Daily Current Affairs -India and World -18.12.2025
1. National News – Q&A
Q1. Which Bill related to rural employment was passed by Parliament on 18 December 2025?
A1. The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 was passed by Parliament.
Q2. Which Indian state became the first to implement the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025?
A2. Karnataka became the first state to implement the DPDP Rules, 2025.
2. International News – Q&A
Q3. Which country officially joined BRICS as a full member on 18 December 2025?
A3. Ethiopia officially joined BRICS as a full member.
Q4. Which international day was observed globally on 18 December?
A4. International Migrants Day was observed on 18 December.
3. Business News – Q&A
Q5. Which Indian company became the most valuable listed company in India in December 2025?
A5. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL).
Q6. Which institution approved a $1 billion climate financing package for India?
A6. The World Bank approved a $1 billion climate resilience financing package for India.
4. Persons in News – Q&A
Q7. Who was appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India in December 2025?
A7. General Anil Chauhan continued as the Chief of Defence Staff.
Q8. Which Indian-origin scientist was elected President of the International Astronomical Union in 2025?
A8. Dr. Nita Ahuja (Indian-origin astrophysicist).
5. Places in News – Q&A
Q9. Which city hosted the Global Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Summit 2025?
A9. New Delhi.
Q10. Which country’s capital city was severely affected by floods due to El Niño in December 2025?
A10. Jakarta, Indonesia.
6. Awards and Honours – Q&A
Q11. Who was awarded the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2025?
A11. Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières).
Q12. Which Indian film won the Best Foreign Film award at an international film festival in 2025?
A12. Three of Us (India).
7. Committees and Commissions – Q&A
Q13. Which committee was constituted to review the National Education Policy (NEP) implementation?
A13. A High-Level Committee chaired by Dr. K. Kasturirangan.
Q14. Which commission released the “India Employment Outlook 2025” report?
A14. International Labour Organization (ILO).
8. Sports News – Q&A
Q15. Who won the Men’s Singles title at the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final 2025?
A15. Jharkhand won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025.
Q16. Which Indian boxer qualified for the Paris 2026 Olympic Qualifiers in December 2025?
A16. Nikhat Zareen.
9. State News – Rajasthan – Q&A
Q17. Which Rajasthan city launched India’s first Solar-Powered Bus Depot in December 2025?
A17. Jaipur.
Q18. Which Rajasthan district topped the state in implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in 2025?
A18. Sikar district.
Q19. Which cultural festival began in Rajasthan on 18 December 2025?
A19. Rajasthan Desert Festival.
10. Abbreviations – Q&A
Q20. What does VB-G RAM G stand for?
A20. Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin).
Q21. What does DPI stand for?
A21. Digital Public Infrastructure.
Q22. What does DPDP Act stand for?
A22. Digital Personal Data Protection Act.