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Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 30th December 2025

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1) As of 2025, Aryaman Finance (India) Limited (AFIL) received a Certificate of Registration (CoR) from the RBI to operate as an NBFC under which provision of law?

(a) Section 21 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949

(b) Section 35A of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

(c) Section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

(d) Section 10A of the Companies Act, 2013

(e) Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949


2) The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will invest up to ₹300 crore (about USD 30 million) in which of the following instruments issued by Grihum Housing Finance Limited?

(a) Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS)

(b) Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)

(c) Corporate bonds

(d) Equity shares through IPO

(e) Priority Sector Lending Certificates


3) As of 2025, Russia’s Sber Bank was added to the list of banks authorised to import gold for FY 2025–26 through an amendment issued by which authority?

(a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

(b) Ministry of Finance

(c) Department of Economic Affairs

(d) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

(e) Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)


4) The IRDAI’s recent measures to ensure transparent, fair, and time-bound motor insurance claim settlements are primarily governed under which regulatory framework?

(a) IRDAI (Motor Vehicles Insurance) Regulations, 2019

(b) IRDAI (Protection of Policyholders’ Interests, Operations and Allied Matters of Insurers) Regulations, 2024

(c) Insurance Act, 1938 (Amended 2023)

(d) Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

(e) IRDAI (Claims Management) Guidelines, 2021


5) The indigenously developed MRI scanner by VoxelGrids is notable for being the result of a long-term research effort led by which individual?

(a) Arjun Arunachalam

(b) Nandan Nilekani

(c) Mukesh Ambani

(d) Dr. Randeep Guleria

(e) Sam Altman


6) In 2025, India’s first-ever standard notified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifically for agarbattis (incense sticks) is______________

(a) IS 19001:2024

(b) IS 20010:2025

(c) IS 18045:2023

(d) IS 19412:2025

(e) IS 17089:2024


7) The world record–breaking Santa Claus sand sculpture by Sudarsan Pattnaik was unveiled at which location and titled “World’s Biggest Apple and Sand Installation of Santa Claus”?

(a) Niladri Beach, Puri, Odisha

(b) Juhu Beach, Mumbai

(c) Marina Beach, Chennai

(d) Radhanagar Beach, Andaman

(e) Kovalam Beach, Kerala


8) The Constitution of India released in the Santhali language by President Droupadi Murmu has been published in which script?

(a) Devanagari

(b) Roman

(c) Bengali

(d) Ol Chiki

(e) Perso-Arabic


9) As of 2025, India’s proposed first comprehensive National Anti-Terror Policy is primarily aimed at strengthening which of the following?

(a) Economic reform framework

(b) National security architecture

(c) Electoral governance system

(d) Federal tax structure

(e) Disaster management mechanism


10) As of 2025, India will assume the Chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process in 2026. How
many times has India held this position before?

(a) Once

(b) Five times

(c) Three times

(d) Four times

(e) Twice


11) The Rashtra Prerna Sthal inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Lucknow primarily commemorates which of the following leaders?

(a) Mahatma Gandhi

(b) Jawaharlal Nehru

(c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

(d) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

(e) Lal Bahadur Shastri


12) The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has announced a complete ban on the grant of new mining leases in which of the following regions?

(a) Western Ghats

(b) Himalayas

(c) Aravalli Range

(d) Vindhya Range

(e) Eastern Ghats


13) The new large warship proposed by US President Donald Trump, as part of the “Golden Fleet,” is claimed to be larger than which class of battleships?

(a) Missouri-class

(b) Iowa-class

(c) Ohio-class

(d) Nimitz-class

(e) Arleigh Burke-class


14) As of 2025, Ratan Kumar Kesh was re-appointed as Executive Director by the RBI for which bank?

(a) HDFC Bank

(b) ICICI Bank

(c) Bandhan Bank

(d) Axis Bank

(e) Kotak Mahindra Bank


15) As of 2025, Barham Salih, appointed as the
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)Chief, will succeed which outgoing head?

