Latest Current Affairs Quiz Dec 2025

LEVEL 1: EASY

Q1. What is the specific bilateral trade target set by India and Russia under “Programme 2030”?
A) $50 Billion
B) $75 Billion
C) $100 Billion
D) $125 Billion

Q2. The “Nelson Mandela Bay Target,” adopted by the G20, primarily focuses on which issue?
A) Reducing Global Carbon Emissions
B) Reducing Youth NEET (Not in Employment, Education, or Training) rates
C) Increasing Global Food Security
D) Eliminating Cross-border Terrorism

Q3. Which country formally withdrew from the planned BRICS expansion in late 2023?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Argentina
C) Ethiopia
D) Iran

Q4. Where is the Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) located?
A) Tashkent
B) Shanghai
C) Beijing
D) Moscow

Q5. The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin in 2023. What was the specific charge?
A) The full-scale invasion of Ukraine
B) Use of chemical weapons
C) Unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine
D) Annexation of Crimea

Q6. Which Russian engine is being discussed for licensed production in India to aid ISRO’s heavy-lift capabilities?
A) RD-180
B) RD-191M
C) Vikas Engine
D) S-400 Engine

Q7. Which group consists of countries aspiring for permanent membership in the UNSC?
A) P5
B) G7
C) G4
D) G20 Troika

Q8. The “2+2 Dialogue” mechanism involves which two ministers from participating countries?
A) Prime Minister & Defense Minister
B) Foreign Minister & Finance Minister
C) Foreign Minister & Defense Minister
D) Home Minister & Foreign Minister

Q9. Which Indian astronaut trained at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in 1984?
A) Kalpana Chawla
B) Rakesh Sharma
C) Sunita Williams
D) Raja Chari

Q10. The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) connects India to Russia primarily via which country?
A) Pakistan
B) China
C) Iran
D) Turkey

Q11. Which country is part of the “Troika” for the G20 in 2025 alongside South Africa and Brazil?
A) India
B) United States
C) Russia
D) China

Q12. The “Zeroing Out” constitutional amendment in Russia (2020) allowed Vladimir Putin to potentially remain in power until which year?
A) 2030
B) 2032
C) 2036
D) 2040

Q13. Which organization’s anti-terror structure is known as RATS (Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure)?
A) BRICS
B) NATO
C) SCO
D) UN Security Council

Q14. What is the primary commodity India imports from Russia, causing a trade deficit?
A) Pharmaceuticals
B) Crude Oil
C) Textiles
D) IT Services

Q15. The “India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor” (IMEC) explicitly excludes which two major regional players?
A) Saudi Arabia and UAE
B) Israel and Greece
C) Iran and Russia
D) France and Germany

Q16. Who are the founding members of the INSTC?
A) India, Russia, Iran
B) India, USA, UAE
C) Russia, China, Pakistan
D) India, Iran, Afghanistan

Q17. Which year did India and the USA hold their first “2+2 Dialogue”?
A) 2016
B) 2018
C) 2021
D) 2023

Q18. The New Development Bank (NDB) is associated with which international grouping?
A) G20
B) SCO
C) BRICS
D) ASEAN

Q19. Which port in Iran is a key node in the INSTC route?
A) Chabahar
B) Bandar Abbas
C) Gwadar
D) Haifa

Q20. In the context of space, what are ROS and BAS?
A) Rocket Launch Sites
B) Future Orbital Stations (Russian and Indian)
C) Satellite Navigation Systems
D) Mars Rover Prototypes

LEVEL 2: MEDIUM

Select the correct code:
A) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A
B) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C
C) 1-C, 2-A, 3-B
D) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

Q22. Consider the following statements regarding the 2024 BRICS expansion:

Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Iran became full members.
Argentina joined as the only South American representative in the expansion.
Indonesia withdrew its interest in joining.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Q23. Which of the following statements regarding Indo-Russia Trade is INCORRECT?
A) The trade balance is currently in favor of Russia due to heavy oil imports by India.
B) “Programme 2030” aims to reach a trade volume of $100 Billion.
C) The primary payment currency has successfully shifted entirely to the Rupee-Rouble mechanism.
D) India’s export basket to Russia is limited compared to its imports.

