Q.1: Which institution has developed the Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based lab assistant AILA?
a) IIT Mandi
b) IIT Madras
c) IIT Bombay
d) IIT Delhi
Ans: d) IIT Delhi
Imp Fact:
Artificial Intelligent Lab Assistant (AILA) is developed by researchers at IIT Delhi. It is capable of conducting scientific experiments autonomously. AILA can optimize parameters, make real-time decisions, and analyze data with minimal human intervention.
Q.2: The Direct Benefit Transfer of LPG (DBTL)-PAHAL Scheme is launched by which ministry?
a) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
b) Ministry of Rural Development
c) Ministry of Defense
d) Ministry of Commerce
Ans: a) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Q.3: Good Governance Day is observed every year on which day?
a) December 25
b) December 24
c) December 22
d) December 20
Ans: a) December 25
Imp Fact:
It was started to honour the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The aim of this day is promote awareness about government accountability, transparency, and efficient administration. Key initiatives related to it are Digital India, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Jan Dhan Yojana and good governance index.
Q.4: National Mathematics Day is observed annually on which day?
a) December 21
b) December 22
c) December 23
d) December 24
Ans: b) December 22
Imp Fact:
National Mathematics Day is observed to honor the birth anniversary of prominent mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. The day was formally instituted by the Government of India in December 2011.
Q.5: What is the theme of World AIDS Day 2025?
a) Stay Away Stay Safe
b) Strides of safety
c) March towards healthy life
d) Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response
Ans: d) Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response
Q.6: India’s first airport having “Water-Positive” Status?
a) Indira Gandhi International Airport
b) Amritsar International Airport
c) Chandigarh International Airport
d) Mumbai International Airport
Ans: a) Indira Gandhi International Airport
Imp Fact:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) becomes first water-positive airport. It means it replenish more water than it consumes. It stores 9 million liters of rainwater, a 16.6 MLD zero-liquid discharge sewage treatment plant recycles 100% of airport wastewater for non-potable uses. It has advanced irrigation system.
Q.7: International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed every year on which day?
a) December 1
b) December 2
c) December 3
d) December 4
Ans: c) December 3
Q.8: Human Rights Day is celebrated on_________?
a) December 8
b) December 9
c) December 10
d) December 11
Ans: c) December 10
Q.9: Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) is started by which ministry?
a) Ministry of Environment
b) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
c) Ministry of Rural Development
d) Ministry of Commerce
Ans: b) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Imp Fact:
Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) is an ambitious programme focusing on zero-emission of greenhouse gases in ports. Under this initiative conventional diesel-powered harbour tugs will be replaced by environmentally friendly alternatives. It is aiming to reduce carbon emission by 30% per ton of cargo by 2030. National Centre of Excellence in Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS) is the nodal agency for the implementation of this initiative.
Q.10: What is the theme of International Mountain Day (IMD) 2025?
a) Restoring of shrinking glaciers
b) Solid waste free mountains
c) Protecting environment by tree plantation
d) Glaciers matter for water, food and livelihoods in mountains and beyond
Ans: d) Glaciers matter for water, food and livelihoods in mountains and beyond
Q.11: Western tragopan is the state bird of which state?
a) Mizoram
b) Manipur
c) Arunachal Pradesh
d) Himachal Pradesh
Ans: d) Himachal Pradesh
Imp Fact:
Western tragopan scientific name is Tragopan melanocephalus. It is also known as the “King of Birds.” It is found in the Western Himalayas at a height of 1800-3600 meters. It is an omnivorous bird and feeds fruits, seeds and insects.
Q.12: NITI Aayog declared which state as the “Ginger Capital” of India?
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Mizoram
c) Assam
d) Sikkim
Ans: b) Mizoram
Imp Fact:
Mizoram is known for its high-quality ginger. It has high oleoresin content and organic nature makes it most demanded product. State government of Mizoram is giving a minimum support price of Rs 50 to the farmers and ginger processing unit is established at Sairang Horticulture Centre.
