The Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine was held in New Delhi from 17 to 19 December 2025, co-hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and India’s Ministry of Ayush. The summit focused on the evidence-based integration of traditional medicine into global health systems under the theme “Restoring balance: The science and practice of…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Order of Oman (First Class) on 18 December 2025 by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in recognition of his leadership and efforts to strengthen India–Oman relations. The conferment coincided with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Oman and took place during PM Modi’s official visit to…
Q. The specially designed wildlife-safe stretch of NH-45, launched in December 2025, passes through which Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh?A. Kanha Tiger ReserveB. Bandhavgarh Tiger ReserveC. Veerangana Durgavati Tiger ReserveD. Pench Tiger Reserve Q. Which of the following attack helicopters has been inducted into the Indian Army’s 451 Army Aviation Squadron, completing its fleet in…
The Indian Army received the final batch of three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Boeing on December 16–17, 2025, completing its contracted fleet of six helicopters. The deal, signed with the United States in February 2020 for about $600 million, marks a major milestone for the Army Aviation Corps. The helicopters arrived at Hindon Air…
India launched its first wildlife-safe highway on National Highway-45 (Bhopal–Jabalpur stretch) in Madhya Pradesh in December 2025, marking a major step toward eco-sensitive infrastructure development. The highway passes through the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve and near the Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary, making wildlife protection a critical concern. A 2 km ghat section of the 11.9 km…
The Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Bill) was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 16 December 2025. It proposes to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), marking the biggest reform in India’s rural employment framework in over two decades. About MGNREGA MGNREGA, enacted…
Q. Which is the highest civilian award of Ethiopia conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December 2025?A. Order of SolomonB. Star of EthiopiaC. The Great Honour Nishan of EthiopiaD. Lion of Addis Ababa Q. Which Indian film has been shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category?A. Laapataa LadiesB….
The Indian film Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, has been shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) in the Best International Feature Film category. Homebound is among 15 films that have become eligible for final nominations in this category, which highlights outstanding cinema from around the world. Being shortlisted marks a significant achievement for…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Ethiopia’s highest civilian award, The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia during his visit to Addis Ababa in December 2025. He became the first global Head of State or Government to receive this prestigious honour, marking a historic moment in India–Ethiopia relations. The award was bestowed by Ethiopian Prime Minister…
Who is Who GK 2026– updated for Competitive Exams. Who, What, Where List of Heads of Important Offices in India and World, latest General Knowledge with PDF for free download. Constitutional Head Post Name President Smt. Droupadi Murmu (15th) Vice President CP Radhakrishnan Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi (15th) Judicial Head Post Name Chief Justice,…
Q. Vijay Diwas (16 December) commemorates India’s victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which led to the creation of which country?A. NepalB. Sri LankaC. BangladeshD. Myanmar Q. India won its maiden Squash World Cup title in December 2025 after defeating which team 3–0 in the final?A. EnglandB. EgyptC. AustraliaD. Hong Kong Q. Who was appointed…
Raj Kumar Goyal, a retired 1990-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, was sworn in as India’s new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) on 15 December 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by President Droupadi Murmu in the presence of senior dignitaries. Before his appointment, Goyal served as Secretary, Department…
India created history by winning its maiden Squash World Cup title in December 2025, defeating top-seeded Hong Kong 3–0 in the final held at Chennai. With this victory, India became the first Asian nation to lift the prestigious mixed-team Squash World Cup trophy. The final, played on 14 December 2025 at the Express Avenue Mall,…
Vijay Diwas is observed every year on 16 December to mark India’s historic victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which led to the liberation of Bangladesh. The war began on 3 December 1971 and lasted only 13 days, making it one of the shortest and most decisive wars in history. The conflict arose from a…
Q: Harimau Shakti 2025, a joint military exercise between India and Malaysia, was conducted at which location in India? A. Pokhran Field Firing Range, RajasthanB. Mahajan Field Firing Range, RajasthanC. Babina Field Firing Range, Uttar PradeshD. Deolali Training Area, Maharashtra Q : Lionel Messi’s “GOAT India Tour 2025” in December 2025 was conducted across which…
