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1) The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) recently launched two new insurance products aimed at enhancing financial security. Which of the following pairs correctly represents these new plans?

(a) Protection Plus (Plan 886) and Bima Kavach (Plan 887)

(b) Jeevan Anand (Plan 915) and Bima Shakti (Plan 948)

(d) New Endowment (Plan 914) and Saral Bima (Plan 940)

(e) Jeevan Amar (Plan 855) and Bima Ratna (Plan 864)

2) Which of the following statements correctly differentiates LIC’s Protection Plus (Plan 886) from Bima Kavach (Plan 887)?

(a) Plan 886 is a Linked Savings Plan, while Plan 887 is a Non-Linked Pure Risk Plan.

(b) Plan 886 offers pure death risk cover only, while Plan 887 combines savings with insurance.

(d) Plan 886 has a minimum sum assured of ₹2 crore, while Plan 887 has no minimum limit.

(e) Plan 887 allows partial withdrawals after 5 years, while Plan 886 does not.

3) In 2025, NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) recently partnered with which Cambodian bank to enable cross-border QR-based payments between India and Cambodia?

(a) Prasac Bank

(b) ABA Bank

(d) Sathapana Bank

(e) ACLEDA Bank Plc

4) In 2024, developing countries restructured external debt at the highest level since 2010. What was the total amount of debt restructured?

(a) $70 billion

(b) $90 billion

(d) $50 billion

(e) $130 billion

5) As per the news, SEBI launched which new framework under its 2025 amendment to provide single-window, simplified market access for verified low-risk foreign investors?

(a) FVCI-LITE

(b) RISE-FI

(d) SWAGAT-FI

(e) GLOBAL-GATE

6) The 68th Founding Day of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), India’s apex anti-smuggling intelligence agency, was inaugurated in New Delhi by which Union Minister?

(a) Ashwini Vaishnaw

(b) Nirmala Sitharaman

(d) Santosh Kumar Gangwar

(e) Pankaj Chaudhary

7) The second phase of the Solar Energy for Agricultural Resilience (SoLAR-Phase II) initiative, launched by International Water Management Institute (IWMI)and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), will be implemented in which group of countries?

(a) India, Bangladesh, Kenya, and Ethiopia

(b) India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan

(d) India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran

(e) Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos

8) The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently withdrew its order requiring mandatory pre-installation of which app on all smartphones sold or imported in India?

(a) Astra Mobile

(b) DigiLocker

(d) mParivahan

(e) UMANG

9) The Central Excise (Amendment) Bill 2025, along with the Health and National Security Cess Bill 2025, introduces a new tax structure on sin goods primarily to replace which levy ending on 31 March 2026?

(a) GST Compensation Cess

(b) National Calamity Contingent Duty

(d) Health Infrastructure Cess

(e) Special Excise Duty

10) In 2025, India will chair the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the first time through 2026. Who will represent India in this role?

(a) Sunil Arora

(b) Rajiv Kumar

(d) Gyanesh Kumar

(e) T. S. Krishnamurthy

11) Consider the following statements about the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana (DDLLY) of Haryana:

Under the revised structure (from December 2025), beneficiaries will receive assistance on a quarterly basis.
The revised quarterly amount is Rs 4,200, replacing the earlier Rs 2,100 monthly transfer.
The scheme provides Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) support to economically weaker section women aged 23 to 60 years.
Women above 60 years of age are shifted to the Old Age Samman Allowance Scheme.
The scheme was launched on 25 September 2025 on the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

(b) 1, 2 and 5 only

(d) 1 and 2 only

(e) 1, 3, 4 and 5

12) Which of the following statements about Bharat Taxi is correct?

Bharat Taxi follows a Zero-Commission Model, allowing drivers to retain 100% of their earnings.
Drivers on Bharat Taxi, called Saarthis, do not have any decision-making or governance rights.
The initiative is supported by the Union Ministry of Cooperation under the “Sahakar Se Samriddhi” vision.

