Current Affairs Quiz 3rd December 2025 Quiz

Exp. PM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest 77-Foot Bronze Statue of Lord Ram in Goa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 77-feet-tall bronze statue of Lord Ram at the historic Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math in Goa during the Math’s 550th anniversary celebrations.

The Math, one of India’s oldest Dvaita Vaishnava institutions, marked a major milestone as PM Modi also inaugurated the Ramayana Theme Park, and released a special postal stamp and commemorative coin.

The statue, crafted by renowned sculptor Ram V. Sutar (designer of the Statue of Unity), has been presented as the world’s tallest statue of Lord Ram, symbolizing unity, devotion, and India’s cultural continuity.

Exp. Amazon and Google Launch New Multicloud Service for Faster, High-Speed Connectivity

Amazon and Google have jointly launched a new multicloud networking service that allows customers to create private, high-speed connections between AWS and Google Cloud within minutes instead of weeks.

The service merges AWS Interconnect–multicloud with Google Cloud’s Cross-Cloud Interconnect, significantly improving network interoperability and multicloud performance.

AWS and Google Cloud leaders described the collaboration as a major shift in multicloud connectivity, offering faster, more reliable infrastructure for businesses using multiple cloud platforms.

Exp. RBI Imposes ₹3.10 Lakh Penalty on Mannakrishna Investments for Governance Violations

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a ₹3.10 lakh penalty on Kolkata-based Mannakrishna Investments Pvt Ltd, an NBFC, for failing to comply with the RBI’s NBFC Scale-Based Regulation, 2023, particularly regarding governance norms.

RBI’s inspection found that the company had appointed a director without obtaining prior written approval, resulting in a management change where over 30% of directors (excluding independent directors) were replaced, violating regulatory provisions.

Exp. Max Verstappen Wins Qatar GP, Setting Up Dramatic F1 Title Decider in Abu Dhabi

Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix 2025, keeping the Formula 1 championship battle alive and pushing the title fight to the final race in Abu Dhabi next weekend.

Championship leader Lando Norris, who could have secured his first F1 title with a win, finished fourth, while his McLaren teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri secured second place.

All three contenders — Verstappen, Norris, and Piastri — now have seven wins each this season, with Norris’ championship lead reduced to 12 points over Verstappen and 16 over Piastri heading into the title-deciding finale

Recent 2025 F1 Grand Prix Winner

• Australian Grand Prix – McLaren’s Lando Norris (Britain)
• Chinese Grand Prix – McLaren’s Oscar Piastri (Australia)
• Japanese Grand Prix – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Bahrain Grand Prix – McLaren’s Oscar Piastri (Australia)
• Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – McLaren’s Oscar Piastri (Australia)
• Miami Grand Prix – McLaren’s Oscar Piastri (Australia)
• Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Monacoo Grand Prix – McLaren’s Lando Norris (Britain)
• Spainish Grand Prix – McLaren’s Oscar Piastri (Australia)
• Canada Grand Prix – Mercedes’s George Russell (Britian)
• Austria Grand Prix – McLaren’s Lando Norris (Britain)
• Great Britain Grand Prix – McLaren’s Lando Norris (Britain)
• Belgian Grand Prix – McLaren’s Oscar Piastri (Australia)
• Hungarian Grand Prix – McLaren’s Lando Norris (Britain)
• Netherland Grand Prix – McLaren’s Oscar Piastri (Australia)
• Italian Grand Prix – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Singapore Grand Prix – Mercedes’s George Russell (Britian)
• US Grand Prix – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Mexico Grand Prix – McLaren’s Lando Norris (Britain)
• Brazil Grand Prix – McLaren’s Lando Norris (Britain)
• Las Vegas Grand Prix – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Qatar Grand Prix – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands)

Exp. India, ADB Sign $800 Million+ Loans for Power, Metro, and Skills Development Projects

The Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed three loan agreements worth over $800 million for projects in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, led by the Department of Economic Affairs.

The Maharashtra Power Distribution Enhancement Programme ($500 million) will modernize rural power infrastructure, integrate renewable energy, and provide daytime solar electricity to 900,000 agricultural consumers by 2028, including upgrading substations, lines, transformers, and 500 MWh of battery storage.