(a) Filippo Grandi

(b) António Guterres

(c) Ban Ki-moon

(d) Kofi Annan

(e) Mahmoud Abbas


16) The Regional Level Pollution Response Exercise – RPREX-25 conducted by the Indian Coast Guard was held off the coast of__________

(a) Chennai, Tamil Nadu

(b) Kochi, Kerala

(c) Goa

(d) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

(e) Mumbai, Maharashtra


17) As of 2025, PARAM (PARAllel Machine)Rudra supercomputer, recently launched at IIT Patna, delivers what computing performance under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)?

(a) 500 teraflops

(b) 838 teraflops

(c) 1,000 teraflops

(d) 750 teraflops

(e) 900 teraflops


18) As of 2025, India’s first dedicated standard for bomb disposal systems, notified by
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), is numbered_________.

(a) IS 19412:2025

(b) IS 20010:2025

(c) IS 19001:2024

(d) IS 19445:2025

(e) IS 18045:2023


19) As of 2025, SBI Mutual Fund and Black Rock jointly acquired a 6.56% stake in which company through block deals on the NSE?

(a) Reliance Industries

(b) Tata Steel

(c) Adani Enterprises

(d) Infosys

(e) Belrise Industries


20) As of 2025, P.V. Sindhu has been elected Chair of which commission for the 2026–2029 term?

(a) Indian Olympic Association Athletes’ Commission

(b) Badminton World Federation Athletes’ Commission

(c) International Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commission

(d) Asian Badminton Federation Executive Committee

(e) World Badminton Players’ Council


21) As of 2025, Biswa Bandhu Sen, who passed away in Bengaluru at the age of 72, was serving
as the Speaker of which state assembly?

(a) Assam

(b) Manipur

(c) Tripura

(d) Meghalaya

(e) Nagaland


22) According to the IRDAI Master Circular on Protection of Policyholders’ Interests, 2024, motor insurance claims below what amount do not require a mandatory survey by a registered surveyor?

(a) ₹25,000

(b) ₹50,000

(c) ₹75,000

(d) ₹1,00,000

(e) ₹1,50,000


23) The Regional AI Impact Conference, positioning the state in India’s AI ecosystem, will be hosted by which state?

(a) Karnataka

(b) Maharashtra

(c) Gujarat

(d) Tamil Nadu

(e) Odisha


24) As of 2025, Santhali, one of India’s oldest tribal languages, was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution through which Constitutional Amendment?

(a) 86th Amendment Act, 2002

(b) 92nd Amendment Act, 2003

(c) 94th Amendment Act, 2005

(d) 101st Amendment Act, 2016

(e) 99th Amendment Act, 2014


25) Where was the headquarters of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR) is located?

(a) Geneva, Switzerland

(b) Paris, France

(c) New York, USA

(d) London, UK

(e) Vienna, Austria


Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Aryaman Finance (India) Limited (AFIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Aryaman Financial Services Limited (AFSL), received a Certificate of Registration (CoR) from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to commence operations as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC).

The RBI grants NBFC registration under Section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, which governs regulation and supervision of NBFCs in India.

Detailed Explanation:

Aryaman Finance (India) Limited (AFIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Aryaman Financial Services Limited (AFSL), received a Certificate of Registration (CoR) from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to commence operations as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC).

The RBI grants NBFC registration under Section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, which governs regulation and supervision of NBFCs in India.

Post approval, AFIL will operate as a Type-II NBFC-ND-ICC (Non-Deposit Taking – Investment and Credit Company), meaning it is not allowed to accept public deposits.

As an NBFC-ND-ICC, AFIL will primarily undertake lending, investment, and allied financial services, while complying with RBI prudential norms and regulatory requirements.


2) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

International Finance Corporation (IFC) will invest up to ₹300 crore (about USD 30 million) in Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) issued by Grihum Housing Finance Limited, an affordable housing finance company in India.