Q.13: Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Odisha
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Karnataka
Ans: a) Maharashtra
Q.14: Which telescop5e was used to discover the spiral galaxy “Alaknanda” ?
a) James Webb Space Telescope
b) Spitzer Space Teles5cope
c) Chandra X-ray Observatory
d) Hubble Space Telescope
Ans: a) James Webb Space Telescope
Imp Fact:
Alaknanda galaxy is a spiral galaxy. It is discovered by Indian astronomers Yogesh Wadadekar and Rashi Jain. They discovered it with the help of James Webb Space Telescope. Alak5nanda spans around 30,000 light-years in diameter. It is situated behind Abell 2744, the massive galaxy cluster, which is also known as Pandora’s Cluster.
Q.15 Who won the Sanctuary Wildlife Service Award 2025?
a) Medha Pathekar
b) Parveen Shaikh
c) Salim Ali
d) Sundarlal Bahuguna
Ans: b) Parveen Shaikh
Imp Fact:
Parveen Shaikh is a scientist with the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS). She received Sanctuary Wildlife Service Award 2025 for conserving the endangered Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis).
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Q.16: How many days of wage employment are guaranteed under Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) 2025?
a) 120 days
b) 125 days
c) 130 days
d) 135 days
Ans: b) 125 days
Q.17: “Right to Education: Past, Present and Future” is a report released by which international organisation?
a) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
b) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
c) World Bank (WB)
d) BRICS
Ans: b) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Q.18: India won which medal in hockey at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025?
a) Gold medal
b) Silver medal
c) Bronze medal
d) None of the Above
Ans: b) Silver medal
Q.19: According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which banks are included in the list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)?
a) AU Small Saving Bank, BoB, and Kotak Mahindra Bank
b) RBL Bank, Punjab National Bank, and Yes Bank
c) PB Fintech, Axis Bank, and ICICI Bank
d) HDFC Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), and ICICI Bank
Ans: d) HDFC Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), and ICICI Bank
Q.20: _________ Pakistani musical instrument is added in the UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding list in 2025?
a) Tumba
b) Alghoza
c) Dhol
d) Boreendo
Ans: d) Boreendo
Q.21: “Deepening the Corporate Bond Market in India,” report is released by which organisation?
a) NITI Aayog
b) NADARD
c) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
d) BSE and NSE
Ans: a) NITI Aayog
Q.22: Yellowstone National Park, that was recently seen in news, is located in which country?
a) Finland
b) Greenland
c) Iraq
d) America
Ans: d) America
Imp Fact:
Yellowstone National Park is America’s first national park established in 1872. It is located in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho.
Q.23: National Farmers Day is observed on which day in India every year?
a) December 10
b) December 23
c) December 20
d) December 18
Ans: b) December 23
Imp Fact:
National Farmers Day is also known as kisan divas in India. It was started to pay homage to former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh to mark his birth anniversary.
Q.24: Where is the headquarters of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) located?
a) Ranchi
b) Sikkim
c) Dehradun
d) Shimla
Ans: c) Dehradun
Q.25: _________ is observed as the Minorities Rights Day in India?
a) December 17
b) December 18
c) December 19
d) December 20
Ans: b) December 18
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Q.26: What is ‘Candida auris’ that was recently seen in news?
a) Fungal pathogen
b) Meteor
c) Gama
d) BT Brinjal
Ans: d) Fungal pathogen
Q.27: Makaravilakku festival is celebrated in which state?
a) Kerala
b) Karnataka
c) Maharashtra
d) Andhra Pradesh
Ans: a) Kerala
Q.28: Narsapuram Lace Craft is related to which state of India?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) West Bengal
c) Arunachal Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
Ans: a) Andhra Pradesh
Q.29: India launched its first hydrogen-powered water taxi service in which city?
a) Kolkata
b) Prayagraj
c) Chennai
d) Varanasi
Ans: d) Varanasi
Imp Fact:
The water taxi has been built by Cochin Shipyard and launched on 10th Dec 2025. It operates on a hybrid electric–hydrogen propulsion system. It has zero emissions, low noise levels and environment friendly. The vessel has five hydrogen cylinders and 3 kW solar panels which help it to work in more efficient manner.
