1️⃣ Q. Which session commenced from 01 December 2025?

A) Rajya Sabha session    B) Lok Sabha session    C) Joint session of both Houses    D) Monsoon session

Answer: C) Joint session of both Houses

Explanation:
The Winter Session of the Indian Parliament began on 01 December 2025 — scheduled to run until 19 December 2025.

2️⃣ Q. According to reports on 01 December 2025, India signed a support & maintenance deal worth around ₹7,995 crore with which country (including support for MH-60R helicopters)?

A) Russia    B) United States    C) France    D) Israel

Answer: B) United States

Explanation:
India and the United States signed a deal of approximately ₹7,995 crore for fleet support of MH-60R helicopters. This package includes maintenance and support components for the helicopters.

3️⃣ Q. Which international publication/report updated city population and urbanisation data (including capital cities) as per 01 December 2025 headlines?

A) World Population Report 2025    B) World Urbanization Prospects 2025    C) Global City Index 2025    D) UN Cities Report 2025

Answer: B) World Urbanization Prospects 2025

Explanation:
The United Nations released the World Urbanization Prospects 2025 report, updating data on city populations, urbanisation trends and megacity statistics.

4️⃣ Q. As per press reports on 01 December 2025, India signed a defence deal worth roughly ₹9,000 crore for MH-60R maritime helicopters with which country?

A) Russia    B) United States    C) France    D) Israel

Answer: B) United States

Explanation:
In November/December 2025 India agreed to procure MH-60R maritime helicopters and support packages from the United States — a deal of around ₹9,000 crore to enhance the Navy’s maritime capabilities.

5️⃣ Q. Which international debate/event made headlines when one team reportedly walked out, creating a stir on 30–01 November–December 2025?

A) Oxford Union Debate    B) UN General Assembly Session    C) G20 Youth Summit    D) Nobel Peace Prize Debate

Answer: A) Oxford Union Debate

Explanation:
During a high-profile Oxford Union debate, the Pakistan team reportedly walked out of a debate involving India — an incident that attracted wide media attention.

6️⃣ Q. Which team/player won the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, as reported on 29–30 November 2025?

A) Sri Lanka Women    B) Nepal Women    C) India Women    D) Australia Women

Answer: C) India Women

Explanation:
India’s blind women’s cricket team won the first edition of the Blind Women’s T20 World Cup 2025.

7️⃣ Q. As per economic reports on 29–30 November 2025, India’s foreign exchange reserves were approximately at what level?

A) $650 billion    B) $688 billion approx    C) $720 billion    D) $700 billion

Answer: B) $688 billion approx

Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India data indicated India’s forex reserves were approximately $688 billion during this period.

8️⃣ Q. Which state/UT announced fast implementation of School Nutrition & Health Drive, according to 30 November–01 December reports?

A) Tamil Nadu    B) Uttar Pradesh    C) Bihar    D) Rajasthan

Answer: A) Tamil Nadu

Explanation:
The government announced acceleration of school nutrition and health programmes — especially in coastal states facing seasonal challenges.

9️⃣ Q. Which factor prompted alerts for several coastal states, according to news on 01 December 2025?

A) Tsunami    B) Cyclone Ditwah    C) Coastal flooding due to high tide    D) Earthquake

Answer: B) Cyclone Ditwah

Explanation:
Warnings were issued for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and other coastal states due to Cyclone Ditwah.

🔟 Q. According to reports, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) withdrew roughly how much from Indian equities in November 2025?

A) Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs)    B) Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs)    C) Banks    D) Insurance Firms

Answer: B) Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs)

Explanation:
FPIs withdrew approximately ₹3,765 crore from Indian equity markets in November 2025.