Current Affairs Quiz – December 2025

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The Andhra Pradesh government has officially renamed Raj Bhavan as Lok Bhavan. The change was approved by Governor S. Abdul Nazeer following communication from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India. A notification confirming the renaming was issued by G. Anantha Ramu, Special Chief Secretary to the Governor. With this change, the Governor’s official residence in Andhra Pradesh will now be known as Lok Bhavan.

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Two pairs of red-breasted parakeets were spotted on the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Patna campus, exciting birdwatchers and highlighting local biodiversity. These birds are listed as Near Threatened on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. This is the first confirmed sighting of red-breasted parakeets in Bihar. Scientific name of the species is Psittacula alexandri, also called the moustached parakeet. They are native to Southeast Asian countries and easily identified by the large red patch on their breast.

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A recent study found that the shingles vaccine can reduce the risk of death from dementia. Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful skin rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox. After chickenpox, the virus stays dormant in nerve cells and can reactivate when immunity becomes weak. Shingles usually appears as a painful stripe of blisters on one side of the body, face, or neck. It is not directly contagious but can spread chickenpox to unvaccinated people. It mainly affects people over 50 years or those with weak immune systems. The Shingrix vaccine helps prevent shingles and its complications.

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Every year on 7 December, the world observes International Civil Aviation Day to highlight the importance of civil aviation. The day raises awareness about how air connectivity makes global travel easier and supports economic and social sectors. It also draws attention to challenges faced by the civil aviation industry. The day marks the foundation of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations (UN) regulatory agency. ICAO creates global rules and safety standards for international air travel. The 2025 theme is “Safe Skies & Sustainable Future for All”. The theme reflects ICAO’s long-term goals under its Strategic Plan for 2050.

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The 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit was held in New Delhi and marked the 25th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership signed in 2000. The partnership was upgraded to a Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership in 2010 to deepen long-term cooperation. Both countries adopted the Programme for the Development of Strategic Areas of India–Russia Economic Cooperation till 2030 to diversify trade beyond energy and defence. Leaders set a target to raise bilateral trade to 100 billion US dollars by 2030 from 68.7 billion dollars in 2024–25. Fast-tracked negotiations began for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union to ease trade in goods and services.

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Tamil Nadu launched the Toy Manufacturing Policy 2025 to attract new investments and boost domestic toy production. The policy was released by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin at the Tamil Nadu Investors Conclave held in Madurai. New and expansion projects investing more than ₹50 crore and creating at least 50 jobs are eligible for special incentives within three years. The toy manufacturing sector has been declared a sunrise sector under the Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy (TNIP) 2021. Capital subsidies are provided at 7% in A districts, 10% in B districts, and 12% in C districts over fixed periods.

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Vishnu Kumar Shrivastava from Chhattisgarh has been nominated as the first-ever jury member for Squash World Cup 2025. The event is held in Chennai from 9–14 December 2025. It is organised by the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) under the World Squash Federation (WSF). Squash has recently been included in the Olympics.

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Bihar Police has launched the “Abhaya Brigade” in all districts to strengthen women’s safety and prevent crimes against women and girls. Teams will monitor sensitive locations, prevent harassment, and take immediate action against offenders. The Abhaya Brigade will operate in both uniform and plain clothes for effective vigilance and apprehension. The initiative is part of a larger effort to ensure women’s safety in public spaces, including educational institutions and busy market areas.

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The United Nations’ International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime is observed every year on 9 December to honour all victims of genocide worldwide. The day highlights the responsibility of individual states and the global community to prevent genocide, punish perpetrators, and uphold human rights and dignity.

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A major four-month wildlife survey has recently begun across the Buxa Tiger Reserve to assess biodiversity and strengthen conservation efforts. The Buxa Tiger Reserve is located in West Bengal, and its northern boundary touches the international border with Bhutan. It acts as an international corridor for elephant migration between India and Bhutan, supporting long-distance wildlife movement.