1. National News
Q: Which three-nation tour did Prime Minister Narendra Modi begin on 16 December 2025?
A: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman.
Q: Which bill was referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee in December 2025?
A: The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill was referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee.
Q: Which alternative dispute resolution mechanism resolved over 2.5 crore cases in 2025?
A: The 4th National Lok Adalat of 2025 resolved about 2.59 crore cases.
2. International News
Q: What was India’s rank in the AI Vibrancy Index 2025 released by Stanford University?
A: India ranked third globally in the AI Vibrancy Index 2025.
Q: Who was elected President of Chile in December 2025?
A: Jose Antonio Kast was elected President of Chile.
3. Business News
Q: India signed loan agreements worth how much with the Asian Development Bank in December 2025?
A: India signed loan agreements worth over USD 2.2 billion with the Asian Development Bank.
4. Persons in News
Q: Who inaugurated the 3rd Global IALA Council Session held in Mumbai?
A: Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
5. Places in News
Q: Which city hosted the 101st Tansen Samaroh in December 2025?
A: Gwalior hosted the 101st Tansen Samaroh.
Q: Where was the Physical Disability T20 Cricket Series held in December 2025?
A: The series was held at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
6. Awards and Honours
Q: Which organisation won the IEEE SA Corporate Award 2025?
A: Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) won the IEEE SA Corporate Award 2025.
7. Committees and Commissions
Q: Which parliamentary committee examines important bills in detail before final passage?
A: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC).
8. Sports News
Q: Who won the gold medal in women’s 25m sports pistol at the National Shooting Championship 2025?
A: Manu Bhaker won the gold medal.
Q: Which inclusive cricket event began on 16 December 2025 at Wankhede Stadium?
A: The Physical Disability T20 Series.
9. State News – Rajasthan
Q: Which cultural festival featuring international theatre was held in Jaipur in December 2025?
A: The 14th Jairangam Theatre Festival.
Q: Which environment conclave was inaugurated in Jaipur under the Hariyalo Rajasthan initiative?
A: The Hariyalo Rajasthan Environment Conclave.
Q: What mock legislative initiative was launched for students in Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha?
A: The Rajasthan Youth Assembly mock session.
Q: What change did the Rajasthan High Court announce regarding working Saturdays?
A: Judicial work will be conducted on the first and third Saturdays of every month.
10. Abbreviations
Q: What does JPC stand for?
A: Joint Parliamentary Committee
Q: What does AI stand for?
A: Artificial Intelligence
Q: What does IALA stand for?
A: International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities