Current Affairs quiz 2025, Daily gk updates and Current affairs is playing a major role in any competitive exam. so here we are providing the current affairs quiz on daily basis for Bank, SSC, Railway and Other Government Competitive Examinations.
Here you can find Current Affairs Quiz for IBPS PO Mains, Current Affairs Quiz for IBPS RRB PO Mains, Current Affairs Quiz for IBPS RRB Clerk Mains, Current Affairs Quiz for RBI Assistant Mains, Current Affairs Quiz for RBI Grade B, Current Affairs Quiz for SSC.
Q.1. On the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas, how many children from different States and Union Territories were conferred with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi for their outstanding achievements?
Exp. President Droupadi Murmu Honours 20 Children with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on Veer Bal Diwas
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas in New Delhi.
20 children from 18 States and Union Territories were honoured for outstanding achievements in fields like bravery, art & culture, environment, innovation, and science & technology.
The President said the awards would encourage the recipients and inspire children across the country to strive for excellence.
Veer Bal Diwas is observed annually to commemorate the martyrdom of Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh ji and Baba Fateh Singh ji, sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji.
Highlighting awardees’ achievements, Vishwanath Karthikey from Hyderabad was honoured for becoming the youngest Indian to complete the Seven Summits Challenge, holding four world records.
Sunaina Kumari from Bihar received the award for the exceptional bravery of her brother, who sacrificed his life while saving a boy from drowning.
Q.2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for becoming the first Indian in which field to get the award?
Exp. Vaibhav Suryavanshi Becomes First Indian Cricketer to Receive Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the first Indian cricketer to receive the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, the country’s highest civilian award for children.
The Bihar-based teenager, just months away from turning 15, achieved a historic milestone, joining the league of young achievers like R Praggnanandhaa and R Vaishali.
The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is awarded to children aged 5 to 18 years for exceptional achievements across various fields.
Q.3. The Indian Standard IS 19412:2025 – Incense Sticks (Agarbatti) — Specification, which lays down safety norms by prohibiting harmful insecticidal chemicals and synthetic fragrance substances, has been developed and notified by which organisation?
अगरबत्तीमेंहानिकारककीटनाशकरसायनोंऔरकृत्रिमसुगंधितपदार्थोंकेउपयोगपररोकलगानेवालेभारतीयमानक IS 19412:2025 – अगरबत्तीविनिर्देशनकोकिससंगठनद्वाराविकसितऔरअधिसूचितकियागयाहै?
(a) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
(b) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
(c) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
(d) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
(e) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c).
Exp. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Releases New BIS Standard IS 19412:2025 for Safe and Quality Incense Sticks
Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi released IS 19412:2025 – Incense Sticks (Agarbatti) Standard developed by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on National Consumer Day 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
The new BIS standard prohibits the use of harmful insecticidal chemicals and synthetic fragrance substances in agarbattis to protect human health, indoor air quality, and the environment.
Products complying with IS 19412:2025 will be eligible to carry the BIS Standard Mark, helping consumers make safe and informed choices while promoting ethical and sustainable manufacturing.
The standard is expected to boost consumer confidence, safeguard traditional livelihoods, and enhance global market access for India’s agarbatti industry, which is valued at ₹8,000 crore with exports of ₹1,200 crore to over 150 countries.
Q.4. Which institute signed an MoU with the Ministry of Minority Affairs to implement the PM VIKAS Scheme?
Exp. NIFTEM-K Signs MoU with Ministry of Minority Affairs to Implement PM VIKAS Scheme
NIFTEM–Kundli signed an MoU with the Ministry of Minority Affairs in New Delhi to implement the PM VIKAS Scheme as a Project Implementing Agency (PIA).
The PM VIKAS Scheme aims to skill minority youth through need-based training programmes and ensure employment and livelihood opportunities.
Under the project, NIFTEM-K will train 2,110 beneficiaries in courses such as Multi Skill Technician (Food Processing), Millet Products Processor, and Assistant Baking Technician across Jharkhand, Bihar, Punjab, and Haryana.
The initiative seeks to enhance employability, provide market and credit linkages, and integrate minority communities into the economic mainstream, with rollout expected in January 2026.
Q.5. The Union Government released Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV-FC) United Grants in FY 2025–26 to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Rajasthan and Jharkhand. How much was the first instalment of XV-FC Untied Grants released to Rajasthan for FY 2025–26?
Exp. Union Government Releases XV Finance Commission Grants to Strengthen PRIs and Rural Local Bodies in Rajasthan and Jharkhand
The Union Government released Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV-FC) United Grants in FY 2025–26 to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Rajasthan and Jharkhand.
Rajasthan received ₹303.04 crore as the first instalment for FY 2025–26 and an additional ₹145.24 crore of withheld grants for FY 2024–25, benefiting District, Block, and Gram Panchayats across the state.
Jharkhand was released ₹275.13 crore as the first instalment of Untied Grants for FY 2024–25, while the grants will be used for location-specific needs under the Eleventh Schedule, excluding salaries and establishment expenses.
