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  • Current Affairs MCQs : 9 December 2025

    Q. In December 2025, India achieved which Panchamrit clean energy milestone ahead of the 2030 target?
    A. 40% power capacity from non-fossil sources
    B. 45% power capacity from renewable sources
    C. 50% power capacity from non-fossil sources
    D. 60% power capacity from renewable sources

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    ✅ Answer: C. 50% power capacity from non-fossil sources
    India has achieved a major clean energy milestone by installing 50% of its total power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, reaching its Panchamrit target five years ahead of the 2030 deadline.

    Q. According to MNRE data (June 2025), what were India’s total installed power capacity and non-fossil capacity respectively?
    A. 450 GW and 210 GW
    B. 485 GW and 243 GW
    C. 500 GW and 260 GW
    D. 470 GW and 235 GW

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    ✅ Answer: B. 485 GW and 243 GW
    India’s total installed power capacity stood at 485 GW as of 30 June 2025, out of which 243 GW came from non-fossil sources.

    Q. Which Indian festival has been nominated by India for inscription on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List during the 20th session held in December 2025 in Delhi?
    A. Holi
    B. Onam
    C. Diwali
    D. Durga Puja

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    ✅ Answer: C. Diwali
    India hosted the 20th session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage at the Red Fort, New Delhi, from 8 to 13 December 2025.

  • Current Affairs MCQs : 8 December 2025

    Q. Armed Forces Flag Day is observed every year in India on which date?
    A. December 4
    B. December 5
    C. December 7
    D. December 10

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    Answer: C. December 7
    Armed Forces Flag Day is observed annually on December 7 in India to honour the sacrifice, courage, and service of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Established in 1949.

    Q. Which countries will jointly host the FIFA World Cup 2026?

    A. USA, Mexico, Brazil
    B. Canada, Brazil, Argentina
    C. USA, Canada, and Mexico
    D. USA, UK, and France

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    Answer: C. USA, Canada, and Mexico
    The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest edition in history, jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026 across 16 cities.

    Q. How many teams will participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

    A. 32
    B. 36
    C. 40
    D. 48

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    Answer: D. 48
    In FIFA World Cup 2026, for the first time, the tournament will feature an expanded 48-team format, divided into 12 groups of four teams, with 32 teams advancing to the knockout stage.

    Q: The book “Bharat: That Is India – Reclaiming Our Real Identity”, launched by IGNCA on 7 December 2025, is authored by:
    A. Ram Bahadur Rai
    B. Arif Mohammad Khan
    C. Abhijeet Joag
    D. Adi Shankaracharya

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    Answer: C. Abhijeet Joag
    On 7 December 2025, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) launched the book “Bharat: That Is India – Reclaiming Our Real Identity” authored by Abhijeet Joag in New Delhi.

  • Current Affairs MCQs : 6 December 2025

    Q. Following the recent 25 basis point reduction in December 2025, what is the new policy repo rate announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

    A) 6.00%
    B) 5.50%
    C) 5.25%
    D) 5.00%

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    Ans: C) 5.25%
    The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee unanimously cut the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% in its December 2025 meeting.

    Q. Which bilateral trade target was set between India and Russia during the 23rd Annual Summit in 2025?
    A. $50 billion by 2028
    B. $75 billion by 2030
    C. $100 billion by 2030
    D. $120 billion by 2035

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    Answer: C. $100 billion by 2030
    Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded his two-day visit to India on 5 December 2025, reaffirming the enduring, India–Russia “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.”

    Q. 5th Edition of ‘Harimau Shakti’ Joint Military Exercise was conducted in December 2025 in Rajasthan between which two countries?
    A. India and Indonesia
    B. India and Thailand
    C. India and Malaysia
    D. India and Vietnam

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    Answer: C. India and Malaysia
    India and Malaysia commenced the fifth edition of the joint military exercise ‘Harimau Shakti’ on 5 December 2025 at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan, which will continue till 18 December.

  • Current Affairs MCQs : 5 December 2025

    Q. Why is Putin’s 2025 visit to India considered strategically significant?

    A) It is his first visit after becoming President
    B) It marks the end of India-US relations
    C) It is his first visit to India since the Russia-Ukraine war began
    D) It was only for cultural cooperation

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    ✅ Correct Answer: C) It is his first visit to India since the Russia-Ukraine war began

    Q. Who won the Jerusalem Masters 2025 chess title?

    A) Viswanathan Anand
    B) Ian Nepomniachtchi
    C) Peter Svidler
    D) Arjun Erigaisi

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    ✅ Correct Answer: D) Arjun Erigaisi
    Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi won the Jerusalem Masters 2025 chess title on 3 December 2025 after defeating former World Champion Viswanathan Anand.

