Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 11th December 2025

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1) As per RBI’s revised 2025 rules for Nepal & Bhutan, what is the maximum amount of Indian currency above ₹100 denomination that individuals can carry while travelling to or from these countries?

(a) ₹10,000

(b) ₹15,000

(d) ₹50,000

(e) ₹5,000

2) As per RBI data, how much have Public Sector Banks (PSBs) written off in loans over the last five financial years plus FY 2025 (up to 30 Sept)?

(a) ₹4.25 lakh crore

(b) ₹6.15 lakh crore

(d) ₹7.80 lakh crore

(e) ₹8.25 lakh crore

3) Why did the RBI direct banks partnered with FPL Technologies (OneCard) to halt fresh issuance of co-branded credit cards?

(a) Concerns over rising NPAs in co-branded cards

(b) High default rates among OneCard customers

(d) Regulatory concerns over data-sharing and compliance with outsourcing norms

(e) Change in credit card interchange fee norms

4) As per the 97th round of RBI’s Survey of Professional Forecasters (SPF), what is the expected real GDP growth for India in 2025–26?

(a) 7.0%

(b) 6.5%

(d) 7.4%

(e) 6.8%

5) What monetary penalty did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) impose on Jammu & Kashmir Bank Limited?

(a) ₹75.50 lakh

(b) ₹82.10 lakh

(d) ₹99.30 lakh

(e) ₹1.25 crore

6) Under RBI’s revised Credit Information Reporting framework (effective 1 July 2026), how frequently must lenders submit credit data to Credit Information Companies (CICs)?

(a) Once a month

(b) Twice a month

(d) Weekly

(e) Four times a month

7) When will the RBI’s special campaign to clear customer grievances pending for over a month with the RBI Ombudsman begin?

(a) 1st December 2025

(b) 15th December 2025

(d) 15th January 2026

(e) 1st March 2026

8) In 2025, Groww recently received SEBI approval to operate in which category for providing retail investors easier access to fixed-income and lower-risk investment products.?

(a) Investment Adviser

(b) Portfolio Management Service

(d) Online Bond Platform Provider (OBPP)

(e) Credit Rating Agency

9) In 2025, SEBI’s revised regulations introducing liquid net worth and minimum revenue norms apply to which category of market intermediaries?

(a) Stock Brokers

(b) Credit Rating Agencies

(d) Portfolio Managers

(e) Merchant Bankers

10) In news, IDFC First Bank’s upgraded ‘FIRST WOW! Black Credit Card’ is backed by which financial instrument?

(a) Recurring Deposit

(b) Savings Account

(d) Mutual Fund

(e) Fixed Deposit

11) In Dec’25, Which company received full RBI authorisation to operate as a full-stack cross-border Payment Aggregator (PA-CB)?

(a) Razorpay

(b) Airpay

(d) PhonePe

(e) PayU

12) As of November 2025, total deposits in Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts reached ₹2.75 lakh crore. What percentage of PMJDY accounts are held by women as of November 2025?

(a) 40%

(b) 45%

(d) 50%

(e) 55%

13) What is the capacity of the green data centre that Adani Group announced in Telangana?

(a) 25 MW

(b) 36 MW

(d) 46 MW

(e) 50 MW

14) In news, India launched Gyan Bharatam, a national programme under the Ministry of Culture, aimed at conserving and digitizing India’s manuscript heritage. How much funding has the Government allocated for the Gyan Bharatam programme for 2025–2031?

(a) ₹250.32 crore

(b) ₹350.45 crore

(d) ₹491.66 crore

(e) ₹525.48 crore

15) In 2025, India has launched the official countdown for the WHO (World Health Organization) Global Summit on Traditional Medicine (GCTM) 2025. Which Indian city hosts the WHO GCTM?

(a) Ahmedabad

(b) Pune

(d) New Delhi

(e) Lucknow

16) In Dec’25, India Expands Use of National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) for Strengthening National Security. When was NATGRID conceptualised and why?

