World AIDS Day is observed annually on December 1 to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. Which theme was adopted for World AIDS Day 2025?
A
Ending the HIV Epidemic
B
Know Your Status
C
My Health, My Right
D
Zero Discrimination
Question 2Single Answer
India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2025-26 biennium. In which category did India secure the highest votes?
A
Category B (Economic Influence)
B
Category A (Major Maritime States)
C
Category C (Geographical Representation)
D
Observer Category
Question 3Single Answer
The Samudrayaan project, India's first manned deep-sea mission, faced delays in 2025 due to issues with components from which country?
A
United States
B
Russia
C
France
D
Japan
Question 4Single Answer
According to the Lowy Institute's Asia Power Index 2025, India has risen to which position in Asia?
A
3rd
B
2nd
C
1st
D
4th
Question 5Single Answer
Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 4.0 is scheduled to begin on December 2, 2025. Which ministry is hosting this event to strengthen cultural ties between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi?
A
Ministry of Culture
B
Ministry of Education
C
Ministry of Tourism
D
Ministry of External Affairs
Question 6Single Answer
In the Asia Power Index 2025, which city overtook Tokyo to become the world's most populous?
A
Mumbai
B
Delhi
C
Shanghai
D
Jakarta
Question 7Single Answer
The 19th edition of the joint military exercise between India and Nepal, Surya Kiran, is being held from November 25 to December 8, 2025. Where is it conducted?
A
Kathmandu
B
Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
C
Pokhara
D
Siliguri
Question 8Single Answer
Indian scientists developed the AI tool 'OncoMark' in 2025. What is its primary purpose?
A
Decoding cancer biomarkers
B
Predicting climate patterns
C
Optimizing crop yields
D
Analyzing traffic data
Question 9Single Answer
A destructive storm system in late November 2025 affected South and Southeast Asia, killing over 1,100 people. Which country reported the highest death toll?
A
India
B
Thailand
C
Sri Lanka
D
Indonesia
Question 10Single Answer
India B (Manipur) won the 15th Manipur Polo International Tournament in November 2025. Whom did they defeat in the final?
A
Australia
B
Colombia
C
UK
D
Bhutan
Question 11Single Answer
The Election Commission of India extended the deadline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to which date in 2025?
A
February 14, 2026
B
January 1, 2026
C
December 16
D
March 1, 2026
Question 12Single Answer
China completed the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) in 2025. What is its key scientific goal?
A
Detecting dark matter
B
Observing black holes
C
Mapping exoplanets
D
Studying neutrino mass hierarchy
Question 13Single Answer
Bharatanatyam legend Kumari Kamala passed away in November 2025 at age 91. She was renowned for her role in which 1950s film?
A
Thillana Mohanambal
B
Meera
C
Chandralekha
D
Narthanasala
Question 14Single Answer
A Mars crater was named after Indian geologist M.S. Krishnan in 2025. He is credited with foundational work in which field?
A
Seismology
B
Stratigraphy
C
Volcanology
D
Glaciology
Question 15Single Answer
The 2025 Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup began on November 28 in India. Which city is hosting it?
A
Chandigarh
B
Ranchi
C
Lucknow
D
Bhubaneswar
Question 16Single Answer
OPEC+ agreed in late November 2025 to maintain current oil output levels. This decision impacts global prices amid demand from which major economy?
A
China
B
United States
C
European Union
D
India
Question 17Single Answer
The WNBA and WNBPA extended their collective bargaining agreement through January 9, 2025. What key issue prompted this?
A
Media rights
B
Expansion teams
C
Salary caps
D
Player health protocols
Question 18Single Answer
Meghalaya launched India's first Northeast Organic Week in November 2025. How many days does the event span?
A
Four
B
Three
C
Five
D
Seven
Question 19Single Answer
The 2025 World Telecommunication Development Conference concluded in Baku. Which country played a leading role?
A
Azerbaijan
B
Turkey
C
India
D
Russia
Question 20Single Answer
Lake Biwa, recently in news for ecological research, is located in which country?
A
China
B
Vietnam
C
South Korea
D
Japan
Question 21Single Answer
India vs South Africa 1st ODI on December 1, 2025, saw India post 349/7. Who scored the highest for India?
A
Rohit Sharma
B
Virat Kohli
C
Shubman Gill
D
KL Rahul
Question 22Single Answer
Auramine O, banned in spice exports in 2025, is classified as what?
