Art & Culture Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
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At which university was the third academic session of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 held on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Banaras Hindu University
PIB 2211440: the 3rd academic session of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 was held at Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
Which Tamil poet's contributions were highlighted at the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 academic session at BHU on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Mahakavi Subramania Bharati
PIB 2211440: speakers highlighted the influence of Sangam literature, Bhakti poetry and the contributions of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati.
The Maa Tarini shrine, whose ₹312 crore development project's foundation stone was laid on 7 December 2025, is in which district of Odisha?
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Correct answer: A — Keonjhar
TOI and Pragativadi: the shrine is at Ghatagaon in Keonjhar district.
What is the cost of the Maa Tarini shrine integrated development project at Ghatagaon whose foundation stone Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi laid on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹312 crore
TOI and Pragativadi: the foundation stone was laid for the ₹312 crore integrated development of the Maa Tarini shrine.
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 city is the Carnatic music festival Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam 2025 held?
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Correct answer: C — Vijayawada
PIB 2199230: the 3rd edition of Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam is being organised in Vijayawada on 6 and 7 December 2025.
What is the theme of Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Celebrating the Richness of Telugu Music Traditions
PIB 2199230: this year's theme is 'Celebrating the Richness of Telugu Music Traditions'.
At which Nagaland village did Jyotiraditya Scindia join the traditional Naga stone-pulling ceremony on 5 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Tuophema
PIB 2199473: Scindia participated in the traditional Naga stone-pulling ceremony at Tuophema Village as part of the Hornbill Festival.
What is the overarching theme of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, inaugurated in Varanasi on 2 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Tamil Karkalam – Let us learn Tamil
PIB 2198004: with 'Tamil Karkalam - Let us learn Tamil' as its overarching theme, KTS 4.0 focuses on youth engagement.
Which Union Minister inaugurated Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 along with UP CM Yogi Adityanath in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Dharmendra Pradhan
PIB 2198004: KTS 4.0 was inaugurated in the presence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and UP CM Yogi Adityanath.
Asom Diwas, observed on 2 December, honours which historical figure?
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Correct answer: B — Chaolung Sukapha
PIB 2197555 and 2197917: Asom Diwas recalls Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha, founder of the Ahom kingdom.
According to Sarbananda Sonowal's Asom Diwas 2025 remarks, which hills did Chaolung Sukapha cross to found the Ahom kingdom?
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Correct answer: B — Patkai hills
PIB 2197917: 'Chaolung Sukapha crossed the Patkai hills to establish the foundation of Greater Assam.'
The Dandakrama Parayanam completed by Vedamurti Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe in Kashi (2025) belongs to which Vedic branch?
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Correct answer: B — Shukla Yajurveda's Madhyandini branch
PIB 2197447: the Dandakrama Parayanam consists of 2,000 mantras of the Shukla Yajurveda's Madhyandini branch.
In how many days did Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe complete the Dandakrama Parayanam without interruption?
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Correct answer: C — 50 days
PIB 2197447: he completed it in 50 days without any interruption.
Where did the 26th Hornbill Festival open on 1 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Naga Heritage Village, Kisama
DIPR Nagaland: the 26th edition commenced at the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on 1 December 2025.
Which state was the partner state of the Hornbill Festival 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Arunachal Pradesh
DIPR Nagaland: Arunachal Pradesh was the partner state, with six partner countries.
Consider the following statements about the Hornbill Festival 2025: 1. The festival opened on the 63rd Statehood Day of Nagaland. 2. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla was the Chief Host of the opening. 3. Japan was one of the partner countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
DIPR Nagaland: the festival coincided with the 63rd Statehood Day and Governor Bhalla was Chief Host; the partner countries were Austria, Malta, France, Ireland, the UK and Switzerland, not Japan.
The fourth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 4.0) was scheduled in Varanasi during:
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Correct answer: B — 2 – 15 December 2025
KTS 4.0 runs from 2 to 15 December 2025 in Varanasi, inaugurated at NaMo Ghat on 2 December.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 coincided with which Tamil festival celebrated on 4 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Karthigai Deepam
PIB notes that KTS 4.0 coincides with Karthigai Deepam, celebrated on 4 December.
Which film won the Golden Peacock for Best Feature Film at the 56th IFFI (November 2025)?
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Correct answer: C — Skin of Youth
The Vietnamese film 'Skin of Youth', directed by Ash Mayfair, won the Golden Peacock.
At the 56th IFFI, the Silver Peacock for Best Director was awarded to Santosh Davakhar for which film?
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Correct answer: D — Gondhal
Santosh Davakhar won Best Director for the Marathi film 'Gondhal'.
Match the award at the 56th IFFI with the winner: I. ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal II. Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film III. Best Web Series (OTT) a. Kesari Chapter 2 (Karan Singh Tyagi) b. Safe House (Norway) c. Bandish Bandits Season 02
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Correct answer: A — I-b, II-a, III-c
'Safe House' won the Gandhi Medal, Karan Singh Tyagi won Best Debut Director for 'Kesari Chapter 2', and 'Bandish Bandits Season 02' was Best Web Series.
Which actor was honoured at the closing ceremony of the 56th IFFI for completing 50 years in cinema?
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Correct answer: B — Rajinikanth
Rajinikanth was felicitated at the 56th IFFI closing ceremony for 50 years in Indian cinema.
The 'Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana' programme addressed by PM Modi on 28 November 2025 was held at:
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Correct answer: B — Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi
The PM addressed the programme at Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi, Karnataka.
The Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math, which celebrated its 550th year in November 2025 with a 77-feet bronze statue of Lord Ram, is located in which state?
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Correct answer: C — Goa
PM Modi addressed the 550th-year celebration of the Math in Goa (Canacona) on 28 November 2025.
Where did the Prime Minister release a special coin and stamp on the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur on 25 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Kurukshetra
The PM addressed the 350th Shaheedi Diwas programme at Kurukshetra, Haryana, and released a special coin and commemorative stamp.
Guru Tegh Bahadur, whose 350th Shaheedi Diwas was observed in November 2025, was which Sikh Guru?
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Correct answer: C — Ninth
Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was the ninth Sikh Guru.
Which tree is depicted on the Dharma Dhwaja hoisted on the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya on 25 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Kovidara
The flag bears a radiant Sun, an 'Om' and the image of the Kovidara tree.
What are the dimensions of the right-angled triangular flag hoisted on the Ram Mandir Shikhar in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 10 ft × 20 ft
The flag measures ten feet in height and twenty feet in length.
Consider the following statements about the Ram Mandir Dhwajarohan Utsav of 25 November 2025: 1. It was held on Vivah Panchami. 2. The same date marks the martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per PIB: the programme coincided with the Abhijit Muhurat of Vivah Panchami, and the date also marks the martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
The Sacred Buddha Relics that returned to India on 25 November 2025 had been on exposition in which country?
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Correct answer: D — Bhutan
The Piprahwa Relics were enshrined at Trashichhodzong, Thimphu, Bhutan, from 8 to 25 November 2025.
The Buddha relics exposition in Bhutan (8–25 November 2025) was held as part of which event?
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Correct answer: A — Global Peace Prayer Festival
The Sacred Piprahwa Relics were enshrined in Thimphu as part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival.
India's first AI Film Festival was launched at the 56th IFFI in collaboration with which company?
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Correct answer: B — LTIMindtree
WAVES Film Bazaar and IFFI launched the AI Film Festival and Cinema AI Hackathon in collaboration with LTIMindtree.
How many entries did India's first AI Film Festival at IFFI 2025 receive?
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Correct answer: C — 68 from 18 countries
The festival received 68 films from 18 countries; 27 were selected for the competition awards.
The Centenary Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, attended by the Vice-President on 23 November 2025, were held at:
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Correct answer: D — Puttaparthi
The celebrations were held at Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium, Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh.
The Vice-President credited Sri Sathya Sai Baba with rejuvenating which canal that ensured drinking water for Chennai?
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Correct answer: C — Telugu Ganga Canal
He highlighted Baba's pivotal contribution in rejuvenating the Telugu Ganga canal, which ensured drinking water for Chennai.
What is the theme of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, beginning on 2 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam
KTS 4.0 is organised around the theme 'Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam' to promote Tamil learning across India.
Which institutions are coordinating Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0?
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Correct answer: A — IIT Madras and BHU Varanasi
The programme is being coordinated by IIT Madras and BHU Varanasi.
