This is the current affairs of 21 to 24 December 2025. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. Based on the paintings found in the Ajanta Caves, which ship, built using a 2000-year-old technique, made the first overseas voyage?
a. INSV Kaundinya
b. INSV Mayflower
c. INSV Santa
d. INSV Red Dragon
Answer: a. INSV Kaundinya (The first overseas voyage was from India to Oman)
(INSV – Indian Naval Sailing Vessel)
– This ship departed from Porbandar in Gujarat for Muscat on 29 December 2025.
– The ship is made of wooden planks stitched with coconut ropes, with no nails used anywhere.
– It has no engine and no GPS.
– It is equipped with square cotton sails and paddles.
– It will sail relying on wind and cloth sails.
– The central government approved this project in 2023.
– A company in Goa constructed the ship using the approximately 2000-year-old Tankai method.
– It was inducted into the Navy on 20 May 2025.
– The stitched ship Kaundinya was inducted into the Indian Navy fleet on 20 May 2025.
– It is named after the Indian navigator Kaundinya.
– He crossed the Indian Ocean and travelled to Southeast Asia.
– The ship’s sails feature images of Gandabherunda (a divine bird) and the Sun.
– There is a carved lion on its bow and a Harappan-style stone anchor on the deck.
– The Ministry of Culture provided funding for it.
Built by artisans from Kerala
– Artisans from Kerala used raw materials to build it. The ship was launched in February 2025 at the Hodi Shipyard in Goa.
Important features
– The sails of the ship have images of Gandabherunda (a divine bird) and the Sun.
– There is a carved Simha Yali on the bow (front part) of the ship.
– There is a stone anchor on the deck, made in Harappan style.
– All these elements reflect the rich maritime traditions of ancient India.
– The ship is named after Kaundinya.
– Kaundinya was a great Indian navigator who crossed the Indian Ocean to travel to Southeast Asia.
– Meaning of Yali: A mythical creature shown as a composite form of lion, elephant, and other animals.
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2. Which country was the first to recognize the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign country?
a. Israel
b. Lebanon
c. Lebanon
d. France
Answer: a. Israel
– Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed the recognition of the Republic of Somaliland on 26 December 2025.
– Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi and invited him to Israel.
– Netanyahu said that Israel and Somaliland will work together in economic development, agriculture, and social development sectors.
Separated from Somalia about 30 years ago
– Somaliland separated from Somalia about 30 years ago.
– Somaliland is located in the Horn of Africa region.
– It is near the Red Sea, which is a very important maritime route for trade and security.
– Somaliland gained independence for a short time in 1960.
– In the same year, Somaliland voluntarily joined Somalia.
– In 1991, Somalia was engulfed in civil war from all sides.
– At that time, Somaliland declared itself a separate country.
– Since then, Somaliland has its own president, government, currency, and security forces.
– There has been relative peace and democratic system here.
– While Somalia has been suffering from instability for a long time.
Recognition under the Abraham Accords
– In 2020, on the initiative of then US President Donald Trump, the Abraham Accords were signed.
– Under the Abraham Accords, Israel established relations with UAE, Bahrain, and later Morocco.
– Somaliland has also expressed desire to join the framework of the Abraham Accords in the future.
This is a diplomatic victory for Somaliland
– No other country has given formal recognition to Somaliland, but it has informal relations with countries like Britain, Ethiopia, Turkey, UAE, Denmark, Kenya, Taiwan.
– In this context, Israel’s recognition is considered a major diplomatic victory for Somaliland on the international stage.
– This is expected to give Somaliland global identity.
– Along with this, new equations can also emerge in the politics of Africa and the Middle East.
Somaliland
– Capital: Hargeisa
– President: Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi
– Currency: Somaliland Shilling
– Population: 6.2 million
Somalia
– Capital: Mogadishu
– Population: 19 million
– Language: Somali and Arabic
– Currency: Somali Shilling
– Neighbouring countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
Israel
– Capital: Jerusalem
– Language: Hebrew and Arabic
– Currency: Israeli New Shekel
– Neighbouring countries: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt.
