Q. Where was the fourth edition of Kashi–Tamil Sangamam inaugurated on 2 December 2025?
A) Chennai
B) Madurai
C) Varanasi
D) Coimbatore
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
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.
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
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.
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.