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1) What was the total value of the Asian Development Bank’s sovereign lending commitment to India in 2025?
(a) USD 3.750 billion
(b) USD 4.258 billion
(c) USD 4.500 billion
(d) USD 5.100 billion
(e) USD 3.980 billion
2) Which two Urban Cooperative Banks were placed under regulatory restrictions by RBI due to weak financial position and liquidity stress?
(a) The Gauhati Cooperative Urban Bank Limited and The Valsad Mahila Nagrik Sahakari Bank Limited
(b) Saraswat Cooperative Bank and Punjab & Maharashtra Co-op Bank
(c) The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank and Kerala Cooperative Bank
(d) Mumbai Urban Cooperative Bank and Delhi Nagrik Sahakari Bank
(e) Karnataka Cooperative Bank and Tamil Nadu Urban Bank
3) Consider the following statements regarding UPI transactions in Q3 2025:
- The volume of UPI transactions reached 59.33 billion, a 33.5% YoY increase.
- The Average Ticket Size (ATS) of UPI transactions declined to ₹1,262.
- Credit card issuance rose by 8% YoY to 113.39 million, while debit card usage declined.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
(e) 3 only
4) Consider the following statements regarding personal loan growth in FY25:
- Tamil Nadu recorded the highest YoY growth of 18.5% among large states.
- Bihar and Uttar Pradesh registered 15.5% and 15% YoY growth, respectively.
- Haryanaleads in absolute terms, accounting for nearly 20% of India’s total outstanding personal loan liabilities at the end of FY25.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
(e) 3 only
5) How many branches and ATMs of Equitas Small Finance Bank will be leveraged under the Canara HSBC Life Insurance partnership?
(a) 750 branches and 250 ATMs
(b) 1,000 branches and 400 ATMs
(c) 850 branches and 300 ATMs
(d) 994 branches and 365 ATMs
(e) 1,050 branches and 500 ATMs
6) How much monetary penalty did RBI impose on Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited for non-compliance?
(a) ₹61.95 lakh
(b) ₹50 lakh
(c) ₹75 lakh
(d) ₹1 crore
(e) ₹45 lakh
7) In which airport has Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new nature-themed terminal with the “Bamboo Orchids” design?
(a) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
(b) Indira Gandhi International Airport
(c) Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
(d) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
(e) Kempegowda International Airport
8) Which medicinal plant was featured on the commemorative postal stamp released by PM Narendra Modi at the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine?
(a) Tulsi
(b) Ashwagandha
(c) Neem
(d) Aloe Vera
(e) Turmeric
9) Where was the first Gen Z Post Office in Jammu and Kashmir launched?
(a) All India Institute of Medical Sciences Vijaypur
(b) Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar
(c) Government Medical College Jammu
(d) Government Medical College Srinagar
(e) Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Katra
10) Which Sikh Guru’s 350th martyrdom year was commemorated by the Haryana State Assembly?
(a) Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
(b) Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
(c) Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
(d) Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji
(e) Sri Guru Har Krishan Ji
11) What is the name of the butterfly featured in the official logo of COP17 to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity?
(a) Painted Lady
(b) Monarch Butterfly
(c) Blue Morpho
(d) Common Blue
(e) Erivan Anomalous Blue
12) Who led the Indian delegation at the 11th United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Global Forum held in Riyadh in December 2025?
(a) Harsh Vardhan Shringla, MEA Secretary
(b) S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister
(c) Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
(d) P. Kumaran, Secretary (East), MEA
(e) Vinay Mohan Kwatra, MEA Secretary
13) Which country did India sign a Letter of Intent on Defence Cooperation with in December 2025?
(a) Germany
(b) France
(c) Netherlands
(d) United States
(e) Japan
14) What was the main focus of the project by Photonics Odyssey that won the Most Inspirational Award at NASA’s International Space Apps Challenge 2025?
(a) Indigenous phased-array satellite internet system to expand broadband access
(b) Development of reusable rockets
(c) Mars colonisation research
(d) AI-powered space navigation system
(e) CubeSat-based climate monitoring
15) Which institute won the title of India’s Best Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Institute for the second consecutive year in 2025?
(a) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi
(b) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi
(c) Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
(d) National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru
(e) Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
16) What does JTIC stand for in the India–Netherlands bilateral agreement?
(a) Joint Technology and Innovation Council
(b) Joint Trade and Investment Committee
(c) Joint Transport and Infrastructure Commission
(d) Joint Tourism and Industry Council
(e) Joint Taxation and Investment Commission
17) Who was ranked as India’s top self-made entrepreneur in the Hurun Rich List 2025?