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3. In which state did the world’s largest open-air theatre festival, ‘Dhanu Yatra’, begin?
a. Jharkhand
b. Odisha
c. Chhattisgarh
d. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: b. Odisha
– The inauguration of Dhanu Yatra took place in Bargarh, Odisha on 24 December 2025.
– This 11-day cultural festival’s theme is the enactment of the mythological stories from Lord Shri Krishna’s life.
– It shows the enactment from Shri Krishna’s birth to the slaying of his maternal uncle Kansa.
– The central government has given Dhanu Yatra the status of a national festival.
– Dhanu Yatra is organised every year.
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4. Who won the Global Chess League (GSL) 2025 title?
a. Alireza Firouzja and Fabiano Caruana
b. D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh
c. R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri
d. R Praggnanandhaa and Rahul VS
Answer: c. R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri
– The team of Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri, Alpine SG Pipers, won the final played in Mumbai on 23 December 2025.
– They defeated the current champions Triveni Continental Kings.
Global Chess League
– This is a franchise-based international chess tournament.
– The world’s top grandmasters and emerging stars participate in it.
– This league is known for rapid format, team strategy, and exciting matches.
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5. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has granted no-objection certificates to four private airline companies. Name these companies.
a. Shankh Air, Alhind Air, Fly Express, Air Kerala
b. Narad Air, Indo Air, Run Express, Shankh Air
c. Fly Express, Shankh Air, Narad Air, Air Kerala
d. None of these
Answer: a. Shankh Air, Alhind Air, Fly Express, Air Kerala
– The Ministry of Civil Aviation issued NOC to Alhind Air and Fly Express on 25 December 2025. Earlier, Shankh Air and Air Kerala had already received NOC.
– With the arrival of 3 new airlines, competition will increase in the aviation sector and common people will benefit from it.
– Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said in an X post that he met the teams of three new airlines.
– Shankh Air had already received NOC from the ministry, while Al Hind Air and Fly Express received NOC this week.
Shankh Air
– Main hub: Plans to operate from Uttar Pradesh (Noida/Jewar or nearby areas)
– Connect major cities of Uttar Pradesh like Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Agra etc. with domestic flights.
Al Hind Air
– It is a new airline based in Karnataka/Kerala.
– This group’s main business is related to travel and tourism.
– This airline will focus mainly on providing regional and low-cost services.
– Connectivity: Emphasis on flights on routes mainly in South India and nearby areas.
Fly Express
– According to reports, it can provide services in both passenger and cargo sectors, especially focusing on logistics and freight transport.
– It may focus on cargo/logistics services along with traditional passenger services.
Air Kerala
– Its founding organisation is Dubai-based businessmen Afi Ahmed and Ayub Kallada.
– Its main start will be from Bola International Airport (Kannur International Airport), Kerala.
– Air Kerala’s aim is to start flights to industry and other Middle East/international destinations after initial domestic services.
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6. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of which northeastern state, Biswa Bandhu Sen, passed away on 26 December 2025?
a. Sikkim
b. Assam
c. Arunachal Pradesh
d. Tripura
Answer: d. Tripura
– 72-year-old Biswa Bandhu died in Bengaluru due to brain injury.
– He joined BJP before the 2018 assembly elections. Before that, he was in Congress.
– He was elected to the assembly several times from Dharmanagar constituency in North Tripura.
– The state government declared three days of mourning.
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with many ministers, chief ministers, and opposition leaders, expressed grief over his demise.
Tripura
– Capital: Agartala
– Governor: Nallu Indrasena Reddy
– Chief Minister: Manik Saha
– Population: 36.71 lakh (2011)
– Language: Bengali and Kokborok.
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7. Which former Prime Minister’s death anniversary is observed on December 26, 2025?
a. Indira Gandhi
b. Manmohan Singh
c. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
d. Chandrashekhar
Answer: b. Manmohan Singh
– Congress leaders paid tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his first death anniversary.
– Manmohan Singh was Prime Minister of India twice from 2004 to 2014.
– He passed away on 26 December 2024 at AIIMS in Delhi.
– He served as Finance Minister in the Narasimha Rao government (1991-1996).
– He represented Assam in the Rajya Sabha several times from 1991.