Q.6. After over 30 years, Gujarat has been formally recognised again as a tiger-bearing state following confirmed photographic evidence from a wildlife sanctuary located in Dahod district. The confirmed tiger presence in Gujarat has been recorded in which sanctuary?
Exp. Gujarat Returns to India’s Tiger Map After 30 Years
After over 30 years, Gujarat has been formally recognised again as a tiger-bearing state following confirmed photographic evidence from Ratanmahal Sanctuary in Dahod district.
A nearly four-year-old tiger has been residing in Ratanmahal Sanctuary for about ten months, with continuous camera-trap and CCTV footage ruling out a transient visit.
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has directed conservation measures, and Gujarat will be included in the All-India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2026 with a dedicated camera-trap census along the Gujarat–Madhya Pradesh border.
Gujarat last appeared in the national tiger census in 1989; unlike earlier brief or unverified sightings, the current case marks a sustained and officially documented return of tigers to the state.
About Gujarat
Capital- Gandhinagar
Chief Minister- Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel
Governor- Acharya Devvrat
Q.7. The Indian Army has revised its long-standing restrictions to allow “passive participation” on select social media platforms, while continuing to enforce strict safeguards to protect operational and national security. Which authority issued the revised social media guidelines for Indian Army personnel?
Exp. Indian Army Eases Social Media Rules, Allows ‘Passive Participation’ With Strict Safeguards
The Indian Army has revised its long-standing restrictions to allow “passive participation” on select social media platforms, while continuing to enforce strict safeguards to protect operational and national security.
The new guidelines, issued by Army Headquarters through the DGMI, are effective immediately, with Instagram formally included in the list of restricted-use platforms.
Platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Skype and Signal may be used only for sharing unclassified, general information with known individuals, with responsibility for verification placed on the user.
Personnel are allowed only to access information on platforms such as YouTube, X, Quora and Instagram; uploading content, active participation, use of risky websites, VPNs, torrents and unsafe cloud storage remains prohibited.
Q.8. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) data tabled in the Rajya Sabha, over 24,600 Indian nationals were deported from 81 countries in 2025. Which country recorded the highest number of deportations of Indian nationals during this period?
विदेशमंत्रालय (MEA) द्वाराराज्यसभामेंपेशकिएगएडेटाकेअनुसार, 2025 में 81 देशोंसे 24,600 सेज़्यादाभारतीयनागरिकोंकोडिपोर्टकियागया।इसदौरानकिसदेशमेंभारतीयनागरिकोंकोसबसेज़्यादाडिपोर्टकियागया?
(a) United States
(b) United Arab Emirates
(c) Malaysia
(d) Saudi Arabia
(e) Myanmar
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d).
Exp. Over 24,600 Indians Deported From 81 Countries in 2025; Saudi Arabia Tops the List
Over 24,600 Indian nationals were deported from 81 countries in 2025, as per MEA data tabled in the Rajya Sabha on December 18, with Saudi Arabia accounting for the highest number (over 11,000).
About 3,800 Indians—mostly private employees—were deported from the United States, the highest figure in five years, largely due to stricter checks on visa validity, work authorisation, documentation, and overstays.
Significant deportations were also reported from Myanmar, Malaysia, UAE, Bahrain, Thailand, and Cambodia, reflecting diverse regional patterns affecting Indian migrants.
MEA data highlights visa overstays, illegal employment, labour law violations, absconding from employers, and civil or criminal cases as key causes, especially in Gulf nations.
Indian Missions assist deportees through nationality verification, Emergency Certificates, helplines, and grievance portals, while cases from Myanmar and Cambodia often involve cybercrime-linked job frauds targeting Indian workers.
Q.9. What percentage of stake in Indian Overseas Bank is the government planning to divest using the green-shoe option?
Exp. Govt to Divest 3% Stake in Indian Overseas Bank Using Green-Shoe Option
The government has decided to use the green-shoe option to divest an additional 3% stake in Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) through an Offer for Sale (OFS), following strong investor response on the first day.
The base OFS comprises 2% equity (38.51 crore shares) with an option to sell an extra 1% (19.25 crore shares) at a floor price of ₹34 per share; the government currently holds 94.61% stake in IOB.
A small portion of shares is reserved for eligible employees, and the divestment aligns with SEBI norms requiring listed companies to maintain a minimum public shareholding of 25%.
Q.10. President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu created history by undertaking a dived operational sortie onboard an indigenous Indian Navy submarine from the Western Seaboard. This submarine belongs to the Kalvari-class and the embarkation took place from Karwar Naval Harbour, Karnataka. The President thus became the second Indian President to experience a submarine sortie after Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. Which of the following submarines was involved in this historic event?
