This is the current affairs of 7 to 10 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. Which of the following has been included in the ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage List’ by UNESCO in the year 2025?
a. Sonepur Mela
b. Shivratri
c. Holi
d. Deepawali
Answer: d. Deepawali
– UNESCO has included Deepawali in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of Humanity.
– This decision was taken at the 20th meeting of UNESCO’s Inter-Governmental Committee for Intangible Heritage.
– The meeting was held at Delhi’s Red Fort from 8 to 13 December 2025.
– India hosted the session of the Intergovernmental Committee for safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) for the first time.
– During this session, cultural symbols of many countries including Ghana, Georgia, Congo, Ethiopia and Egypt were also included in the list.
– A total of 16 Indian heritage elements are now in this list.
– On this occasion, the central government decided to hold a special Deepawali celebration on 10 December to present India’s cultural identity strongly before the world.
List (Year of inscription):
1) Vedic chanting : 2008
2) Kutiyattam : 2008
3) Ramleela : 2008
4) Rammat : 2009
5) Mudiyettu : 2010
6) Kalbelia folk songs and dance : 2010
7) Chhau dance : 2010
8) Buddhist chanting in Ladakh : 2012
9) Sankirtan of Manipur : 2013
10) Thatheras’ brass/copper utensil craft of Jandiala Guru : 2014
11) Yoga : 2016
12) Navroz : 2016
13) Kumbh Mela : 2017
14) Durga Puja of Kolkata : 2021
15) Garba of Gujarat : 2023
16) Deepawali : 2025
What is the Intangible Cultural Heritage List?
– This list is created and managed by UNESCO.
– Its purpose is to preserve and promote traditions, art forms, skills, social practices and cultural expressions across the world which are intangible (i.e., cannot be physically touched).
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2. Name the country’s first active blind military officer, who was given the National Disability Empowerment Award 2025 by the President?
a. Sai Kaustuv
b. Lieutenant Colonel C. Dwarkesh
c. Dr. Shruti Bhardwaj
d. Tinkesh Kaushik
Answer: b. Lieutenant Colonel C. Dwarkesh (Received the award in the Best Person with Disability category)
– President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Disability Empowerment Awards 2025 to the winners on 3 December 2025.
– Lieutenant Colonel C. Dwarkesh received the award in the Best Person with Disability category.
– The 36-year-old C. Dwarkesh is the country’s first blind Army officer.
– Dwarkesh was born in Tamil Nadu in 1989.
– He joined the Cadet Training Wing in 2009 and became part of the Corps of Military Intelligence.
– In 2014, he lost vision in both eyes in a road accident.
– He took up parasports in 2018.
– He continued his service in the Army.
– In October 2021, he climbed to a height of 16,000 ft on the Siachen Glacier.
– He has won several medals in para swimming and shooting.
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3. First, who received the FIFA Peace Prize 2025?
a. Claudia Sheinbaum
b. Mark Joseph Carney
c. Donald Trump
d. Emmanuel Macron
Answer: c. Donald Trump
– US President Donald Trump was honoured with the newly created FIFA Peace Prize on 5 December 2026.
– The draw ceremony for the FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 was held in Washington on 5 December.
– Here, Donald Trump was announced as the first winner of the newly instituted “FIFA Peace Prize.”
– Trump immediately put the medal around his neck.
– FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented a certificate recognizing Trump for “promoting peace and unity across the world.”
– FIFA had announced this new annual award in November 2025.
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4. Who is the host country of FIFA World Cup 2026?
a. USA
b. Canada
c. Mexico
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above
(FIFA World Cup 2026 will be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026.)
– The FIFA World Cup will be held from 11 June to 19 July 2026 across the USA, Canada and Mexico.
– The groups were announced on 5 December 2025.
– USA, Canada and Mexico are the host countries.
– For the first time, three countries are jointly hosting the tournament.
– In the draw, 48 teams were divided into 12 groups (A to L).
– Each group has four teams.
– Matches will be played across 16 cities.
– The opening match will be played in Mexico City on 11 June.
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5. Kavindapadi Naattu Shakkarai from which state was given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
a. Tamil Nadu
b. Andhra Pradesh
c. Karnataka
d. Kerala
Answer: a. Tamil Nadu
– Kavindapadi Naattu Sakkarai is a traditional “country jaggery / native sugar” from Kavindapadi (Erode district), Tamil Nadu.
– It is chemical-free, nutritious and naturally flavoured.
– Sugarcane grown in the Kavindapadi region is crushed to extract juice.