– He was also Leader of Opposition from 1998-2004.
– He was also Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from 1982 to 1985.
– He is credited with initiating the policy of comprehensive economic reforms.
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8. Which Indian state has been given the status of ‘Tiger State’ again after 33 years?
a. Uttarakhand
b. Gujarat
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Rajasthan
Answer: b. Gujarat
– The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) confirmed the presence of a tiger in Gujarat’s Ratanmahal Sanctuary.
– It is reported that a tiger about four years old has made its home in Dahod’s Ratanmahal Sanctuary.
– This tiger entered here via the Gujarat-Madhya Pradesh border in mid-February.
– Initially, it was considered a wandering tiger, but its continuous presence for 10 months has proved it to be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
– The last tiger census in Gujarat was in 1989.
– After that, Gujarat was excluded from the 1992 census.
– And the state lost the ‘Tiger State’ status.
– In 2019, hope emerged when a tiger was sighted.
– But unfortunately, it survived only for 15 days.
Note – Gujarat is the only natural habitat in the world for Asiatic lions.
Protected areas for lions in Gujarat – 5
– Gir National Park
– Gir Wildlife Sanctuary
– Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary
– Pania Wildlife Sanctuary
– Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary
Gujarat
– Capital: Gandhinagar
– Governor: Acharya Devvrat
– Chief Minister: Bhupendrabhai Patel
– Neighbouring states: Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
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9. According to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), what type of beverage can be called tea, and which ones cannot?
a. Leaves obtained from Camellia sinensis
b. Leaves obtained from herbal plants
c. All of the above
d. None of these
Answer: a. Leaves obtained from Camellia sinensis
– In fact, FSSAI has issued a strict warning to food business operators against using the word ‘tea’ for herbal infusions and plant-based mixtures not obtained from Camellia sinensis.
– This has been described as a case of misbranding and misleading practices under the law.
– This directive was issued on 24 December 2025.
– Many food business operators have been found marketing products like ‘Rooibos tea’, ‘herbal tea’, and ‘flower tea’, none of which are derived from the Camellia sinensis plant.
– According to FSSAI regulations, the word ‘tea’ can be used on packaging and labelling only when the beverage is derived from Camellia sinensis.
– It has been stated that this violation is equivalent to misleading and misbranding under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
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10. How many children, including cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi, were honored with the National Children’s Award 2025?
a. 20
b. 18
c. 12
d. 10
Answer: a. 20
– Including young Indian cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 20 children were awarded on 26 December 2025 on the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas.
– In New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu honoured children from 18 states and union territories.
– On this occasion, PM Narendra Modi also interacted with the award-winning children.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi
– Vaibhav received this award in the sports category.
– Left-handed batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest batsman to score a century in List A cricket.
– Vaibhav was included in the Indian team for the Under-19 Asia Cup.
– In the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 held in Doha, Vaibhav scored 239 runs.
National Children’s Award
– The Ministry of Women and Child Development celebrates Veer Bal Diwas at the national level on 26 December to remember the courage, sacrifice, and exemplary values of India’s young heroes.
– This award is given to children aged 5 to 18 years and is the highest civilian honour for children in this age group.
– The award is given annually for outstanding achievements in various categories including bravery, arts and culture, environment, innovation, science and technology, social service, and sports.
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11. Which martyr’s birth anniversary is celebrated on December 26th?
a. Shaheed Rajguru
b. Shaheed Sukhdev
c. Shaheed Udham Singh
d. Shaheed Batukeshwar Dutt
Answer: c. Shaheed Udham Singh
– Sardar Udham Singh was born on 26 December 1899 in Sunam, Sangrur district, Punjab.
– On 13 April 1919, under the orders of Reginald Dyer, unarmed civilians were fired upon in Jallianwala Bagh, killing more than 400 people and injuring thousands.
– Deeply affected by Jallianwala Bagh, Udham Singh vowed to dedicate his life to ending British rule.
– On 13 March 1940, Udham Singh assassinated Michael O’Dwyer during a public meeting at Caxton Hall in London.
– After the assassination, Udham Singh was hanged on 31 July 1940 in Pentonville Jail, London.
