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Daily Current Affairs
11 December, 2025
1. Boreendo, recently safeguarded by UNESCO, is primarily associated with which region?
A. Balochistan
B. Punjab
C. Sindh
D. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
E. Gilgit-Baltistan
Answer: C. Sindh
Explanation: Boreendo is a traditional clay vessel-flute from Pakistan’s Sindh region, linked to the Indus Valley Civilization and highlighted at UNESCO’s 20th ICH Committee session.
2. India’s first fully indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell vessel was inaugurated at which location?
A. Kochi
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. Varanasi
E. Guwahati
Answer: D. Varanasi
Explanation: The hydrogen fuel-cell vessel was inaugurated at Namo Ghat, Varanasi, on 11 December 2025 to promote clean inland water transport.
3. Which organisation releases the World Inequality Report 2026?
A. World Bank
B. IMF
C. World Inequality Lab
D. UNDP
E. OECD
Answer: C. World Inequality Lab
Explanation: The World Inequality Report is published by the World Inequality Lab, edited by economists including Thomas Piketty.
4. According to the World Inequality Report 2026, what share of India’s national income is earned by the top 10%?
A. 45%
B. 50%
C. 55%
D. 58%
E. 65%
Answer: D. 58%
Explanation: The report states that the top 10% of earners in India capture 58% of total national income, reflecting severe income inequality.
5. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) revised India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to:
A. 6.5%
B. 6.8%
C. 7.0%
D. 7.2%
E. 7.6%
Answer: D. 7.2%
Explanation: ADB raised India’s FY26 growth forecast due to strong domestic consumption and recent tax cuts.
6. RBI’s proposed forex transparency norms apply to which of the following transactions?
A. Only forex cash
B. Only spot contracts
C. Cash and derivatives only
D. Cash, TOM and spot contracts
E. Only remittances
Answer: D. Cash, TOM and spot contracts
Explanation: RBI proposed full disclosure of all charges for retail forex transactions covering cash, TOM (next-day settlement) and spot contracts.
7. PFRDA recently allowed pension funds to invest in which new asset classes?
A. Cryptocurrency
B. Real estate
C. Gold and silver ETFs
D. Foreign sovereign bonds
E. Private equity funds
Answer: C. Gold and silver ETFs
Explanation: PFRDA expanded the investment universe by allowing pension funds to invest in gold and silver ETFs for better diversification.
8. What is the repo rate expected to remain at through FY27, according to Fitch Solutions?
A. 4.75%
B. 5.00%
C. 5.25%
D. 5.50%
E. 6.00%
Answer: C. 5.25%
Explanation: Fitch expects RBI to maintain the repo rate at 5.25% after cumulative rate cuts in 2025.
9. Globally, food systems contribute approximately what share of greenhouse gas emissions?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 25%
D. One-third
E. Half
Answer: D. One-third
Explanation: The agriculture and food sector globally accounts for nearly one-third of total greenhouse gas emissions.
10. Which farming practice is recommended to reduce methane emissions in rice cultivation under Green Revolution 2.0?
A. Zero tillage
B. Crop rotation
C. Alternate wetting and drying
D. Intercropping
E. Organic mulching
Answer: C. Alternate wetting and drying
Explanation: Alternate wetting and drying in rice cultivation reduces methane emissions and saves water, supporting climate-smart agriculture.
