Current Affairs Quiz 4th December 2025 Quiz

Exp. 4 December – Indian Navy Day

Indian Navy Day is observed on 4th December every year to commemorate the valor and achievements of the Indian Navy in safeguarding the nation’s maritime borders.

The day marks the success of Operation Trident during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, when the Indian Navy carried out a surprise attack on Karachi harbor.

Indian Navy Day highlights the role of the Navy in national security, disaster relief, and humanitarian missions, showcasing its operational readiness and strategic importance.

Exp. Armand Duplantis and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Crowned 2025 World Athletes of the Year

Armand Duplantis (Sweden) and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA) were named 2025 World Athletes of the Year at the World Athletics Awards, recognizing their record-breaking performances in pole vault and 400 metres respectively.

Duplantis broke the men’s pole vault world record four times and remained unbeaten in all 16 competitions, becoming the first male pole vaulter in modern history to stay undefeated in a single event for two consecutive years.

McLaughlin-Levrone set a 42-year-old World Championship record in the 400 metres and became the first athlete to win world titles in both the 400m flat and 400m hurdles, also earning the women’s track athlete of the year award.

Exp. India’s Indigenous Single-Window Digital Platform to Boost MSME Ease of Doing Business

National Industries Research and Development Council (NIRDC) launched InDApp, an indigenously developed single-window digital platform unveiled by MoS B. L. Verma to enhance ease of doing business for MSMEs by improving access to approvals, market information, and nationwide business opportunities.

InDApp integrates physical outreach with digital services, enabling MSMEs across all sectors and regions to access critical information on industrial opportunities, export schemes, subsidies, technology upgrades, and market trends through one unified channel.

Developed in collaboration with seven Union Ministries, the platform strengthens inter-ministerial coordination and supports entrepreneurs in driving innovation, improving transparency, accelerating growth, and boosting the competitiveness of India’s MSME ecosystem.

Exp. Shivraj Singh Chouhan Inaugurates Saras Ajeevika Food Festival 2025 Showcasing Culinary Culture of 25 States

Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the Saras Ajeevika Food Festival 2025 in New Delhi, showcasing food that reflects the cultural vibrancy of 25 states, with the event’s motto highlighting taste, self-reliance, and indigenous products.

Around 300 Lakhpati Didis and women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across the country are participating in the festival, which will continue till 9th of this month.

Chouhan praised the Lakhpati Didis for their dedication and empowerment, stating that their hard work has written a new chapter of progress, development, and prosperity.

Exp. SBI and Bank of India Sign MoU to Establish Centre of Excellence for Strategic Partnership and Project Financing

SBI and Bank of India signed an MoU to jointly establish a Centre of Excellence in Strategic Partnership, aiming to boost leadership, expertise, and innovation in project financing across India.

The collaboration will focus on co-financing major infrastructure and industrial projects, strengthening the banks’ role and brand presence in corporate and project financing.

The partnership includes capacity-building initiatives such as employee training and leadership development, ensuring availability of skilled professionals in project financing amid rising national demand.

Exp. RBI Retains SBI, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank as D-SIBs in 2025 List with Unchanged Bucketing Structure

RBI has retained SBI, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2025, keeping them in the same bucketing structure as the previous year.

The additional CET1 requirement is set at 0.80% for SBI, 0.40% for HDFC Bank, and 0.20% for ICICI Bank, which will be over and above the Capital Conservation Buffer.

Under the D-SIB framework, RBI publicly discloses the names of systemically important banks (since 2015) and places them in buckets based on their Systemic Importance Scores (SIS).

Foreign banks operating in India that are classified as G-SIBs must maintain an additional CET1 surcharge proportionate to their India Risk-Weighted Assets (RWAs), as prescribed by their home regulator.

Exp. Praveen Kumar Takes Additional Charge as BSF Director General

Praveen Kumar, ITBP Director General, has taken additional charge as BSF DG, following the retirement of Daljit Singh Chawdhary; the handover unusually took place in Raipur during the DGs-IGs national police conference.