A
A pesticide
B
Flavor enhancer
C
Preservative
D
Industrial dye
Question 23Single Answer
Operation Sagar Bandhu, launched in 2025, provides relief to which affected communities?
A
Cyclone-hit islanders in Lakshadweep
B
Flood victims in Assam
C
Earthquake survivors in Gujarat
D
Drought farmers in Rajasthan
Question 24Single Answer
The Delhi MCD by-elections on December 1, 2025, recorded what voter turnout?
A
25.7%
B
31.3%
C
40.2%
D
45.1%
Question 25Single Answer
Iga Swiatek won the Wimbledon 2025 women's singles final. What was the score against Amanda Anisimova?
A
6-2, 6-4
B
7-5, 6-3
C
6-0, 6-0
D
6-1, 7-6
Question 26Single Answer
What is the theme of World AIDS Day 2025, observed on December 1?
A
End the Epidemic
B
Let Communities Lead
C
Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response
D
Zero New Infections
Question 27Single Answer
Which Indian official was given additional charge as Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) effective December 1, 2025?
A
Ajay Kumar
B
Rajesh Kumar
C
Praveen Kumar
D
Vikram Singh
Question 28Single Answer
What tragic event is commemorated on National Pollution Control Day in India, observed on December 2?
A
Chernobyl Disaster
B
Bhopal Gas Tragedy
C
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
D
Love Canal Incident
Question 29Single Answer
The Indian Army conducted a combat launch of which missile over the Bay of Bengal on December 1, 2025?
A
Agni-V
B
Prithvi-II
C
Nirbhay
D
BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile
Question 30Single Answer
Which international day observed on December 2 focuses on eradicating modern forms of slavery?
A
World Human Rights Day
B
World Soil Day
C
International Volunteer Day
D
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Question 31Single Answer
CRISIL revised India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to what percentage on December 1, 2025?
A
6.5%
B
7.5%
C
7%
D
8%
Question 32Single Answer
Which event is being hosted by India's Ministry of Education starting December 2, 2025, to strengthen cultural ties with Tamil Nadu?
A
South India Cultural Expo
B
Tamil Heritage Festival
C
Dravidian Unity Summit
D
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0
Question 33Single Answer
What disaster struck a river port in Ucayali, Peru, on December 2, 2025, killing at least 12 people?
A
Landslide
B
Flood
C
Earthquake
D
Volcanic Eruption
Question 34Single Answer
Who was appointed Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer of the World Bank Group effective November 24, 2025?
A
Kristalina Georgieva
B
Paschal Donohoe
C
Gita Gopinath
D
Ajay Banga
Question 35Single Answer
The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) concluded on November 28, 2025, in which location?
A
Mumbai
B
Goa
C
Delhi
D
Hyderabad
Question 36Single Answer
What is the purpose of World Computer Literacy Day observed on December 2?
A
Bridge the Digital Divide
B
Promote Coding Competitions
C
Celebrate AI Advancements
D
Honor Computer Inventors
Question 37Single Answer
Which joint military exercise between India and Nepal is ongoing until December 8, 2025?
A
Yudh Abhyas
B
Garuda Shakti
C
Nomadic Elephant
D
Mitra Shakti
Question 38Single Answer
Thousands protested in the Philippines on December 1, 2025, demanding prosecution over what?
A
Corruption Scandal
B
Environmental Damage
C
Labor Rights
D
Foreign Policy
Question 39Single Answer
The Saras Aajeevika Food Festival 2025 was inaugurated on December 1 in which city?
A
Mumbai
B
Chennai
C
Kolkata
D
New Delhi
Question 40Single Answer
What caused a Russian Iskander missile strike in Dnipro, Ukraine, on December 2, 2025, killing four?
A
Retaliatory Attack
B
Escalation in Conflict
C
Ceasefire Violation
D
Drone Interception
Question 41Single Answer
Under which initiative did Neuralix AI develop India's first defence AI technology, highlighted in December 2025 news?
A
IDEX ADITYA 2.0
B
Atmanirbhar Bharat
C
Digital India
D
Make in India
Question 42Single Answer
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Lebanon on December 2, 2025, emphasized what key message?
A
Economic Reforms
B
Climate Action
C
Christians Not Abandoning the Region
D
Trade Agreements
Question 43Single Answer
The 2025 Honduran general election was held on which date in December?