(a) 2009, to address intelligence gaps after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks

(b) 2007, to digitize government records

(d) 2005, to improve financial intelligence

(e) 2010, to coordinate disaster management

17) How many off-grid solar agricultural pumps did Maharashtra install in 30 days, setting a Guinness World Record and becoming the second fastest globally after China?

(a) 35,000

(b) 45,911

(d) 40,500

(e) 50,000

18) Who was awarded PETA India Person of the Year 2025 for contributions to animal rights and wildlife protection?

(a) Deepika Padukone

(b) Priyanka Chopra

(d) Alia Bhatt

(e) Raveena Tandon

19) Who became the youngest recipient and first Asian to receive the Global Humanitarian Award for Animal Welfare by the Global Humane Society?

(a) Virat Kohli

(b) Sachin Tendulkar

(d) Mukesh Ambani

(e) Noel Tata

20) Which two companies signed an MoU to collaborate on semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging in India?

(a) Infosys and AMD

(b) Wipro and NVIDIA

(d) Reliance and Qualcomm

(e) HCL and Micron

21) What is the name of the Coastal Security Exercise conducted by the Indian Coast Guard along Maharashtra & Goa in November 2025?

(a) Sagar Kavach-02/25

(b) Sea Suraksha-02

(d) Sagar Rakshak-25

(e) Maritime Kavach-2025

22) Which telecom company partnered with Google to launch Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging in India?

(a) Jio

(b) Vodafone Idea

(d) Bharti Airtel

(e) MTNL

23) In Dec’25, Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin announced a new MRO facility in India for which aircraft fleet?

(a) Sukhoi Su-30MKI

(b) HAL Tejas

(d) C-130J Super Hercules

(e) MiG-29

24) Who won the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship?

(a) Lewis Hamilton

(b) Max Verstappen

(d) Sergio Pérez

(e) Lando Norris

25) Who became the youngest officially rated chess player in the world in December 2025?

(a) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa

(b) Nihal Sarin

(d) Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha

(e) D. Gukesh

26) When is International Mountain Day (IMD) 2025 observed?

(a) 10th December

(b) 12th December

(d) 11th December

(e) 13th December

27) What is the theme of United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Foundation Day 2025 observed on 11^th December?

(a) Every Child Matters

(b) My Day, My Rights

(d) Rights and Education for All

(e) Children for a Better Tomorrow

28) Who finished 1st in the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?

(a) Lando Norris

(b) Charles Leclerc

(d) Max Verstappen

(e) Oscar Piastri

29) What does OSAT in semiconductor manufacturing stand for?

(a) On-chip System and Testing

(b) Optical Semiconductor Assembly Technology

(d) Operational Semiconductor Analysis and Testing

(e) Open-source Assembly and Technology

30) Which state has emerged as the top performer in India for recovering lost and stolen mobile phones via the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal?

(a) Telangana

(b) Karnataka

(d) Maharashtra

(e) Tamil Nadu

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued revised directions to modify rules on the export and import of Indian currency to and from Nepal and Bhutan.

Under the new rules, any person except citizens of Pakistan or Bangladesh may carry Indian currency notes up to ₹100 denomination without limit while travelling to/from Nepal or Bhutan.

Individuals are allowed to take out of India Indian currency above ₹100 denominations up to ₹25,000 to Nepal or Bhutan.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued revised directions to modify rules on the export and import of Indian currency to and from Nepal and Bhutan.

Under the new rules, any person except citizens of Pakistan or Bangladesh may carry Indian currency notes up to ₹100 denomination without limit while travelling to/from Nepal or Bhutan.

Individuals are allowed to take out of India Indian currency above ₹100 denominations up to ₹25,000 to Nepal or Bhutan.

Travellers may bring into India from Nepal or Bhutan Indian currency above ₹100 denominations up to ₹25,000.

Authorised Persons have been directed to inform customers and stakeholders about the revised provisions.

The amendments were notified via FEMA (Export and Import of Currency) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, published in the Official Gazette on 2 December 2025.

