18 December 2025 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

Think of this as the next step in our water conservation efforts. The government is pushing hard to ensure that we're not just storing water, but actively replenishing our aquifers to tackle the rising water stress in our semi-arid regions.

Bhubaneswar has really been making waves lately with its smart city projects, hasn't it? It's been chosen to lead the conversation on climate resilience, showing that smaller, proactive cities can set a global example.

This one's a big deal for global security. SpaceX is working closely with the US Department of Defense (the Pentagon) to build a satellite constellation that can monitor hypersonic missile threats in real-time.

The RBI is trying to nudge Non-Banking Financial Companies to look beyond traditional loans and put money into eco-friendly projects, like renewable energy plants, which is a great move for our green transition.

Appointments at the UN are always high-stakes. Sanjay Verma brings a lot of experience to the table, and he'll be the one navigating India's interests at the UN headquarters in New York.

Hockey matches between India and South Korea are always intense. Unfortunately, this time, the Korean team just managed to squeeze past us with a late-game goal.

The government is getting serious about defending our digital borders. Vajra is designed to detect and neutralize malware attacks before they can cause widespread damage to our financial infrastructure.

The Delhi-Varanasi route is pretty iconic, isn't it? It's fitting that the first long-distance sleeper Vande Bharat is starting there, aiming to make overnight travel much more comfortable for commuters.

Esther Duflo is known for her work on poverty, and she's now suggesting that access to clean energy should be treated as a basic human right, similar to food or shelter.

The Indra series is one of our longest-running joint exercises. It's all about interoperability between the Indian and Russian armed forces, focusing on counter-terrorism and maritime security.

This is the beauty of SGBs! You get the appreciation in gold prices, but unlike holding physical gold, the government actually pays you interest for keeping your money in these bonds.

The G7 is really concerned about the risks of AI, specifically misinformation and deepfakes. They've finally agreed on a unified framework to ensure companies act more responsibly.

Rajasthan has so much potential for solar energy because of the desert sun. This scheme is essentially turning every house into a mini power plant, which is brilliant for cutting down grid pressure.

Sudha Murty has dedicated her life to philanthropy. This award recognizes her incredible work in healthcare and education, which has touched the lives of millions across India.

Scientists are excited because finding traces of water vapor on an exoplanet like Chandra-X is a massive hint that the planet might have the conditions to support life. It's a huge step for astrobiology!

iSPIRT has been the engine behind the UPI and Aadhaar success story. Now, they're helping other developing countries replicate our tech stack, which is really boosting India's soft power.

Think of it as a giant security drill. The Coast Guard works with the Navy and local police to make sure our long coastline is secure and that all agencies know exactly what to do in an emergency.

SBI is showing how the banking sector can pivot to meet climate goals. By offering this bond, they're letting regular people invest directly into projects that combat climate change, which is a great initiative.

Brazil is the focus this time. Given their role as a custodian of the Amazon, the world is looking to see how they balance economic development with their massive climate responsibilities.

The Ministry of Cooperation wants to breathe new life into the sector. By getting young people involved through internships, they hope to modernize cooperatives and make them more professional and efficient.