Detailed Explanation:

International Finance Corporation (IFC) will invest up to ₹300 crore (about USD 30 million) in Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) issued by Grihum Housing Finance Limited, an affordable housing finance company in India.

The investment aims to mobilise private capital for affordable mortgage lending and to deepen India’s RMBS market by attracting long-term institutional investors.

RMBS are securities backed by pools of residential home loans, enabling lenders to access market-based, longer-tenor funding while improving housing affordability for borrowers.

This marks IFC’s first-ever RMBS investment in India, aligned with the Government of India’s flagship housing scheme Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).


3) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has added Russia’s Sber Bank to the list of banks authorised to import gold for FY 2025–26, expanding the authorised importer base.

The decision was notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) through an amendment to Appendix 4B of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has added Russia’s Sber Bank to the list of banks authorised to import gold for FY 2025–26, expanding the authorised importer base.

The decision was notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) through an amendment to Appendix 4B of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023.

Sber Bank’s authorisation is valid from June 25, 2025, to March 31, 2026, and is restricted exclusively to gold imports for domestic consumption.

With this inclusion, Sber Bank becomes the third bank—after Indian Overseas Bank and Union Bank of India—authorised to import only gold during FY 2025–26.


4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) has implemented strict regulatory measures to ensure transparent, fair and time-bound motor insurance claim settlements, protecting policyholders’ interests.

The IRDAI (Protection of Policyholders’ Interests, Operations and Allied Matters of Insurers) Regulations, 2024 act as the primary legal framework to prevent arbitrary or coercive practices in motor claim settlements.

Detailed Explanation:

IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) has implemented strict regulatory measures to ensure transparent, fair and time-bound motor insurance claim settlements, protecting policyholders’ interests.

The IRDAI (Protection of Policyholders’ Interests, Operations and Allied Matters of Insurers) Regulations, 2024 act as the primary legal framework to prevent arbitrary or coercive practices in motor claim settlements.

Under the 2024 Regulations, insurers must adopt board-approved claim settlement policies and ensure clear disclosure of roles, duties and appointment details of surveyors/loss assessors to the insured.

All claim deductions and settlements must be transparent, reasonable, documented and supported by written explanations, as mandated by IRDAI.

The share of motor insurance complaints declined from 26.18% in FY 2023–24 to 24.8% in FY 2024–25, indicating improved grievance redressal.


5) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

VoxelGrids, a Zoho-backed Indian medical technology startup, has developed India’s first indigenously built Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner, providing a major boost to Make in India and the medical technology sector.

Detailed Explanation:

VoxelGrids, a Zoho-backed Indian medical technology startup, has developed India’s first indigenously built Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner, providing a major boost to Make in India and the medical technology sector.

The development significantly reduces India’s dependence on imported diagnostic equipment and strengthens the domestic healthcare infrastructure.

The project is the outcome of a 12-year research and development effort led by Arjun Arunachalam, Founder of VoxelGrids.

Until now, India relied largely on foreign manufacturers such as Siemens and GE Healthcare for MRI machines.


6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has notified India’s first-ever standard for agarbattis (incense sticks) to strengthen consumer safety and product quality.

The standard IS 19412:2025 was announced on National Consumer Day 2025.

India is the world’s largest producer and exporter of agarbattis, making this move significant for both domestic consumers and global markets.

Detailed Explanation:

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has notified India’s first-ever standard for agarbattis (incense sticks) to strengthen consumer safety and product quality.

The standard IS 19412:2025 was announced on National Consumer Day 2025.

India is the world’s largest producer and exporter of agarbattis, making this move significant for both domestic consumers and global markets.

IS 19412:2025 is the first Indian Standard exclusively for agarbattis.

It provides a comprehensive regulatory framework to ensure agarbattis are safe, consistent in quality, and environmentally responsible.