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

(e) 3 only

13) How many Aadhaar authentication transactions were recorded in November 2025, marking the highest in the current financial year?

(a) 231 crore

(b) 219.51 crore

(d) 200 crore

(e) 180 crore

14) Which country ranked 1st in the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index 2025-26 has been released by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) and the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)with a score of 0.939?

(a) Norway

(b) Denmark

(d) Finland

(e) Iceland

15) Which country ranked last (181st) in the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index 2025-26 with a score of 0.279?

(a) Afghanistan

(b) India

(d) Yemen

(e) Syria

16) Which heritage monument recorded the highest number of domestic visitors in India during 2024–25, with 6.26 million visits?

(a) Red Fort, Delhi

(b) Sun Temple, Konark

(d) Taj Mahal, Agra

(e) Charminar, Hyderabad

17) Which Ministry runs the National Career Service (NCS) Portal, a one-stop platform for job search, counselling, and skill development?

(a) Ministry of Education

(b) Ministry of Labour and Employment

(d) Ministry of Electronics and IT

(e) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

18) Who has been appointed as the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in India for a four-year term starting 1 December 2025?

(a) Antonio Guterres

(b) Shombi Sharp

(d) Ban Ki-moon

(e) Jean-Pierre Lacroix

19) Which celebrities have been appointed as brand ambassadors of AU Small Finance Bank after it received RBI’s in-principle approval to become a universal bank?

(a) Salman Khan and Alia Bhatt

(b) Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone

(d) Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani

(e) Ranveer Singh and Ananya Panday

20) Which professional sports event won the title of Emerging Professional Sports Event of the Year at the India Sports Awards 2025?

(a) Archery Premier League (APL)

(b) Pro Kabaddi League

(d) Hockey India League

(e) Indian Super League

21) Where is the 5th edition of India–Malaysia Joint Exercise Harimau Shakti–2025 being conducted?

(a) Agra Military Camp, Uttar Pradesh

(b) Babina Firing Range, Uttar Pradesh

(d) Pokhran Field Firing Range, Rajasthan

(e) Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan

22) In 2025, the 8th edition of Exercise Garuda, a bilateral Indo–French air exercise, was held at Air Base 118, Mont-de-Marsan, France. Where was the 7th edition of Exercise Garuda, the bilateral Indo–French air exercise, held in 2022?

(a) Air Force Station Jodhpur

(b) Air Base 118, Mont-de-Marsan, France

(d) Pune Air Force Station, India

(e) Air Force Station Hindon, India

23) The India–Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI 2025 is which edition of the exercise has been commenced at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh?

(a) 11th edition

(b) 8th edition

(d) 5th edition

(e) 12th edition

24) Where was the 22nd India–Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) held on 4 December 2025?

(a) Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi

(b) Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

(d) India International Centre, New Delhi

(e) Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra, New Delhi

25) Who hosted the President of India during the Indian Navy Operational Demonstration (Op Demo) at Shangumugham Beach in December 2025?

(a) Admiral R. Hari Kumar

(b) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi

(d) Rear Admiral Sanjay Tyagi

(e) Admiral Karambir Singh

26) Which Italian tennis legend, the first from Italy to win a Grand Slam Singles title, passed away at the age of 92 in 2025?

(a) Corrado Barazzutti

(b) Adriano Panatta

(d) Nicola Pietrangeli

(e) Simone Bolelli

27) On which date is the International Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures observed globally in 2025?

(a) 4th December

(b) 3rd December

(d) 10th December

(e) 1st December

28) In news, International Cheetah Day is observed annually on 4th December. Who launched International Cheetah Day in 2010 to raise awareness about cheetah conservation?

(a) Steve Irwin

(b) David Attenborough

(d) Sylvia Earle

(e) Dr. Laurie Marker

29) On which date is BR Ambedkar Death Anniversary observed in 2025?