Q24. Identify the correct chronological order of countries with whom India initiated the “2+2 Dialogue”:
A) USA →→Russia →→Japan →→Australia

B) USA →→Japan →→ Australia→→ Russia
C) Japan→→ USA →→Russia→→ UK
D) Russia→→USA →→ Japan →→Australia

Q25. Regarding the Nelson Mandela Bay Target, consider the following:
Assertion (A): The G20 aims to reduce the youth NEET rate by 15% by 2030.
Reason (R): It is named after Nelson Mandela Bay to emphasize the African development agenda.
A) Both A and R are true.
B) A is false, but R is true.
C) A is true, but R is false.
D) Both A and R are false.

Q26. Which of the following is NOT a member of the “Uniting for Consensus” (UFC) group that opposes G4’s bid for permanent seats?
A) Pakistan
B) Italy
C) Argentina
D) Germany

Q27. The IMEC (India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor) differs from INSTC in which major aspect?
A) IMEC is a rail-only corridor; INSTC is sea-only.
B) IMEC includes high-speed data cables and energy pipelines; INSTC focuses purely on logistics.
C) IMEC is fully operational; INSTC is still in the conceptual stage.
D) IMEC connects to Russia; INSTC bypasses Russia.

Q28. Which Indian launch vehicle is expected to use the localized version of the Russian RD-191M engine?
A) PSLV
B) SSLV
C) NGLV (Next Generation Launch Vehicle)
D) GSLV Mk II

Select the correct code:
A) 1-C, 2-A, 3-B
B) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A
C) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C
D) 1-C, 2-B, 3-A

Q30. Which of the following accurately describes the “Three Evils” targeted by the SCO?
A) Poverty, Corruption, Illiteracy
B) Terrorism, Separatism, Extremism
C) Nuclear Proliferation, Drug Trafficking, Piracy
D) Inflation, Unemployment, Debt

Q31. Consider the following regarding the Kudankulam Nuclear Plant:

It is the only nuclear plant in India built with US collaboration.
Russia is supporting the construction of a second site for nuclear energy in India.
Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2

Q32. The “Troika” mechanism in G20 ensures agenda continuity. Who will be the “Incoming Presidency” in the 2025 Troika?
A) Brazil
B) South Africa
C) United States
D) India

Q33. Which statement about the P5 and G4 is true?
A) Both groups possess Veto power in the UNSC.
B) G4 was formed in 1945, while P5 was formed in 2004.
C) P5 members are signatories to the UN Charter, G4 is an informal alliance.
D) All P5 members support the inclusion of all G4 members.

Q34. What is the specific operational status of the Chennai–Vladivostok Maritime Corridor?
A) It is fully functional and the busiest route.
B) It is a proposed route connecting the Russian Far East to India.
C) It has been cancelled due to the Ukraine war.
D) It is an air-corridor only.

Q35. In the context of the Indo-Russia defence partnership, the shift is described as moving from:
A) “Buyer-Seller” to “Co-production & Joint R&D”
B) “Aid-based” to “Trade-based”
C) “Strategic Alliance” to “Non-Alignment”
D) “Import-dependent” to “Export-only”

Q36. Why is the “Contingent Reserve Arrangement” (CRA) significant for BRICS nations?
A) It funds military operations against terrorism.
B) It provides protection against global financial shocks and balance of payment pressures.
C) It is a fund exclusively for space exploration.
D) It replaces the World Trade Organization for member nations.

