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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 30th December 2025

Stay ahead in your exam preparation with the latest current affairs! This quiz covers the most important national, international, economic, and banking news updates from 30th December 2025. Practicing daily will help you boost your general awareness, improve recall speed, and stay confident for upcoming government and banking exams.

Q1. Recently, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated the next-generation civil helicopter ‘DHRUV-NG’ at Bengaluru, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s indigenous civil aviation ecosystem. Which organisation has developed and manufactured the DHRUV-NG helicopter?

(a) Directorate General of Civil Aviation
(b) Pawan Hans Limited:
(c) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(d) Bharat Dynamics Limited
(e) DRDO

Answer: c

Solution:

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated DHRUV-NG, the next-generation civil helicopter, at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bengaluru.
HAL Chairman and Managing Director K. Sunil was present during the inauguration ceremony.
The minister also flagged off the inaugural flight of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) DHRUV-NG, a civil variant of the indigenous helicopter platform.
DHRUV-NG was earlier showcased by HAL at Aero India 2025, highlighting India’s indigenous rotary-wing capabilities.
The helicopter is a 5-tonne, light, twin-engine, multi-role platform, designed to operate efficiently across India’s diverse and challenging terrain.
It has been significantly upgraded to meet stringent global civil aviation standards, focusing on safety, performance, and passenger comfort.
DHRUV-NG is powered by twin Shakti 1H1C engines, which provide higher power output and enable complete internal maintenance within India.
The helicopter features a civil-certified glass cockpit compliant with AS4 requirements, along with a modern avionics suite for enhanced situational awareness.
Advanced vibration-control systems ensure smoother flight operations, making it suitable for VIP transport, emergency medical services, and utility roles.
It has a maximum take-off weight of 5,500 kg, a top speed of 285 km/h, and a passenger capacity of up to 14 persons.

Q2. Recently, in December 2025, the Punjab government declared certain cities as holy cities owing to their deep-rooted Sikh religious significance. Which of the following cities were included in this declaration?

(a) Amritsar, Ludhiana and Patiala

(b) Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo

(d) Amritsar, Bathinda and Faridkot

(e) Talwandi Sabo, Patiala and Mohali

Answer: b

Solution:

Recently, in December 2025, the state of Punjab officially declared Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib, and Talwandi Sabo as holy cities, recognising their profound religious significance in Sikhism.
Each of these cities hosts one of the five Takhts (seats of authority) of the Sikh faith, underscoring their central role in Sikh religious and cultural life.
The holy city status aims to develop these locations as major religious, spiritual, and cultural centres, while preserving their sanctity and heritage.
As part of this designation, the sale of liquor, tobacco, cigarettes, and meat has been banned within the municipal limits of these cities.
The decision was formalised through a unanimously passed resolution in the Punjab Legislative Assembly.
The resolution was adopted during a day-long special session held at Anandpur Sahib, reflecting the city’s historical and religious importance.
This special session was organised to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru.

Q3. Recently, data released by the Reserve Bank of India highlighted a long-term consolidation trend in the Urban Co-operative Banking sector. What was the number of Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) in India as of the end of March 2025?

(a) 1,326

(b) 1,402

(d) 1,589

(e) 1,926

Answer: c

Solution:

The number of Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) in India has declined steadily to 1,457 as of March 2025, compared to 1,926 in March 2004.
This decline is primarily due to the consolidation process initiated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2004–05.
The consolidation strategy involved the amalgamation of unviable UCBs with viable ones, closure of non-viable banks, and suspension of issuance of new licences.
During 2024–25, a total of seven UCB mergers were effected — six in Maharashtra and one in Telangana.
With these mergers, the cumulative number of UCB mergers since 2004–05 increased to 163, with more than half occurring in Maharashtra.
In addition to mergers, the RBI cancelled the licences of eight non-scheduled UCBs during 2024–25.
These cancellations included two banks each in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, and one bank each in Bihar, Maharashtra, Assam, and Tamil Nadu.
On December 1, 2022, the RBI introduced a four-tiered regulatory framework for UCBs, based on the recommendations of an expert committee.
The expert committee was headed by N. S. Vishwanathan, former Deputy Governor of the RBI.
The framework aims to balance the co-operative character of smaller UCBs with the growth ambitions of larger UCBs that have wider geographical reach and diversified operations.
As of March 2025, 57.5% of UCBs were classified as Tier-1 banks.
Although Tier-III and Tier-IV UCBs account for less than 6% of the total number of UCBs, they dominate the sector, holding more than half of deposits, advances, and total assets.

Q4. Recently, the Government of Israel announced that its highest civilian honour, the Israel Prize for Peace, will be conferred on a non-Israeli citizen for the first time in its 80-year history. Who is the recipient of the Israel Prize for Peace?

(a) Narendra Modi

(b) Emmanuel Macron

(d) Pope Leo XIV

(e) Both a and b

Answer: c

Solution:

Recently, Donald Trump, former President of the United States, was announced as the recipient of Israel’s highest civilian honour, the Israel Prize for Peace.
The announcement was made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Israeli government decided to confer the Israel Prize for Peace on Donald Trump in recognition of his contributions related to peace initiatives.
This marks the first time in the 80-year history of the Israel Prize that the award will be conferred on a non-Israeli citizen.
It is also the first time that the Peace category of the Israel Prize has been awarded, making the decision historically significant.
The move highlights Israel’s recognition of international contributions to peace and diplomacy involving the region.

Q5. Recently, a state government launched “e-Swasthya Samvad” as a digital communication initiative to improve governance and coordination in the medical education sector. Which state has launched this platform?

(a) Gujarat

(b) Madhya Pradesh

(d) Uttar Pradesh

(e) Rajasthan

Answer: e

Solution:

The Rajasthan government has launched a new digital communication platform named e-Swasthya Samvad to enhance governance, transparency, and coordination within the medical education department.
The initiative has been introduced under the guidance of Bhajan Lal Sharma, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, and Gajendra Singh Khimsar, Medical Education Minister.
The platform aims to strengthen healthcare delivery by adopting technology-driven administrative and operational reforms.
Medical Education Commissioner Naresh Goel announced that e-Swasthya Samvad will be held twice a week, every Tuesday and Thursday.
The interactions will take place through video conferencing, enabling direct communication between the department and medical institutions.
The platform will be used to review budget announcements, directions from the Chief Minister’s Office, and implementation of health schemes.
It will also address grievance redressal through portals such as Chief Minister Information System (CMIS) and CP-Grams.
Other focus areas include medical infrastructure projects, procurement of equipment, and day-to-day operational issues of medical colleges.
The initiative is expected to improve inter-departmental coordination, accountability, and service delivery efficiency in Rajasthan’s medical education sector.