(a) 6th December

(b) 14th April

(d) 15th August

(e) 2nd October

30) In 2025, National Microwave Oven Day 2025 is observed on 6th December. Who is credited with the invention of the microwave oven, discovered accidentally in 1945?

(a) Nikola Tesla

(b) Percy Spencer

(d) Alexander Graham Bell

(e) James Watt

Answers :

1) Answer: A

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), India’s largest insurance company, launched two new insurance products: Protection Plus (Plan 886) and Bima Kavach (Plan 887) to enhance financial security and provide flexible savings or pure-risk cover options.

2) Answer: A

About Protection Plus (Plan 886) :

Protection Plus (Plan 886) is a Non-Participating, Linked, Life, Individual Savings Plan that combines life insurance protection with savings opportunities.

The entry age for Protection Plus is 18–65 years, with policy terms of 10, 15, 20, and 25 years, and premium paying terms (PPT) of 5, 7, 10, or 15 years.

Policyholders can choose the investment fund type, adjust the sum assured, make top-up premium payments, and partial withdrawals after five years.

Premiums are flexible, payable regularly or for a limited period, with minimum limits based on PPT and mode of payment and no maximum limit.

The maximum age at maturity can reach up to 90 years for a 25-year policy term, providing long-term savings and insurance coverage.

About Bima Kavach (Plan 887) :

Bima Kavach (Plan 887) is a Non-Participating, Non-Linked, Life, Individual Pure Risk Plan offering financial protection to the family in case of the insured’s unfortunate death during the policy term.

The entry age for Bima Kavach is 18–65 years, with applicants aged 60 years and above considered case by case under underwriting and reinsurance approval.

The maturity age ranges from 28–100 years, and the policy term can extend up to 82 years with cover ceasing at 100 years.

Death benefits can be Level Sum Assured or Increasing Sum Assured, with the option to receive benefits in installments.

Premium payment options include single premium, limited premium (5, 10, or 15 years), or regular premium.

The minimum basic sum assured is Rs. 2 crore, with no upper limit subject to underwriting norms, and women and non-smokers receive special premium rates.

Life cover can be enhanced at predefined life-stage events, such as marriage or childbirth, under Level Sum Assured with regular premium.

3) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), partnered with ACLEDA Bank Plc, the first publicly listed commercial bank in Cambodia, to enable cross-border QR-based payments.

Detailed Explanation:

ACLEDA Bank, nominated by the National Bank of Cambodia as the operator of the Bakong (KHQR) national QR network, will help establish seamless QR-based payments between India and Cambodia.

Indian tourists can make payments at over 4.5 million KHQR merchant points in Cambodia using UPI apps, while Cambodian tourists can scan over 709 million UPI QRs in India using Cambodian apps.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Developing countries paid out $741 billion more in principal and interest on their external debt than they received in new financing between 2022 and 2024—the largest gap in at least 50 years.

Developing countries restructured $90 billion in external debt in 2024, the highest level since 2010.

Detailed Explanation:

In 2024, developing countries gained some breathing room as interest rates peaked and bond markets reopened, allowing many to restructure debt.

Developing countries restructured $90 billion in external debt in 2024, the highest level since 2010.

Bond investors provided $80 billion more in new financing than they received in principal repayments and interest, enabling multi-billion-dollar bond issuances.

The cost of funds was high, with interest rates around 10%, about double pre-2020 levels.

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued the SEBI (Foreign Venture Capital Investors (FVCI)) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 to allow low-risk foreign investors to participate in the Indian securities market via single window access.

SEBI introduced SWAGAT-FI (Single Window Automatic & Generalised Access for Trusted Foreign Investors) with objectives to provide easier investment access to verified low-risk foreign investors, enable a unified registration process, and reduce repeated compliance and documentation.

Detailed Explanation:

The SWAGAT-FI framework applies to sovereign wealth funds, central banks, multilateral bodies, government-owned funds, regulated public retail funds, insurance companies, and pension funds.

6) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Union Minister of State (MoS) Finance Pankaj Chaudhary inaugurated the 68th Founding Day of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) at its Headquarters in New Delhi.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister of State (MoS) Finance Pankaj Chaudhary inaugurated the 68th Founding Day of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) at its Headquarters in New Delhi.

DRI is India’s apex anti-smuggling intelligence and enforcement agency under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC).

Senior officials including CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi, M.K. Singh, Yogendra Garg, and DRI DG Abhai Kumar Srivastav attended the event.

The Government aims to ensure ease of doing business for honest taxpayers and make India’s land, waterways, and air routes risky and ineffective for illegal trade.

7) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a global Non-Profit Organization (NPO), in partnership with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), launched the second phase of Solar Energy for Agricultural Resilience (SoLAR-Phase II) in India, Bangladesh, Kenya, and Ethiopia.

Detailed Explanation:

The initiative aims to accelerate climate-resilient solar-powered irrigation and solar-based agricultural technologies across South Asia and East Africa.

SoLAR Phase II builds on Phase I (December 2019–May 2025) and expands its reach from South Asia to East African countries.

Phase I outcomes included reliable irrigation, reduced diesel use, lowered CO2 emissions, and prevention of groundwater over-extraction through grid-connected and off-grid Solar-Powered Irrigation Pumps (SIPs).

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Department of Telecommunication has withdrawn its directive mandating smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all devices sold or imported in India.

Detailed Explanation:

The Department of Telecommunication has withdrawn its directive mandating smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all devices sold or imported in India.

The decision was announced, following public concerns over privacy, surveillance fears, and lack of stakeholder consultation.

The Sanchar Saathi app, launched by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in 2025, aims to prevent SIM fraud, mobile theft, identity misuse, and unauthorized connections.

9) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Lok Sabha has passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill 2025 along with the Health and National Security Cess Bill 2025, introducing a revised tax structure on tobacco, cigarettes, and pan masala, commonly referred to as sin goods.

The new taxation system is designed to replace the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Compensation Cess, which is scheduled to end on 31 March 2026, while ensuring continuity of high taxation on harmful products and sustained revenue flow for public welfare purposes.

Detailed Explanation:

The main objective of the amendment is to maintain revenue sustainability after the removal of the GST compensation cess, ensure high taxation on demerit products, redirect tax proceeds toward public health and national security, and support repayment of loans taken during the COVID-19 period to compensate states.

The GST Compensation Cess was introduced on 1 July 2017, when GST was rolled out to compensate states for revenue loss. Initially planned till 30 June 2022, it was later extended till 31 March 2026 due to additional borrowing during the pandemic.

10) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India will assume the chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the first time during the Council of Member States meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, and will serve through 2026.

The role will be represented by Gyanesh Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, reflecting global recognition of India’s experience in conducting large-scale free, fair, and inclusive elections.

Detailed Explanation:

International IDEA, founded in 1995, is an intergovernmental organisation headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, focused on promoting and safeguarding sustainable democracy worldwide.

11) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Government of Haryana has revised the payment structure of the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana (DDLLY), and from December 2025, assistance will now be released on a quarterly basis.

Beneficiaries will receive Rs 6,300 once every three months instead of the earlier Rs 2,100 monthly.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of Haryana has revised the payment structure of the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana (DDLLY), and from December 2025, assistance will now be released on a quarterly basis.

Beneficiaries will receive Rs 6,300 once every three months instead of the earlier Rs 2,100 monthly.

This decision was announced by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini during the release of the second instalment.

The change aims to simplify the disbursement system, offer beneficiaries better financial planning flexibility, and reduce administrative workload, while continuing to support women’s financial empowerment and social security in the state.

The scheme was launched on 25 September 2025, on the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, symbolising commitment to the Antyodaya principle.

It provides Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) assistance to women belonging to economically weaker sections.