(a) Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries
(b) Radhakishan Damani, Founder of Avenue Supermarts (DMart)
(c) Deepinder Goyal, Founder & CEO of Eternal (formerly Zomato)
(d) Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group
(e) Byju Raveendran, Founder of BYJU’S
18) In the news, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned ICG Ship ‘Amulya’ on 19 December 2025 at Goa. ICG Ship ‘Amulya’ is the third vessel of which class of Fast Patrol Vessels?
(a) Adamya-class
(b) Ajeya-class
(c) Aranya-class
(d) Akshaya-class
(e) Amrit-class
19) Which bank acquired a 20% stake in Shriram Finance Limited through a ₹39,618 crore investment in 2025?
(a) MUFG Bank Limited
(b) State Bank of India
(c) HDFC Bank
(d) ICICI Bank
(e) Axis Bank
20) Which company sold its 14.72% stake in Shriram Life Insurance Company (SLIC) for ₹600 crore in 2025?
(a) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
(b) Piramal Finance
(c) HDFC Life Insurance
(d) SBI Life Insurance
(e) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
21) Which global tech company committed USD 8 million to support four Government of India–backed AI Centres of Excellence in 2025?
(a) Amazon
(b) Microsoft
(c) IBM
(d) Google
(e) Intel
22) What new initiative has the Agriculture Department introduced to ensure transparent urea distribution?
(a) Online urea booking system via mobile app
(b) Direct cash subsidy to farmers
(c) Urea distribution through ration shops
(d) Urea coupons via post
(e) Farmer cooperative urea pooling
23) Who was Ram Vanji Sutar, who passed away at the age of 100 in December 2025?
(a) Pioneer Indian architect
(b) Former President of India
(c) Eminent Indian classical musician
(d) Padma Shri-winning filmmaker
(e) Renowned Indian sculptor, designer of the Statue of Unity
24) As of 2025, National Mathematics Day is observed on 22 December to commemorate the birth anniversary of which Indian mathematician?
(a) C. R. Rao
(b) Aryabhata
(c) Srinivasa Ramanujan
(d) Bhaskaracharya
(e) Harish-Chandra
25) On which date are both World Basketball Day and World Meditation Day observed in 2025?
(a) 20 December
(b) 21 December
(c) 22 December
(d) 23 December
(e) 24 December
Answers :
1) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed USD 4.258 billion in sovereign lending to India in 2025 to support skilling, renewable energy, urban infrastructure, transport, healthcare, and ecotourism.
Out of 16 newly committed ADB projects, nearly 32% focus on human and social development, 26% on the energy sector (mainly renewables), and over 18% on urban development.
Detailed Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed USD 4.258 billion in sovereign lending to India in 2025 to support skilling, renewable energy, urban infrastructure, transport, healthcare, and ecotourism.
Out of 16 newly committed ADB projects, nearly 32% focus on human and social development, 26% on the energy sector (mainly renewables), and over 18% on urban development.
A major allocation of USD 846 million was approved for PM-SETU, aimed at modernising Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and strengthening India’s skill ecosystem.
ADB committed USD 650 million for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana to scale up rooftop solar adoption nationwide.
For urban transformation, USD 775 million was allocated to projects in Assam, Kerala, Sikkim, and West Bengal, focusing on water supply and sanitation services.
2) Answer: A
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed regulatory restrictions on two Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) — The Gauhati Cooperative Urban Bank Limited (Assam) and The Valsad Mahila Nagrik Sahakari Bank Limited (Gujarat) — due to weak financial position, liquidity stress, and unresolved supervisory concerns.
The restrictions were issued as ‘Directions’ under the Banking Regulation (BR) Act, 1949 and will remain in force for six months, subject to review by RBI.
3) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions witnessed a sharp surge in Q3 2025, with transaction volume reaching 59.33 billion, registering a 33.5% year-on-year (YoY) growth, as per a Worldline India report.
The Average Ticket Size (ATS) of UPI transactions declined to ₹1,262, indicating greater usage for low-value, everyday payments such as tea, vegetables, and bus tickets.
Debit card usage declined as UPI increasingly replaced cards for routine transactions.
Detailed Explanation:
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions witnessed a sharp surge in Q3 2025, with transaction volume reaching 59.33 billion, registering a 33.5% year-on-year (YoY) growth, as per a Worldline India report.
The value of UPI transactions increased by 21% YoY to ₹74.84 trillion, highlighting continued growth in digital payments.
The Average Ticket Size (ATS) of UPI transactions declined to ₹1,262, indicating greater usage for low-value, everyday payments such as tea, vegetables, and bus tickets.