The standard covers four key aspects:

Quality of raw materials used

Burning performance and ash behaviour

Fragrance quality, performance, and stability

Chemical safety and toxicity control


7) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik created a world record–breaking Santa Claus sculpture at Niladri Beach, Puri, Odisha.

The artwork celebrates the Christmas spirit and conveys a message of peace, harmony and global unity.

Titled “World’s Biggest Apple and Sand Installation of Santa Claus”, the sculpture was unveiled on 26 December 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

Renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik created a world record–breaking Santa Claus sculpture at Niladri Beach, Puri, Odisha.

The artwork celebrates the Christmas spirit and conveys a message of peace, harmony and global unity.

Titled “World’s Biggest Apple and Sand Installation of Santa Claus”, the sculpture was unveiled on 26 December 2025.

It has been officially recognised by the World Records Book of India.

Sudarsan Pattnaik shared visuals of the installation on social media, highlighting its unique festive theme.

The sculpture was made using 1.5 tonnes of apples along with sand.

It measures 60 feet in length, 45 feet in width and 22 feet in height.

The installation combines sand art with fruit-based elements, making it a one-of-a-kind artistic creation.


8) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

President of India Droupadi Murmu released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language at a special function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The Constitution has been published in the Ol Chiki script, enabling Santhali-speaking tribal citizens to read and understand India’s supreme law in their mother tongue.

Detailed Explanation:

President of India Droupadi Murmu released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language at a special function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The Constitution has been published in the Ol Chiki script, enabling Santhali-speaking tribal citizens to read and understand India’s supreme law in their mother tongue.

The initiative reflects India’s commitment to inclusive governance, cultural respect and accessibility of democratic institutions, especially for tribal communities.

Addressing the gathering, the President described the release as a moment of pride and joy for the Santhali community.

She highlighted that language is central to identity, participation and constitutional awareness.


9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India is set to introduce its first comprehensive National Anti-Terror Policy, aimed at strengthening the national security architecture.

The policy is in the final stages and will provide a unified framework for Central and State agencies to prevent, investigate and respond to terror-related incidents.

Detailed Explanation:

India is set to introduce its first comprehensive National Anti-Terror Policy, aimed at strengthening the national security architecture.

The policy is in the final stages and will provide a unified framework for Central and State agencies to prevent, investigate and respond to terror-related incidents.

It reflects India’s evolving security challenges such as digital radicalisation, cross-border threats and the need for stronger inter-agency coordination.

A major focus of the policy is on emerging and non-traditional terror threats.

It addresses digital radicalisation, where extremist groups use social media and encrypted platforms to recruit and indoctrinate youth.


10) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

India will assume the Chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process (KP) from 1 January 2026, marking a major milestone in its global economic and diplomatic engagement.

Detailed Explanation:

India will assume the Chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process (KP) from 1 January 2026, marking a major milestone in its global economic and diplomatic engagement.

The decision was taken at the Kimberley Process Plenary, reflecting India’s growing stature as a responsible leader in ethical trade, transparency and sustainable sourcing.

This will be the third time India has been entrusted with the Chair of the Kimberley Process.

The Kimberley Process is a tripartite international initiative involving governments, the global diamond industry and civil society organisations.

Its primary objective is to prevent the trade in conflict diamonds, also known as blood diamonds.


11) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, marking the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a Bharat Ratna awardee.

The national memorial has been developed as a space to preserve, celebrate and transmit the ideals of Indian nationalism, good governance and selfless leadership to future generations.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, marking the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a Bharat Ratna awardee.

The national memorial has been developed as a space to preserve, celebrate and transmit the ideals of Indian nationalism, good governance and selfless leadership to future generations.

The Rashtra Prerna Sthal has been developed over 65 acres in the Vasant Kunj area of Lucknow and is envisioned as a national inspiration site reflecting India’s ideological journey rooted in nationalism and public service.

At the core of the memorial are three bronze statues, each 65 feet tall, depicting key leaders who shaped India’s political and ideological discourse: Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Deendayal Upadhyaya.