Eligible married and unmarried women aged 23 to 60 years receive Rs 2,100 per month under the scheme, and women above 60 years are shifted to the Old Age Samman Allowance Scheme.

12) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Bharat Taxi, operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited, has started pilot operations in Delhi and Gujarat, offering an alternative to private cab aggregators with a driver-owned cooperative model.

The initiative is supported by the Union Ministry of Cooperation and the National e-Governance Division, under the government vision of “Sahakar Se Samriddhi.”

Detailed Explanation:

The initiative is supported by the Union Ministry of Cooperation and the National e-Governance Division, under the government vision of “Sahakar Se Samriddhi.”

Bharat Taxi follows a Zero-Commission Model, allowing drivers to retain 100% of their earnings, unlike commercial platforms that charge up to 30% commission.

The platform ensures No Surge Pricing, offering transparent and predictable fare rates for passengers.

Drivers, referred to as Saarthis, hold shareholding rights in the cooperative, enabling participation in decision-making and platform governance.

13) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

231 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions were recorded in November 2025, reflecting an 8.5% year-on-year growth compared to November 2024.

This becomes the highest authentication count recorded in the current financial year, rising from 219.51 crore in October 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

231 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions were recorded in November 2025, reflecting an 8.5% year-on-year growth compared to November 2024.

This becomes the highest authentication count recorded in the current financial year, rising from 219.51 crore in October 2025.

Aadhaar Face Authentication usage increased sharply, with around 60% of pensioners using it to generate Digital Life Certificates digitally.

A total of 28.29 crore face authentication transactions took place in November 2025, compared to 12.04 crore in November 2024, marking strong user adoption.

Aadhaar electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) transactions grew significantly, reaching 47.19 crore in November 2025 — an increase of over 24% compared to November 2024.

14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index 2025-26 has been released by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) and the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).

Denmark ranked 1st with a score of 0.939, retaining its top position for the third consecutive time.

Detailed Explanation:

Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index 2025-26 has been released by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) and the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).

The Index assesses 181 countries based on Inclusion (education and economic participation), Justice (legal protection), and Security (safety at home and society).

The score range is 0 to 1.

The report states that 676 million women faced conflict exposure in the past year, marking a 74% rise since 2010, showing stagnation in global progress.

Denmark ranked 1st with a score of 0.939, retaining its top position for the third consecutive time.

15) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Afghanistan ranked last (181st) with a score of 0.279, continuing as the worst country for women.

India ranked 131st with a score of 0.607. The report shows gradual progress, but challenges remain in security, labour force participation, and political representation of women.

Detailed Explanation:

Afghanistan ranked last (181st) with a score of 0.279, continuing as the worst country for women.

Bottom 10 Countries (2025-26):
181. Afghanistan (0.279)
180. Yemen (0.323)
179. Central African Republic (0.362)
178. Syria (0.364)
177. Sudan (0.397)
176. Haiti (0.399)
175. Democratic Republic of Congo (0.405)
174. Burundi (0.407)
173. South Sudan (0.411)
172. Myanmar (0.442)

India ranked 131st with a score of 0.607. The report shows gradual progress, but challenges remain in security, labour force participation, and political representation of women.

16) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Government data shows significant tourism growth in 2024–25, with 56 lakh foreign tourists and 303.59 crore domestic tourist visits recorded across the country.

Among 145 centrally protected ticketed monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the Taj Mahal in Agra remains the most visited heritage monument.

Detailed Explanation:

Government data shows significant tourism growth in 2024–25, with 56 lakh foreign tourists and 303.59 crore domestic tourist visits recorded across the country.

Among 145 centrally protected ticketed monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the Taj Mahal in Agra remains the most visited heritage monument.

As per the India Tourism Data Compendium 2025, the Taj Mahal recorded 6.26 million domestic visitors and 0.65 million foreign tourists, reaffirming its status as India’s top tourism attraction and a major United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site.