Lionel Messi’s “GOAT India Tour 2025” was a landmark event for Indian football, held from 13 to 15 December 2025 across Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi. The three-day visit generated massive fan enthusiasm and placed India firmly on the global football map. Messi was accompanied by fellow football stars Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De…
Harimau Shakti 2025 is the 5th India–Malaysia joint military exercise, held from 5–18 December 2025 at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan. It involved the Dogra Regiment (India) and the 25th Battalion, Royal Malaysian Army. The exercise focused on counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism, and UN peacekeeping operations, aiming to enhance interoperability, operational readiness, and bilateral defence cooperation between…
Q: The CoalSETU policy approved by Govt in December 2025 aims to:A) Fix coal prices for regulated sectorsB) Provide free coal to power plantsC) Ensure seamless, efficient and transparent auction of coal linkagesD) Ban export of coal from India Q : What is a key feature that makes Census 2027 unique compared to previous Censuses…
On 12 December 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a budget of ₹11,718 crore for conducting Census 2027. Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases—Phase I (Houselisting and Housing Census) and Phase II (Population Enumeration). It will be India’s 16th Census overall and the 8th Census since Independence. India’s Census is regarded as the largest…
On 12 December 2025, the Government of India approved the CoalSETU policy to ensure seamless, efficient, and transparent utilisation of coal resources. The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under this policy, a new auction window called ‘CoalSETU’ has been introduced within the Non-Regulated…
Q. What was the primary focus of the phone conversation between PM Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump on 11 December 2025? A. Finalising a defence pactB. Strengthening bilateral trade and strategic cooperationC. Launching a joint space missionD. Discussing UN Security Council reforms Q. Supriya Sahu received the UNEP Champions of the Earth 2025…
Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests, Tamil Nadu, has been awarded the UNEP Champions of the Earth 2025 in the Inspiration and Action category. This is the United Nations’ highest environmental honour. ⭐ Why She Received the Award 🏛️ Global Stage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump held a telephonic conversation on 11 December 2025 to review bilateral ties and ongoing trade negotiations. The discussion focused on strengthening the India–U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, with emphasis on trade, defence, energy, and emerging technologies. Both leaders assessed progress in resolving tariff disputes and improving…
Q. Which Indian festival was inscribed on UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during the 20th UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee session held at the Red Fort, New Delhi in December 2025?A. HoliB. GarbaC. Deepavali (Diwali)D. Durga Puja Q. Which team won the 2025 FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup held in Chennai in…
Germany won the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 in Chennai on 10 December 2025, defeating Spain 3–2 in a shoot-out after a 1–1 draw in regulation time, securing their eighth title. Justus Warweg scored for Germany, while Nicolas Mustaros equalised for Spain before the match went to penalties. India claimed their first-ever bronze…
Deepavali (Diwali), the festival of lights, has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during the 20th UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee session held at the Red Fort, New Delhi (8–13 December 2025). This makes Deepavali the 16th Indian element on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage list. The announcement was celebrated in…
Q. Who appointed Andrej Babiš as the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic on 9 December 2025?A. Miloš ZemanB. Petr PavelC. Viktor OrbánD. Charles Michel Q. Which state ranks first in rooftop solar installation under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana as of December 2025?A. RajasthanB. MaharashtraC. GujaratD. Karnataka
India has successfully installed 7,075.78 MW of rooftop solar capacity under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, covering nearly 24 lakh households across the country as of December 2025. 🌞 Overview of the Scheme 📊 Current Achievements ⚡ Benefits to Citizens
Andrej Babiš was officially appointed Prime Minister of the Czech Republic on 9 December 2025 by President Petr Pavel, marking his return after his earlier tenure from 2017–2021. Leader of the ANO party, Babiš formed a coalition with eurosceptic groups after winning the October 2025 elections. He pledged to prioritise Czech national interests, adopt a…
Q. In December 2025, India achieved which Panchamrit clean energy milestone ahead of the 2030 target?A. 40% power capacity from non-fossil sourcesB. 45% power capacity from renewable sourcesC. 50% power capacity from non-fossil sourcesD. 60% power capacity from renewable sources Q. According to MNRE data (June 2025), what were India’s total installed power capacity and…