– His martyrdom made him an immortal martyr of the freedom struggle.
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12. Who among these released the Indian Constitution in the Santhali language on December 25, 2025?
a. President
b. Prime Minister
c. Home Minister
d. CJI
Answer: a. President
– Santhali language, which was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution through the 92nd Amendment Act of 2003.
– It is one of the oldest living languages in India.
– This language is spoken by a significant number of tribal people living in Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar.
– The President said that it is a matter of pride and joy for all Santhali people that the Indian Constitution is now available written in the Santhali language in the Ol Chiki script.
– Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, etc., were present.
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13. The year 2025 was declared the most devastating year in terms of natural disasters. How many billion dollars in economic losses were incurred globally during that year?
a. 200 billion dollars
b. 100 billion dollars
c. 150 billion dollars
d. 50 billion dollars
Answer: a. 200 billion dollars
– From deadly earthquakes in the Himalayas to devastating floods, cyclones, heatwaves, and a rare volcanic eruption that disrupted India’s airspace, natural disasters struck continuously in 2025.
– Earthquakes, floods, extreme heat, volcanic eruptions, and powerful storms caused heavy impact on lives, property, and global economies.
– According to Swiss Re, a leading reinsurance company from Switzerland, the total economic loss from natural disasters globally in 2025 exceeded 200 billion dollars.
– Globally, extreme weather and geological disasters continue to highlight infrastructure vulnerabilities and community insecurities.
– In India, heatwaves raised concerns about impacts on human health in more than half of the country’s districts.
The world shaken by these disasters
– Tibet 7 January 2025: A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tingri County in the Shigatse region, killing 126 people and injuring nearly 200.
– It damaged more than 3,000 buildings and displaced thousands of residents amid freezing cold.
– The tremors were felt in Nepal, Bhutan, and cities in northern India.
– It highlighted the seismic sensitivity of the Himalayas, where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide.
Afghanistan
– In 2025: Severe earthquakes struck two different areas, killing about 2000 people.
– Their intensity was around 6.0.
– The first earthquake hit Kunar province!
– Some time later, a second 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck northern Balkh province!
Myanmar
– Myanmar 28 March 2025: A 7.7 to 7.9 magnitude earthquake in the Sagaing region.
– It was so powerful that its effects were felt in neighbouring countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and China.
– Thousands of lives were lost in this earthquake, and entire cities were devastated.
America
– America 2025: Hurricane Melissa was such a powerful storm that its shocks were felt deep inside the earth.
– This storm became a topic of discussion worldwide due to its intensity.
Russia
– Russia 2025: An 8.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in the sea near the Kamchatka Peninsula, considered the most powerful since 2011!
– Tsunami warnings were issued due to the shocks!
– Waves 3 to 4 metres high rose in some places, creating significant danger in coastal areas.
– November 2025: Volcanic eruption in Ethiopia.
– Floods and landslides in Sumatra, Indonesia in November 2025.
India
– India 2025: Suffered severe flooding, with states like Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh badly affected.
– Hundreds of villages were submerged due to the breaking of dams on the Sutlej and Beas rivers.
– Extreme heat began from the end of February 2025 and continued until the pre-monsoon months, i.e., June.
– From March to the end of June, 7,192 suspected heatstroke cases and 14 confirmed deaths were recorded, but independent analyses showed the actual number was much higher.
– Media reports mentioned at least 84 deaths from heatstroke between February and July.
– The highest deaths were recorded in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana – with outdoor workers, daily wage labourers, the elderly, and children most affected.
– Meteorological records showed temperatures exceeding 43°C at 27 weather stations.
– Heatwave or severe heatwave conditions prevailed in many areas of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi, with maximum temperatures 7°C to 9°C above normal in some areas.
– The study also found that 57% of India’s districts – home to 76% of the population – face high to very high levels of heat risk.
– This underscores that extreme heat has become one of the country’s most widespread and least recognised disasters.
– At the end of 2025 in India, cyclonic storm Ditwah caused massive devastation in Sri Lanka and the southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Heavy rain and flood-like conditions forced hundreds of people to be displaced from their homes.