The Top 5 Most-Visited Monuments (Domestic) in Financial Year 2024–25 include:

Taj Mahal, Agra – 6.26M

Sun Temple, Konark – 3.57M

Qutub Minar, Delhi – 3.20M

Red Fort, Delhi – 2.88M

Bibi Ka Maqbara, Aurangabad – 2.00M

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Labour and Employment runs the National Career Service (NCS) Portal, a one-stop digital platform offering career-related services such as job search, job matching, counselling, skill development information, and job fair updates.

The NCS Portal provides access to private and government sector jobs, online/offline job fairs, career counselling, vocational guidance, and skill/training programmes.

As of 20 November 2025, over 6.02 crore jobseekers (including women, SC/ST, EWS) are registered on the NCS Portal.

Detailed Explanation:

The NCS Portal provides access to private and government sector jobs, online/offline job fairs, career counselling, vocational guidance, and skill/training programmes.

As of 20 November 2025, over 6.02 crore jobseekers (including women, SC/ST, EWS) are registered on the NCS Portal.

More than 54.27 lakh employers have registered on the NCS Portal since its inception.

Over 8.17 crore vacancies have been mobilised on the NCS Portal for jobseekers up to 20 November 2025.

Notifying final hiring figures is not mandatory on the NCS Portal.

The NCS project includes the establishment of Model Career Centres (MCCs) in collaboration with States and Institutions to deliver employment services.

As of 20 November 2025, the Government has approved 407 Model Career Centres (MCCs) across various States and UTs.

18) Answer: C

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Stefan Priesner of Austria as the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in India for a four-year term beginning 1 December 2025 and ending in 2029.

He succeeds Shombi Sharp, who completed a four-year term as UN Resident Coordinator in India.

19) Answer: C

AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), which recently received the RBI’s (Reserve Bank of India) in-principle approval to become a universal bank, has appointed Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna as brand ambassadors.

The bank aims to strengthen its identity as a preferred national banking brand across metros, urban centres, and deeper Bharat markets.

}20) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Archery Premier League (APL) has won the title of Emerging Professional Sports Event of the Year at the India Sports Awards 2025 during FICCI TURF 2025, the 15th Global Sports Summit held in New Delhi.

Detailed Explanation:

The Archery Premier League is the world’s first professional franchise-based archery league, launched by the Archery Association of India (AAI) to make archery more engaging, commercially viable, and broadcast-friendly.

The inaugural edition of the Archery Premier League was held from 2 October to 12 October 2025 at the Yamuna Sports Complex, New Delhi, featuring top national and international archers.

21) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The 5th edition of India–Malaysia Joint Exercise Harimau Shakti–2025 began at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan, and will be held from 05–18 December 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

The 5th edition of India–Malaysia Joint Exercise Harimau Shakti–2025 began at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan, and will be held from 05–18 December 2025.

The Indian contingent mainly comprises troops from the DOGRA Regiment, while Malaysia is represented by the 25th Battalion Royal Malaysian Army.

The exercise aims to rehearse Sub-Conventional Operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate with emphasis on counter-terrorist operations.

Both armies will practice cordon, search and destroy missions, heliborne operations, AMAR (Army Martial Arts Routine), combat reflex shooting, and Yoga.

22) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The 8th edition of Exercise Garuda, a bilateral Indo–French air exercise, was held at Air Base 118, Mont-de-Marsan, France.

The exercise concluded on 27 November 2025, and the IAF contingent returned to India on 02 December 2025.

The 7th edition of Exercise Garuda was held from 26 October to 12 November 2022 at Air Force Station Jodhpur.

Detailed Explanation:

The 8th edition of Exercise Garuda, a bilateral Indo–French air exercise, was held at Air Base 118, Mont-de-Marsan, France.

The exercise concluded on 27 November 2025, and the IAF contingent returned to India on 02 December 2025.

