This is the current affairs of 03 & 04 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. Russian President Putin arrived in India in December 2025 to attend which India–Russia Annual Summit?
a. 21st
b. 22nd
c. 23rd
d. 24th
Answer: c. 23rd
– Russian President Vladimir Putin was on a two-day state visit to India on 4–5 December 2025.
– He arrived on 4 December 2025 to attend the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit.
– This was his first visit to India in four years, taking place amid the Ukraine war.
– The summit is being held to review bilateral relations and strengthen the “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.”
Objectives
– Review progress of bilateral relations
– Strengthen cooperation in defence, energy, trade, and other sectors
– Discuss regional and global issues including the Ukraine war, where Russia wants to reduce its global isolation
– Maintain and expand strong bilateral ties despite US pressure
Topics of Discussion
– Ukraine War: Putin will seek India’s support amid US-led peace efforts.
– Trade Expansion: Oil trade (affected by US sanctions), pharmaceuticals, machinery, agricultural products. India continues importing discounted Russian oil, though risks are rising.
– Defence: Procurement of Russian weapons—additional S-400 units, Su-57 fighter jets, missile systems.
– Energy: Expanding civilian nuclear cooperation, technical equipment for oil assets, rupee-based investments (e.g., Sberbank’s infrastructure investments in India).
– Others: Labour migration (Indian workers for Russia), meetings with business leaders.
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2. What has been declared as the ‘Oxford Word of the Year 2025’ by Oxford University Press?
a. Goblin Mode
b. Rage Bait
c. Biohack
d. Parasocial
Answer: b. Rage Bait
Meaning of “Rage Bait”
– “Rage Bait” is an internet slang term.
– It refers to content, posts, or videos intentionally designed to make people angry or provoke reactions to generate more comments, shares, and engagement.
– In short — content that grabs attention by making people angry = Rage Bait.
– It is typically linked to content created solely to increase traffic or clicks.
– The term dominated angry comment threads and provocative viral content on social media.
Note: Cambridge Dictionary chose “Parasocial” as its Word of the Year 2025.
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3. According to the Indian Association for Population Studies (IASP), by the year 2080, at what level will India’s population stabilize?
a. 1.8 to 1.9 billion
b. 1.7 to 1.9 billion
c. 1.6 to 1.7 billion
d. 1.3 to 1.4 billion
Answer: a. 1.8 to 1.9 billion
– Report by: Indian Association for the Study of Population (IASP)
– Released: November 2025
– Population in 2080: 1.8 to 1.9 billion
– India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) declined from 3.5 in 2000 to 1.9 now.
– Experts estimate stabilization at 1.8–1.9 billion by 2080.
Reasons for Population Stabilization
– More educated women, higher literacy → better control over family planning
– Better access to contraception & healthcare
– Delayed marriages & career priorities
– Higher economic and lifestyle awareness lowering birth rates
– Large decline in TFR from 3.5 (2000) to 1.9 (current)
– IASP Secretary General Anil Chandran emphasized this steep fall.
– Illiterate groups still have TFR above 3, but among educated people it is 1.5–1.8.
Kerala Example
– Kerala is India’s most successful state in birth-rate reduction (TFR 1.7).
– It achieved lowest maternal mortality in 1987, 1989, 1992, and again in 2023.
West Bengal Fertility Drop
– SRS Statistical Report 2023: TFR fell from 1.7 (2013) to 1.3.
– 18% decline—well below replacement level (2.1).
– One of the lowest in India, close to Tamil Nadu and slightly above Delhi.
– Life expectancy continues to rise due to improved healthcare.
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4. Which movie won the ‘Golden Peacock Award’ for Best Feature Film at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025?
a. Toxic
b. Ring Wandering
c. Skin of Youth
d. Matira Manisha
Answer: c. Skin of Youth
– Note: Rajinikanth received the Lifetime Achievement Award for 50 years of contribution to Indian cinema.
– “Skin of Youth” is a Vietnamese film.
– Set in 1990s Saigon, the film portrays love between a transgender sex worker aspiring for gender-affirming surgery and Nam, an underground cage fighter struggling to support his son.
– Directed by Ash Mayfair; produced by Tran Thi Bich Ngoc, Ash Mayfair & Fran Borgia.
When Awarded
– At the closing ceremony on 1 December 2025 at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Goa.
– Includes Golden Peacock Trophy, certificate, and ₹40 lakh.
Tribute
– Pramod Sawant paid tribute to Dharmendra, known as Indian cinema’s “He-Man.”
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5. Which film director received the ‘Silver Peacock Award’ at the 56th IFFI 2025?
a. Suraj Panwar
b. Nagaraj
c. Nader Saiwar
d. Santosh Davkhare
Answer: d. Santosh Davkhare
– Awarded for his Marathi film “Gondhal.”
– Includes a trophy, merit certificate, and ₹15 lakh.
