1. Which is the world’s longest driverless metro network (2025) ?
Riyadh Metro has a 176 km fully driverless network, the longest in the world.
2. Which city will become India’s first Integrated Financial City ?
Amaravati has been selected for India’s first Integrated Financial City project.
3. Who has recently become the new President of INTERPOL (2025) ?
Lucas Philippe was elected as the President of INTERPOL in the latest assembly.
4. Which country won the 2025 T20 Tri-Nation Series ?
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in the final to win the Tri-Nation T20 Series 2025.
5. Who won the Women’s Doubles title at Syed Modi International 2025 ?
Trisha Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand partnered to win the women’s doubles title.
6. On which day is World AIDS Day observed ?
World AIDS Day is observed worldwide on 1 December every year.
7. Which state received ADB approval of $400M for rural climate-resilient roads ?
ADB approved a $400 million project to develop climate-resilient rural roads in Maharashtra.
8. India launched “Operation Sagar Bandhu” in which country after a cyclone ?
India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to assist Sri Lanka after the cyclone impact.
9. Which Indian city ranked highest in the World Best Cities Index 2026 ?
Bengaluru was rated highest among Indian cities in the World Best Cities Index 2026.
10. Sirpur, proposed for UNESCO World Heritage tag, is in which state ?
Sirpur is an important archaeological site located in Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh.
11. In which state was Asia's tallest 77-ft Shri Ram statue unveiled by PM Modi ?
PM Modi unveiled a 77-ft bronze statue of Shri Ram at Gokarn Mutt in South Goa — the tallest Ram statue in Asia.
12. Which film won the Golden Peacock award at the 56th IFFI ?
The Vietnamese film Skin of Youth won the Golden Peacock (Best Film) at IFFI 2025.
13. Which city has been designated as India’s first integrated Financial City ?
Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh was declared India’s first integrated Financial City.
14. Who recently smashed the record of most centuries in ODIs ?
Virat Kohli scored his 52nd ODI century, the highest by any batter in a single format.
15. Who has developed India’s first AI-powered Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle ?
Indrajaal launched “Indrajaal Ranger,” India’s first AI-enabled anti-drone patrol vehicle.
16. Operation Pawan was launched in which country ?
Operation Pawan was the IPKF mission deployed in Sri Lanka in 1987.
17. What is the name of India’s first private orbital rocket ?
Options:
Answer: (a) Vikram-1
Explanation:
Skyroot Aerospace built Vikram-1, India’s first private orbital rocket.
18. In which state has the 'Prerona' scheme been launched ?
Assam launched the “Prerona” scheme to support Class 10 students financially.
19. Who has written the book ‘When It All Began’ ?
The book When It All Began is authored by Narendra Modi.
20. On which date is World AIDS Day 2025 celebrated ?
World AIDS Day is celebrated annually on 1 December worldwide.
21. SheSTEM 2024 is an initiative of which institution ?
SheSTEM is led by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) which works under NITI Aayog to promote women in STEM fields.
22. Angami Tribe is primarily found in which state ?
Angami are a major Naga tribe mainly settled in Kohima and surrounding areas.
23. TFR of India (NFHS-5, 2019-21) is:
India’s fertility rate has dropped to replacement level, meaning future population will stabilize.
24. Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi initiative is part of which campaign ?
Focus is on training Panchayat officials to improve local governance.
25. Swadesh Darshan 2.0, PRASHAD & SASCI are initiatives of:
All three schemes aim at tourism & religious destination development
26. Upper Siang Hydropower Project is located in:
On Siang (Brahmaputra) river; one of India’s biggest hydropower potentials.
27. SWAR platform to overcome language barriers launched by:
Helps migrant workers and general public translate & communicate in multiple languages.
28. The 14th edition of the India Maldives bilateral exercise EKUVERIN will take place in which state ?
The 14th edition of EKUVERIN (2025) began on December 2, 2025, at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. The exercise involves troops from the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), aiming to enhance interoperability and cooperation in counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations across jungle, coastal and semi urban terrain.
29. In its first appearance at the WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025, India secured which position ?