  • Current Affairs MCQs : 4 December 2025

    Q. Navy Day on 4 December commemorates which historic naval operation?

    A) Operation Vijay
    B) Operation Trident
    C) Operation Sankalp
    D) Operation Meghdoot

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    Correct Answer: B) Operation Trident
    Navy Day celebrated every year on 4 December, to commemorates the success of Operation Trident (1971), when the Indian Navy sank four Pakistani vessels, including PNS Khaibar.

    Q. Which defence achievement did DRDO accomplish on 2 December 2025, making India one of the few nations with in-house advanced escape-system testing capability?

    A) Successful static ejection seat test
    B) First test of a new fighter jet engine
    C) High-speed rocket-sledge dynamic test of a fighter aircraft escape system
    D) Deployment of a new anti-missile shield

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    Correct Answer: C) High-speed rocket-sledge dynamic test of a fighter aircraft escape system

  • Current Affairs MCQs : 3 December 2025

    Q. Where was the fourth edition of Kashi–Tamil Sangamam inaugurated on 2 December 2025?

    A) Chennai
    B) Madurai
    C) Varanasi
    D) Coimbatore

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    Correct Answer: C) Varanasi

    Q. Who assumed the Chairship of International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) on behalf of India in December 2025?

    A) Rajiv Kumar
    B) Sunil Arora
    C) Gyanesh Kumar
    D) Ashok Lavasa

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    Correct Answer: C) Gyanesh Kumar
    India has been invited for the first time to chair the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA). On 3 December 2025, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar formally assumed the Chairship in Stockholm, Sweden.

    Extra Facts about International IDEA:
    An inter-governmental organisation with 37 member countries.
    India is a founding member and has been actively involved in governance, electoral research, training, and capacity-building initiatives.

    Q. What is the new name given to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)?

    A) Lok Sewa Bhawan
    B) Sewa Dham
    C) Sewa Tirth
    D) Pradhan Mantri Enclave

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    Correct Answer: C) Sewa Tirth
    India’s Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) was relocated from the historic South Block to a newly built complex named Sewa Tirth in December 2025.

    Extra Facts:

    • The PMO was first established in South Block, New Delhi, in 1947, after Independence.
    • On 2 December 2025, the new PMO complex under the Central Vista Redevelopment Project was officially named Seva Teerth.

  • Current Affairs MCQs : 2 December 2025

    Q. When did the Border Security Force (BSF) celebrate its 61st Raising Day?
    A) 30 November 2025
    B) 1 December 2025
    C) 2 December 2025
    D) 5 December 2025

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    Answer: B) 1 December 2025
    Explanation: BSF was established in 1965 and marked its 61st Raising Day on 1 December 2025.

    Q. Border Security Force (BSF) primarily guards India’s borders with which two countries?
    A) China and Nepal
    B) Myanmar and Bhutan
    C) Pakistan and Bangladesh
    D) Sri Lanka and Afghanistan

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    Answer: C) Pakistan and Bangladesh
    Explanation: BSF is India’s primary border-guarding force responsible for securing the Pakistan and Bangladesh borders.
    Extra Facts:
    Formed on 1 December 1965 after the Indo-Pak war.
    It is the world’s largest border-guarding force.

    Q. Who was named the men’s World Athlete of the Year 2025?

    A) Emmanuel Wanyonyi
    B) Armand Duplantis
    C) Sebastian Sawe
    D) Zhang Jiale

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    Correct Answer: B) Armand Duplantis
    Sweden’s pole vault champion Armand Duplantis honored as the World Athletes of the Year 2025.

    Extra facts about Armand Duplantis

    • Broke the men’s pole vault world record four times in 2025.
    • Remained undefeated in all 16 competitions, winning both indoor and outdoor world titles.
    • Became the first male pole vaulter in modern athletics to go unbeaten in one event for two consecutive years.

    • Q. Under the new DoT cyber-security rules for app-based communication services, what must messaging apps remain continuously linked to in order to prevent misuse?

    A) The user’s email address
    B) A device fingerprint or hardware ID
    C) The active SIM card installed in the user’s device
    D) A cloud-based authentication system

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    Correct Answer: C) The active SIM card installed in the user’s device