Credit card issuance rose by 8% YoY to 113.39 million cards, reflecting steady growth in card penetration.
Debit card usage declined as UPI increasingly replaced cards for routine transactions.
4) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
Personal loans, largely unsecured and used mainly for consumption purposes, have seen rapid growth since the Covid period, as per analysis of data from the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Handbook of Statistics on Indian States.
Maharashtra leads in absolute terms, accounting for nearly 20% of India’s total outstanding personal loan liabilities at the end of FY25.
Detailed Explanation:
Personal loans, largely unsecured and used mainly for consumption purposes, have seen rapid growth since the Covid period, as per analysis of data from the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Handbook of Statistics on Indian States.
In FY25, Tamil Nadu recorded the highest year-on-year growth of 18.5% in personal loans among large states.
Bihar registered 15.5% YoY growth, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 15% growth, indicating strong retail credit expansion.
Andhra Pradesh–Telangana, Haryana, and Rajasthan have shown strong long-term growth in personal loans, driven by urbanisation, growth in salaried employment, and improved access to formal credit.
Maharashtra leads in absolute terms, accounting for nearly 20% of India’s total outstanding personal loan liabilities at the end of FY25.
5) Answer: D
Canara HSBC Life Insurance has entered into a bancassurance partnership with Equitas Small Finance Bank (ESFB) to expand life insurance penetration across India.
The partnership will leverage Equitas SFB’s network of 994 branches and 365 ATMs across 18 States and Union Territories, with a focus on southern and western India.
6) Answer: A
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹61.95 lakh on Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited.
The penalty was imposed for non-compliance with RBI guidelines on Basic Savings Bank Deposit Accounts (BSBDA), Business Correspondent (BC) activities, and Credit Information Companies (CIC) Rules, 2006.
7) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam.
The inauguration marks a major milestone in strengthening aviation infrastructure in North East India and is expected to boost regional connectivity, tourism, and economic activity.
Detailed Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam.
The inauguration marks a major milestone in strengthening aviation infrastructure in North East India and is expected to boost regional connectivity, tourism, and economic activity.
The new integrated terminal has an annual passenger handling capacity of 13.1 million, making it one of the most advanced airports in eastern India.
The project includes major upgrades in runway, aprons, taxiways, and airfield systems, ensuring smoother and safer aircraft operations.
The terminal is being described as India’s first nature themed airport terminal, setting a benchmark in sustainable and passenger friendly design.
The architectural theme “Bamboo Orchids” reflects Assam’s biodiversity and cultural heritage.
8) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
At the 2nd World Health Organization Global Summit on Traditional Medicine held in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative postal stamp on Ashwagandha, one of India’s most well-known medicinal plants.
Detailed Explanation:
At the 2nd World Health Organization Global Summit on Traditional Medicine held in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative postal stamp on Ashwagandha, one of India’s most well-known medicinal plants.
The release reflects India’s commitment to promoting traditional medicine and strengthening its global recognition as a component of holistic and preventive healthcare.
The commemorative stamp acts as a cultural and educational medium, highlighting India’s heritage and policy priorities related to healthcare and wellness.
By featuring Ashwagandha, India showcased the scientific relevance and cultural importance of medicinal plants used in traditional systems.
9) Answer: A
Jammu and Kashmir has launched its first Gen Z Post Office at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences Vijaypur, marking a major step towards modernising and digitising postal services.
With this launch, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Vijaypur has become the first All India Institute of Medical Sciences in India to host a Gen Z Post Office.
The Gen Z Post Office was inaugurated on 17 December 2025 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Vijaypur campus.
10) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
The Haryana State Assembly unanimously passed a resolution to commemorate the 350th martyrdom year of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Ninth Sikh Guru.
Detailed Explanation:
The Haryana State Assembly unanimously passed a resolution to commemorate the 350th martyrdom year of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Ninth Sikh Guru.
The resolution was adopted during the winter session of the Assembly in Chandigarh, reflecting respect for Guru Ji’s supreme sacrifice, commitment to truth, justice, religious freedom, and human dignity.
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji is remembered as a great spiritual leader, protector of human rights, defender of religious freedom, and a symbol of truth and righteousness, whose teachings continue to inspire people of all faiths.
The resolution was passed on the first day of the winter session with support from all political parties, reflecting unity beyond political differences.
11) Answer: E
Short Explanation:
The Government of Armenia unveiled the Yerevan Blue Butterfly as the official logo for the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
The COP17 logo is inspired by the Erivan Anomalous Blue (Polyommatus eriwanensis), a blue butterfly endemic to the Yerevan region.