President Droupadi Murmu graced a special centenary session at Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi, on 22 November 2025, honouring:
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Correct answer: B — Sri Sathya Sai Baba
The special session commemorated the centenary celebration of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan graced which convocation of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning on 22 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 44th
The Vice-President graced the 44th Convocation at Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.
The 2nd edition of the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav, inaugurated by the President on 21 November 2025, is being held at:
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Correct answer: C — Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad
The festival is being held at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad.
The 2nd Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav (November 2025) showcases the cultural heritage of which region of India?
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Correct answer: B — Western India
It showcases Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
Consider the following statements about the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav: 1. Its first edition introduced visitors to the cultural heritage of Northeast India. 2. The second edition is open to the public from 22 to 30 November 2025 with free entry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the President's Secretariat release.
Which edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) opened in Panaji on 20 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 56th
IFFI 2025 was the 56th edition.
What was the first-ever feature of the opening of IFFI 2025 in Goa?
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Correct answer: D — A grand street parade from the Old Goa Medical College building to the Kala Academy
IFFI 2025 opened with a grand parade in Panaji — a historic first — instead of a closed-door ceremony.
The folk production 'Bharat Ek Soor', the highlight of the IFFI 2025 opening parade, was produced by:
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Correct answer: B — Central Bureau of Communication
'Bharat Ek Soor', with over 100 artists, was produced by the Central Bureau of Communication.
What denomination of commemorative coin was released at the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹100
A ₹100 commemorative coin and a set of stamps were released.
Where did PM Modi address the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba on 19 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Puttaparthi
The PM addressed the celebrations at Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh.
Where was the 13th International Tourism Mart (ITM) 2025 held?
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Correct answer: C — Gangtok
The 13th ITM was held in Gangtok, Sikkim from 13 to 16 November 2025.
The International Tourism Mart organised by the Ministry of Tourism showcases the tourism potential of:
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Correct answer: B — The North Eastern Region
ITM showcases the tourism potential of the North Eastern States.
The 19th WAVES Film Bazaar in November 2025 was held alongside which edition of the International Film Festival of India?
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Correct answer: B — 56th
WAVES Film Bazaar was held on the sidelines of the 56th IFFI in Goa.
How many projects were shortlisted for the Co-Production Market of the 19th WAVES Film Bazaar?
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Correct answer: A — 22 feature projects and 5 documentaries
The Co-Production Market presents 22 feature projects and five documentaries.
Where will the 20th International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony be held in December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya
The ceremony will be held at the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, Bihar from 2 to 13 December 2025.
The International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony has been held annually since:
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Correct answer: D — 2006
The event has been held annually since 2006; the 2025 edition is the 20th.
Who will be the chief guest at the opening of the 20th International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony on 2 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Pema Khandu
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu will be the chief guest at the opening ceremony.
The Matabari Tourism Circuit, reviewed by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in November 2025, is being developed in which state?
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Correct answer: A — Tripura
Scindia reviewed the Matabari Tourism Circuit in Tripura with Chief Minister Manik Saha.
Under the Tripura tourism plans reviewed in November 2025, which islands are to be developed through a Public-Private Partnership model?
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Correct answer: D — Dumbur islands
The meeting discussed developing the Dumbur islands through a PPP model to encourage private investment.
PM Modi attended the 70th birth anniversary celebrations of Bhutan's Fourth King in November 2025. Who is the Fourth King of Bhutan?
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Correct answer: B — Jigme Singye Wangchuck
The Fourth King is Jigme Singye Wangchuck; the present King is Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
The sacred viewing of which relics of Lord Buddha was held in Bhutan alongside the Global Peace Prayer Festival in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Piprahwa relics
PM Modi noted the Global Peace Prayer Festival was held alongside the sacred viewing of Lord Buddha's Piprahwa relics.
Poet Ande Sri, who died in November 2025, wrote which state's official state song?
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Correct answer: B — Telangana
Ande Sri wrote 'Jaya Jayahe Telangana', adopted as Telangana's state song.
Which university conferred an honorary doctorate on poet Ande Sri?
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Correct answer: C — Kakatiya University
All India Radio and The Hindu reported that Kakatiya University conferred an honorary doctorate on him.