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have written off loans worth ₹6.15 lakh crore over the last five financial years plus FY 2025 (up to Sept 30).

Despite large loan write-offs, the Central Government has not infused capital into PSBs since FY 2022-23 due to improved financial performance and stronger capital positions.

Detailed Explanation:

Despite large loan write-offs, the Central Government has not infused capital into PSBs since FY 2022-23 due to improved financial performance and stronger capital positions.

Loan write-offs peaked at ₹1.33 lakh crore in FY 2020-21, declined to ₹1.16 lakh crore in FY 2021-22, and rose again to ₹1.27 lakh crore in FY 2022-23.

PSBs have recovered only ₹1.65 lakh crore from written-off loans in the last five years, far below the total amount written off.

With reduced government support, PSBs have raised ₹1.79 lakh crore via equity and bond issuances between April 2022–September 2025 to meet capital requirements.

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed banks partnered with FPL Technologies (OneCard) to halt fresh issuance of co-branded credit cards due to regulatory concerns.

The pause aims to give RBI clarity on data-sharing practices, specifically whether FPL and partner banks comply with outsourcing and customer-data protection norms.

Until the review is complete, banks must suspend onboarding new OneCard customers as per RBI instructions.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed banks partnered with FPL Technologies (OneCard) to halt fresh issuance of co-branded credit cards due to regulatory concerns.

The pause aims to give RBI clarity on data-sharing practices, specifically whether FPL and partner banks comply with outsourcing and customer-data protection norms.

Until the review is complete, banks must suspend onboarding new OneCard customers as per RBI instructions.

OneCard is issued by partner banks such as BOB Cards, SBM India, Federal Bank, CSB Bank, South Indian Bank, and Indian Bank, while FPL Technologies handles customer acquisition and management.

In March 2024, Federal Bank and South Indian Bank had already reported RBI directions to pause their co-branded credit card programmes.

The issue follows RBI’s stricter guidelines (March 7, 2024) to curb fintech back-door entry into regulated credit card operations, especially regarding data sharing and operational control.

4) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

A quick follow-up survey was conducted among SPF panellists after the release of Q2:2025-26 GDP estimates by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on 28 November 2025.

Real GDP is expected to grow by 7.0% in 2025-26 and by 6.6% in 2026-27.

SPF panellists placed GDP growth forecasts in the range of 6.5–7.4% for 2025-26 and 6.4–7.3% for 2026-27.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been conducting the Survey of Professional Forecasters (SPF) since September 2007.

Forty-five panellists participated in the 97th round of the bi-monthly survey conducted during November 2025.

A quick follow-up survey was conducted among SPF panellists after the release of Q2:2025-26 GDP estimates by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on 28 November 2025.

Real GDP is expected to grow by 7.0% in 2025-26 and by 6.6% in 2026-27.

SPF panellists placed GDP growth forecasts in the range of 6.5–7.4% for 2025-26 and 6.4–7.3% for 2026-27.

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a ₹99.30 lakh monetary penalty on Jammu & Kashmir Bank Limited.

The penalty was for violations of Section 26A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (related to transferring eligible balances to the DEA Fund) and non-compliance with Internal Ombudsman Scheme, Customer Service, and KYC norms.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a ₹99.30 lakh monetary penalty on Jammu & Kashmir Bank Limited.

Specific lapses included the failure to escalate certain rejected complaints to the Internal Ombudsman and not issuing final communication letters to customers about their right to approach the Banking Ombudsman.

The penalty followed RBI’s Statutory Inspection for Supervisory Evaluation (ISE) based on the bank’s financial position as of 31 March 2024.

6) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued Amendment Directions to modify the Credit Information Reporting Directions, 2025 based on feedback from the earlier draft framework.

Lenders must submit credit data to Credit Information Companies (CICs) four times a month—on the 9th, 16th, 23rd, and last day of each month—moving towards near-real-time reporting.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued Amendment Directions to modify the Credit Information Reporting Directions, 2025 based on feedback from the earlier draft framework.

The revised framework, issued under Section 11 of the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005, will come into force on 1 July 2026.