Detailed Explanation:
The Government of Armenia unveiled the Yerevan Blue Butterfly as the official logo for the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
COP17 is scheduled to be held in October 2026 in Yerevan, Armenia.
Armenia also announced the official COP17 slogan – “Taking Action for Nature.”
The COP17 logo is inspired by the Erivan Anomalous Blue (Polyommatus eriwanensis), a blue butterfly endemic to the Yerevan region.
The butterfly symbol represents local biodiversity, ecological resilience, and conservation awareness.
12) Answer: D
Short Explanation:
Government of India (GoI) participated in the 11th edition of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Global Forum, held from 14–15 December 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Indian delegation was led by P. Kumaran, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Detailed Explanation:
Government of India (GoI) participated in the 11th edition of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Global Forum, held from 14–15 December 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The UNAOC Global Forum 2025 was organised under the theme “UNAOC: Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity – Advancing a New Era of Mutual Respect and Understanding in a Multipolar World.”
The Indian delegation was led by P. Kumaran, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
India participated in the High-Level Meeting of the Group of Friends of UNAOC, reaffirming its support for multilateral dialogue.
13) Answer: C
India and the Netherlands signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) on Defence Cooperation in New Delhi, Delhi, to strengthen and institutionalize bilateral defence ties.
The LoI was signed by Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Defence (MoD), India, and Marisa Gerards, Ambassador of the Netherlands to India.
14) Answer: A
India’s innovation ecosystem gained global recognition as a Chennai-based team, Photonics Odyssey, won the Most Inspirational Award at the NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2025.
The team proposed a sovereign satellite-based broadband infrastructure aimed at expanding high-speed internet access in remote, rural, and underserved regions of India.
The winning concept focuses on an indigenous phased-array satellite internet system, reducing dependence on ground-based and terrestrial networks.
15) Answer: E
Short Explanation:
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh won the title of India’s Best Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Institute for the second consecutive year.
Detailed Explanation:
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh won the title of India’s Best Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Institute for the second consecutive year.
The award was conferred by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) at the ARISE 2025 national conclave held in New Delhi.
ARISE 2025 was organised by Health Technology Assessment in India (HTA In) at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, with participation from 35+ leading medical colleges and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) institutes.
16) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
India and the Netherlands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC) to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations.
The JTIC will act as a dedicated institutional mechanism to regularly review, guide, and deepen economic cooperation between the two countries.
Detailed Explanation:
India and the Netherlands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC) to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations.
The JTIC will act as a dedicated institutional mechanism to regularly review, guide, and deepen economic cooperation between the two countries.
The committee will focus on enhancing trade flows, promoting two-way investments, and facilitating cooperation in areas of mutual economic interest.
A key objective is the identification and removal of trade and investment barriers, including regulatory and procedural challenges faced by businesses.
The JTIC will meet annually, with meetings held alternately in India and the Netherlands, ensuring continuity and balanced engagement.
17) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
The Hurun Rich List 2025 highlighted India’s rapidly evolving startup and new-age business ecosystem, reflecting strong wealth creation led by technology-driven enterprises.
Deepinder Goyal, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eternal (formerly Zomato), emerged as India’s top self-made entrepreneur, overtaking Radhakishan Damani, Founder of Avenue Supermarts (DMart).
Detailed Explanation:
The Hurun Rich List 2025 highlighted India’s rapidly evolving startup and new-age business ecosystem, reflecting strong wealth creation led by technology-driven enterprises.
Deepinder Goyal, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eternal (formerly Zomato), emerged as India’s top self-made entrepreneur, overtaking Radhakishan Damani, Founder of Avenue Supermarts (DMart).
Deepinder Goyal ranked first after Eternal’s valuation increased by 27 percent year-on-year to ₹3.2 lakh crore, showcasing the growing dominance of digital platforms, food delivery, and consumer internet businesses.
Radhakishan Damani slipped to the second position as Avenue Supermarts (DMart) witnessed a 13 percent decline in valuation to around ₹3 lakh crore.
18) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned ICG Ship ‘Amulya’ on 19 December 2025 at Goa.
Amulya is the third of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels, representing a new-generation indigenous patrol vessel.
The vessel was designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), reflecting India’s indigenous shipbuilding capability.
Detailed Explanation:
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned ICG Ship ‘Amulya’ on 19 December 2025 at Goa.
Amulya is the third of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels, representing a new-generation indigenous patrol vessel.
The vessel was designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), reflecting India’s indigenous shipbuilding capability.
With over 60% indigenous components, ICGS Amulya supports the Government initiatives of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India.
