TLDR;
This video presents a series of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering significant current affairs from July to December 2025, relevant for competitive exams. The topics include appointments, awards, summits, and various firsts in India and the world.
- Key appointments and elections both nationally and internationally.
- Awards and recognitions in various fields like literature, cinema, and conservation.
- Important summits and conferences, including climate and economic forums.
- India's achievements and recognitions in areas like literacy, cultural heritage, and digital infrastructure.
8th Central Pay Commission Chairperson [0:17]
Justice Ranjanap Prakash was appointed as the chairperson of the 8th Central Pay Commission.
India's Fully Literate State [0:26]
Himachal Pradesh became India's fourth fully literate state, joining Mizoram, Tripura, and Goa.
First Wheelchair User in Space [0:37]
In December 2025, Mila Benthos became the world's first wheelchair user to travel to space.
India's First Child Marriage-Free District [0:48]
Balod in Chhattisgarh was declared as India's first child marriage-free district.
Ginger Capital of India [0:58]
Mizoram was formally declared the ginger capital of India by Niti Aayog.
First Female Prime Minister of Japan [1:07]
San Takai was elected as the first female prime minister of Japan in October 2025.
COP 30 Climate Summit Location [1:19]
The COP 30 climate summit was held in Belem, Brazil, from November 10th to 21st, 2025.
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage [1:29]
Durga Puja was added to UNESCO's representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity in December 2025.
Inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games [1:44]
The inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games were held in Beijing, China, in August 2025.
India's First Slum-Free City [1:54]
Chandigarh was officially declared India's first slum-free city in September 2025.
37th President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India [2:05]
Mitun Manhas was appointed as the 37th president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India in September 2025.
Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center [2:17]
Dr. A Raja Rajan assumed charge as the new director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center on August 1st, 2025.
25th SCO Summit Location [2:30]
The 25th SCO summit was held in Tianjin, China, from August 31st to September 1st, 2025.
First Woman Director General of the Railway Protection Force [2:42]
Sonali Mishra became the first woman director general of the Railway Protection Force in August 2025.
Caribbean Country Adopting India's UPI [2:54]
Trinidad and Tobago became the first Caribbean country to adopt India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in July 2025.
Country Building Nuclear Power Plant on the Moon [3:07]
Russia announced plans to build a nuclear power plant on the moon by the year 2036.
Number of Times Nitish Kumar Served as Chief Minister of Bihar [3:18]
Nitish Kumar has served as the chief minister of Bihar for the 10th time.
UNESCO City of Gastronomy [3:27]
Lucknow became the second city in India to be recognized as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy after Hyderabad.
G20 Summit Host in 2025 [3:38]
South Africa hosted the G20 summit in November 2025.
First Woman Prime Minister of Nepal [3:48]
Sushila Karki became the first woman prime minister of Nepal in September 2025.
Sayyad Mushtaq Ali Trophy Winner [3:58]
Jammu and Kashmir won its maiden Sayyad Mushtaq Ali Trophy by defeating Haryana.
First Woman President of the Press Club of India [4:07]
Sangeita Barua Pisharoti became the first woman president of the Press Club of India in December 2025.
India Russia Annual Summit Edition [4:18]
The 23rd edition of the India-Russia annual summit was held in New Delhi in December 2025.
53rd Chief Justice of India [4:29]
Justice Surya Kant was appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India.
COP 15 Conference of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Location [4:38]
The COP 15 conference of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, in July 2025.
India's First Fully Digitally Literate State [4:51]
Kerala became India's first fully digitally literate state in August 2025.
Chairperson of the Badminton World Federation Athletes Commission [5:01]
PV Sindhu was elected as the chairperson of the Badminton World Federation Athletes Commission for the 2026 to 2029 term.
Number of Ramsar Sites in India [5:15]
As of December 2025, there are 96 Ramsar sites in India.
Country Adopting India's UPI [5:25]
Qatar became the eighth country to adopt India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in September 2025.
Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications [5:37]
Amit Agrawal was appointed as the new secretary of the Department of Telecommunications in November 2025.
