Daily Quiz December 18

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Quiz

 

1. Which recent initiative aims to promote grassroots sporting talent and advance a fit India, culminating on December 25, 2025?
   1.   Khelo India Games
   2.   Sansad Khel Mahotsav
   3.   National Sports Day
   4.   Fit Bharat Abhiyan
2. What significant change did Ukraine announce ahead of peace talks with the US and Europe in December 2025?
   1.   Joining NATO immediately
   2.   Ceding territory to Russia
   3.   Abandoning NATO membership ambition
   4.   Withdrawing troops from Kyiv
3. Who presented the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025 and stressed the need for behavioural change to boost energy efficiency?
   1.   Ram Nath Kovind
   2.   Droupadi Murmu
   3.   Pranab Mukherjee
   4.   Venkaiah Naidu
4. Which technological step did the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) recently take to curb bogus tax deductions?
   1.   Random manual audits
   2.   Increased tax rates
   3.   Data analytics and targeted 'NUDGE' campaign
   4.   Exemption of political donations from scrutiny
5. Which of the following was a key outcome of the 8th India-Georgia Foreign Office Consultations held in Tbilisi?
   1.   Suspension of diplomatic ties
   2.   Expansion of bilateral cooperation in new sectors
   3.   Signing a military alliance
   4.   Announcing trade sanctions
6. Which disease has seen an increased focus under India's National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS)?
   1.   Malaria
   2.   Tuberculosis
   3.   Cancer (oral, breast, cervix)
   4.   Leprosy
7. Which international incident in December 2025 led to a surge in security concerns at a famous Australian beach?
   1.   Mass drowning
   2.   Large-scale protest
   3.   Shooting during Jewish holiday at Bondi Beach
   4.   Cyclone landfall
8. What new fossil discovery was recently reported from Brazil in December 2025?
   1.   Oldest dinosaur
   2.   Youngest rhynchosaur specimen
   3.   First feathered reptile
   4.   Largest marine crocodile
9. Which historic Indian parliamentary event was commemorated on December 13, 2025?
   1.   First Lok Sabha session
   2.   Passing of the Constitution
   3.   Parliament terror attack anniversary
   4.   Formation of Rajya Sabha
10. Which Indian river was reported to be at record low levels due to extended dry spells in Kashmir as of December 2025?
    1.   Yamuna
    2.   Ganga
    3.   Jhelum
    4.   Chenab