Kumar is a 1993-batch IPS officer of the West Bengal cadre, previously serving in the Intelligence Bureau and as DIG in the Naxal-affected Midnapore Range before becoming the 35th ITBP DG in October 2025.

As ITBP DG, he announced 10 all-woman forward posts along the India-China border, covering the stretch between Karakoram Pass (Ladakh) and Diphu La (Arunachal Pradesh).

Exp. RBI Appoints CA Usha Janakiraman as New Executive Director

Usha Janakiraman appointed as Executive Director of RBI, bringing over three decades of experience in central banking.

Prior to this promotion, she served as Chief General Manager-in-Charge, Department of Regulation, Central Office, Mumbai, handling regulation, banking supervision, public debt, currency management, and other key areas.

As Executive Director, Janakiraman will oversee the Department of Supervision (Risk, Analytics, and Vulnerability Assessment); she is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

Exp. Paschal Donohoe Appointed as World Bank Group’s MD and CKO

Paschal Donohoe has been appointed as Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer of the World Bank Group.

Donohoe previously served as Ireland’s Minister for Finance since January 2025 and as President of the Eurogroup of finance ministers from July 2020, bringing extensive experience in both public and private sectors.

His achievements include nearly a decade at Procter & Gamble and recognitions such as European of the Year by the European Movement of Ireland and Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur from the French Government.

Recent Appointments in Foreign

• 12^th Director-General of UNESCO – Khaled El‑Enany of Egypt (replaec Audrey Azoulay); first Arab
• Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor – Indian-Origin Ghazala Hashmi (First Muslim and South Asian American)
• First-ever female Archbishop of Canterbury – Dame Sarah Mullally (replaec Justin Welby
• Vinay Kumar appointed as India’s Ambassador to Russia
• India’s High Commissioner to Ghana – Manish Gupta
• President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) – Andrew Parsons; 3rd times

Exp. NCVET Recognises Adani Skills and Education Foundation as Awarding Body for Port Logistics Training

NCVET has recognised Adani Skills and Education Foundation as an Awarding Body (Standard) with PAN-India jurisdiction, enabling it to certify learners across the country.

The foundation is now authorised to award and certify qualifications in the port logistics sector, ensuring structured, accountable, and quality-assured vocational training.

NCVET has approved its first qualification in Port Management, addressing the growing demand for a skilled workforce in one of India’s rapidly expanding sectors.

Exp. Indian Railways Promotes Women’s World Cup Cricket Champions Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana, and Renuka Singh Thakur to OSD (Sports)

Indian Railways has promoted Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana, and Renuka Singh Thakur to the Group ‘B’ Officer post of OSD (Sports) through Out-of-Turn Promotion, recognising their key contributions to India’s 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup victory.

The promotion grants them Group ‘B’ Gazetted Officer status under Level-8 of the 7th CPC, providing financial security along with additional administrative responsibilities within the Railway Sports Promotion Board.

All three players — serving earlier as clerks in Northern Railway — were felicitated at Rail Bhawan, and their promotions highlight Indian Railways’ commitment to supporting and honouring exceptional sporting talent.

Exp. Air Marshal Tejbir Singh Assumes Charge as Director General (Inspection & Safety) at Air Headquarters

Air Marshal Tejbir Singh assumed charge as Director General (Inspection & Safety) at Air Headquarters on 01 December 2025, succeeding Air Marshal Makarand Bhaskar Ranade, who retired on 30 November 2025.

With a 37-year distinguished career, he has served in key roles including Air Attaché to Bangladesh, Senior Directing Staff (Air) at NDC, and Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Operations–Transport & Helicopters); he is also an alumnus of the Royal College of Defence Studies, UK.

He has been honoured with prestigious awards such as the Vayu Sena Medal (2010) and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (2018) in recognition of his exceptional service to the Indian Air Force.