First Woman President of the Indian Cricketers Association [5:49]
Shanta Rangaswami became the first woman president of the Indian Cricketers Association in October 2025.
Asian Chair of IUCN Species Survival Commission [6:01]
Vivek Menon was elected as the first Asian chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission for 2025 to 2029. IUCN stands for International Union for Conservation of Nature.
UNESCO Recognition for National Cuisine [6:14]
Italy became the first country in the world to receive UNESCO recognition for its national cuisine.
Member of the International Big Cat Alliance [6:25]
Russia became the 90th member of the International Big Cat Alliance in December 2025.
First Ramsar Site of Chhattisgarh [6:36]
The Kobra reservoir, designated as the 95th Ramsar site of India in December 2025, is the first Ramsar site of Chhattisgarh.
Controller General of Accounts of India [6:50]
TCA Kalyani was appointed as the 29th Controller General of Accounts of India.
Administrator of NASA [7:00]
Jared Isaacman was appointed as the 15th administrator of NASA in December 2025. NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Status Granted to Hindustan Shipyard Limited [7:10]
The government of India granted Mini Ratna status to Hindustan Shipyard Limited on October 14th, 2025.
BRICS Presidency [7:23]
India took over the BRICS presidency from Brazil during the fourth BRICS Sherpas meeting held in December 2025. BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Winner [7:35]
India defeated South Africa in the final to win its first ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. ICC stands for International Cricket Council.
Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force [7:46]
Prairie Ranjan was appointed as the director general of the Central Industrial Security Force in September 2025.
Director of the Botanical Survey of India [7:58]
Dr. Karnat Das was appointed as the 13th director of the Botanical Survey of India in September 2025.
Booker Prize Winner [8:10]
David Salet won the Booker Prize 2025 for the novel "Flesh".
President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry [8:19]
Anand Goenka assumed charge as the president of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for the 2025-26 term.
Nobel Prize in Literature Winner [8:33]
Laszlo Nahor was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for the year 2025.
First Woman Chief Secretary [8:43]
Anugraha was appointed as the first woman chief secretary of Odisha in December 2025.
Chief Information Commissioner of India [8:54]
Raj Kumar Goyel was appointed as the 13th Chief Information Commissioner of India in December 2025.
Ramsar Site in Rajasthan [9:06]
Silisada Lake, which became India's 96th Ramsar site in December 2025, is located in Rajasthan.
Dada Sahib Falke Award Winner [9:18]
Monal was awarded the Dada Sahib Falke Award for 2023 at the National Film Awards 2025.
Indian NGO Winning the Ramon Magsaysay Award [9:30]
Educate Girls became the first Indian NGO to win the Ramon Magsaysay Award.
Location of Khangchendzonga National Park [9:40]
Khangchendzonga National Park, India's only natural world heritage site which received a good rating from the IUCN, is located in Sikkim.
Vigyan Ratna Award Winner [9:53]
Professor Jayant Vishnu Narlikar was posthumously conferred with the Vigyan Ratna award at the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025.
Jnanpith Award Winner [10:06]
Vinodkumar Shukla received the 59th Jnanpith Award in November 2025.
Nobel Peace Prize Winner [10:16]
Maria Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2025.
Vice President of India [10:26]
CP Radha Krishnan became the 15th Vice President of India in September 2025.
Tiger State [10:36]
Gujarat was officially redeclared a tiger state by the National Tiger Conservation Authority after a gap of 33 years.
Chairman and Managing Director of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited [10:49]
Saleem Ahmed assumed charge as the chairman and managing director of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited on December 23rd, 2025.
FIH Men's Junior World Cup Winner [11:02]
Germany won the FIH Men's Junior World Cup 2025, defeating Spain in the final held in Chennai. FIH stands for International Hockey Federation.
Director General of UNESCO [11:13]
Khaled El-Eneini was elected as the 12th Director General of UNESCO in November 2025. UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
India's First Nature Themed Airport Terminal [11:24]
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first nature-themed airport terminal in Guwahati.
