CURRENT AFFAIRS-EM-20

   

DEC-13

1. 1. Who has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI)?

2. 2. The Kunming Biodiversity Fund was launched during which International Conference?

3. 3. Which country has launched its new nuclear submarine 'Khabarovsk' which is capable of carrying Poseidon Drone?

4. 4. In November 2025, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) announced India's largest Geothermal Energy Technology (GET) pilot project. In which state is this project?

5. 5. Which country has become the first in South Asia to join the United Nations (UN) Water Convention?

6. 6. Which actor has been honored with Academy Honorary Award, which is also called an honorary Oscar?

7. The Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025 was recently introduced by which state

government in November 2025?

8. National Mission for Mentoring (NMM) is a flagship initiative of which ministry?

9. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurate the Safran Aircraft

Engine Services India (SAESI) facility?

10. In which state was the National foot march named 'Sardar@150 Unity March' flagged off

recently?

11. Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announced the establishment of a world-class university named after the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, at which place?

12. Recently, the Indian Army successfully tested an indigenously developed air defense system in Ladakh. What is its name?

13. What was the name of Cyclone that led to heavy death toll in SriLanka?

14. When was National Constitution day and National Milk day celebrated?

15. Who won the 2025 FIDE Chess world cup by becoming the youngest ever champion?

Answers

1. Justice Surya Kant
2. COP 15 of Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
3. Russia
4. Andhra Pradesh
5. Bangladesh
6. Tom Cruise
7. Assam
8. Ministry of Education
9. Hyderbad
10. Gujarat
11. Sri Anandpur Sahib
12. Akash Prime
13. Ditwah
14. November 26
15. Javokhir Sindarov

1. 1. Which country became the 18th nation to recognise the Indian Pharmacopoeia as a reference standard for medicines?

2. 2.Which organisation, along with CII, AICTE, AIU, and Taggd, released the 13th edition of the India Skills Report (2026)?

3. 3. Name the portal launched by the CBFC with a new Multi-lingual Module to streamline film certification.

4. 4. Where is India's first AI Incubation Centre, inaugurated recently?

5. 5.Which marble variety from Gujarat recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag?

6. 6. Name the AI-driven cybersecurity system launched by the Government of India that integrates over 50 agencies.

7. 7. Which country became the world's third-largest equity market after crossing USD 5 trillion?

8. 8. Name the mission launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to eliminate tuberculosis using AI X-ray facilities, free medicines, and nutrition support.

9. 9. In which city did the CAG establish the Centre of Excellence for Financial Audit with AI-based auditing?

10. 10. Where did India Post open its first Gen-Z-themed post office?

11. 11. What is the name of Asia's largest and first elevated metro depot, inaugurated for Mumbai Metro Line 2B?

12. 12. Which state police force  became the first in India to achieve a 100% response rate in cyber fraud complaints?

13. 13. Which state announced India's first-ever Quantum City (Q-City), backed by a ₹1,000 crore Quantum Mission?

14. 14. Who was sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th term after the 2025 Assembly Elections?

15. 15. Which forest has the Supreme Court directed Jharkhand to declare as a Wildlife Sanctuary?

16. 16. Which natural site was declared a UNESCO Climate Heritage Site for its role as a climate buffer, conserved jointly by India and Bangladesh?

17. 17. In which city was the 10th EVOLVE MSME series, themed "MSMEs Powering the USD 10 Trillion Economy," organised by Axis Bank?

18. 18. Who was appointed as UNICEF India's Celebrity Advocate to promote children's rights, mental health, education, and gender equality?

    19. Where did the 8th Ajeya Warrior bilateral exercise between the Indian Army and the British Army begin in November 2025?

    20. Which Indian Navy vessel's crest, unveiled with Kerala's traditional Urumi sword and

    the motto "Silent Hunters," symbolizes enhanced anti-submarine warfare capability?

    21. Which Indian cricketer joined the elite all-rounder club by completing 4,000 Test runs

    and 300 wickets in his 88th Test against South Africa?

    22. Which is the smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026?

    23. Which Indian government department announced the indigenous innovations ColoNoX and Ferrocarbonatite (BARC B1401)?

ANSWERS

1. 1. Botswana
2. 2. Educational Testing Service (ETS)
3. 3. eCinepramaan
4. 4. DPS RK Puram, New Delhi
5. 5. Ambaji Marble
6. 6. National Cyber Shield
7. 7. India
8. 8. TB-Mukt Bharat Mission 2026
9. 9. Hyderabad
10. 10. IIT Delhi
11. 11. Mandale Depot
12. 12. Goa Police
13. 13. Karnataka
14. 14. Nitish Kumar
15. 15. Saranda Forest
16. 16 Sundarbans
17. 17. Kozhikode
18. 18. Keerthy Suresh
19. 19. Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan
20. 20. INS Mahe
21. 21. Ravindra Jadeja
22. 22. Cura ao
23. 23. Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)