Current Affairs Quiz — 06 December 2025
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On which date did the UMEED Central Portal for Waqf properties close its six-month upload window?
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Correct answer: C — 6 December 2025
PIB 2199974: the UMEED Central Portal officially closed for uploads on 6 December 2025, completing its 6-month window.
In the UMEED Central Portal for Waqf properties, what does UMEED stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development
PIB 2134499: UMEED is short for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.
According to the Ministry of Minority Affairs, how many Waqf properties had been initiated on the UMEED Central Portal when it closed on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 5,17,040
PIB 2199974: 5,17,040 Waqf properties were initiated; 2,16,905 approved; 2,13,941 pending; 10,869 rejected.
Consider the following statements about the UMEED Central Portal: 1. It was launched by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on 6 June 2025. 2. Its upload window for existing Waqf properties was twelve months. 3. 10,869 properties stood rejected during verification by the deadline. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB 2199974: launched on 6 June 2025 by Kiren Rijiju; it closed on 6 December 2025 after a 6-month (not 12-month) window; 10,869 properties were rejected.
The nightclub fire of 6 December 2025 that killed 25 people took place in which village of North Goa?
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Correct answer: A — Arpora
The Hindu and The New Indian Express (7 December 2025): the fire broke out at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, North Goa.
What ex gratia from the PMNRF did the Prime Minister announce for the next of kin of each person killed in the Arpora, Goa fire?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2 lakh
PIB 2199936: an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.
Consider the following statements about the official response to the Arpora, Goa nightclub fire of 6 December 2025: 1. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant ordered a magisterial inquiry. 2. Three officials, including the then Director of Panchayats, were suspended. 3. The Goa government paid ₹5 lakh to the family of each person killed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
The Hindu and The New Indian Express: CM Sawant ordered a magisterial inquiry and three officials were suspended. The Hindu and The Goan: the State paid ₹5 lakh per deceased.
From which place did the Sardar@150 Unity March begin on 26 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Karamsad
PIB 2199844: the Sardar@150 Unity March began on 26 November 2025 from Karamsad.
Who presided over the closing ceremony of the Sardar@150 Unity March at the Statue of Unity on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan
PIB 2199844 and 2199824: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan presided over the closing ceremony at the Statue of Unity, Ekta Nagar.
According to the Youth Affairs Ministry, youth from how many districts took part in the Sardar@150 Unity March that ended on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 717
PIB 2199844: the National Unity Padyatra saw participation of 3.5 lakh youth from 717 districts over 10 days.
In which city was the Global Energy Leaders' Summit 2025 held, where Pralhad Joshi spoke on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Puri
PIB 2199775: Pralhad Joshi addressed the Global Energy Leaders' Summit 2025 in Puri, Odisha (5–7 December 2025).
What record non-fossil capacity addition did India register in FY 2025-26, as stated by Pralhad Joshi on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 31.25 GW
PIB 2199775: India recorded its highest-ever non-fossil addition of 31.25 GW in the current financial year, including 24.28 GW of solar.
Under PM Surya Ghar, which model was approved on 6 December 2025 for installing 1.5 lakh rooftop solar systems in Odisha?
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Correct answer: B — Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model
PIB 2199775: a consumer-owned Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model under PM Surya Ghar was approved for 1.5 lakh rooftop systems of 1 kW each in Odisha.
Which edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha is scheduled for January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 9th
PIB 2199754: Pariksha Pe Charcha is back with its 9th edition, scheduled for January 2026.
Where was the 8th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha, telecast on 10 February 2025, held?
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Correct answer: A — Sunder Nursery
PIB 2199754: the 8th edition was held in a new format at Sunder Nursery in New Delhi.
Till which date are registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 open on the MyGov portal?
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Correct answer: B — 11 January 2026
PIB 2199754: the online MCQ-based competition on MyGov runs from 1 December 2025 to 11 January 2026.
In which city did the 11th India International Science Festival (IISF 2025) open on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Panchkula
PIB 2199846: Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the four-day festival at Panchkula in Haryana; the 11th edition runs from 6 to 9 December.
What is the theme of the India International Science Festival 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Vigyan se Samruddhi: Towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat
PIB 2199846: the theme of IISF 2025 is 'Vigyan se Samruddhi: Towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat'.
At the IISF 2025 opening on 6 December 2025, Jitendra Singh interacted live with researchers at which Indian research station in Antarctica?
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Correct answer: D — Bharati
PIB 2199846: he interacted via a live interface with researchers at Bharati, India's research station in Antarctica.
Which Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr B. R. Ambedkar was observed on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 70th
PIB 2200313: tributes were paid on his 70th Mahaparinirvana Diwas.
On Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2025, the President, Vice-President, PM and Lok Sabha Speaker paid tributes to Dr Ambedkar's statue at which place in the Parliament House Complex?
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Correct answer: A — Prerna Sthal
PIB 2200313: floral tributes were paid at the statue of Dr B. R. Ambedkar at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament House Complex.
Where in Meghalaya did Giriraj Singh inaugurate the Integrated Textile Tourism Centre on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Nongpoh
PIB 2199907: EKTA Meghalaya and the ITTC were inaugurated at Nongpoh, Meghalaya.
Which silk is especially highlighted by the Integrated Textile Tourism Centre opened in Meghalaya on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Eri silk
PIB 2199907: the ITTC highlights Meghalaya's unique textile tradition, especially Eri silk.
Which countries joined the Hornbill Festival 2025 of Nagaland as official partner countries?
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Correct answer: B — Switzerland, Ireland and the United Kingdom
PIB 2199859: Switzerland, Ireland and the United Kingdom joined as official partner countries for Hornbill 2025.
In which district of Gujarat did Amit Shah inaugurate Banas Dairy's Bio-CNG and fertilizer plant on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Vav-Tharad
PIB 2199832: the plant built by Banas Dairy is in Vav-Tharad district of Gujarat.
Who founded Banas Dairy, whose Bio-CNG plant was inaugurated by Amit Shah on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Galbabhai Nanjibhai Patel
PIB 2199832: Amit Shah said the journey was started by Galbabhai Nanjibhai Patel, who founded Banas Dairy in Banaskantha.
NMDC, India's largest iron ore producer, signed an MoU on cybersecurity and digital technologies with which institute in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — IIT Kanpur
PIB 2199783: NMDC signed an MoU with IIT Kanpur for cybersecurity and adoption of AI and ML.