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14. During the border conflict between which two countries did the incident of the destruction of a statue of Lord Vishnu occur, an incident that also drew concern from India?
a. India and China
b. Thailand and Cambodia
c. India and Nepal
d. China and Bangladesh
Answer: b. Thailand and Cambodia
– On the Thailand-Cambodia border, the Thai army destroyed a statue of Lord Vishnu on 22 December 2025.
– Cambodia said the statue was in its territory, which Thailand illegally demolished.
– The height of the statue is reported to be 30 feet.
– For the past 6 months, there has been a dispute between Thailand and Cambodia over the Preah Vihear temple area.
– Preah Vihear temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The border dispute between the two countries is 118 years old
– The border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia is 118 years old.
– Its centre is ancient temples like Preah Vihear and Ta Muen Thom, located very close to the border of both countries.
– In 1907, when Cambodia was under France, an 817 km long border was drawn between the two countries.
– Thailand opposed it because the map showed Preah Vihear temple as part of Cambodia.
– Ta Muen Thom temple was shown in Thailand, which Cambodia claims as its own.
– This dispute reached the International Court in 1959.
– In 1962, the court ruled Preah Vihear temple as part of Cambodia.
– Thailand accepted the decision but continues to claim the surrounding land.
– Historically, conflicts over borders between the Khmer Empire (Cambodia) and the Siam Empire (Thailand) have continued for a long time, the effects of which are visible even today.
Clash occurred on 28 May 2025
– There was a clash between the armies of both countries on 28 May at the Emerald Triangle, in which one Cambodian soldier was killed.
– This is the place where the borders of Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos meet. – Both Thailand and Cambodia claim this area.
– According to the Cambodian army, Thai soldiers surrounded Ta Muen Thom temple near the border area and put barbed wire around it.
– After that, Thai soldiers flew drones and fired in the air.
– So far, more than 40 people have died in the conflict.
– While more than 10 lakh people have had to migrate.
– However, a ceasefire was reached after Trump’s mediation.
Dispute intensified after inclusion in heritage site
– The Preah Vihear temple dispute intensified further in 2008 when the temple was included by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
– Clashes began between the armies of both countries after the temple received recognition. – In 2011, conditions deteriorated so much that thousands of people were forced to leave their homes.
– In 2013, the court clarified its old decision, stating that not only the temple but the surrounding area also belongs to Cambodia.
– However, the border issue has not been fully resolved yet.
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15. In which state was Hansi declared as the 23rd district?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Himachal Pradesh
c. Punjab
d. Haryana
Answer: d. Haryana
– The notification was issued by Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh on 22 December 2025.
– Hansi has been created by separating it from Hisar district.
– Narnaund sub-division has been included to form the district in Hansi.
– Now, a DC and other district-level officers will be appointed in Hansi.
– It is likely that the DC of Hisar may be given additional charge.
Haryana
– Capital: Chandigarh
– Chief Minister: Nayab Singh Saini
– Language: Hindi and Punjabi
– Neighbouring states: Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand
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16. On December 25, 2025, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on the occasion of the 101st birth anniversary of which former Prime Minister?
a. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
b. Lal Bahadur Shastri
c. Chandrashekhar
d. Chaudhary Charan Singh
Answer: a. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
– This Prerna Sthal has been built in the Vasant Kunj area of Lucknow.
– Bronze statues of Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister of the country Atal Bihari Vajpayee, founder of Bharatiya Jansangh Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay have also been installed at the Prerna Sthal.
– The PM also addressed a public meeting on this occasion.
– A state-of-the-art museum has also been built at the site, showcasing the contributions of these three nation-building leaders.
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17. The central government established a statutory body called the Bureau of Port Security (BOPS). Under which ministry does it fall?
a. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
b. Ministry of Civil Aviation
c. Ministry of Transport
d. Ministry of Jal Shakti
Answer: a. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
– The central government has constituted the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) as a statutory body under Section 13 of the newly established Merchant Shipping Act 2025.
– It will be responsible for regulatory oversight functions related to the security of ships and port facilities.
Functions of BoPS
– Currently, coastal security responsibilities are divided among multiple agencies such as the Coast Guard, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), state marine police, and the Navy.