12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

To strengthen environmental conservation, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has announced a complete ban on the grant of new mining leases across the entire Aravalli Range, extending from Gujarat to the National Capital Region (NCR).

Detailed Explanation:

To strengthen environmental conservation, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has announced a complete ban on the grant of new mining leases across the entire Aravalli Range, extending from Gujarat to the National Capital Region (NCR).

The decision aims to protect one of the world’s oldest mountain systems and reflects the Centre’s long-term commitment to ecological preservation and sustainable development.

As per the official directive, no new mining leases will be granted anywhere in the Aravalli landscape.


13) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

United States (US) President Donald Trump announced plans for the US Navy to build a new large warship, described as a “battleship”, as part of a proposed “Golden Fleet.”

The proposed battleship is claimed to be larger than the Iowa-class battleships used by the US during World War II.

Detailed Explanation:

United States (US) President Donald Trump announced plans for the US Navy to build a new large warship, described as a “battleship”, as part of a proposed “Golden Fleet.”

The proposed battleship is claimed to be larger than the Iowa-class battleships used by the US during World War II.

The warship is expected to be equipped with hypersonic missiles, rail guns, and high-powered lasers, though several of these advanced weapons systems are still under development.

The plan aims to revive US shipbuilding capacity, reduce cost overruns and construction delays, and counter China’s dominance, which accounts for about 53% of global shipbuilding, compared to roughly 0.1% by the US.


14) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the re-appointment of Ratan Kumar Kesh as Executive Director (ED) of Bandhan Bank for a three-year term, effective March 31, 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the re-appointment of Ratan Kumar Kesh as Executive Director (ED) of Bandhan Bank for a three-year term, effective March 31, 2026.

He will continue as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of Bandhan Bank, ensuring leadership continuity.

Ratan Kumar Kesh has nearly 30 years of cross-sector banking experience, overseeing operations, technology, digital transformation, risk management, and customer experience.

He has held senior leadership roles in leading banks such as Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, and ICICI Bank.


15) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) approved Barham Salih as the next Head of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Detailed Explanation:

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) approved Barham Salih as the next Head of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Barham Salih became the first UN Refugee Chief from the Middle East since the late 1970s, and his appointment was approved by consensus of all 193 UN member states.

He was recommended by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who highlighted Salih’s background as a former refugee, crisis negotiator, and senior political leader.

Salih will succeed Filippo Grandi and will assume office on January 1, 2026, serving a five-year term as UNHCR chief.


16) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), designated as the central coordinating authority for marine pollution, conducted Regional Level Pollution Response Exercise – RPREX-25 off the Mumbai coast, Maharashtra, to test preparedness against oil spill incidents.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), designated as the central coordinating authority for marine pollution, conducted Regional Level Pollution Response Exercise – RPREX-25 off the Mumbai coast, Maharashtra, to test preparedness against oil spill incidents.

RPREX-25 aimed to validate inter-agency coordination, response capability, and operational readiness of stakeholders involved in marine pollution control.

The exercise followed a two-phase approach, beginning with an Initial Planning Conference (IPC) on 18 December 2025, which included technical lectures and a tabletop exercise for strategic coordination.

The second phase involved a full-scale sea exercise, testing equipment, trained personnel, communication systems, and real-time oil spill response operations.


17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

PARAM Rudra supercomputer was launched at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna, Bihar, marking the first PARAM Rudra system in Bihar under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM).

The supercomputer delivers 838 teraflops performance and is built using indigenously developed Rudra servers and software, supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat in High-Performance Computing (HPC).

Detailed Explanation:

PARAM Rudra supercomputer was launched at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna, Bihar, marking the first PARAM Rudra system in Bihar under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM).

The launch was presided over by Amitesh Kumar Sinha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for setting up PARAM Rudra was signed in May 2023 between IIT Patna and Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under MeitY.

