Daily Current Affairs Quiz 05 December 2025, Attempt Important GK Questions

The Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 05 December 2025 is designed to help aspirants stay updated with the latest national and international events. Attempting regular GK quizzes strengthens exam preparation and improves recall for competitive tests. Each question in today’s quiz targets important topics from recent news, government schemes, and policy updates. Practising these questions daily is a smart way to build accuracy and confidence for upcoming banking and other government examinations.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 05 December 2025

Q1. Consider the following statements related to RBI’s December 2025 monetary policy review:

1.The MPC maintained a neutral stance despite a reduction in the repo rate.

2.RBI announced OMO purchases worth ₹2 lakh crore to manage liquidity.

3.The CPI inflation forecast for FY 2025–26 was revised downward to 2.0%.

4.The Dollar–Rupee buy–sell swap was announced for a three-year tenor involving USD 5 billion.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(c) 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2 and 4 only

(e) All statements are correct

Q2. World Soil Day 2025 is observed with the theme “__________,” while the first official global observance of World Soil Day was held in the year ________.

(a) Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities; 2014

(b) Soil and Water: A Source of Life; 2013

(c) Stop Soil Erosion; 2015

(d) Soils: Where Food Begins; 2016

(e) Healthy Soil, Healthy Planet; 2012

Q3. The 3rd edition of Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam, organised jointly by the Ministry of Tourism and allied cultural bodies, is scheduled to take place in December 2025 in which of the following cities?

(a) Visakhapatnam

(b) Vijayawada

(c) Tirupati

(d) Chennai

(e) Guntur

Q4. Under which state-run initiative did Maharashtra set a Guinness World Record by installing 45,911 solar agriculture pumps in a single month?

(a) Krishi Urja Aatmanirbharta Scheme

(b) Magel Tyala Saur Krushipump Yojana

(c) Mukhyamantri Solar Krishi Mission

(d) Surya Shakti Kisan Yojana

(e) PM-KUSUM Maharashtra Extension Scheme

Q5. Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 was conducted at the ________, and this annual India–Malaysia military exercise has been held regularly since ________.

(a) Maharashtra; 2010

(b) Odisha; 2014

(c) Rajasthan; 2012

(d) Himachal Pradesh; 2016

(e) Chattisgarh; 2011

Explnanations

Explanation to Question 1: b

• The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) concluded its three-day meeting on 5 December 2025 and reduced the policy repo rate by 25 bps, bringing it down from 5.50% to 5.25%.
• Following the repo rate revision:
  • Standing Deposit Facility (SDF): reduced to 5.00% (earlier 5.25%)
  • Marginal Standing Facility (MSF): reduced to 5.50% (earlier 5.75%)
  • Bank Rate: revised to 5.50%
• The MPC continued with the neutral stance, reflecting a balanced approach between inflation management and growth support. Hence statement  1 is correct.
• After two consecutive pauses, this was the first rate cut, supported by easing inflation and robust economic activity.
• The RBI revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 2025–26 upward from 6.8% to 7.3%, driven by strong momentum in both consumption and supply-side sectors.
• To improve liquidity conditions, RBI announced:
  • Open Market Operation (OMO) purchases of government securities worth ₹1 lakh crore.  Hence statement  2 is incorrect.​
  • A three-year Dollar–Rupee buy–sell swap involving USD 5 billion.Hence statement  4 is correct.​
• India’s CPI inflation forecast for FY 2025–26 was reduced from 2.6% earlier to 2.0%, thanks to declining food prices and contained core inflation. Hence statement  3 is correct.​

Explanation to Question 2: a

• World Soil Day 2025, observed annually on December 5, serves as a global reminder of the vital role soil plays in sustaining life, supporting ecosystems, and ensuring food security.
• The theme for World Soil Day 2025 is “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities,” highlighting the importance of soil in urban landscapes. Even beneath roads, buildings, and other infrastructure lies soil that, when left permeable and covered with vegetation, can absorb rainwater, regulate temperature, store carbon, and improve air quality. However, when soil is sealed under concrete or asphalt, it loses these essential functions—making cities more prone to flooding, heat stress, and pollution.
• World Soil Day aims to promote awareness about the importance of healthy soils and advocate for sustainable soil management practices. The idea of a dedicated day for soil was first proposed by the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) in 2002. Supported by the Kingdom of Thailand and the Global Soil Partnership, the FAO helped formalize the initiative as a global awareness platform.
• The FAO Conference endorsed the proposal in June 2013 and forwarded it to the 68th UN General Assembly, which officially designated 5 December 2014 as the first World Soil Day.
• The chosen date also pays tribute to King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, who was a strong advocate of sustainable soil management. The first official observance took place on December 5, 2014.

Explanation to Question 3: b

• The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sangeet Natak Akademi, and supported by Andhra Pradesh Tourism and the State Department of Culture, is organising the 3rd edition of Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam in Vijayawada on 6–7 December 2025.
• The 2025 theme — “Celebrating the Richness of Telugu Music Traditions” — aims to highlight Andhra Pradesh’s cultural heritage, promote music tourism, support artisans and weavers, and project Vijayawada as a major Carnatic music hub.
• The festival will be inaugurated by Shri Kandula Durgesh, Minister for Tourism & Culture, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
• The Ministry of Tourism’s Regional Office (South) has been assigned responsibility for planning, coordination, and overall execution of the festival.
• This edition features 18 concerts and 98 artists, with the main venue being Tummalapallivari Kshetrayya Kalakshetram, where performances will be held across the two days.

Explanation to Question 4: b

Maharashtra has created a new world record by installing 45,911 solar-powered agriculture pumps under the Magel Tyala Saur Krushipump scheme within a single month.

• The achievement has been officially recognised by the Guinness World Records.
• A certificate presentation ceremony was held on 4 December 2025 at AURIC City grounds, Shendra MIDC, Maharashtra.
• The scheme aims to promote clean energy adoption, reduce farmers’ dependence on conventional electricity, and enhance irrigation efficiency.
• Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) implemented the project.

Explanation to Question 5: c

• The fifth edition of the joint military exercise “Exercise Harimau Shakti–2025” began on 5 December 2025 at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan and will be conducted from 5 to 18 December 2025.
• The Indian Army is participating with troops primarily from the DOGRA Regiment, while the Malaysian contingent comprises personnel from the 25th Battalion of the Royal Malaysian Army.
• The exercise aims to enhance interoperability by jointly rehearsing Sub-Conventional Operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations mandate. 
• The training includes coordinated counter-terrorism responses and tactical drills such as cordon-and-search operations, search-and-destroy missions, and heliborne operations. 
• The curriculum also features Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR), combat reflex shooting, and Yoga sessions.
• Exercise Harimau Shakti is a bilateral annual training event between the Indian and Malaysian Armies and has been conducted since 2012.

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