– The juice is slowly heated to evaporate water and produce a kind of “jaggery powder” — a chemical-free natural jaggery.
Who grants the GI tag?
– The GI tag is granted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce.
– Applications must be filed with the GI Registry located in Chennai.
– It falls under Intellectual Property Rights and is handled only in Chennai.
What is a GI Tag?
– GI means Geographical Indication.
– It is a symbol given to products that are strongly linked with their region of origin.
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6. Khajuraho Stone Craft of which state got the GI tag?
a. Kerala
b. Madhya Pradesh
c. Uttar Pradesh
d. Bihar
Answer: b. Madhya Pradesh
– Khajuraho is world-famous for its medieval temples, sculptures and folk art.
– Khajuraho Stone Craft is rooted in this historic architectural tradition.
– It involves carving local stone into sculptures, ornaments and decorative objects.
– It primarily uses sandstone and granite.
– With the GI tag, the craft and its region gain international recognition.
– Khajuraho is located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh.
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7. Betul Bharewa Metal Craft of which state got the GI tag?
a. Madhya Pradesh
b. Chhattisgarh
c. Uttar Pradesh
d. Bihar
Answer: a. Madhya Pradesh
– Bharewa metal craft is sometimes considered a form of Dhokra metal craft.
– It is traditional metal craftsmanship made by tribal communities of Betul district, especially the “Bharewa” tribe.
– “Bharewa” literally means “one who fills,” referring to artisans who pour molten metal into molds.
– Families of the Bharewa community make decorative items from bell metal which have high demand in India and abroad.
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8. Chhatarpur Furniture of which state got the GI tag?
a. Jharkhand
b. Bihar
c. Uttar Pradesh
d. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: d. Madhya Pradesh
– Chhatarpur Furniture is the traditional wooden furniture craft of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh.
– It is made from locally sourced wood.
– The craft is entirely handmade with carved wooden work.
– Designs include peacocks, lotus, elephants, horses and other cultural motifs.
– Sometimes Ramayana themes and inlay work are also used—making the furniture both functional and artistic.
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9. Gwalior Sandstone of which state got the GI tag?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Chhattisgarh
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Telangana
Answer: c. Madhya Pradesh
– Gwalior Sandstone is a natural sandstone found in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
– It is a beautiful cream-coloured stone.
– Its mint-coloured texture remains stable in all seasons.
– It is primarily made of silica.
– Gwalior Mint Sandstone is used for flooring, tiles and walls.
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10. Paper Mache Craft of which state got the GI tag?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Chhattisgarh
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Telangana
Answer: c. Madhya Pradesh
– Gwalior Paper Mache Craft is known for hand-carved figures, deities and decorative items made from recycled paper.
– It uses paper, glue, colours and sometimes Plaster of Paris to create lightweight and colourful decorative objects.
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11. Namakkal Soft Stone Cookware from which state was given the GI tag?
a. Telangana
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Karnataka
d. Kerala
Answer: b. Tamil Nadu
– It comes from Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu.
– These are hand-made soapstone vessels that retain heat for long durations.
– Ideal for slow cooking and typical of South Indian kitchens.
– Soapstone blocks are carved by local artisans into pots, pans, tawas, etc.
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12. Ambasamudram Choppu item from which state was given the GI tag?
a. Telangana
b. Kerala
c. Karnataka
d. Tamil Nadu
Answer: d. Tamil Nadu
– Ambasamudram Choppu Saaman is the traditional wooden toy craft of Ambasamudram in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu.
– These toys showcase the local culture and craftsmanship.
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13. Thuyamalli rice from which state was given the GI tag?
a. Tamil Nadu
b. Kerala
c. Karnataka
d. Telangana
Answer: a. Tamil Nadu
– Thuyamalli rice is a traditional, indigenous rice variety of Tamil Nadu.
– It is long-grained, aromatic and of high cooking quality.
– It is considered a heritage rice variety.
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14. Woraiyur cotton saree from which state was given the GI tag?
a. Telangana
b. Andhra Pradesh
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Kerala
Answer: c. Tamil Nadu
– The famous Woraiyur cotton saree of the Tiruchi region of Tamil Nadu received the GI tag on 2 December 2025 in Chennai.
– The tag was granted three years after the Woraiyur Devanga Handloom Weavers Cooperative applied for recognition.
– Woraiyur cotton sarees are lightweight and finely woven cotton sarees.
– They are known for soft designs and ancient weaving style.
– Designs include motifs like mango, bangle, geometric patterns and bead-like work on the body and border.