The Indore Metro Rail Project (¥27,147,200,000 / $190.6 million) will construct an 8.62 km underground metro line with seven stations, improving connectivity between congested areas and the airport, with multimodal integration and operations expected by January 2030.

The Gujarat Skills Development Programme ($109.97 million) will equip the workforce with industry-aligned advanced skills across sectors like logistics, IT, manufacturing, healthcare, renewable energy, and agri-tech, upgrading 11 mega ITIs, establishing centres of excellence, and collaborating closely with private training providers and industry.

Recent Loan approved by Foreign Financial Institution

• ADB Approves $400 Million Loan to Boost Climate-Resilient Road Connectivity in Maharashtra
• ReNew Energy Secures $477 Million ADB Funding for India’s First Round-the-Clock Peak Renewable Energy Project in Andhra Pradesh
• India and ADB Approves USD 460 Million Loan to Boost Solar-Powered Irrigation and Rural Energy Infrastructure in Maharashtra
• India and ADB Sign $125 Million Loan to Boost Urban Livability and Climate Resilience in Assam
• India and ADB signed a $126 million loan agreement to promote sustainable tourism in Uttarakhand.

Exp. DP World Signs Abhishek Sharma as Brand Ambassador

United Arab Emirates (NewsVoir) DP World, a leading provider of global smart logistics solutions, signs Indian cricket star Abhishek Sharma as its new brand ambassador, joining Sachin Tendulkar and Tommy Fleetwood in the company’s growing sports portfolio.

Sharma had a record-breaking 2025 DP World Asia Cup, scoring 314 runs in seven innings, earning Player of the Tournament, and reaching No.1 in the ICC Men’s T20I Batter Rankings with the highest rating ever.

Under this long-term partnership, Sharma will represent DP World in brand initiatives, media appearances, and digital storytelling, showcasing the company’s values of performance and innovation.

Recent Brand Ambassador

• Rohit Sharma -ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
• Shafali Verma – Haryana Women’s Commission
• Rahul Dravid – Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL)
• Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma – Fintech firm Pay10
• Sanju Samson – English Premier League (EPL) in India
• Shubhanshu Shukla – Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025

Exp. Centre to Invest Rs 4,500 Crore to Modernise Mohali Semiconductor Laboratory, Boost India’s Chip Manufacturing

Centre to invest Rs 4,500 crore in Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali, to modernise it into one of the world’s most advanced small-node semiconductor centres, boosting wafer production nearly 100 times and supporting students, researchers, and startups.

India’s unified national chip roadmap will involve C-DAC, DRDO, top research institutes, and industry experts to develop cutting-edge fabrication technologies, defence-grade semiconductors, advanced EDA tools, and high-reliability packaging solutions, moving beyond the 90 nm technology node.

Chips to Start-up (C2S) initiative has seen 28 student-developed chips fabricated at SCL, with 113 institutions provided Process Design Kits and 231 silicon numbers allocated; the expanded SCL facility will support AI, defence electronics, medical tech, automation, and next-gen smart devices, making it a core driver of India’s deep-tech and startup ecosystem.

Exp. Arunachal Dao Receives GI Tag, Preserving Centuries-Old Tribal Metalcraft Tradition

The Arunachal Dao, a hand-forged tribal blade, has received the GI tag, recognising it as a unique craft rooted in Arunachal Pradesh’s cultural heritage.

The recognition protects centuries-old metalworking traditions and supports blacksmithing clans who create daos in distinct designs associated with various tribes.

Several unique items from Arunachal Pradesh with GI status include:

• Wakro Orange
• Idu Mishmi textiles
• Khamti Rice
• Yak Churpi
• Wancho wooden craft

Exp. UPI Transactions Surge 32% YoY in November, Reinforcing Digital Payments Dominance

UPI transactions grew 32% year-on-year in November, crossing 19 billion transactions, with a 22% annual rise in transaction value; average daily transaction amount reached ₹87,721 crore.

November recorded 682 million average daily transactions, higher than 668 million in October, showing consistent month-on-month growth.

In the first half of 2025, UPI continued to lead India’s digital payments ecosystem with transactions rising 35% YoY to 106.36 billion.