The exercise involved the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force (FASF).

The IAF participated with Su-30MKI fighter aircraft, supported by IL-78 air-to-air refuelling aircraft and C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft.

The 7th edition of Exercise Garuda was held from 26 October to 12 November 2022 at Air Force Station Jodhpur.

23) Answer: C

The 10th edition of the India–Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI commenced at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, and is being held from 03–12 December 2025.

The Indian contingent in the 2025 edition consists of troops from the PARACHUTE REGIMENT (Special Forces), while the Indonesian contingent comprises personnel from the Indonesian Special Forces.

24) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov co-chaired the 22nd India–Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on December 4, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

Both sides reiterated that the India–Russia partnership is founded on deep trust, common principles, and mutual respect.

The meeting was held ahead of the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Rajnath Singh reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening the indigenous defence industry under Aatmanirbhar Bharat, focusing on capacity building for domestic production and defence exports.

25) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian Navy conducted a grand Operational Demonstration (Op Demo) at Shangumugham Beach, Thiruvananthapuram, on 03 December 2025 showcasing its operational prowess, maritime capabilities, and technological excellence.

Detailed Explanation:

The event highlighted India’s growing maritime strength, self-reliance, and the Navy’s high operational readiness across the maritime domain.

The Hon’ble President of India attended the event and was hosted by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), and received a 150-men Ceremonial Guard of Honour.

The Op Demo featured coordinated manoeuvres by frontline naval assets demonstrating power, precision, and maritime dominance.

26) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Renowned Italian tennis player Nicola Pietrangeli passed away at the age of 92 in Rome, Italy.

Nicola Pietrangeli was born on 11 September 1933 in Tunisia.

Detailed Explanation:

Renowned Italian tennis player Nicola Pietrangeli passed away at the age of 92 in Rome, Italy.

Nicola Pietrangeli was born on 11 September 1933 in Tunisia.

He was the first Italian to win a Grand Slam Singles title, securing the French Open Singles titles (Roland Garros) in 1959 and 1960.

He also won the French Open Doubles title in 1959 and the Mixed Doubles title in 1958.

Throughout his career, he won a total of 48 titles, including two Rome Masters in 1957 and 1961.

27) Answer: A

International Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures 2025 is observed globally on 4th December.

The day was first declared by the United Nations General Assembly in June 2025 to highlight the negative impact of unilateral sanctions imposed outside the framework of international law.

28) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

International Cheetah Day is observed annually on 4th December to highlight the conservation of cheetahs, the world’s fastest land animals.

The day was launched in 2010 by Dr. Laurie Marker, founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), to raise awareness about the species and global efforts to prevent extinction.

Detailed Explanation:

International Cheetah Day is observed annually on 4th December to highlight the conservation of cheetahs, the world’s fastest land animals.

The day was launched in 2010 by Dr. Laurie Marker, founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), to raise awareness about the species and global efforts to prevent extinction.

Cheetah Facts: Cheetahs are one of the oldest big cat species, with evolutionary roots over five million years. They can accelerate from 0 to 112 km/h in just three seconds.

29) Answer: A

BR Ambedkar Death Anniversary 2025 is observed on 6th December to honor the life and contributions of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.

Ambedkar was born into the Mahar (Dalit) caste, historically subjected to untouchability and social discrimination.

30) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

National Microwave Oven Day 2025 is observed on 6th December to celebrate the invention and impact of the microwave oven.

The invention is credited to Percy Spencer, a self-taught American engineer, who accidentally discovered microwave heating in 1945 when a candy bar melted in his pocket while working with radar.

Detailed Explanation:

National Microwave Oven Day 2025 is observed on 6th December to celebrate the invention and impact of the microwave oven.

Spencer later demonstrated that directing the magnetron’s power into a metal box could heat food quickly and safely.

Raytheon filed a patent for the microwave oven on 8th October 1945.

The first domestic microwave oven was introduced in 1955.