A full file containing records of all active and closed accounts must be submitted as on the last day of each month, by the 5th of the following month.

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a two-month campaign starting 1st January,2026 to clear all customer grievances pending for more than a month with the RBI Ombudsman.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a two-month campaign starting 1st January,2026 to clear all customer grievances pending for more than a month with the RBI Ombudsman.

RBI Ombudsman scheme helps provide cost-free redressal of customer complaints involving deficiency in services rendered by entities regulated by RBI, if not resolved to the satisfaction of the customers or not replied within a period of 30 days by the regulated entity.

Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that the campaign aims to strengthen customer service as grievance pendency has increased due to a surge in complaints.

RBI has urged full cooperation from all regulated entities (REs) to make the campaign effective and impactful.

8) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Groww has received Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approval to operate as an Online Bond Platform Provider (OBPP), enabling it to list, distribute, and transact in listed corporate bonds directly through its app.

Detailed Explanation:

The OBPP licence allows Groww to expand offerings beyond equities and mutual funds, providing retail investors easier access to fixed-income and lower-risk investment products.

OBPP refers to Online Bond Platform Providers, which are digital platforms for buying and selling bonds.

As per NSE data, Groww holds the largest market share among stockbrokers at 26.62%.

9) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a major overhaul of Merchant Banker (MB) regulations, bringing in a capital adequacy framework with mandatory liquid net worth (NW) and minimum revenue requirements.

Detailed Explanation:

As per the SEBI (Merchant Bankers) Regulation Act, 1992, a merchant banker is defined as an entity involved in issue management, including arranging, managing, advising, or subscribing to securities.

The objective of the revised rules is to strengthen financial stability, enhance risk management, and promote ease of doing business in the financial sector.

Under the new norms, MBs can undertake activities regulated by any Financial Sector Regulator (FSR) and may perform fee-based, non-fund-based financial services even if not under SEBI or other FSRs.

10) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

IDFC First Bank launched an upgraded ‘FIRST WOW! Black Credit Card’, which is a premium credit card backed by Fixed Deposit (FD).

Detailed Explanation:

IDFC First Bank launched an upgraded ‘FIRST WOW! Black Credit Card’, which is a premium credit card backed by Fixed Deposit (FD).

The card features 0% Forex (FX) markup, making it attractive for international travellers and cross-border online shoppers.

The card is available to individuals aged 18+, against an FD starting at ₹20,000.

The linked FD offers up to 6.3% interest on a 367-day FD with 100% withdrawal limit.

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Airpay Payment Services Private. Limited. received full authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the Payment and Settlement Systems (PSS) Act, 2007 to operate as a full-stack cross-border Payment Aggregator (PA-CB).

Detailed Explanation:

With this approval, Airpay is now authorised to operate across PA-O (Online), PA-P (Physical/POS/QR) and PA-CB categories.

The approval positions Airpay among a select group of Regulated Entities (REs) permitted to facilitate domestic and global payments across major merchant channels.

12) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

As of November 2025, total deposits in Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts reached ₹2.75 lakh crore, reflecting deepening financial inclusion.

78.2% of accounts are in rural and semi-urban areas, and 50% of account holders are women, highlighting inclusive growth.

Detailed Explanation:

As of November 2025, total deposits in Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts reached ₹2.75 lakh crore, reflecting deepening financial inclusion.

PMJDY, launched in 2014, provides zero-balance savings accounts, RuPay debit cards, access to government subsidies via DBT, overdraft facilities, and insurance coverage, targeting the unbanked population.

Over 56 crore accounts have been opened under the scheme, with an average balance of ₹4,815 per account.

78.2% of accounts are in rural and semi-urban areas, and 50% of account holders are women, highlighting inclusive growth.

The milestone signifies improved financial literacy, greater economic participation, enhanced DBT effectiveness, and expansion of formal banking access.

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Adani Group announced the establishment of a 48-megawatt (MW) green data centre in Telangana to strengthen India’s digital infrastructure.