Exp. IGI Airport Becomes India’s First Water-Positive Mega Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) became India’s first airport with over 40 million passengers to be certified as ‘water-positive’, meaning it replenishes more water than it consumes.

The airport has 625 rainwater harvesting structures, two underground reservoirs (9 million litres), and a 16.6 MLD zero-liquid-discharge STP, enabling extensive water recycling for HVAC, irrigation, and toilet flushing.

IGI’s achievement was recognized at the Water Innovation Summit 2025, with DIAL receiving accolades for achieving Scope I water neutrality under the NITI Aayog–CII framework, highlighting efficient water reuse and replenishment systems.

Exp. Bisleri Becomes Official Beverage Partner of Tata Women’s Premier League for 2026 & 2027 Seasons

Bisleri International has been announced as the Official Beverage Partner for the Tata Women’s Premier League (WPL) for the next two seasons, starting in 2026, supporting and promoting the rapid rise of women’s cricket in India.

The partnership will include limited-edition packs, strong on-ground branding through visicoolers and iceboxes in team dugouts, plus in-stadium hydration support and digital fan-engagement initiatives to enhance the overall WPL experience.

Bisleri, already holding 60+ sports associations across India and the UAE, aims to further strengthen its presence in the sports ecosystem through this collaboration, reinforcing its commitment to fitness, hydration excellence, and athlete support.

Exp. India Signs ₹7,995-Crore U.S. Support Deal to Sustain Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter Fleet

India signed a ₹7,995-crore follow-on support deal with the U.S. to sustain the Indian Navy’s fleet of 24 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for five years, covering spares, training, repairs, and component replenishment.

The agreement, signed under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme, will establish in-country repair and maintenance facilities, boosting long-term self-reliance and supporting the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision through MSME participation.

The sustainment package will enhance the operational availability of MH-60R helicopters—advanced, all-weather, multi-mission choppers with anti-submarine warfare capability—allowing effective deployment from ships and dispersed bases.

Exp. Leonardo Unveils AI-Powered “Michelangelo Dome” Multi-Layered Air Defense System for Europe

Italian aerospace and defence giant Leonardo has unveiled the “Michelangelo Dome,” an AI-powered multi-layered air defence system designed to protect cities and critical infrastructure from threats like missile attacks and drone swarms.

The system integrates space, air, land, and sea defence platforms, enabling real-time detection, tracking, interception, and neutralisation of diverse aerial threats, strengthening Europe’s overall defence readiness.

Leonardo’s CEO announced that the system uses an “open architecture” model, allowing seamless integration with NATO allies’ existing defense systems, promoting collaborative and interoperable security operations.

Exp. Riyadh Metro Becomes World’s Longest Driverless Network

Riyadh Metro has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s longest fully driverless metro network, covering 176 km, operating across 6 lines and 85 stations, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s growing leadership in advanced urban mobility.

The metro forms a key part of the King Abdulaziz Project for Riyadh Public Transport, a major initiative of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), aimed at transforming urban transportation with cutting-edge automation and centralized real-time control (GoA4 driverless model).

Riyadh Metro’s fleet includes 190 fully automated trains from world-renowned manufacturers like Siemens, Bombardier (Innovia Series), and Alstom (Metropolis Series), offering high comfort, energy efficiency, and advanced safety features.

Construction of the metro began after contracts were awarded in 2013, with inauguration completed in November 2024; the project, costing $22.5–25 billion, has become the backbone of Riyadh’s transport network and the largest driverless metro system globally.

Exp. 2 December – World Computer Literacy Day

World Computer Literacy Day is observed on 2nd December every year to raise awareness about the importance of computer education and digital skills worldwide.

The day aims to bridge the digital divide, encouraging people, especially those in underserved communities, to learn basic computing and digital literacy.

Exp. 3 December – World Day of the Handicapped / International Day of Persons with Disabilities

World Day of the Handicapped, also known as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, is observed on 3rd December each year to promote awareness, rights, and inclusion of people with disabilities globally.

The day emphasizes accessibility, equal opportunities, and empowerment, encouraging governments, organizations, and communities to remove barriers and support the participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life.