
d) Reduced quotas
Answer: b) Suspended it
Explanation: The suspension followed the 2025 Brown University shooting, where the suspect's Portuguese origin prompted immigration policy changes under the second Trump administration.
5. Which country clinched the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 title?
a) India
b) Pakistan
c) Bangladesh
d) Sri Lanka
Answer: b) Pakistan
Explanation: Pakistan defeated India in the final held in Dubai, UAE, in December 2025.
6. What major database was launched by Union Minister Amit Shah on December 26, 2025?
a) National Health Database
b) Organised Crime Network Database (OCND)
c) Education Performance Database
d) Agricultural Yield Database
Answer: b) Organised Crime Network Database (OCND)
Explanation: India's first national-level OCND aims to track organised criminals and terror-linked networks.
7. Which hydroelectric project unit began commercial operation in December 2025?
a) Tehri Dam Unit
b) Subansiri Lower Project Unit-2
c) Sardar Sarovar Unit
d) Bhakra Nangal Unit
Answer: b) Subansiri Lower Project Unit-2
Explanation: Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the 250 MW Unit-2 of the 2000 MW project in Assam.
8. What policy was launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in December 2025?
a) National Coaching Policy
b) Comprehensive Internship Policy
c) Athlete Welfare Scheme
d) Sports Infrastructure Fund
Answer: b) Comprehensive Internship Policy
Explanation: The policy offers paid internships with a Rs 5.30 crore annual budget to build next-gen sports professionals.
9. Which word was crowned as Oxford's Word of the Year for 2025?
a) AI
b) Ragebait
c) Sustainability
d) Hybrid
Answer: b) Ragebait
Explanation: Reflecting content designed to provoke outrage on social media.
10. What major shooting incident occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney in December 2025?
a) No incident
b) Mass shooting
c) Terror attack
d) Protest violence
Answer: b) Mass shooting
Explanation: A mass shooting at Bondi Beach prompted Australia to announce a nationwide gun buyback program.
11. Which institution signed an MoU with the Ministry of Minority Affairs for the PM VIKAS Scheme in December 2025?
a) IIT Delhi
b) NIFTEM-K
c) IIM Ahmedabad
d) AIIMS
Answer: b) NIFTEM-K
Explanation: The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli, signed the MoU to implement the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan scheme.
12. What was the status of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in late December 2025?
a) Full ceasefire
b) Ongoing missile strikes
c) Complete Russian withdrawal
d) NATO intervention
Answer: b) Ongoing missile strikes
Explanation: Russian strikes continued, including on Dnipro, while peace talks progressed with US involvement.
13. Which country extended its sugar import ban until December 2026?
a) India
b) Philippines
c) USA
d) Brazil
Answer: b) Philippines
Explanation: The Philippine agriculture department announced the extension in December 2025.
14. What record did the Arctic set in 2025 according to NOAA?
a) Coldest year
b) Warmest year
c) Most ice coverage
d) Least snowfall
Answer: b) Warmest year
Explanation: Average temperatures were 1.60°C above the 1991–2020 baseline.
15. Which team won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025?
a) Mumbai
b) Jharkhand
c) Haryana
d) Delhi
Answer: b) Jharkhand
Explanation: Jharkhand won their maiden title, defeating Haryana by 69 runs.
16. What MoU did India sign with the Netherlands in December 2025?
a) Defense cooperation
b) Maritime heritage cooperation
c) Space exploration
d) Trade agreement
Answer: b) Maritime heritage cooperation
Explanation: The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation on maritime heritage.
17. How many new settlements did the Israeli cabinet approve in the West Bank in December 2025?
a) 10
b) 19
c) 25
d) 5
Answer: b) 19
Explanation: The approvals were criticized as illegal under international law.
18. What major detainee release occurred in Yemen in December 2025?
a) None
b) 2,900 detainees
c) 500 detainees
d) 10,000 detainees
Answer: b) 2,900 detainees
Explanation: A UN-mediated agreement between the Presidential Leadership Council and Houthis released joint detainees from the civil war.
19. What major climate conference aftermath was highlighted in December 2025 news from Brazil?
a) COP30 failure
b) Local community hosting in Belém
c) New treaty rejection
d) Funding cut
Answer: b) Local community hosting in Belém
Explanation: Stories featured locals like Dona Nena welcoming visitors during the recent climate conference in Belém.
20. What fine did the Italian Competition Authority impose on Ryanair in December 2025?
a) €100 million
b) €255 million
c) €500 million
d) No fine
Answer: b) €255 million
Explanation: For allegedly abusing its dominant position by restricting travel agency sales.
21. Which leader gifted a Silla Dynasty crown to Donald Trump in 2025?
a) Japanese PM
b) Korean President Lee Jae Myung
c) Chinese President
d) Indian PM
Answer: b) Korean President Lee Jae Myung
Explanation: During bilateral talks at the APEC summit in Gyeongju.
22. What was the theme for International Day of Epidemic Preparedness in 2025?
a) Vaccine Equity
b) Strengthening Global Health Systems for Future Crises
c) Zero Outbreaks
d) Digital Health
Answer: b) Strengthening Global Health Systems for Future Crises
Explanation: Observed on December 27, 2025.
23. Which scheme was linked to NIFTEM-K's MoU in December 2025?
a) PM KISAN
b) PM VIKAS
c) Make in India
d) Digital India
Answer: b) PM VIKAS
Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan scheme for minority affairs implementation.
24. What major US policy change affected asylum applications in December 2025?
a) Increased approvals
b) Halted decisions
c) Full resumption
d) New quotas
Answer: b) Halted decisions
Explanation: Following incidents like shootings involving National Guard members.
25. Which satellite launch involved a Russian rocket in 2025?
a) Indian
b) Iranian
c) European
d) American
Answer: b) Iranian
Explanation: Launched alongside Russian satellites from Vostochny cosmodrome.