Daily Current Affairs Quiz December 7 2025

1. Israel-Gaza Conflict: Israel continued air strikes on Gaza on Dec 7, hitting the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza. Qatar’s Prime Minister warned that the Gaza ceasefire was at a “critical moment” and could unravel without a permanent peace agreement.

2. India at the UN: India voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution renewing the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) mandate for three years, supporting continued aid for Palestinian refugees.

3. US–India Relations: U.S. Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker began a visit to India (7–11 Dec) to advance the US–India strategic partnership. She will meet senior officials in New Delhi and Bengaluru on issues of trade, technology (AI, space) and Indo-Pacific security.

4. EU Politics – Romania: Bucharest held a mayoral election where Anca Alexandrescu (backed by the hard-right AUR party) ran neck-and-neck with leftist rivals. A far-right win would mark the first time an EU capital city is governed by a far-right party.

1. Airfare Cap: Air India announced it has capped all economy fares on non-stop domestic flights effective 4 Dec to shield passengers from sudden price surges. This came amid an IndiGo pilot strike and huge cancellations.

2. IndiGo Refunds: The Ministry of Civil Aviation directed IndiGo to clear all pending passenger refunds by 8:00 PM on 7 Dec, after widespread flight cancellations left thousands stranded.

3. RBI Rate Cut: The Reserve Bank of India cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% in its 5 Dec policy review (the fourth cut in 2025), citing disinflation. It also raised its FY26 growth forecast to 7.3% GDP and lowered CPI inflation projection to 2.0%.

4. Energy Policy: India’s power ministry announced that it has no plans to add new coal-fired power capacity beyond 2035, signaling a shift toward renewable energy.

1. Asteroid Flybys: NASA warned that two sizable asteroids will safely pass close to Earth this week. Asteroid 2025 YB (58m wide) will fly by on 8 Dec (~2.2 LD), and 2025 YZ (33m) on 9 Dec (~2.3 LD); neither poses a threat.

2. AI for Development: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla said artificial intelligence is a key tool for young researchers in space and other fields, helping solve problems and realize India’s “Viksit Bharat 2047” development goals.

3. Moonquake Discovery: Scientists found that surface shifts near the Apollo 17 lunar landing site are caused by moonquakes from a still-active fault (not meteoroid impacts) that has been generating quakes for millions of years.

4. Medical Breakthrough: Researchers discovered that hydrogen sulfide (“rotten egg” gas) can penetrate nails and effectively kill the fungi behind stubborn nail infections, suggesting a new treatment.

1. Australian Wildfires: New South Wales downgraded its wildfire alerts on 5 Dec after weeks of fires. Many blazes are now contained, with no fatalities, though thousands of hectares burned.

2. Southeast Asia Floods: Severe floods and landslides in Aceh, Indonesia (triggered by tropical storms) have killed over 900 people, becoming one of the deadliest natural disasters in Indonesia this century. Thailand and Malaysia were also hit.

3. Ozone Recovery: NOAA and NASA reported that the 2025 Antarctic ozone hole was unusually small and short-lived, reinforcing that the Montreal Protocol controls on CFCs are successfully healing the ozone layer.

4. Ecosystem Restoration: The UN Environment Programme announced three new “World Restoration Flagship” projects in Australia, Canada and South Africa. These large-scale ecosystem-restoration initiatives are led by Indigenous and local communities. They were unveiled ahead of the UN’s 7th Environment Assembly (Nairobi, Dec 4–8).

India–Russia Drones: Russia’s state-owned defense firm Rostec said it is negotiating with India to manufacture Russian Lancet loitering attack drones domestically under license. This marks an expansion of India–Russia military-technology cooperation. Russia also noted that India operates Russian Su-57 fighters and co-developed BrahMos missiles.

1. Zohran Mamdani: New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (31) was thrust into headlines after allegedly assassinating conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on 10 Sep. Google named Mamdani among its top trending personalities of 2025.

2. Donald Trump: US President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” repealing the federal individual mandate health-insurance requirement. He also continued to dominate headlines (e.g. via Google Trends) through legislative actions in late 2025.