Recent Appointments in Defence Sector

• Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) – Vishvajit Sahay
• 40th Chief of Materiel, Indian Navy – Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar
• DG of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) – Lieutenant General Virendra Vats (replace Gurbirpal Singh)
• Director General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) – Praveen Kumar (replace Rahul Rasgotra)
• Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) – Praveer Ranjan (replace Rajwinder Singh Bhatti)

Exp. DoT Mandates Pre-Installation of Sanchar Saathi App on All Mobile Devices to Strengthen Telecom Cyber Security

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has mandated pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi mobile app on all mobile handsets manufactured or imported for India, ensuring the app is clearly visible and accessible during first use, with no key functions hidden or restricted.

Manufacturers and importers must comply within 90 days, and submit compliance reports within 120 days; devices already produced must receive the app through software updates.

Sanchar Saathi, a DoT initiative, helps users verify handset authenticity (IMEI check), block stolen phones, report fraud, check active mobile connections, and access trusted contact details of banks and financial institutions.

The move follows cyber-security concerns under the Telecom Cyber Security (TCS) Rules, addressing issues like duplicate/spoofed IMEI numbers, second-hand market fraud, and misuse of stolen/blacklisted devices, supporting stronger enforcement and user protection.

Exp. Coal Ministry Unveils Simplified Approval System to Fast-Track Exploration and Geological Reports

Ministry of Coal has introduced a simplified approval mechanism for exploration programs and Geological Reports (GRs) for coal and lignite blocks, replacing the earlier methodology and removing the need for the 2022 approval committee, ensuring faster and more transparent processing.

The new system allows Notified Accredited Prospecting Agencies (APAs) accredited by QCI-NABET, along with mandatory peer review by another APA, to prepare and validate reports, strengthening the technical robustness of exploration activities.

The reform shows the Government’s strong confidence in private-sector capabilities, leveraging their efficiency, technology, and innovation to modernise India’s coal exploration ecosystem while maintaining strict transparency and high technical standards.

The simplified process will reduce approval timelines by at least 3 months, enabling quicker operationalisation of coal blocks, improving ease of doing business, accelerating exploration, and contributing to the long-term sustainability and security of India’s coal resources.

Exp. APY Enrolments Cross 8.34 Crore with Strong 48% Participation from Women

Atal Pension Yojana (APY) enrolments have crossed 8.34 crore, as informed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha; 48% of total subscribers are women, highlighting strong female participation.

Launched in May 2015, APY aims to provide a universal social security system, especially for unorganised-sector workers; it is open to individuals aged 18–40 years with a savings or post-office account.

Pension benefits begin after 60 years of age, with large-scale disbursals expected from 2035; awareness has been boosted through advertisements, brochures in 13 vernacular languages, and virtual training for field workers.

Awareness initiatives by NABARD, NCFE, NRLM, SRLMs, and digital onboarding via internet banking, mobile apps, and bank portals have accelerated adoption; the scheme is implemented through Department of Posts and a wide network of banks under PFRDA.

Exp. PMO Renamed ‘Seva Tirth’ as Raj Bhavan and Raj Niwas Become Lok Bhavan and Lok Niwas in Major Governance Shift

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has been renamed ‘Seva Tirth’, while Raj Bhavan and Raj Niwas across the country will now be known as Lok Bhavan and Lok Niwas, marking a symbolic shift from authority to service in governance.

Home Minister Amit Shah stated that this change reflects the Modi government’s 11-year philosophy of ‘seva over satta’, where the Prime Minister considers himself the Pradhan Sevak and works round the clock for the people.

The new Seva Tirth complex, earlier called the Executive Enclave under the Central Vista project, will house the PMO, Cabinet Secretariat, National Security Council Secretariat, and India House, strengthening India’s administrative and diplomatic infrastructure.

The renaming is seen as part of a broader cultural and ideological transition, with governance moving from “power to responsibility” and “authority to service”, supported by reforms like naming the Central Secretariat as Kartavya Bhavan.