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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2025 26 December

Q1. The 150th edition of the Shree Baba Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan, recognised as the oldest Hindustani classical music festival in India, commenced in November 2025 at which of the following locations?

(a) Golden Temple, Amritsar

(b) Shree Devi Talab Temple, Jalandhar

(c) Har ki Pauri, Haridwar

(d) Sankat Mochan Temple, Varanasi

(e) Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi

Q2. In December 2025, the Prime Minister expressed grief over the demise of the serving Speaker of the Tripura Legislative Assembly, who passed away at the age of 72 in Bengaluru. Who among the following leaders was referred to in this context?

(a) Ratan Lal Nath

(b) Manik Saha

(c) Biswa Bandhu Sen

(d) Sudip Roy Barman

(e) Jishnu Dev Varma

Q3. In December 2025, which Institute of National Importance was selected as a Project Implementing Agency by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to implement the PM VIKAS scheme for skill development of minority youth?

(a) NIFTEM Kundli

(b) IIFT New Delhi

(c) NIFT Mumbai

(d) IIM Kashipur

(e) NID Ahmedabad

Q4. In a move reflecting India’s growing role in global trade governance, the Kimberley Process Plenary selected India to assume a key leadership position from January 2026. Which position will India hold under the Kimberley Process?

(a) Secretary-General

(b) Chairperson

(c) Permanent Observer

(d) Executive Director

(e) Lead Certifying Authority

Q5. On the occasion of Good Governance Day in December 2025, the President of India released, for the first time, the Constitution of India translated by the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, marking the birth centenary of the Ol Chiki script. The Constitution was released in which of the following languages?

(a) Mundari

(b) Ho

(c) Santhali

(d) Kurukh

(e) Bodo

Explanations

Explanation to Question 1: b

• The 150th Shree Baba Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan, the oldest Hindustani classical music festival in India, commenced on 26 November 2025 in Jalandhar, Punjab.
• The festival is being held at the historic Shree Devi Talab Temple, a renowned cultural and spiritual venue.
• It is being organised in collaboration with the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), Patiala, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, with support from the Punjab state government.
• The three-day event is dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and to the memory of Banaras Gharana maestro Pt Chhannu Lal Mishra, who passed away in October 2025.
• Eminent artists from Hindustani classical and folk traditions are performing during the festival, highlighting India’s rich musical heritage.
• The Sammelan continues to serve as a major platform for preserving and promoting classical music traditions across generations.

Explanation to Question 2: c

• The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, expressed deep condolence over the passing of Shri Biswa Bandhu Sen Ji, the Speaker of the Tripura Legislative Assembly.
• The Prime Minister recalled his contributions towards Tripura’s development and his commitment to various social causes.
• Biswa Bandhu Sen, who was serving as the Speaker of the Tripura Assembly, passed away at the age of 72.

Explanation to Question 3: a

• The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) Kundli has been selected as a Project Implementing Agency (PIA) by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
• NIFTEM Kundli will implement the PM VIKAS scheme, aimed at enhancing skills and employability among youth from minority communities.
• An MoU for this purpose was signed between NIFTEM Kundli and the Ministry on 22 December 2025 in New Delhi.
• NIFTEM Kundli is among the Institutes of National Importance (INI) chosen for implementing the scheme.
• Under the project, 2,110 beneficiaries will be trained across seven locations in Jharkhand, Bihar, Punjab, and Haryana.
• Training will be provided under three job roles:
  • Multi Skill Technician (Food Processing)
  • Millet Products Processor
  • Assistant Baking Technician
• The programme will offer NSQF-compliant skill training through NCVET-approved courses.
• Beneficiaries will receive certification from MSDE/NCVET-approved institutions and support for wage employment, self-employment, or apprenticeships.
• The initiative focuses on improving employability, strengthening livelihood opportunities, and integrating beneficiaries into the economic mainstream.
• The project is expected to be rolled out in January 2026.

Explanation to Question 4: b

• The Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary has selected India to assume the Chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process from 1 January 2026.
• India will first take over as Vice Chair from 25 December 2025, in line with the KP’s governance practice where the Vice Chair becomes the Chair the following year.
• This will be the third time India has been entrusted with chairing the Kimberley Process, reflecting strong global confidence in India’s role in promoting transparency in trade.
• The Kimberley Process is a tripartite initiative involving governments, the international diamond industry, and civil society.
• Its primary objective is to prevent the trade in “conflict diamonds”, which are rough diamonds used by rebel groups to finance armed conflicts, as defined by UN Security Council resolutions.
• The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) came into effect on 1 January 2003 as the operational mechanism to curb the trade in conflict diamonds.
• The Kimberley Process currently has 60 participants, with the European Union counted as a single participant, representing over 99% of global rough diamond trade.
• As a global hub for diamond cutting, polishing, and trade, India’s leadership comes at a time of increased emphasis on ethical sourcing, digital certification, traceability, and consumer trust.
• During its tenure as Vice Chair (2025) and Chair (2026), India will focus on strengthening governance, compliance, transparency, and data-driven monitoring within the KP framework.
• In India, the Department of Commerce is the nodal authority for KPCS, while the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) acts as the designated importing and exporting authority.

Explanation to Question 5: c

• On 25 December 2025, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, released the first-ever Santhali language version of the Constitution of India.
• The publication was brought out by the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice.
• The release coincided with Good Governance Day and the birth centenary of the Ol Chiki script, developed by Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925.
• The event was held at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi.
• Santhali is one of India’s oldest living tribal languages and was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003.
• The language is widely spoken by tribal communities in Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar.
• The initiative reflects the Government’s commitment to linguistic inclusion, cultural preservation, and constitutional accessibility.