Current Affairs Quiz – December 2025

Current Affairs Quiz – December 2025

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1. National Productivity Council (NPC) is an autonomous organization under which ministry?

[A] Ministry of Labour and Employment [B] Ministry of Finance [C] Ministry of Law and Justice [D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Show Answer: Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Commerce and Industry]

Notes: Delhi High Court quashed the proceedings of the Lokpal of India against Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in a promotion-related case. The case involved alleged irregularities at the National Productivity Council (NPC). National Productivity Council (NPC) was established under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is a non-profit body with equal representation from government, employers, and workers. It provides consultancy, training, research, publications, and productivity awards. It is also a member of the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO).

2. What is the name of the initiative launched to expand climate-resilient solar irrigation systems across South Asia and East Africa?

[A] Solar Farming Project [B] SunPower Agriculture Scheme [C] SoLAR Phase II [D] Green Irrigation Programme

Show Answer: Correct Answer: C [SoLAR Phase II]

Notes: SoLAR Phase II launched on 28 November 2025 by International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) to expand climate-resilient solar irrigation systems in South Asia and East Africa. SoLAR stands for Solar Irrigation for Agricultural Resilience in South Asia. Phase II expands climate-resilient, socially inclusive solar irrigation across India, Bangladesh, Kenya, and Ethiopia. It builds on SoLAR Phase I (2019–2024), which tested grid-connected and off-grid solar irrigation pumps (SIP), showing technical, economic, and environmental benefits. Phase II strengthens policy, financing, institutional capacity, and launched SolaReady, a spatial decision-support platform for solar irrigation planning.

3. Where was 15th International Sand Art Festival 2025 inaugurated in India?

[A] Odisha [B] Maharashtra [C] Gujarat [D] Karnataka

Show Answer: Correct Answer: A [Odisha]

Notes: Chief Minister (CM) Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 36th Konark Festival, 15th International Sand Art Festival, and Subhadra Shakti Mela at Chandrabhaga beach, Odisha. The events were held near the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Konark Sun Temple.