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6. Who received the ‘Silver Peacock Award’ for Best Actor (Male) at the 56th IFFI 2025?
a. Ubeimar Ríos
b. Vahid Mobasseri
c. Rishabh Shetty
d. Tom Cruise
Answer: a. Ubeimar Ríos
– Award given in Goa during IFFI 2025.
– He won for his outstanding role in the Colombian film “A Poet.”
– Includes Silver Peacock trophy, certificate, and ₹10 lakh.
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7. Who received the ‘Silver Peacock Award’ for Best Actor (Female) at the 56th IFFI 2025?
a. Daniela Marín Navarro
b. Zara Sofia Ostan
c. Kirsten Dunst
d. Zar Amir Ebrahimi
Answer: b. Zara Sofia Ostan
– Slovenian actress Zara received the award for her film “Little Troublegirls.”
– Debut Feature Film – Joint Winners:
– “My Daughter’s Hair” (Iran) – Hesam Farahmand
– “Frank” (Estonia) – Tonis Pill
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8. IFFI 2025 Award Winners List
– Golden Peacock (Best Feature Film): Skin of Youth (Vietnam)
– Silver Peacock (Director): Santosh Davkhare – “Gondhal”
– Silver Peacock (Best Actor – Male): Ubeimar Ríos
– Silver Peacock (Best Actor – Female): Zara Sofia Ostan
– Debut Feature Film (Silver Peacock): “My Daughter’s Hair” & “Frank” (joint)
– Lifetime Achievement Award: Rajinikanth
– Special Jury Award: Kinola Davis Jr (My Father’s Shadow)
– Best Debut Indian Feature Film Director: Karan Singh Tyagi – “Kesari 2”
– OTT Best Indian Panorama Award: Bandish Bandits 2
– ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal: “Safe House,” directed by Erik Svensson
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9. Who received the United Nations Population Prize 2025 (Institutional Category)?
a. AFIDEP
b. IUSSP
c. HelpAge India
d. Population Association of India
Answer: b. IUSSP (International Union for the Scientific Study of Population)
– Awarded by UNFPA India on 27 November 2025.
– Given for contributions to gender equality and reproductive health, and advancing population science.
– Award presented during the 46th annual conference of IASP.
UNFPA
– UN agency for sexual and reproductive health.
– Focuses on safe pregnancy, safe childbirth, and enabling youth potential.
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10. India was once again elected to the Executive Board of UNESCO for which term?
a. 2025–2029
b. 2025–2028
c. 2025–2027
d. 2025–2026
Answer: a. 2025–2029
UNESCO Executive Board
– One of UNESCO’s three constitutional organs.
– Monitors programme implementation and provides strategic direction.
– UNESCO established in 1945; the board began functioning in 1946.
– Headquarters: Paris, France.
– 58 member states
– Elected by the General Conference for four-year terms
– Selected via regional electoral groups for equitable representation
Functions
– Supervise decisions of the General Conference
– Prepare work programme & budget
– Provide policy and strategic guidance
– Ensure effective implementation of UNESCO’s decisions
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11. At which of the following places did the Uttar Pradesh government approve the establishment of District Disability Rehabilitation Centre (DDRC)?
a. District Headquarters
b. Divisional Headquarters
c. Block Headquarters
d. State Headquarters
Answer: b. Divisional Headquarters
– This decision was taken in the Cabinet meeting chaired by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 2 December 2025.
– The proposal for establishing and operating District Disability Rehabilitation Centres at all 18 divisional headquarters was approved.
– The objective is to strengthen services for persons with disabilities across the state.
– The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is currently operating DDRCs in only 37 districts of the state with support from the Government of India.
– Out of these 37 centres, 11 are located at divisional headquarters.
– Due to irregular central funding and low honorarium rates for specialist staff, the centres have been facing operational difficulties.
– Therefore, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities proposed that the centres located at divisional headquarters be operated using state government resources.
– These centres provide services such as healthcare, artificial limbs, assistive devices, and skill training for persons with disabilities.
Uttar Pradesh
Capital: Lucknow
Governor: Anandiben Patel
Population: 199 million (2011)
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12. In which state was the Hornbill Festival held?
a. Arunachal Pradesh
b. Sikkim
c. Assam
d. Nagaland
Answer: d. Nagaland
– The 26th edition of the Hornbill Festival was held from 1 to 10 December in Kohima, the capital of Nagaland.
– This ten-day festival, held on the occasion of Nagaland Statehood Day, brings together major Naga tribes under one roof.
– It showcases the vibrant traditions of the state through folk songs, music, crafts, and cuisine.
– This year, several countries — including the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Austria, Malta, and Switzerland — participated as ‘Country Partners.’
– Arunachal Pradesh was the ‘State Partner’ this time.
Nagaland
Capital: Kohima
Chief Minister: Neiphiu Rio
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