1) National News – Q&A
Q1. What commemorative item did PM Narendra Modi release related to traditional medicine at a global summit?
A1. PM Modi released a commemorative postage stamp on Ashwagandha at the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine held in New Delhi.
Q2. What major environmental directive affected schools in Delhi-NCR and other states on 20 December 2025?
A2. Schools in parts of Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh were closed or shifted to hybrid learning due to severe air pollution and dense fog conditions.
2) International News – Q&A
Q3. What day was observed on 20 December 2025 to promote global unity?
A3. International Human Solidarity Day was observed, highlighting cooperation to tackle global challenges.
Q4. Which nearby country experienced protests and unrest culminating on 20 December 2025?
A4. Bangladesh saw large-scale protests and security deployments following the killing of a youth leader.
3) Business News – Q&A
Q5. Which multilateral initiative approved significant sovereign projects focusing on development in India in 2025?
A5. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed about $4.26 billion in sovereign lending for human capital, energy, urban development, and other sectors in India.
Q6. What major reform did the RBI Central Board sanction in December 2025?
A6. The RBI approved a risk-based deposit insurance framework to strengthen India’s banking stability and risk accountability.
4) Persons in News – Q&A
Q7. Who became the first artist with a learning disability to win the prestigious Turner Prize in 2025?
A7. Nnena Kalu, a Scottish artist, became the first artist with a learning disability to win the Turner Prize.
Q8. Which German aerospace engineer will make history as the first wheelchair user in space?
A8. Michaela Benthaus is set to become the first wheelchair user astronaut on Blue Origin’s NS-37 mission.
5) Places in News – Q&A
Q9. Which airport was named the World’s Best Airport for 2025?
A9. Singapore Changi Airport was named World’s Best Airport for 2025 at Travel + Leisure awards.
Q10. Where is India developing a state-level multi-national tiger corridor?
A10. Madhya Pradesh (MP) announced plans for India’s first state-level multi-national park tiger corridor connecting major tiger reserves.
6) Awards and Honours – Q&A
Q11. Which Indian institute retained the title of Best Health Technology Assessment Institute in India?
A11. PGIMER, Chandigarh retained top honours as India’s Best Health Technology Assessment Institute at the ARISE 2025 National Conclave.
Q12. Which Indian airline was named Best Domestic Airline at the Travel + Leisure Awards 2025?
A12. Air India was named Best Domestic Airline for the second consecutive year.
7) Committees and Commissions – Q&A
Q13. What joint institutional mechanism was set up between India and the Netherlands in December 2025?
A13. India and the Netherlands agreed to establish a Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC) to promote bilateral economic engagement.
8) Sports News – Q&A
Q14. What international sporting event was hosted in Jammu & Kashmir on 20 December 2025?
A14. Jammu & Kashmir hosted its first international Indian style wrestling event, Rustam-e-Jammu Kashmir at Maulana Azad Stadium.
9) State News – Rajasthan – Q&A
Q15. Which legal action did the Supreme Court take against several dental colleges in Rajasthan over BDS admission rules?
A15. The Supreme Court fined ?10 crore each on 10 dental colleges in Rajasthan for violating BDS admission norms.
Q16. What significant arrest was made in the Rajasthan Forest Guard recruitment paper leak case?
A16. A JDA accountant and his relative were arrested for facilitating cheating via the leaked Forest Guard exam paper.
Q17. Which Rajasthan team achievement was reported in national sports news?
A17. Rajasthan qualified for the final round of the Santosh Trophy National Football Championship, highlighted by a last-minute victory.
Q18. What social protest related to rural employment was held in Rajasthan?
A18. Social activists in Jaipur protested against the new VB-G Ram G Bill, saying it undermines rural employment rights.
10) Abbreviations – Q&A
Q19. What does JTIC stand for in international trade context?
A19. Joint Trade and Investment Committee.
Q20. What does WHO stand for?
A20. World Health Organization.