Current Affairs 6th December 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Who was awarded the 2025 Glinka World Soil Prize for contributions to sustainable soil management?
a) QU Dongyu
b) Professor Ganlin Zhang
c) Annpurna Devi
d) Vladimir Putin
Answer: b) Professor Ganlin Zhang
Explanation: The 10th edition of the Glinka World Soil Prize, presented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquartered in Rome, Italy, was awarded to Professor Ganlin Zhang of the Chinese Academy of Sciences for his work in soil preservation. FAO was established in 1945.
2. What is the focus of the 100-Day Intensive Awareness Campaign launched by Union Minister Annpurna Devi on December 4, 2025?
a) Quantum economy roadmap
b) Child Marriage Free Bharat
c) Soil preservation
d) Railway safety
Answer: b) Child Marriage Free Bharat
Explanation: Launched at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), the campaign marks the first anniversary of the ‘Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ to eradicate child marriages nationwide.
3. Which organization unveiled a roadmap in December 2025 to position India as a top-3 quantum economy by 2047?
a) Ministry of Women and Child Development
b) NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub with IBM
c) Food and Agriculture Organization
d) Indian Railways
Answer: b) NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub with IBM
Explanation: The roadmap outlines phases for quantum technology adoption, with Phase 1 (2025–2030) focusing on foundational infrastructure and Phase 2 (2030–2035) aiming for global leadership in quantum-powered sectors.
4. Where is the 10th edition of the India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘Garuda Shakti 2025’ being held?
a) New Delhi
b) Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh
c) Rome, Italy
d) Moscow, Russia
Answer: b) Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: The exercise, running from December 3 to 12, 2025, commenced at the Special Forces Training School (SFTS) in Bakloh to enhance bilateral military cooperation.
5. What significant day is observed on December 6, 2025, commemorating Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?
a) World Soil Day
b) Mahaparinirvan Diwas
c) National Microwave Oven Day
d) Armed Forces Flag Day
Answer: b) Mahaparinirvan Diwas
Explanation: This day honors Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's death anniversary, celebrating his role as the architect of the Indian Constitution and advocate for social justice and equality.
6. What major issue led IndiGo to cancel over 1,000 flights on December 5, 2025, causing airfare surges?
a) Quantum tech disruptions
b) Operational disruptions
c) Soil erosion alerts
d) Military exercises
Answer: b) Operational disruptions
Explanation: IndiGo's on-time performance dropped to 8.5%, leading to cancellations and refunds; the Civil Aviation Ministry expects normalization by December 6, with exemptions from new rules until February 10, 2026.
7. What railway safety upgrade was commissioned on major routes like Delhi-Mumbai on December 6, 2025?
a) Kavach 4.0
b) Garuda Shakti
c) Quantum Hub
d) Bal Vivah Abhiyan
Answer: a) Kavach 4.0
Explanation: Indian Railways deployed the upgraded automatic train protection system across 738 route kilometers on Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors to prevent collisions and enhance safety.
8. What long-term pact was signed between India and Russia on December 5, 2025?
a) Quantum technology agreement
b) Economic cooperation pact till 2030
c) Soil management treaty
d) Child marriage ban
Answer: b) Economic cooperation pact till 2030
Explanation: During PM Modi's meeting with President Putin in New Delhi, the pact covers energy, trade, manufacturing, connectivity, and technology, with Putin assuring uninterrupted fuel supplies amid U.S. pressures.
9. Who received the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize on December 5, 2025, during the 2026 World Cup draw?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Donald Trump
c) Vladimir Putin
d) Emmanuel Macron
Answer: b) Donald Trump
Explanation: U.S. President Donald Trump was awarded the prize at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., highlighting his role in global peace efforts, with Argentina and Spain drawing favorable groups.
10. What did Cristiano Ronaldo announce on December 6, 2025, involving technology investment?
a) Investment in Perplexity AI and CR7 Hub launch
b) FIFA World Cup sponsorship
c) Quantum economy stake
d) Soil prize donation
Answer: a) Investment in Perplexity AI and CR7 Hub launch
Explanation: Ronaldo's collaboration with Aravind Srinivas focuses on AI for fan engagement via the CR7 Hub, coinciding with his Perplexity AI investment.
11. What U.S. visa policy change for H-1B and H-4 applicants starts on December 15, 2025?
a) Free e-visa for Russians
b) Mandatory social media screening
c) Extension of travel ban
d) Quantum tech exemptions
Answer: b) Mandatory social media screening
Explanation: The U.S. government introduced stricter vetting to enhance national security, affecting Indian professionals and their dependents.