A
December 2
B
December 1
C
December 3
D
December 4
Question 44Single Answer
What new Israeli air defense system, Iron Beam, is set for delivery on December 30, 2025?
A
Drone Interceptor
B
Radar Network
C
Missile Shield
D
Low-Cost Laser System
Question 45Single Answer
Which country celebrates National Day on December 2, commemorating the 1975 establishment of its republic?
A
UAE
B
Laos
C
Both A and B
D
Qatar
Question 46Single Answer
Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov won the 2025 FIDE World Cup at age 19 in which Indian city?
A
Mumbai
B
Chennai
C
Goa
D
Kolkata
Question 47Single Answer
What BBC report on December 2, 2025, accused Georgian police of using laced water cannons against protesters?
A
Dye Additive
B
Tear Gas Variant
C
Pepper Spray Mix
D
Chemical Agent Camite
Question 48Single Answer
Exercise Garuda Shakti 2025, a India-Indonesia drill, is set for which location?
A
Belgaum
B
Gwalior
C
Port Blair
D
Bakloh
Question 49Single Answer
Cameroon's top opposition leader, Anicet Ekane, died on December 1, 2025, at what age after detention?
A
64
B
74
C
84
D
54
Question 50Single Answer
The Western Air Command Conference 2025 focused on building an what kind of air force?
A
Tech-Driven
B
Eco-Friendly
C
Global Reach
D
Self-Reliant and Capable
Current Affairs
Question 51Single Answer
What action did the DGCA take against Air India officials on December 3, 2025, following an inquiry into an unlicensed aircraft operation?
A
Issued a warning and fined the airline 50 crore
B
Recommended criminal charges against the CEO
C
Suspended the airline's operations for 30 days
D
Grounded an aircraft and de-rostered officials
Question 52Single Answer
Why did India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) describe a joint article by envoys of the UK, France, and Germany as "unacceptable" on December 3, 2025?
A
It criticized India's foreign policy on Ukraine
B
It accused India of human rights violations
C
It blamed Russia for the Ukraine war ahead of Putin's India visit
D
It opposed India's G20 presidency
Question 53Single Answer
What is the theme of World AIDS Day 2025, observed globally on December 1 but highlighted in Indian updates on December 3?
A
Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response
B
Ending the Epidemic
C
Get Tested, Get Treated
D
Zero Discrimination
Question 54Single Answer
Which Indian Navy submarine is set for commissioning, as announced by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on December 3, 2025?
A
INS Vikrant
B
INS Aridaman
C
INS Udaigiri
D
INS Kolkata
Question 55Single Answer
What was the Supreme Court's stance on Rohingya refugees in India during a habeas corpus hearing on December 3, 2025?
A
Granted them full citizenship rights
B
Allocated emergency housing
C
Ordered immediate repatriation to Myanmar
D
Questioned if "intruders" deserve procedural safeguards before deportation
Question 56Single Answer
How did India respond to Pakistan's claim of denied airspace for aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka on December 3, 2025?
A
Trashed it as "ridiculous" misinformation
B
Confirmed the denial for security reasons
C
Offered alternative routes
D
Imposed reciprocal airspace restrictions
Question 57Single Answer
What partnership did JSW Group announce for drone manufacturing in India on December 3, 2025?
A
With Boeing for fighter jets
B
With Russia for Sukhoi upgrades
C
With Israel Aerospace for missiles
D
With US-based Shield AI for V-BAT UAVs
Question 58Single Answer
Where is the 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise KHANJAR-XII scheduled for 2025?
A
New Delhi, India
B
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
C
Mumbai, India
D
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Question 59Single Answer
What caused schools in several Tamil Nadu districts to close on December 3, 2025?
A
Heavy snowfall
B
Cyclone Ditwah's impact
C
Teachers' strike
D
Regional festivals
Question 60Single Answer
What facility is DRDO testing for fighter aircraft escape systems, as reported on December 3, 2025?
A
Stealth cloaking
B
Drone integration
C
Hypersonic propulsion
D
High-speed rocket-sled at 800 km/h
Question 61Single Answer
What is the status of Imran Khan's health, as per his sister after a jail meeting on December 3, 2025?