The supercomputer delivers 838 teraflops performance and is built using indigenously developed Rudra servers and software, supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat in High-Performance Computing (HPC).

PARAM Rudra at IIT Patna will support advanced research for around 60 faculty members and 400 students across 10 departments.


18) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), a statutory body under the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD), notified India’s first dedicated standard IS 19445:2025 for bomb disposal systems to strengthen internal security preparedness and safety infrastructure.

Detailed Explanation:

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), a statutory body under the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD), notified India’s first dedicated standard IS 19445:2025 for bomb disposal systems to strengthen internal security preparedness and safety infrastructure.

The standard was developed at the request of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Terminal Ballistic Research Laboratory (TBRL) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).


19) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

SBI Mutual Fund and BlackRock jointly acquired a 6.56% stake in Belrise Industries for about ₹897 crore through block deals on the NSE.

Detailed Explanation:

SBI Mutual Fund and BlackRock jointly acquired a 6.56% stake in Belrise Industries for about ₹897 crore through block deals on the NSE.

SBI Mutual Fund purchased 5.76% stake (around 5.13 crore shares), while BlackRock Emerging Markets Fund Inc acquired 0.79% stake (around 70.5 lakh shares) at an average price of ₹153.70 per share.

After the transaction, BlackRock’s shareholding in Belrise Industries increased to 1.85% from 1.06%, strengthening its strategic investment position.


20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Pusarla Venkata Sindhu (PV Sindhu), India’s badminton icon, has been elected Chair of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes’ Commission for the 2026–2029 term.

With this appointment, she becomes a member of the Badminton World Federation Council, ensuring direct athlete representation in global badminton governance.

Detailed Explanation:

Pusarla Venkata Sindhu (PV Sindhu), India’s badminton icon, has been elected Chair of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes’ Commission for the 2026–2029 term.

With this appointment, she becomes a member of the Badminton World Federation Council, ensuring direct athlete representation in global badminton governance.

The election marks a major milestone in Sindhu’s leadership role beyond competitive badminton.

As Chair of the Athletes’ Commission, PV Sindhu will represent the interests and concerns of badminton players worldwide.

She will contribute to policy formulation, governance decisions, and athlete-centric reforms within the BWF.


21) Answer:
C

Short Explanation:

Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen passed away at the age of 72 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

He was born on 23 May 1953 in Tripura.

He was serving as the 11th Speaker of the Tripura Legislative Assembly since March 2023.

Detailed Explanation:

Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen passed away at the age of 72 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

He was born on 23 May 1953 in Tripura.

He was serving as the 11th Speaker of the Tripura Legislative Assembly since March 2023.

Political career began with the Indian National Congress (INC), winning Tripura Assembly elections in 2008 and 2013.

He joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in 2016, and later switched to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

He was elected four times as MLA from the 56-Dharmanagar constituency in North Tripura.


22) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

As per the Master Circular on Protection of Policyholders’ Interests, 2024, motor claims below ₹50,000 do not require mandatory survey by a registered surveyor.

Detailed Explanation:

As per the Master Circular on Protection of Policyholders’ Interests, 2024, motor claims below ₹50,000 do not require mandatory survey by a registered surveyor.

For small-value motor claims, insurers are permitted to use app-based and AI-driven assessment methods, speeding up settlements.

The IRDAI (Insurance Surveyors and Loss Assessors) Regulations, 2015 mandate continuous monitoring of surveyor performance and adherence to a prescribed code of conduct by insurers.


23) Answer: E

The Odisha government will host the Regional AI Impact Conference from December 19 to 20. Positioning the state as a key contributor to India’s emerging artificial intelligence ecosystem in governance and public service delivery.


24) Answer: B

Santhali is one of the oldest living tribal languages of India.

It is widely spoken across Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and Bihar.

Santhali was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, granting it official recognition.


25) Answer: A

About UNHCR :

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to the protection of refugees worldwide.

Founded : 14 December 1950

Headquarters : Geneva, Switzerland.