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15. Frank Gehry died on December 5, 2025. For which reason was he a world-famous person?
a. Architecture
b. Cuisine
c. Science
d. Sports
Answer: a. Architecture (He was a world-famous architect.)
– 96-year-old Frank Gehry was famous for designing the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
– He was known for his deconstructivist style featuring dramatic, curved forms made of metal and glass.
– He earned his architecture degree from the University of Southern California in 1954.
– After serving in the army, he studied urban planning at Harvard University.
– Gehry also served as an architecture professor at USC.
– He taught at Yale and Columbia University as well.
– He received the Pritzker Prize, the Companion of the Order of Canada, the Royal Institute of British Architects Gold Medal, and the Americans for the Arts Lifetime Achievement Award.
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16. The joint military exercise ‘Harimau Shakti’ between India and which country was organised in Rajasthan in December 2025?
a. Bangladesh
b. Malaysia
c. Maldives
d. Japan
Answer: b. Malaysia
– Joint Exercise ‘Harimau Shakti’
– Edition: Fifth
– Dates: 5–18 December 2025
– Location: Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan
– The Indian contingent was represented by a company of the Dogra Regiment.
– The objective is to coordinate joint responses during counter-terrorism operations.
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17. Who became the winner of the reality show Bigg Boss 19?
a. Farhana Bhatt
b. Praneet More
c. Tanya Mittal
d. Gaurav Khanna
Answer: d. Gaurav Khanna
– The grand finale was held on 7 December 2025 in Mumbai.
– Winner Gaurav Khanna received the Bigg Boss trophy and a cash prize of ₹50 lakh.
– Farhana Bhatt was the runner-up.
– Amal Malik finished 5th, Tanya Mittal 4th, and Praneet More 3rd.
– Gaurav Khanna is a famous TV actor.
– He is best known for his role as Senior Inspector Kevin in the show CID.
– His portrayal of Anuj Kapadia in Star Plus’s show Anupamaa gave him special recognition.
– He also won the Indian Telly Award for Best Actor for Anupamaa.
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18. Which is the host city of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit?
a. Delhi
b. Mumbai
c. Paris
d. Patna
Answer: a. Delhi (17–19 December 2025 at Bharat Mandapam)
– Organisers: Ministry of AYUSH and WHO
– Theme of the 2025 Summit: “Restoring Balance: The Science and Practices of Health and Well-Being”
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19. Who has been named ‘CEO of the Year 2025’ by Time magazine?
a. Neal Mohan
b. Reshma
c. Elon Musk
d. Simone Biles
Answer: a. Neal Mohan
– Neal Mohan is the Indian-origin CEO of YouTube.
– He has been leading YouTube since 2023, after Susan Wojcicki’s resignation.
– Time wrote that today’s global “cultural diet” is largely shaped by YouTube, and Mohan is like the farmer on whom the world depends for its produce.
– Under his leadership, YouTube saw major reforms including stronger content monitoring, expansion into new areas, and creator-first policies.
Career and Education
– Neal Mohan was born in Lafayette, Indiana (USA).
– In 1985 he moved to Lucknow with his parents.
– He earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and later completed an MBA.
– Before becoming YouTube CEO in 2023, he worked at major companies like Google and DoubleClick.
– At YouTube, he played a major role in the development of Shorts, Premium, and Subscription services.
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20. When is Indian Navy Day celebrated?
a. 1 December
b. 2 December
c. 3 December
d. 4 December
Answer: d. 4 December
– India observes Navy Day on 4 December every year to celebrate the Navy’s achievements.
– On 4 December 1971, during the India-Pakistan war, Operation Trident was launched against Pakistan.
– The Indian Navy entered the war on this date and played a crucial role in the victory.
– Hence, Indian Navy Day is celebrated on 4 December.
– Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral D.K. Tripathi
Establishment of Indian Navy: 26 January 1950
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21. When is World Soil Day celebrated?
a. 4 December
b. 5 December
c. 6 December
d. 7 December
Answer: b. 5 December
Theme for 2025:
– “Healthy Soil for Healthy Cities”
– World Soil Day is observed every year on 5 December.
– Its purpose is to raise awareness about the importance of soil quality.
– It highlights the significance of soil for humans, food security, and ecosystems.
– First celebrated in 2014.
– It is observed jointly by FAO and the International Union of Soil Sciences.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
– Founded: 16 October 1945
– Headquarters: Rome, Italy
International Union of Soil Sciences
– Founded: 1924
– Headquarters: Vienna, Austria
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