– The BoPS Board will also address security concerns such as maritime terrorism, arms smuggling, drug trafficking, human trafficking and other illegal smuggling, illegal fishing, illegal migration through waterways, maritime piracy, and cyber security threats.
– BoPS will have the legal authority to enforce compliance with international standards such as the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.
– India has 12 major ports and 217 non-major ports.
– Of these, 66 are cargo-handling while the rest are fishing ports.
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18. The Indian Coast Guard has inducted its first indigenously built pollution control vessel into its fleet. What is its name?
a. Khanderi
b. Samudra Pratap
c. Arihant
d. Samarthak
Answer: b. Samudra Pratap
– The ICG inducted Samudra Pratap on 23 December 2025.
– This vessel will play a key role in marine pollution control, law enforcement, and search and rescue operations.
– Equipped with over 60 percent indigenous content and modern technology, this vessel will strengthen India’s self-reliance.
– The vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
– It includes a 30 mm CRN-91 gun, two 12.7 mm stabilised remote control guns with fire control systems.
– Indigenous Integrated Bridge System, Integrated Platform Management System, Automated Power Management System, shaft generator, sea boat davit, PR boat davit, and high-capacity external firefighting system are included.
– The vessel also has an oil fingerprinting machine, gyro-stabilised standoff active chemical detector, and other modern equipment.
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19. Which submarine did the Indian Navy decommission in December 2025 after 40 years of distinguished service?
a. INS Arihant
b. INS Sandhi
c. INS Sindhughosh
d. INS Sindhu
Answer: c. INS Sindhughosh
– The decommissioning ceremony took place on 19 December 2025.
– It was held at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, attended by the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Naval Command, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan.
– It was decommissioned under the command of Lieutenant Commander Rajat Sharma.
– INS Sindhughosh was inducted into the Indian Navy in 1985 as a frontline submarine.
Special features
– Strong underwater warfare capability
– High endurance for long-duration patrols
– Contribution to maritime surveillance and deterrence
– Assistance in training submarine crews and operational readiness.
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20. In which city has India’s first forest university been announced to be established?
a. Bareilly
b. Kanpur
c. Pant Nagar
d. Gorakhpur
Answer: d. Gorakhpur
– The Forest University will be established in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
– This was announced by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
– Subjects such as Forestry, Agroforestry, Social Forestry, and Horticulture will be taught at the university.
– It will be built on approximately 125 acres.
– The estimated cost of the university is 500 crore rupees.
– The campus will be located near the Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre. This is the same place where the Chief Minister first announced this plan on 6 September 2024.
– There will be separate hostels for male and female students with a combined capacity of approximately 500 rooms.
Capital: Lucknow
Governor: Anandiben Patel
Population: 24 crore
Language: Hindi
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21. Actor, writer, director, and producer Srinivasan passed away on December 20, 2025. Which film industry was he associated with?
a. Malayalam cinema
b. Marathi cinema
c. Telugu cinema
d. Bhojpuri cinema
Answer: a. Malayalam cinema
– 69-year-old Srinivasan had been battling age-related issues and heart disease for a long time.
– He was born on 6 April 1956 in Pattayam near Thalassery in Kerala.
– He started his acting career in 1977 with P.A. Backer’s film Manimuzhakkam.
– He gained special recognition for social satire and characters related to everyday life.
– The film Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala, directed by Srinivasan, was honoured with the National Film Award (1998).
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22. When is International Human Solidarity Day celebrated?
a. 23 December
b. 22 December
c. 21 December
d. 20 December
Answer: d. 20 December
– International Human Solidarity Day is celebrated every year on 20 December across the world.
– The United Nations declared it in 2005 to spread the message of solidarity in the world.
– It was first observed in 2006.
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23. When is ‘National Farmers Day’ celebrated in the memory of the fifth Prime Minister of India, Chaudhary Charan Singh?
a. 23 December
b. 24 December
c. 25 December
d. 26 December
Answer: a. 23 December
– Chaudhary Charan Singh was born on this day in 1902.
– He is regarded as the biggest leader of farmers.
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