Current Affairs Quiz – December 2025

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The government informed Lok Sabha that 222 institutions are currently part of the Sanchar Mitra Scheme. The scheme is a youth-focused initiative of the Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Communications. It trains student volunteers, called Sanchar Mitras, to spread awareness on digital safety, telecom fraud prevention, and government telecom initiatives. Eligible students from technical institutes receive expert training through the National Communications Academy-Technology.

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Lucknow has emerged as the top performer in rooftop solar adoption under the Prime Minister Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme (PMSGY) in Uttar Pradesh. The city has completed 62,271 rooftop solar installations, the highest in the state. This achievement helped Uttar Pradesh cross the milestone of three lakh total rooftop solar installations.

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Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has hosted ATMAN 3.0, an eight-week Health Technology (HealthTech) accelerator programme. The programme is conducted by the Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) at IIT Bombay. ATMAN 3.0 is supported by the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST). It aims to transform early-stage HealthTech startups into investment-ready ventures. Thirteen startups were selected from 173 applicants after a competitive pitching process. Each selected startup can receive seed funding support of one crore rupees or more. The programme will conclude with a Demo Day on 9 January 2026 at Novotel, Mumbai International Airport.

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The National Sanskrit University recently organised a symposium, panel discussion, and exhibition highlighting the unique spiritual and cultural association of the Chenchu tribal community with the Ahobilam shrine and Lord Narasimha. The Chenchus are a food-gathering tribal community that primarily inhabits the Nallamalai forest region of Andhra Pradesh. The Chenchu community is officially classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Andhra Pradesh due to its socio-economic conditions. Besides Andhra Pradesh, Chenchu populations are also found in the states of Telangana, Karnataka, and Odisha.

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The 4th Cooperative Mela 2025 was inaugurated at AEI Ground, Chandmari, Guwahati, Assam, and is held from 13 to 15 December 2025 to highlight the strength and diversity of Assam’s cooperative movement. The event is organised by the Cooperation Department of Assam under the guidance of the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India. The Mela emphasises the vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” (Prosperity through Cooperation) and the role of cooperatives in inclusive and sustainable development. The Mela features 160 cooperative societies from sectors such as handloom, fisheries, dairy, agriculture, and women- and youth-led enterprises, showcasing local products, innovation, and grassroots empowerment.

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The Orissa High Court directed state and central education authorities to amend the consent form used for generating APAAR IDs. The court mandated inclusion of a clear and explicit opt-out option for students and parents. The direction reinforces the principle of informed and voluntary consent in student data collection. APAAR stands for Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry. It was introduced by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is part of the “One Nation, One Student ID” initiative under NEP 2020.

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The Government of India recently showcased the country’s pioneering achievements in rural transformation and development leadership at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) – India Day event held in Rome, Italy. The event highlighted India’s successful policies, programmes, and innovations aimed at eradicating rural poverty, strengthening livelihoods, and transforming rural economies. International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialised agency of the United Nations. Its primary objective is to eradicate poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries by empowering rural communities.

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The Indian Navy will commission the Diving Support Craft (DSC) A20 at Kochi under the aegis of the Southern Naval Command, marking a significant boost to indigenous naval capabilities. DSC A20 is the first vessel of the indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft series for the Indian Navy. It is the lead ship in a series of five DSCs being built by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata. The vessel is designed for a wide spectrum of diving and underwater operations in coastal waters, including inspection, salvage, and support missions.

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Bridge Summit 2025 was held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The summit attracted more than 60,000 participants from 132 countries, making it the world’s largest debut media event. It featured more than 400 international speakers and 300 exhibitors across more than 300 sessions covering media, the creator economy, music, gaming, technology, marketing, and visual storytelling.

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The Lok Sabha passed the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill 2025. The Bill amends the Insurance Act 1938, the Life Insurance Corporation Act 1956, and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act 1999. It aims to accelerate growth and development of the insurance sector and ensure better protection for policyholders. The Bill proposes to improve ease of doing business for insurance companies, enhance transparency in regulation-making, and strengthen regulatory oversight. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that more than INR 17,000 crore has been infused into public sector insurance companies to enhance efficiency.