Detailed Explanation:

Adani Group announced the establishment of a 48-megawatt (MW) green data centre in Telangana to strengthen India’s digital infrastructure.

The project was announced by Karan Adani, Managing Director (MD) of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) during the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025.

The data centre will be AI (Artificial Intelligence)-powered and designed to support demand for cloud services, High-Performance Computing (HPC), and data storage.

14) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India launched Gyan Bharatam, a national programme under the Ministry of Culture, aimed at conserving and digitizing India’s manuscript heritage.

The Government allocated Rs. 491.66 crore for the programme for the period 2025–2031.

Detailed Explanation:

India launched Gyan Bharatam, a national programme under the Ministry of Culture, aimed at conserving and digitizing India’s manuscript heritage.

The initiative was announced in the Union Budget 2025 and reflects India’s efforts to preserve civilizational knowledge and make it globally accessible.

Gyan Bharatam focuses on surveying, documenting, conserving, digitizing, and distributing ancient manuscripts related to science, philosophy, literature, medicine, astronomy, and culture.

The Government allocated Rs. 491.66 crore for the programme for the period 2025–2031.

The programme aims to cover over one crore manuscripts preserved in museums, libraries, academic institutions, private collections, and community spaces across India.

15) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India has launched the official countdown for the WHO (World Health Organization) Global Summit on Traditional Medicine 2025, which will be held from 17–19 December 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

A key achievement in this sector is the establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat, developed under the India–WHO partnership.

Detailed Explanation:

The summit will be co-hosted by the Ministry of Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy) and the WHO.

The 2025 summit theme is “Restoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Well-Being.”

The focus areas include:
• Scientific validation of traditional medicine
• Digital health and innovation
• Biodiversity conservation
• Global collaboration for integrative healthcare

India highlighted its major traditional medicine systems, including Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy, which are gaining global recognition.

A key achievement in this sector is the establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat, developed under the India–WHO partnership.

16) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

NATGRID (National Intelligence Grid) is a digital intelligence platform that provides real-time access to integrated government and private databases to support counter-terrorism and national security operations.

It was conceptualised in 2009 after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to address gaps in intelligence coordination and data accessibility among agencies.

Detailed Explanation:

It was conceptualised in 2009 after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to address gaps in intelligence coordination and data accessibility among agencies.

NATGRID became operational in 2024 and currently processes around 45,000 intelligence queries per month, showcasing its growing relevance in investigations.

The system offers secure access to 20+ databases, including UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India), airlines, banking records, telecom data, transport systems, and more.

NATGRID is now integrated with CCTNS (Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems), which includes data from 14,000+ police stations across India.

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Maharashtra installed 45,911 off-grid solar agricultural pumps in 30 days, achieving a Guinness World Record and becoming the second fastest globally after China in solar pump deployment by a single administrative region.

Detailed Explanation:

The installation was completed under PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) Component-B and the state scheme Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana.

The objective of the initiative is to provide affordable, clean and reliable irrigation, reduce dependence on grid electricity, and support small and marginal farmers with energy independence.

18) Answer: E

Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon has been awarded PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) India Person of the Year 2025 for her long-term contribution to animal rights, wildlife protection, and humane education.

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Anant Ambani, founder of Vantara, has become the youngest recipient and the first Asian to receive the Global Humanitarian Award for Animal Welfare by the Global Humane Society.

Detailed Explanation:

The award recognizes his contribution to wildlife protection, large-scale animal rescue, scientific conservation, and global awareness for ethical treatment of animals.

The recognition was announced at an international wildlife conservation event, where the Global Humane Society described his work as “a new global benchmark for compassion in action.”

20) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Tata Electronics and Intel Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging in India.

Detailed Explanation:

Tata Electronics and Intel Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging in India.

The collaboration will utilize Tata’s upcoming semiconductor facilities in Dholera, Gujarat (Chip Fabrication Unit) and Guwahati, Assam (OSAT – Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing Unit) to manufacture and package Intel semiconductor chips in India.