Q.30: Veer Bal Diwas is observed in India every year on which day?
a) December 24
b) December 25
c) December 26
d) December 27
Ans: d) December 26
Imp Facts:
In the year of 2022 the Government of India declared 26 December as Veer Bal Diwas. On this day sons of Guru Gobind Singh laid down their life for panth (sect). It commemorates the martyrdom of Baba Fateh Singh and Baba Zorawar Singh, the young sons (Sahibzade) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
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Q.31: Dulhasti Stage-II Hydropower Project is proposed on which river?
a) Chenab
b) Jhelum
c) Sutlej
d) Indus
Ans: a) Chenab
Imp Fact:
Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project having a capacity of 260-megawatt power generation. This project is an extension of Dulhasti Stage-I Hydropower Project (390 MW). The project is proposed on the Chenab River in Kishtwar District, Jammu and Kashmir.
Q.32: The Bhima River, is a major tributary of which river?
a) Narmada
b) Godavari
c) Kaveri
d) Krishna
Ans: d) Krishna
Imp Fact:
Bhima Rivers flows through Maharashtra and Karnataka. It is the place of historic Battle of Bhima Koregaon which took place in 1818. On January 1, 1818, a small section of Mahar (dalit/untouchables) soldiers, about 500 in number, trounced and decimated a strong contingent of 28,000 Peshwa Baji Rao II soldiers. Peshwa were Brahmin soldiers. The Battle of Bhima Koregaon is celebrated as a symbol of Dalit pride and resistance against caste oppression.
Q.33: “Justice Mission 2025” is a military exercise conducted by which country in Dec 2025?
a) China
b) Iran
c) Israel
d) Ukraine
Ans: China
Imp Fact:
Justice Mission 2025 was a large-scale military exercise conducted by China around Tiwan. This drill was conducted by ground, air, navy and missile units. Its aim was to give signal against “Tiwan Independence” and to curb any interference of external forces.
Q.34: Interpol and World Custom Organisation (WCO) started which operation to stop wildlife and forestry trafficking in 2025?
a) Operation Green Shield 2025
b) Operation Eco Watch 2025
c) Operation Wild Guard 2025
d) Operation Thunder 2025
Ans: d) Operation Thunder 2025
Imp Fact:
Operation Thunder 2025 involved law enforcement agencies of 134 countries. Under this operation officials seize 30,000 live animals including birds, reptiles, primates and big cats. They also confiscate over 10,500 insects and arachnids such as butterflies and spiders.
Q.35: The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission is a project of which space agency?
a) European Space Agency (ESA)
b) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
c) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
d) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Ans: c) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Q.36: What is the IUCN conservation status of Red-shanked douc (Pygathrix nemaeus)?
a) Endangered
b) Critically Endangered
c) Vulnerable
d) Least Concern
Ans: b) Critically Endangered
Imp Fact:
The Red-shanked douc is an endangered species of monkey found in Southeast Asia particularly in the region of Vietnam, Laos and some parts of China. It is found in the tropical and subtropical region of these countries. Due to habitat loss and hunting its population declines sharply. It is added in the category of critically endangered list of International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Q.37: What is the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) conservation status of ‘Himalayan red fox’ that was recently seen in news?
a) Critically Endangered
b) Endangered
c) Vulnerable
d) Least Concern
Ans: d) Least Concern
Q.38: Which country’s Prime Minister became the first world leader to receive Ethiopia’s highest honour?
a) Mangolia
b) India
c) Egypt
d) Cuba
Ans: b) India