12. What did Russian President Putin state about U.S. proposals on the Ukraine conflict on December 6, 2025?
a) Full acceptance
b) Unacceptable points exist
c) Quantum alliance offer
d) FIFA prize endorsement
Answer: b) Unacceptable points exist
Explanation: Putin indicated Kremlin disagreements, stalling peace talks, while emphasizing Russia's reliability as India's energy supplier.
13. What symbolic gesture did Chinese President Xi Jinping make to French President Macron in December 2025?
a) Sightseeing trip in Chengdu
b) FIFA award presentation
c) Quantum roadmap sharing
d) Soil prize ceremony
Answer: a) Sightseeing trip in Chengdu
Explanation: The visit highlighted Beijing's diplomatic focus on Europe but yielded no major agreements, underscoring symbolic ties.
14. What defense collaboration was announced between Saab and Airbus in December 2025?
a) Unmanned fighter technology
b) Quantum computing
c) Soil drones
d) Child safety apps
Answer: a) Unmanned fighter technology
Explanation: Discussions aim to advance drone capabilities amid Europe's evolving defense alliances.
15. What major acquisition did Netflix announce for Warner Bros. Discovery assets on December 6, 2025?
a) Film and TV studios plus HBO Max for $72 billion
b) Quantum labs
c) Railway tech
d) Soil research centers
Answer: a) Film and TV studios plus HBO Max for $72 billion
Explanation: The $28-per-share deal ends a bidding war with Paramount Skydance and Comcast, boosting Netflix's content portfolio.
16. What budget cut did Meta announce for its metaverse initiative in December 2025?
a) Up to 30%
b) 10%
c) 50%
d) No cuts
Answer: a) Up to 30%
Explanation: The cuts address investor concerns over $60 billion in losses since 2020, with shares rising 4% post-announcement.
17. What is the expected U.S. Federal Reserve action at its December 9-10, 2025, meeting?
a) 25-basis-point rate cut
b) Rate hike
c) No change
d) Quantum funding
Answer: a) 25-basis-point rate cut
Explanation: 82% of economists predict the cut to support a cooling labor market, despite policymaker divisions, with markets pricing in 87.2% probability.
18. What Fitch Ratings projection for India's FY26 GDP growth was revised in December 2025?
a) 7.4% from 6.9%
b) 6.4%
c) 5.5%
d) 8.0%
Answer: a) 7.4% from 6.9%
Explanation: The upgrade reflects strong domestic demand, with FY27 projected at 6.4% driven by consumer spending.
19. What is the theme of the United Nations' declaration for 2025?
a) International Year of Quantum Science and Technology
b) Year of Soil Preservation
c) Year of Child Rights
d) Year of Railway Safety
Answer: a) International Year of Quantum Science and Technology
Explanation: The UN highlights quantum advancements in computing, communication, and sensing for global innovation.
20. What new anti-malaria antibody class was identified in early 2025?
a) Targeting Plasmodium falciparum
b) For quantum resistance
c) Soil microbes
d) Child vaccines
Answer: a) Targeting Plasmodium falciparum
Explanation: The antibodies offer novel protection against severe malaria, addressing rising drug resistance in human blood samples.
21. What optical breakthrough did Lightmatter achieve for AI data centers in 2025?
a) 16-wavelength bidirectional link
b) Soil scanning tech
c) Child monitoring AI
d) Railway optics
Answer: a) 16-wavelength bidirectional link
Explanation: The 8x faster link reduces power use and heat, revolutionizing miniaturized AI processing at light speed.
22. What fuel cell advancement was reported by Kyushu University in December 2025?
a) Efficient proton transport at 300°C
b) Quantum fuel
c) Soil-based energy
d) Child-safe batteries
Answer: a) Efficient proton transport at 300°C
Explanation: The low-temperature breakthrough enhances fuel cell viability for sustainable energy applications.
23. What did researchers discover on Mars in September 2025?
a) Vivianite and greigite minerals
b) Quantum crystals
c) Child fossils
d) Railway tracks
Answer: a) Vivianite and greigite minerals
Explanation: NASA's announcement indicates potential past water activity, advancing astrobiology insights.
24. What de-extinction plan was announced by Colossal Biosciences in 2025?
a) Resurrecting the moa bird
b) Quantum species
c) Soil insects
d) Child-era mammals
Answer: a) Resurrecting the moa bird
Explanation: The giant flightless bird, up to 3.6 meters tall, targets ancient New Zealand biodiversity restoration.
25. What decline in emissions was reported for China up to May 2025?
a) Carbon emissions despite power growth
b) Quantum waste
c) Soil pollution
d) Child labor metrics
Answer: a) Carbon emissions despite power growth
Explanation: The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air study marks a climate milestone, balancing rapid energy demand with reductions.