The 51-metre-long vessel integrates a modern design philosophy focused on efficiency, endurance, and rapid response capability.
The ship is powered by two advanced 3000 kW diesel engines, enabling a top speed of 27 knots.
19) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
Shriram Finance Limited (SFL) approved a landmark investment agreement with MUFG Bank Limited. involving a ₹39,618 crore ($4.4 billion) equity infusion through preferential allotment.
Detailed Explanation:
Shriram Finance Limited (SFL) approved a landmark investment agreement with MUFG Bank Limited. involving a ₹39,618 crore ($4.4 billion) equity infusion through preferential allotment.i
The deal will result in MUFG Bank acquiring a 20% stake in SFL on a fully diluted basis, marking the largest FDI in India’s financial services sector.
This investment represents MUFG’s biggest-ever investment in India, reflecting global investor confidence in India’s NBFC sector.
20) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
Piramal Finance has signed an agreement to sell its entire 14.72% stake in Shriram Life Insurance Company (SLIC).
The stake will be sold to Sanlam Emerging Markets (Mauritius) Limited (SEMM) for ₹600 crore.
Detailed Explanation:
Piramal Finance has signed an agreement to sell its entire 14.72% stake in Shriram Life Insurance Company (SLIC).
The stake will be sold to Sanlam Emerging Markets (Mauritius) Limited (SEMM) for ₹600 crore.
The transaction is expected to be completed by the quarter ending 31 March 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
The deal requires approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
SEMM is a subsidiary of the Sanlam Group, a South Africa-based pan-African financial services group operating in over 30 countries.
21) Answer: D
Short Explanation:
Global tech giant Google announced a USD 8 million (≈ Rs 72.4 crore) funding commitment to support four Government of India (GoI)–backed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centres of Excellence (CoEs) during Google’s Lab to Impact Dialogue, held as part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Delhi.
Detailed Explanation:
Global tech giant Google announced a USD 8 million (≈ Rs 72.4 crore) funding commitment to support four Government of India (GoI)–backed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centres of Excellence (CoEs) during Google’s Lab to Impact Dialogue, held as part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Delhi.
The funding will be provided by Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, aligning with the GoI initiatives ‘Make AI in India’ and ‘Make AI work for India’.
One AI CoE beneficiary is the Translational AI for Networked Universal Healthcare (TANUH) Foundation at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, Karnataka, focusing on non-communicable disease treatment.
The Airawat Research Foundation at Indian Institute of Technology–Kanpur (IIT-K), Uttar Pradesh will use the funding for AI-driven urban governance solutions.
22) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
The Agriculture Department has introduced an online urea booking system through a new mobile application available on the Google Play Store to ensure transparent and efficient fertiliser distribution.
Detailed Explanation:
The Agriculture Department has introduced an online urea booking system through a new mobile application available on the Google Play Store to ensure transparent and efficient fertiliser distribution.
Farmers with pattadar passbooks and tenant farmers without formal documents can book urea through the app, ensuring inclusive access.
For tenant farmers, landowner confirmation will be used to validate urea bookings.
For farmers without any documents, paddy sale details will be cross-verified before issuing urea.
23) Answer: E
Renowned Indian sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, designer of the world’s tallest statue – Statue of Unity, passed away at the age of 100 years in Noida, Uttar Pradesh on 18 December 2025.
Born on 19 February 1925 in Dhule, Maharashtra, he was one of India’s most celebrated sculptors known for monumental public art.
He specialised in bronze and realistic sculptures, blending fine artistic detail with large-scale engineering excellence.
24) Answer: C
National Mathematics Day 2025 is observed on 22 December to commemorate the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan, one of India’s greatest mathematicians.
The day has been observed since 2012, with educational programmes, seminars, and mathematics-related activities conducted across schools, colleges, and universities in India.
Srinivasa Ramanujan was born in 1887 in Erode, Tamil Nadu, into an Iyengar Brahmin family.
25) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
World Basketball Day 2025 is observed annually on 21 December to commemorate the first-ever basketball game played in 1891.
The United Nations observed the second World Meditation Day on 21 December 2025 with a high-level event at its Headquarters in New York.
Detailed Explanation:
World Basketball Day 2025 is observed annually on 21 December to commemorate the first-ever basketball game played in 1891.
The United Nations officially declared 21 December as World Basketball Day in 2023, recognising the sport’s global cultural, social, and developmental impact.
Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith, a physical education instructor in the United States of America, as an indoor winter sport.
The United Nations observed the second World Meditation Day on 21 December 2025 with a high-level event at its Headquarters in New York.
World Meditation Day is a recent global observance, officially declared by the United Nations General Assembly.