Q37. Which country is blocking India’s bid for a permanent UNSC seat, despite support from the other four P5 members?
A) France
B) United Kingdom
C) Russia
D) China

Q38. The “Tianjin Declaration” is associated with which upcoming summit?
A) BRICS 2026
B) SCO 2025
C) G20 2026
D) NATO 2025

Q39. Identify the “Odd One Out” regarding India’s connectivity projects:
A) INSTC
B) Chennai-Vladivostok Corridor
C) Northern Sea Route
D) Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

Q40. The definition of “NEET” in the context of the G20 Nelson Mandela Bay Target applies to which age group?
A) 18–35 years
B) 15–29 years
C) 21–40 years
D) 10–19 years

LEVEL 3: DIFFICULT

Q41. Consider the following statements regarding the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant against Vladimir Putin:

The warrant was issued for the crime of aggression and the illegal invasion of sovereign territory.
The USA and Russia are both state parties to the Rome Statute of the ICC.
The specific charge relates to the unlawful deportation of population (children).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Q42. With reference to the “2+2 Dialogue” mechanism, consider the following statements:

It is a meeting between the Prime Ministers and Defense Ministers of two nations.
India holds this dialogue with all P5 nations.
The first-ever 2+2 dialogue India held was with the USA in 2018.
The UK is the latest addition to India’s 2+2 partners list (as of 2023).
How many of the above statements are correct?
A) Only one
B) Only two
C) Only three
D) All four

Q43. Assertion (A): The INSTC is considered a geopolitical counter to the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
Reason (R): While INSTC relies heavily on Iran and Russia, IMEC explicitly excludes these two nations to bypass traditional Red Sea congestion and Russian influence.
A) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are correct, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C) A is correct, but R is incorrect.
D) A is incorrect, but R is correct.

Q44. Consider the following statements about India-Russia Space Cooperation:

Glavkosmos is the Russian subsidiary responsible for producing spacesuits for the Gaganyaan mission.
The two nations have signed a binding agreement to merge the International Space Station (ISS) with the Russian Orbital Station (ROS) by 2030.
The RD-191M engine deal aims to support India’s Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV).
Which of the statements above are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Q45. Regarding the composition and structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), identify the correct statement:
A) All BRICS members are automatically members of the SCO.
B) The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) is headquartered in Beijing, while the Secretariat is in Tashkent.
C) Belarus is currently in the process of becoming a full member, following Iran’s induction.
D) The official languages of the SCO are English and Mandarin.

Q46. Analyze the following trade features between India and Russia:

The trade balance is heavily skewed in favor of India due to service sector exports.
The “Economic Engine” of the relationship is based on energy security and military hardware, rather than a knowledge-based economy.
Payment mechanisms often struggle with the Rupee-Rouble route, leading to the use of Dirhams or Yuan.
Which of the above statements correctly characterize the current economic relationship?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 3 only

Q47. Consider the following regarding the UN Security Council Reform:
Statement I: The “Uniting for Consensus” (UFC) group supports the expansion of permanent seats but opposes the veto power.
Statement II: The G4 nations (India, Brazil, Germany, Japan) mutually support each other’s bids for permanent seats.
Statement III: Any amendment to the UN Charter requires ratification by all P5 members.
Which options are correct?
A) I and II only
B) II and III only
C) I and III only
D) I, II and III

Select the correct code:
A) 1-R, 2-P, 3-Q, 4-S
B) 1-P, 2-R, 3-S, 4-Q
C) 1-R, 2-Q, 3-P, 4-S
D) 1-S, 2-R, 3-Q, 4-P

Q49. Assertion (A): India’s role in BRICS is often described as providing “Strategic Autonomy.”
Reason (R): BRICS allows India to engage with the Global South and non-western powers like Russia and China, reducing sole dependence on Western blocs.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false.
D) A is false but R is true.

Q50. Which of the following best describes the “Troika” arrangement in the G20?
A) It is a permanent secretariat located in Geneva.
B) It consists of the UN Secretary-General, the World Bank President, and the IMF Chief.
C) It comprises the past, present, and incoming presidencies to ensure agenda continuity.
D) It is a military alliance between the top three economies of the G20.

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