The MoU includes cooperation in chip fabrication, packaging and testing, advanced packaging technologies, and scaling Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Personal Computer (PC) solutions for the Indian market.

21) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the Coastal Security Exercise Sagar Kavach-02/25 along the Maharashtra & Goa coastline on November 19–20, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the Coastal Security Exercise Sagar Kavach-02/25 along the Maharashtra & Goa coastline on November 19–20, 2025.

The exercise showcased high inter-agency coordination, strong operational readiness, and capabilities to counter maritime security contingencies, including threats from Anti-National Elements (ANEs).

Over 6,000 personnel and more than 115 sea and air assets participated in the two-day exercise.

22) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Bharti Airtel Limited has partnered with Google LLC to launch Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging on its network in India.

Detailed Explanation:

Bharti Airtel Limited has partnered with Google LLC to launch Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging on its network in India.

Airtel will offer RCS under a commercial model of ₹0.11 per message, with an 80:20 revenue-sharing arrangement between Airtel and Google.

Under the deployment arrangement, Airtel will use Google’s RCS platform, integrated with Airtel’s AI-based spam filter, ensuring that only approved messages reach users.

With Airtel joining Jio and Vodafone Idea, all major Indian telecom operators now support RCS, strengthening business messaging in the country.

23) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, and the United States of America (USA) based leading global aerospace and defence company Lockheed Martin, announced a new Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka to support the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) C-130J Super Hercules fleet.

The new MRO hub will offer comprehensive maintenance, upgrades, and support for C-130J aircraft, making India a regional centre for military aircraft servicing.

Detailed Explanation:

The new MRO hub will offer comprehensive maintenance, upgrades, and support for C-130J aircraft, making India a regional centre for military aircraft servicing.

The facility will help boost C-130J fleet availability, reduce maintenance turnaround time, and enhance operational readiness of the aircraft.

Construction of the MRO facility will be completed by end-2026, and the first aircraft will enter MRO operations by early 2027.

The IAF currently operates 12 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, primarily used for strategic airlift, special forces missions, disaster response, and humanitarian assistance.

24) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Lando Norris, driving for McLaren, won the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship after finishing 3rd in the final race — the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Detailed Explanation:

Lando Norris, driving for McLaren, won the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship after finishing 3rd in the final race — the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Norris became the 11th British Formula 1 World Champion and the first since Lewis Hamilton in 2020.

This is McLaren’s first Drivers’ Championship since 2008, when Lewis Hamilton won his first title for the team.

25) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, a 3-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, became the youngest officially rated chess player in the world in December 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, a 3-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, became the youngest officially rated chess player in the world in December 2025.

He achieved this at the age of 3 years, 7 months, and 20 days, entering the records of FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs / International Chess Federation).

He received an official rapid rating of 1572, which is significantly higher than the usual minimum entry rating of 1400 required for official recognition.

26) Answer: D

International Mountain Day (IMD) 2025 is observed on 11th December to promote awareness about the importance of mountains, their ecosystems, and communities.

The 2025 theme is “Glaciers matter for water, food and livelihoods in mountains and beyond”, highlighting the crucial role of glaciers in sustaining life and the risks posed by climate change.

27) Answer: B

UNICEF Foundation Day 2025 is observed on 11th December to honor the establishment and global humanitarian work of UNICEF.

UNICEF stands for United Nations International Children Emergency Fund.

The theme for 2025 is “My Day, My Rights”, focusing on children’s rights, protection, and empowerment across the world.

28) Answer: D

Final Podium – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025:

1st: Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

2nd: Oscar Piastri (McLaren)

3rd: Lando Norris (McLaren)

29) Answer: C

OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing) refers to cutting silicon wafers, assembling, packaging, and testing chips, while advanced packaging integrates multiple chips into compact, high-performance semiconductor modules—critical for AI and modern computing.

30) Answer: A

Telangana has emerged as the top-performing state in India for recovering lost and stolen mobile phones through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal. As of October 16, 2025, the state has successfully traced and recovered over 1 lakh mobile phones, making it a national leader in digital policing and public grievance redressal.

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