3. Shedeur Sanders: Cleveland Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders has emerged as one of the most searched sports figures in 2025, surpassing star players in Google Trends. He is currently the most-searched athlete in the US (over Mahomes) and ranks 6th overall among public figures.

FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA announced the full schedule for the expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup (co-hosted by USA/Canada/Mexico). The tournament begins 11 June 2026 (Mexico vs. South Africa at Dallas) and concludes with the final on 19 July at MetLife Stadium (New Jersey).

Kennedy Center Honors: US President Trump presented the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors in a White House ceremony. The honorees were actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor, country star George Strait, rock band KISS, and British actor Michael Crawford.

1. 7 Dec – Armed Forces Flag Day (India): Observed annually to honor the armed services. 7 Dec 2025 marked India’s Armed Forces Flag Day, raising funds for veterans.

2. 7 Dec – Intl. Civil Aviation Day: A UN-recognized day highlighting the importance of aviation in social and economic development.

3. 7 Dec – Pearl Harbor Remembrance (USA): Marking the 84th anniversary of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. US President and officials commemorate the day as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

1. Prasar Bharati Chairman: Navneet Kumar Sehgal resigned as Chairman of Prasar Bharati (India’s public broadcaster) on 2 Dec; his resignation was accepted by the government on 3 Dec.

2. Qatar Airways CEO: Badr Mohammad Al-Meer stepped down as CEO of Qatar Airways; Hamad Ali Al-Khater was appointed CEO effective 7 Dec 2025, as the airline restructures under government oversight.

3. France PM Resignation: French PM Sébastien Lecornu, appointed just weeks earlier, resigned on 6 Dec after naming a new cabinet amid controversy. President Macron accepted his resignation, deepening France’s political crisis.

1. Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025: Telangana state will host a two-day Telangana Rising Global Summit in Hyderabad (8–9 Dec). The summit (27 sessions) will focus on sectors like energy, IT, healthcare and startups, aiming for a $3-trillion state economy by 2047. Major organizations (WHO, World Bank, ADB, UNICEF) and sports stars (PV Sindhu, Anil Kumble) will participate.

2. UNEA-7 (Nairobi): The 7th UN Environment Assembly convened in Nairobi (Dec 4–8). Ahead of the summit, the UN announced new flagship ecosystem-restoration projects (Australia, Canada, S. Africa) led by indigenous communities. Discussions center on biodiversity, climate and pollution.

1. Goa Nightclub Fire: A massive fire broke out early 7 Dec at a crowded nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, killing at least 25 people (mostly kitchen staff). The Goa government ordered a magisterial inquiry into safety lapses.

2. Telangana Summit (Regional): (As above) Telangana’s Hyderabad hosts the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025 starting Dec 8, with global delegates to boost regional development.

1. Dick Cheney (84): Former US Vice President (2001–2009) and Defense Secretary, Dick Cheney died on 3 Nov 2025 at age 84. (He served under President George W. Bush and was a key architect of US policy in Afghanistan/Iraq.)

2. Dharmendra (89): Bollywood legend Dharmendra Singh Deol passed away 24 Nov 2025 in Mumbai at 89. A superstar of the 1970s, he acted in over 300 films (notably Sholay) and later served as a Member of Parliament (2004–09). PM Modi and President Murmu paid tribute to his iconic career.

3. Elden Campbell (57): Former NBA player Elden Campbell (Lakers/Pistons) died on 2 Dec 2025 after a medical emergency led to accidental drowning while fishing. A two-time NBA champion (with Detroit, 2004) and Clemson basketball great, he was 57.

SDG Index: The latest UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index ranked India 99th out of 167 countries for 2025, putting India in the top 100 for the first time. (India scored 67.0, up from 109th in 2024). The report noted progress in key areas but also flagged slow global SDG advancement.

Nobel Prize in Literature 2025: The Nobel Committee awarded the 2025 Literature Prize to Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai, “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art”. Krasznahorkai is known for dense, philosophical novels (e.g. Satantango).

Alien Comet Theory: Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb claimed that the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (which passed through the solar system) may be a deliberate artefact sent by advanced aliens to seed life on Earth. He suggested its unusual trajectory and composition hint at a non-natural origin, sparking widespread media debate.