Current Affairs Quiz — 12 December 2025
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At what cost did the Union Cabinet approve the Census of India 2027 on 12 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹11,718.24 crore
PIB 2202983: the Cabinet approved conducting the Census of India 2027 at a cost of ₹11,718.24 crore.
Consider the following statements about the Census of India 2027 approved on 12 December 2025: 1. Houselisting and Housing Census will be held from April to September 2026. 2. Caste data will be captured during the Houselisting phase. 3. Population Enumeration in Ladakh will be held in September 2026. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
PIB 2202983: Houselisting runs April–September 2026; Population Enumeration is in February 2027 but September 2026 for Ladakh and snow-bound areas; caste data is captured in the second phase (Population Enumeration), not Houselisting.
Under the CoalSETU window approved on 12 December 2025, up to what share of their coal linkage quantity can linkage holders export?
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Correct answer: C — 50%
PIB 2202994: coal linkage holders will be eligible to export coal up to 50% of their coal linkage quantity.
Consider the following statements about the CoalSETU window: 1. Coking coal will be offered under the window. 2. Traders are not allowed to participate. 3. The window is added to the NRS Linkage Auction Policy of 2016. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 and 3 only
PIB 2202994: CoalSETU is a new window in the NRS Linkage Auction Policy of 2016; coking coal shall not be offered and traders shall not be allowed to participate.
How much monthly assistance do women heads of families receive under Tamil Nadu's Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam, whose second phase was launched on 12 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,000
The Hindu and PTI (12 Dec 2025): KMUT provides ₹1,000 a month directly to the bank accounts of women heads of families.
About how many additional women were included when the second phase of Tamil Nadu's Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam was launched on 12 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 16.9 lakh
The Hindu: 16,94,339 women were added; Times of India: 16.9 lakh more women; PTI: about 17 lakh.
The Odisha Watermanship and Lifeguard Institute (OSWALI), inaugurated on 12 December 2025, is located near which place?
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Correct answer: A — Konark
PTI, OdishaBytes and Kalinga TV (12 Dec 2025): OSWALI was inaugurated at Ramchandi near Konark in Puri district.
Consider the following statements about OSWALI, inaugurated in Odisha on 12 December 2025: 1. It was built at a cost of ₹12 crore. 2. It will train only Odisha's own fire services personnel. 3. An MoU was signed with the National Institute of Water Sports, Goa. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
PTI, OdishaBytes, Kalinga TV and TOI: OSWALI cost ₹12 crore and will train fire personnel from across the country, CAPFs, NDRF, police and volunteers; an MoU was signed with NIWS, Goa.
What is the outlay of the Central Sector Scheme for Development of Makhana for 2025-26 to 2030-31?
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Correct answer: A — ₹476.03 crore
PIB 2203165: the Central Sector Scheme for Development of Makhana has an outlay of ₹476.03 crore for 2025-26 to 2030-31.
In which state did the Prime Minister launch the National Makhana Board on 15 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bihar
PIB 2203165: the Board was officially launched by the Prime Minister in Bihar on 15 September 2025.
Which Indian festival was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the 20th session of the ICH Committee held in New Delhi?
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Correct answer: D — Deepavali
PIB 2203188: one of the highlights of the session was the inscription of Deepavali on UNESCO's Representative List. Durga Puja, Kumbh Mela and Navroz were inscribed in earlier years.
Who is the Director-General of UNESCO, thanked by India at the close of the 20th ICH Committee session on 12 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Khaled El-Enany
PIB 2203188: India thanked UNESCO Director-General Dr Khaled El-Enany; Fumiko Ohinata is Secretary of the Convention.
India's resolution on 'Strengthening the Global Management of Wildfires' was adopted on 12 December 2025 at which forum?
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Correct answer: D — UNEA-7 at Nairobi
PIB 2203299: the resolution was adopted at the 7th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Global Fire Management Hub, cited in India's UNEA-7 resolution on wildfires, was established in 2023 by which two bodies?
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Correct answer: A — FAO and UNEP
PIB 2203299: the Global Fire Management Hub was established in 2023 by FAO and UNEP.
According to the UNEP report 'Spreading Like Wildfire' cited by India at UNEA-7, by how much may wildfires rise by 2100 if current trends continue?
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Correct answer: D — 50%
PIB 2203299: the report warns wildfires may rise by 14% by 2030, 30% by 2050 and 50% by 2100.
What is the Minimum Support Price for milling copra for the 2026 season, approved on 12 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹12,027 per quintal
PIB 2202999: MSP for FAQ milling copra is ₹12,027 per quintal and for ball copra ₹12,500 per quintal for the 2026 season.
Which agencies act as Central Nodal Agencies for procurement of copra under the Price Support Scheme?
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Correct answer: A — NAFED and NCCF
PIB 2202999: NAFED and the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation (NCCF) will continue to act as Central Nodal Agencies for copra procurement under the PSS.
Shivraj Patil, who passed away on 12 December 2025, served as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha during which period?
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Correct answer: B — 1991–1996
The Hindu (12 Dec 2025): Patil was the 10th Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1991 to 1996.
Former Lok Sabha Speaker Shivraj Patil passed away on 12 December 2025 in which town?
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Correct answer: D — Latur
NDTV, Indian Express, The Hindu and India Today (12 Dec 2025): he passed away at his home in Latur, Maharashtra, aged 90.
President Droupadi Murmu attended a public function and launched development projects on 12 December 2025 at which place in Manipur?
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Correct answer: B — Senapati
PIB 2202871: the President attended a public function at Senapati, Manipur, on 12 December 2025 and laid foundation stones and inaugurated projects.
The Nupee Lal Memorial Complex in Imphal, visited by President Murmu on 12 December 2025, commemorates:
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Correct answer: D — Uprisings of Manipuri women against the British and feudal powers
PIB 2202871: the Memorial Complex is a tribute to the sacrifice of Manipuri women and commemorates their uprisings against the British and feudal powers.
What was the all-India year-on-year CPI (General) inflation rate for November 2025 (provisional), released on 12 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 0.71%
PIB 2202940: headline CPI inflation for November 2025 was 0.71% (provisional), 46 basis points higher than October 2025. 1.40% was urban inflation and 2.95% housing inflation.
What was the all-India food inflation based on the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — –3.91%
PIB 2202940: all-India CFPI inflation was –3.91% (provisional); rural was –4.05% and urban –3.60%.
Through which platform will India Post employees facilitate mutual fund transactions under the MoU signed between the Department of Posts and BSE on 12 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — BSE StAR MF
PIB 2203264: certified postal officials will facilitate mutual fund transactions through the BSE StAR MF platform.
For how long is the Department of Posts–BSE MoU on mutual fund distribution, signed on 12 December 2025, valid?
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Correct answer: C — Three years
PIB 2203264: the MoU will remain valid for three years from 12.12.2025 to 11.12.2028, with provisions for renewal.
Who chairs the Expert Committee constituted by CAQM on vehicular emissions in Delhi-NCR, announced on 12 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala
PIB 2203221: Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala of IIT Madras is Chairperson; Dr Randeep Guleria is Co-Chairperson; Prof. Sagnik Dey and Dr Arunabha Ghosh are members.
Who is the Chairman of the UPSC who announced the 'Centre of Choice' facility for PwBD candidates on 12 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Ajay Kumar
PIB 2202733: UPSC Chairman Dr Ajay Kumar spoke about the initiative.