1. At which international forum was India's resolution on 'Strengthening the Global Management of Wildfires' adopted?
Answer: A. It was passed during the seventh United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), which met in Nairobi, Kenya.
2. By 2050, how much does UNEP's 'Spreading Like Wildfire' report expect wildfires worldwide to increase?
Answer: E. Rises of 14% are expected by 2030, then 30% by mid-century and 50% by 2100, marking wildfires as a lasting climate threat.
3. Which of these is a central aim of the nuclear sector reforms cleared by the Union Cabinet?
Answer: C. The changes intend to bring in private participation, simplify liability rules and draw investment into civil nuclear power.
4. What is DSC A20, recently commissioned into the Indian Navy, chiefly built for?
Answer: E. A specialised Diving Support Craft, it handles underwater inspection, repair and salvage close to the coast.
5. In which year did the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) come into force in India?
Answer: C. Passed in 1999, FEMA took effect on 1 June 2000 and replaced the stricter FERA of 1973.
6. How are transactions for buying immovable property overseas classified under FEMA?
Answer: A. Capital account transactions create assets or liabilities, for example foreign property, FDI and ECBs.
7. How many Executive Directors has SEBI told Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) to appoint?
Answer: D. MIIs must have two full-time EDs, one overseeing critical operations and the other handling regulation, compliance and risk.
8. The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 would raise the FDI cap for insurance companies to what level?
Answer: B. The proposal lets foreigners own insurers outright, aiming to attract global capital and modernise the industry.
9. Which description fits copra?
Answer: E. Copra is the white flesh of ripe coconuts after it has been dried in the sun or by artificial means.
10. Which body recommends the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for copra?
Answer: C. CACP makes the MSP recommendation and the CCEA approves it, giving farmers a stable income.
11. How much did the value of India's gold reserves rise in the week ended 5 December 2025?
Answer: B. Gold reserves rose by $1.033 billion to $106.984 billion.
12. The Williamnagar soil lake covers roughly how much area?
Answer: A. The lake covers about 0.5 hectare and stores nearly 10,000 cubic metres.
13. Roughly how many Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal locations are commissioned across India, as told to the Rajya Sabha?
Answer: A. About 120 GCT locations are commissioned nationwide; 86 is the monthly rake count at Jakhapura.
14. The Raipur National Transgender Sports Meet is described as the first national platform for transgender athletes in roughly how long?
Answer: B. It is the first such national platform in nearly a decade.
15. Which weather factor was among the causes cited for the 13 December 2025 pollution spike in Delhi-NCR?
Answer: B. A weak Western Disturbance, with low wind speed and higher moisture, trapped pollutants near the ground.