A
Critically ill requiring transfer
B
On hunger strike
C
Recovering from surgery
D
Perfectly fine but under mental torture
Question 62Single Answer
How many capital acquisition cases worth 1,27,554 crore received "acceptance of necessity" since December 2024, as per defence updates on December 3, 2025?
A
47 cases, including 94 ships
B
120 cases including 47 ships
C
94 cases including 120 interceptor crafts
D
30 cases for submarines only
Question 63Single Answer
What did Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarify about the Sanchar Saathi app on December 3, 2025?
A
Users can delete it; it remains dormant until registered
B
It's mandatory for all users
C
Apple must preload it exclusively
D
It's only for government devices
Question 64Single Answer
What was the voter turnout in the first four hours of Pune Local Body Elections on December 3, 2025?
A
10%
B
50%
C
35%
D
20%
Question 65Single Answer
Which British playwright passed away at age 88, as reported in global arts news on December 3, 2025?
A
Tom Stoppard
B
Harold Pinter
C
Alan Bennett
D
Samuel Beckett
Question 66Single Answer
What did Russian President Putin state about Europe's stance on Ukraine during US envoy talks on December 3, 2025?
A
Europe supports full Russian withdrawal
B
Russia is "ready" for war if Europe seeks one
C
Europe sabotaged a Ukraine deal
D
Europe demands NATO expansion
Question 67Single Answer
How many people were affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka, as per UNICEF reports on December 3, 2025?
A
500,000
B
1.4 million
C
2.5 million
D
3 million
Question 68Single Answer
What is the focus of the India-Maldives joint military exercise 'Ekuverin' starting on December 3, 2025?
A
Amphibious operations in Kerala
B
Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
C
Cyber warfare
D
Air defence drills
Question 69Single Answer
Which comet is making a "holiday journey" visible from Earth, as per NASA updates on December 3, 2025?
A
Comet Hale-Bopp
B
Comet Borrelly
C
Comet Neowise
D
3I/ATLAS
Question 70Single Answer
What MoU did Russia plan to sign with India on civil nuclear cooperation during Putin's visit on December 3, 2025?
A
Uranium mining pact
B
Kudankulam reactor expansion
C
Thorium fuel research
D
Nuclear submarine leasing
Question 71Single Answer
How many internship offers were made under India's scheme, with only 20% accepted, as informed to Lok Sabha on December 3, 2025?
A
1 lakh
B
1.65 lakh
C
2 lakh
D
2.5 lakh
Question 72Single Answer
What did the Delhi High Court dismiss on December 3, 2025, regarding wrestling federations?
A
Ban on wrestlers' protests
B
Funding for national camps
C
Petitions challenging WFI elections
D
Olympic selection criteria
Question 73Single Answer
Which UK retailer sued the US over tariff refunds, as part of international business news on December 3, 2025?
A
Tesco
B
Costco
C
Marks & Spencer
D
Sainsbury's
Question 74Single Answer
What historical practice did Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defend in Parliament on December 3, 2025?
A
Filibustering speeches
B
Zero-hour mentions
C
Concluding speeches with "Vande Mataram"
D
Adjournment motions
Question 75Single Answer
Where is the 26th Hornbill Festival being held from December 1β10, 2025, as per cultural updates?
A
Guwahati, Assam
B
Naga Heritage Village, Kohima, Nagaland
C
Imphal, Manipur
D
Shillong, Meghalaya
Question 76Single Answer
What is the total value of the three loan agreements signed between the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in December 2025 for development projects in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat?
A
USD 800 million
B
USD 500 million
C
USD 1 billion
D
USD 1.2 billion
Question 77Single Answer
Which international organization retained India's GDP growth forecast for FY26 at 6.7% in its latest bi-annual report released in December 2025?
A
OECD
B
IMF
C
World Bank
D
ADB
Question 78Single Answer
The 14th edition of the bilateral military exercise 'EKUVERIN 2025' between India and Maldives commenced on December 2, 2025, in which Indian city?
A
Mumbai
B
Thiruvananthapuram
C
Kochi
D
Visakhapatnam
Question 79Single Answer
Bharat Dynamics Limited secured defence contracts worth Rs. 2,461.62 crore from the Indian Army in December 2025 for the supply of which missiles?
A
BrahMos and Akash
B
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) and Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs)
C
Prithvi and Agni
D
Nag and Surya
Question 80Single Answer
The Government of India approved the Prime Ministerβs Awards for Excellence in Public Administration in December 2025 to recognize outstanding work by whom?
