A comprehensive collection of current affairs questions of December 2025 for UPSC/SSC/ IBPS/ Railway and Government Exams
1. The VB-G RAM Act, 2025 differs from MGNREGA primarily because it:
A) Removes statutory employment guarantee
B) Increases guaranteed employment days to 125
C) Abolishes unemployment allowance
D) Transfers full funding responsibility to States
Answer
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The Act increases guaranteed employment from 100 to 125 days, while retaining statutory entitlement and unemployment allowance.
2. In the December 2025 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, what was the newly decided benchmark Repo Rate?
A) 5.50%
B) 5.25%
C) 5.00%
D) 6.25%
Answer
Correct Answer: B Explanation: Led by RBI Governor Shri Sanjay Malhotra, the MPC unanimously decided to reduce the repo rate to 5.25% to support growth momentum. This decision was influenced by inflation reaching a historic low and strong domestic growth conditions. Consequently, the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) was moved to 5.00%, while the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) and the Bank Rate were set at 5.50%
3. According to the Asia Power Index 2025, India has been classified as a “Major Power” for the first time. What is its global rank in this index?
A) 2nd
B) 3rd
C) 4th
D) 5th
Answer
Correct Answer: B Explanation: India ranked 3rd globally with an overall score of 40, crossing the “Major Power” threshold (≥40 points). The index, released by Australia’s Lowy Institute, placed the USA first and China second. India’s rise was attributed to gains in economic and military capability, though it fell to 11th place in the “defence networks” category.
4. The ‘Hornbill Festival’, also known as the “Festival of Festivals,” is celebrated in which Indian state to mark its Statehood Day?
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Manipur
C) Nagaland
D) Mizoram
Answer
Correct Answer: C Explanation: The 26th Hornbill Festival is held from December 1–10, 2025, at Kisama Heritage Village, Kohima. It coincides with Nagaland’s 62nd Statehood Day (December 1), celebrating the state’s formation as India’s 16th state in 1963. The festival showcases the culture of Nagaland’s 17 tribes
5. Which indigenous Indian aircraft, described as the first all-composite two-seater trainer, was recently launched?
A) Tejas MK-1
B) Hansa-3 NG
C) INS Taragiri
D) ICGS Amulya
Answer
Correct Answer: B Explanation: India unveiled the Hansa-3 NG, its first indigenous all-composite two-seater trainer aircraft. It was launched by Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh. (Note: INS Taragiri is a frigate, and ICGS Amulya is a patrol vessel).
6. Which city was ranked as the world’s most populous city in the “World Urbanization Prospects 2025” report?
A) Jakarta
B) Dhaka
C) Tokyo
D) New Delhi
Answer
Correct Answer: A Explanation: UNDESA’s “World Urbanization Prospects 2025” ranked Jakarta (Indonesia) as the most populous city with 41.9 million residents. It was followed by Dhaka (36.6 million) and Tokyo (33.4 million), while New Delhi ranked 4th globally with 30.2 million
7. India has been re-elected to the Category-B of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for 2026-27. How many votes did India secure?
A) 169
B) 145
C) 154
D) 127
Answer
Correct Answer: C Explanation: India was re-elected to IMO Category-B (2026-27) by securing 154 votes out of 169, which was the highest number of votes secured in that category. This re-election signals global faith in India’s role in multilateral maritime cooperation
8. Which Indian airport became the country’s first water-positive airport in 2025?
A) Mumbai International Airport
B) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
C) Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
D) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
Answer
Correct Answer: D) Explanation:
IGI Airport, Delhi achieved water-positive status by recycling wastewater and adopting large-scale rainwater harvesting.
9. India was re-elected to the Category-B Council of which international organization for 2026–27?
A) International Maritime Organization
B) World Trade Organization
C) UNESCO
D) World Health Organization
Answer
Correct Answer: A) Explanation:
India was re-elected to the IMO Category-B Council with the highest number of votes, strengthening its maritime leadership role.
10. The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 was held in which city?
A) Mumbai
B) Panaji
C) New Delhi
D) Kochi
Answer
Correct Answer: B) Explanation:
IFFI has been held annually in Panaji, Goa since 2004 and is organized by NFDC under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.