Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2025 10 December, Check Important Bank Exam Questions Here

The Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 10 December 2025 brings a fresh set of important questions designed to help banking and government exam aspirants stay updated with recent events. This quiz is a valuable tool for revising key topics, improving accuracy and strengthening overall GK performance. By attempting it daily, candidates can track their progress and build confidence for upcoming competitive exams. Start practising now to stay ahead in your preparation.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2025 10 December

Q1. Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations. Human Rights Day, first officially observed in ____, is celebrated in 2025 with the theme “____________________.”

(a) 1948; Human Rights for a Just World

(b) 1950; Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials

(c) 1955; Dignity and Freedom for All

(d) 1960; Equality Through Human Rights

(e) 1972; Human Rights for Sustainable Future

Q2. ADB revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 from its earlier estimate of 6.5% to ________ in its December 2025 update.

(a) 6.8%

(b) 7.0%

(c) 7.1%

(d) 7.2%

(e) 7.4%

Q3. With the inclusion of Deepavali in UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage during the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in December 2025, how many Indian cultural elements are now inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List?

(a) 12

(b) 14

(c) 15

(d) 16

(e) 18

Q4. During a Rajya Sabha reply, the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying stated that India’s fish exports have more than doubled over the past decade. What is the approximate value of fish exports recorded in FY 2023–24?

(a) ₹45,000 crore

(b) ₹52,000 crore

(c) ₹62,000 crore

(d) ₹75,000 crore

(e) ₹90,000 crore

Q5. What is the total corpus of the Y-Point Venture Capital Fund launched by IIT Bombay’s SINE, India’s first incubator-linked deep tech venture capital fund?

(a) ₹100 crore

(b) ₹150 crore

(c) ₹250 crore

(d) ₹350 crore

(e) ₹500 crore

Explanations

Explanation to Question 1: b

• Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations in 1948.
• The day promotes awareness about the importance of protecting fundamental rights, ensuring equality, justice, dignity, and freedom for every individual.
• Global events, educational programs, and advocacy campaigns are organized to spread awareness of human rights issues.

Theme of Human Rights Day 2025

• The theme for 2025 is “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials.”
• It highlights that human rights are integral to daily life, shaping personal freedom, societal wellbeing, and inclusive development.

Historical Background

• 1948: The UDHR was adopted by the UN General Assembly.
• 1950: The first global observance of Human Rights Day took place.
• Since then, it is observed every year to strengthen commitment toward protecting civil, political, cultural, economic, and social rights.

Explanation to Question 2: d

• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has sharply revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 7.2%, up from its earlier projection of 6.5%.
• This 0.7 percentage-point upgrade is primarily driven by robust domestic consumption, supported significantly by recent tax cuts.
• ADB noted that India’s stronger-than-expected second-quarter performance has contributed to the upward revision.
• This revision also boosts the growth outlook for Asia, raising the region’s projected growth for 2025 to 5.1%, compared to the earlier outlook of 4.8%.
• The update was published in ADB’s Asian Development Outlook (ADO), December 2025.

Explanation to Question 3: d

• Deepavali (Diwali), the festival of lights, was officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on 10 December 2025.
• The announcement was made during the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, hosted for the first time in India.
• The session is being held at the Red Fort, New Delhi, from 8–13 December 2025.
• This marks a historic moment as India hosts this UNESCO panel session for the first time ever.
• With the addition of Deepavali, India now has 16 elements inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
• Prior to this, India had 15 elements on the list, including:
  • Kumbh Mela
  • Durga Puja (Kolkata)
  • Garba Dance (Gujarat)
  • Yoga
  • Vedic Chanting Traditions
  • Ramlila (traditional performance of the Ramayana)
• Deepavali’s inscription recognises the festival’s cultural depth, its universal message of light over darkness, and its living traditions upheld across India.

Explanation to Question 4: c

• Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh informed the Rajya Sabha that India’s fish exports have doubled over the past decade.
• Fish export value increased from ₹30,000+ crore in 2013–14 to over ₹62,000 crore in 2023–24.
• India’s fish production also recorded substantial growth.
• Production rose from 95.7 lakh tonnes in 2013–14 to 197 lakh tonnes in 2023–24, indicating significant sectoral expansion.
• Growth reflects increased aquaculture output, improved marine harvesting, better cold-chain infrastructure, and rising global demand for Indian seafood.

Explanation to Question 5: c

• IIT Bombay’s Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) has launched India’s first incubator-linked deep tech venture capital fund, named the Y-Point Venture Capital Fund.
• The fund has a corpus of ₹250 crore and aims to provide early-stage risk capital to deep-tech startups.
• The fund will invest in pre-seed and seed-stage startups emerging from IIT Bombay as well as other top research institutions.
• SINE, with 20+ years of experience supporting 500+ startups and 1,000+ innovators, identified key barriers for deep-tech founders—long R&D cycles, high capital needs, and need for domain expertise.
• The Y-Point Fund will invest in 25–30 startups, with ticket sizes up to ₹15 crore.
• Priority sectors include: Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Computing, Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, Nuclear Technology, Space & Defence, Climate & CleanTech, and Life Sciences & Healthcare.

Tips to Improve General Awareness Preparation

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• Read Daily News: Follow reliable newspapers and digital platforms to stay informed about national, international and financial updates.
• Make Short Notes: Create quick notes on schemes, reports, appointments and rankings to revise before the exam.
• Attempt Daily & Weekly Quizzes: Practice quizzes to improve retention and identify areas that need more revision.
• Use Monthly GA Capsules: Revise monthly PDFs or compilations that cover all important events in a concise format.
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• Revise Previous Months’ Current Affairs: Cover the last 4–6 months thoroughly, as most exam questions come from this window.
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