A
Private sector employees
B
Journalists
C
Elected representatives
D
Civil servants
Question 81Single Answer
Which Indian state received the highest foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow of USD 10.57 billion during April-September 2025?
A
Karnataka
B
MaharashtraΒ
C
Gujarat
D
Delhi
Question 82Single Answer
The Indian government withdrew the mandate for mobile manufacturers to pre-install which app on smartphones in December 2025?
A
Aarogya Setu
B
Sanchar Saathi
C
UMANG
D
DigiLocker
Question 83Single Answer
In a Chhattisgarh encounter on December 3, 2025, Indian security forces killed how many Maoist rebels, while losing three officers?
A
8
B
20
C
15
D
12
Question 84Single Answer
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit India on December 4-5, 2025, for talks on oil, arms, and what else?
A
Climate change
B
Space cooperation
C
Donald Trumpβs tariffs
D
Cultural exchange
Question 85Single Answer
Malaysia announced plans to restart the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on which date in December 2025?
A
December 15
B
December 30
C
December 20
D
December 25
Question 86Single Answer
Which country assumed the Chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for 2026 on December 4, 2025?
A
Sweden
B
India
C
Canada
D
Brazil
Question 87Single Answer
India was re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council with the highest votes in which category for the 202526 biennium?
A
Category C
B
Category B
C
Category A
D
Observer
Question 88Single Answer
The 19th edition of the joint military exercise 'SURYA KIRAN XIX β 2025' between India and which country is being conducted from November 25 to December 8, 2025?
A
Bhutan
B
Nepal
C
Bangladesh
D
Sri Lanka
Question 89Single Answer
The European Union agreed on a provisional deal in December 2025 to phase out natural gas imports from which country by 2027?
A
Norway
B
Qatar
C
Russia
D
Algeria
Question 90Single Answer
Uzbekistanβs Javokhir Sindarov won the FIDE World Cup 2025 in which Indian city, becoming the youngest winner?
A
Chennai
B
Kolkata
C
Goa
D
New Delhi
Question 91Single Answer
Which day is observed on December 4, 2025, to honor the Indian Navy's role in the 1971 Indo-Pak War?
A
Armed Forces Day
B
Kargil Vijay Diwas
C
Indian Navy Day
D
Republic Day
Question 92Single Answer
The EU floated 'emergency' powers in December 2025 to raise 210 billion from assets belonging to which country to fund Ukraine?
A
Iran
B
China
C
Russia
D
North Korea
Question 93Single Answer
In December 2025, the US paused immigration applications from nations on its travel-ban list for what reason?
A
Economic downturn
B
Election delays
C
Pandemic resurgence
D
Updated security assessments
Question 94Single Answer
President Trump announced new fuel economy standards in December 2025 that roll back those set by which former president?
A
George W. Bush
B
Barack Obama
C
Donald Trump (previous term)
D
Joe Biden
Question 95Single Answer
Russian President Putin accepted parts of a US peace plan for which conflict in December 2025, but deemed others unacceptable?
A
Gaza
B
Ukraine
C
Yemen
D
Syria
Question 96Single Answer
The 136th session of the IMO Council is scheduled for December 4, 2025, in which city to elect its Chair and Vice-Chair?
A
Geneva
B
London
C
New York
D
Singapore
Question 97Single Answer
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) transferred the Camouflage Pattern Generation Software Sigma 4.0 (CPGS 4.0) and a full-scale multispectral signature tank mock-up to which unit of the Indian Army in December 2025?
A
Corps of Signals
B
Artillery Regiment
C
Armoured Corps
D
Corps of Military Engineering (CME)
Question 98Single Answer
The Gujarat ATS busted an espionage network in December 2025, arresting two suspects, including a former Indian Army Subedar,for passing information to which country?
A
China
B
Nepal
C
Bangladesh
D
Pakistan
Question 99Single Answer
On December 4, 2025, which global day focuses on conserving cheetahs and other wildlife?
A
World Tiger Day
B
World Lion Day
C
International Cheetah Day
D
Elephant Awareness Day
Question 100Single Answer
The NIA conducted searches at 22 places across Haryana, Bihar, and Punjab in December 2025 related to a terror conspiracy case involving which group?