Exp. President Droupadi Murmu Makes Historic Dived Sortie Aboard Submarine INS Vaghsheer
President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu undertook a dived sortie onboard indigenous Kalvari-class submarine INS Vaghsheer from Karwar Naval Harbour, Karnataka, becoming the second Indian President after Dr APJ Abdul Kalam to do so.
During the over 2-hour sortie, the President interacted with the submarine crew and witnessed live operational demonstrations, accompanied by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi.
The embarkation reflects the Supreme Commander’s continued engagement with the Armed Forces, following her operational demonstration visit onboard INS Vikrant in November 2024.
Q.11. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) notified operational guidelines for the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) to strengthen India’s domestic shipbuilding capacity and global competitiveness. What is the total financial corpus allocated under the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS)?
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) notified operational guidelines for the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) to strengthen India’s domestic shipbuilding capacity and global competitiveness.
With a total corpus of ₹24,736 crore, SBFAS provides 15%–25% financial assistance per vessel, based on vessel category, with graded and milestone-linked disbursement, independent valuation, and security-backed governance mechanisms.
The scheme envisages a National Shipbuilding Mission and introduces a Shipbreaking Credit Note offering 40% of scrap value to ship owners scrapping vessels at Indian yards, linking ship recycling with new ship construction.
The Shipbuilding Development Scheme (₹19,989 crore) focuses on long-term capability building, offering 100% capital support for greenfield shipbuilding clusters and 25% assistance for brownfield expansion of existing shipyards.
SbDS includes a Credit Risk Coverage Framework for pre/post-shipment and vendor-default risks; both schemes will remain valid till March 31, 2036, with an in-principle extension up to 2047.
Q.12. Anu Garg, a 1991-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as _____________’s Chief Secretary, becoming the first woman to hold the top bureaucratic post in the state.
Exp. Anu Garg Appointed Odisha’s First Woman Chief Secretary
Anu Garg, a 1991-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as Odisha’s Chief Secretary, becoming the first woman to hold the top bureaucratic post in the state.
Her elevation follows the retirement of incumbent Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, who is set to superannuate on December 31, 2025.
Currently serving as Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (Planning & Convergence) with additional charge of the Water Resources Department, Anu Garg is known for effectively implementing key development initiatives during the Naveen Patnaik-led government.
About Odisha
Capital – Bhubaneswar
Chief Minister – Mohan Charan Majhi (replace Naveen Patnaik)
Deputy CM – KV Singhdeo and Pravati Parida
Governor – Hari Babu Kambhampati
Q.13. VoxelGrids has developed India’s first indigenous MRI scanner, marking a major milestone in the country’s medical technology ecosystem. VoxelGrids is backed by which Indian technology company?
Exp. VoxelGrids Develops India’s First Indigenous MRI Scanner
Zoho-backed start-up VoxelGrids has developed India’s first indigenous MRI scanner, marking a major milestone in the country’s medical technology ecosystem.
The 1.5-tesla MRI scanner has been deployed at the Chandrapur Cancer Care Foundation near Nagpur, showcasing successful real-world clinical adoption.
The scanner is the result of a 12-year mission led by founder Arjun Arunachalam to design and build a critical diagnostic system domestically, reducing dependence on foreign imports.
Unlike conventional global MRI systems, the VoxelGrids scanner does not use liquid helium, making it around 40% cheaper to build while incorporating original technological advancements.
Q.14. Who has been elected as the Chair of the BWF Athletes’ Commission for the 2026–2029 term?
Exp. PV Sindhu Elected Chair of BWF Athletes’ Commission for 2026–2029 Term
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has been elected Chair of the BWF Athletes’ Commission for the 2026–2029 term, giving players a direct voice in global badminton governance.
As Chair, Sindhu will also serve as a member of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Council, strengthening athlete representation at the highest decision-making level.
Debora Jille (Netherlands) will serve as Deputy Chair, while other members include Olympic champions An Se-young (South Korea), Jia Yifan (China), African medallist Doha Hany (Egypt), and Indian para-badminton player Abu Hubaida.
India’s most successful badminton player, Sindhu won Olympic silver at Rio 2016 and bronze at Tokyo 2020, and is set to lead India at the 2026 Badminton Asia Team Championships in Qingdao, China.
Q.15. Former _________ cricketer Hugh Morris passed away at the age of 62.
पूर्व _________ क्रिकेटरह्यूमोरिसकानिधन 62 वर्षकीआयुमेंहोगया।
(a) Australian
(b) Indian
(c) South African
(d) England
(e) New Zealand
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d).
Exp. Former England Cricketer and ECB Chief Executive Hugh Morris Dies
Former England cricketer Hugh Morris passed away at the age of 62.
Morris was a prolific opening batter, won three Test caps in 1991, led England A on multiple international tours, and became Glamorgan’s youngest captain at 22, later leading them to the 1993 Sunday League title.
As a cricket administrator, Morris served as ECB Chief Executive and later as England’s first Managing Director (2007–2013), during which the men’s team reached No. 1 in Test rankings, won three Ashes series, and the 2010 T20 World Cup.