India participated for the first time in the 2025 WorldSkills Asia Competition and finished at 8th place among 29 countries. The Indian contingent won one silver, two bronze medals and three Medallions for Excellence across various skill and trade categories.
30. . Who was honoured with the Dr Paulos Mar Gregorios Award 2025 ?
Recent news reports (Dec 2025) state that Tessy Thomas — India’s well known “Missile Woman” — was awarded the Dr Paulos Mar Gregorios Award for 2025This award recognises her distinguished contributions to aerospace and missile science.
31. Which team won the title of the 15th Manipur Polo International Tournament 2025 ?
Multiple credible reports confirm that India B (Manipur) defeated Colombia 8–5 in the final, to clinch the 15th edition of the Manipur Polo International Tournament — held in 2025 as part of the Sangai Festival.
32. Saras Aajeevika Food Festival 2025 was inaugurated in which city ?
The festival started on December 1, 2025, at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi, showcasing foods from women’s SHGs across India, promoting rural entrepreneurship and preserving traditional regional cuisines.
33. India sealed a ₹7,995 crore deal for Navy’s MH 60R helicopter fleet support with which country ?
India signed a ₹7,995 crore agreement with the US in 2025 for MH 60R helicopters’ maintenance, spares, and technical support under the FMS programme, ensuring operational readiness of the naval fleet.
34. Which Raising Day did Border Security Force (BSF) celebrate on 1st December 2025 ?
BSF was established on 1 December 1965. So on 1 December 2025, it marked its 61st Raising Day.
35. On which date was Gita Jayanti observed in 2025 ?
Gita Jayanti 2025 fell on Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha, Margashirsha month. The tithi spanned 30 November 1 December, universally observed on 1 December, as per Drik Panchang and Hindu organizations.
36. Nagaland celebrates its Statehood Day on which date every year ?
Nagaland became a state on 1 December 1963 — since then, 1 December is observed annually as Nagaland Day (Statehood Day).
37. National Pollution Control Day 2025 is celebrated on which date?
According to multiple official style references, 2 December is observed each year as National Pollution Control Day in India to honour victims of the 1984 Bhopal Gas tragedy.
38. What is the name of the new Prime Minister's Office complex decided by the Centre ?
The Centre approved naming the upcoming PMO complex "Sewa Teerth" to highlight service-based governance and citizen-first administration.
39. Who has been named Women’s World Athlete of the Year 2025 ?
She won the World Athlete of the Year award for her world-record runs in the 400m hurdles and continued dominance in track events.
40. India has been re-elected to the UNESCO Executive Board for which tenure ?
India retained its seat on UNESCO's Executive Board, strengthening its role in global education, culture and science policy shaping.
41. Darjeeling Mandarin Orange (GI tag) belongs to which Indian state ?
The oranges are grown in the Darjeeling-Kalimpong hills of West Bengal and earned GI status for their unique aroma, taste, and climate-based quality.
42. Which country won the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 ?
Belgium defeated India in the final, securing the championship title, maintaining their dominance in modern world hockey.
43. Sulai (Ramban) Honey with GI tag is produced in which state/UT ?
Sulai Honey is exclusively harvested from the Sulai plant found in Ramban district of J&K, known for its medicinal value and purity.
44. Which metro system (≈176 km) is the world’s longest fully driverless metro ?
Riyadh Metro became the largest fully driverless network globally, spanning ~176 km and integrating AI-based autonomous rail operations.
45. India will establish its first National Coral Reef Research Centre in which location ?
The government has approved setting up the National Coral Reef Research Institute (NCRRI) in Chidiyatapu, South Andaman. This will be India’s first dedicated coral-reef-research, conservation and monitoring hub.
46. India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for which term ?
In the 2025 elections held by IMO at its 34th Assembly in London, India secured the highest vote tally in Category B (countries with major interest in international seaborne trade), earning re-election for the 2026–27 biennium.
47. When is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery observed ?
Observed on 2 December to mark the 1949 UN convention, the day focuses on ending modern slavery, including human trafficking, forced labour, child exploitation, sexual abuse and forced marriage.