Current Affairs Quiz — 09 December 2025
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How much did Microsoft announce on 9 December 2025 that it would invest in India over four years?
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Correct answer: D — US$17.5 billion
Microsoft, Reuters and AP: Microsoft will invest US$17.5 billion in India over four years (2026–2029), its largest investment in Asia.
Consider the following statements about Microsoft's India investment announced on 9 December 2025: 1. The investment covers calendar years 2026 to 2029. 2. The investment is Microsoft's largest in Asia. 3. The investment replaces the US$3 billion commitment announced earlier in 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Microsoft's release: US$17.5 billion over CY 2026–2029, its largest investment in Asia, which builds on (does not replace) the US$3 billion announced earlier in the year.
With which country did India hold the inaugural meeting of a Joint Working Group on Defence Cooperation in New Delhi on 9 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Brunei
PIB 2200880: the inaugural meeting of the India–Brunei JWG on Defence Cooperation took place in New Delhi on 9 December 2025.
What document did the co-chairs sign before the inaugural India–Brunei Joint Working Group meeting on defence cooperation?
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Correct answer: C — The Terms of Reference for the JWG
PIB 2200880: prior to the meeting, the co-chairs signed the Terms of Reference for the establishment of the JWG on defence cooperation.
Which city was announced as the venue of the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, to be held from 17 to 19 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — New Delhi
PIB 2200831: India will co-host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from 17 to 19 December 2025.
Who chaired the curtain raiser programme of the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine on 8 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Prataprao Jadhav
PIB 2200831: the Ministry of Ayush curtain raiser on 8 December 2025 was chaired by Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav.
The Tehri Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant, whose 3rd unit began commercial operation on 9 December 2025, is developed by which company?
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Correct answer: A — THDC India Limited
PIB 2200988: THDC India Limited (THDCIL) commenced the COD of the 3rd unit of the 1,000 MW Tehri Variable Speed PSP.
Consider the following statements about the Tehri Pumped Storage Plant: 1. The plant has a total capacity of 1,000 MW. 2. The plant is India's first variable speed pumped storage plant. 3. The unit that began commercial operation on 9 December 2025 has a capacity of 500 MW. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2200988: the plant is 1,000 MW and India's first variable speed PSP; the 3rd unit that began commercial operation is 250 MW, not 500 MW.
Which Indian city hosted the 3rd Session of the Council of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Mumbai
PIB 2200943: the 3rd Session of the IALA Council was held in Mumbai from 8 to 12 December 2025.
Which body organised the 3rd IALA Council session in India, at which a Digital Ticketing Portal for Lighthouse Tourism was launched?
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Correct answer: C — Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships
PIB 2200943: the IALA Council session was organised by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
Under which scheme did the Centre sanction 25 road projects in December 2025 to connect 30 PVTG habitations in Tripura?
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Correct answer: A — PM-JANMAN
PIB 2200687: the 25 road projects were sanctioned under the Road Connectivity component of PM-JANMAN.
What is the total length of the 25 PM-JANMAN road projects sanctioned for Tripura, announced on 9 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 65.38 km
PIB 2200687: the 25 road projects measure 65.38 km; ₹68.67 crore is the estimated investment.
Consider the following statements about the hybrid model proposed in DPIIT's working paper on generative AI and copyright (Part 1, December 2025): 1. AI developers would get a blanket licence to use all lawfully accessed content for training. 2. Royalties would be payable from the start of AI model training, regardless of commercialisation. 3. Royalty rates would be set by a government-appointed committee, subject to judicial review. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB 2200741: the hybrid model gives a blanket licence for training on lawfully accessed content; royalties become payable only on commercialisation of AI tools, at rates set by a government-appointed committee subject to judicial review.
When did DPIIT constitute the eight-member committee on generative AI and copyright whose recommendations appear in its December 2025 working paper?
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Correct answer: B — 28 April 2025
PIB 2200741: the eight-member committee was constituted by DPIIT on 28 April 2025.
How many Shilp Guru Awards were conferred by President Droupadi Murmu for 2023 and 2024 on 9 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 12
PIB 2200929: of the 48 awards, 12 were Shilp Guru Awards and 36 were National Awards.
Consider the following statements about the Shilp Guru and National Handicraft Awards for 2023 and 2024: 1. The awards were conferred at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. 2. Twenty of the awardees are women artisans. 3. The National Awards included Design & Innovation Awards for artisan–designer collaboration. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2200929: the ceremony was at Vigyan Bhavan; 20 awardees are women; the 36 National Awards included 2 Design & Innovation Awards.
Which country did Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi visit from 9 to 12 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Brazil
PIB 2200829: Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi proceeded on an official visit to Brazil from 9 to 12 December 2025.
The Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express flagged off on 9 December 2025 does NOT pass through which of the following states?
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Correct answer: C — Tamil Nadu
PIB 2200786: the train strengthens rail connectivity across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra; Tamil Nadu is not among them.
How often does the Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express, flagged off on 9 December 2025, run?
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Correct answer: B — Weekly
PIB 2200786: the new weekly train has a travel time of about 30 hours each way.
In the Bharat-WIN portal launched with the Jal Shakti Hackathon–2025 on 9 December 2025, what does 'WIN' stand for?
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Correct answer: B — Water Innovation Network
PIB 2200932: the portal is part of the national platform BHARAT–WIN (Water Innovation Network).
Which Union Minister launched the Jal Shakti Hackathon–2025 on 9 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — C.R. Patil
PIB 2200932: Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Patil launched the Jal Shakti Hackathon–2025 at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi.
Where did India Post open Kerala's first Gen Z Post Office extension counter, announced on 9 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — CMS College, Kottayam
PIB 2200717: Kerala's first Gen Z Post Office extension counter was opened at CMS College, Kottayam.
The artwork at Kerala's first Gen Z Post Office extension counter celebrates the cultural legacy of its host town as the 'Land of Letters'. Which town is this?
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Correct answer: A — Kottayam
PIB 2200717: the interiors celebrate the cultural legacy of Kottayam, 'the Land of Letters'.
Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarthak made a maiden port call at Suwaikh Port on 9 December 2025. In which country is Suwaikh Port?
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Correct answer: D — Kuwait
PIB 2201078: ICG Ship Sarthak arrived at Suwaikh Port in Kuwait on 9 December 2025 on its Overseas Deployment to the Gulf.
What type of vessel is Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarthak, which visited Kuwait in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Offshore Patrol Vessel
PIB 2201078: ICG Ship Sarthak is an indigenously designed and built Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV).