A. Doha
B. Abu Dhabi
C. Riyadh
D. Muscat
Answer: C
Explanation: The 11th UNAOC Global Forum took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia .
Q9. How much sovereign lending did ADB commit to India in 2025?
A. USD 3.2 billion
B. USD 4.258 billion
C. USD 5.1 billion
D. USD 6.4 billion
Answer: B
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed USD 4.258 billion in sovereign lending to India in 2025.
Q10. RBI imposed regulatory restrictions on which of the following Urban Cooperative Banks?
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Gauhati Cooperative Urban Bank
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Valsad Mahila Nagrik Sahakari Bank
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C
Explanation: RBI imposed restrictions on both banks due to weak financial and liquidity positions.
Q11. UPI transaction volume in Q3-2025 stood at:
A. 42.6 billion
B. 51.2 billion
C. 59.33 billion
D. 63.8 billion
Answer: C
Explanation: As per Worldline India Report , UPI recorded 59.33 billion transactions in Q3-2025.
Q12. Which life insurance company partnered with Equitas Small Finance Bank for bancassurance?
A. HDFC Life
B. ICICI Prudential Life
C. Canara HSBC Life
D. Tata AIA Life
Answer: C
Explanation: Canara HSBC Life Insurance entered into a bancassurance partnership with Equitas SFB .
Q13. RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹61.95 lakh on:
A. Axis Bank
B. Kotak Mahindra Bank
C. IDFC First Bank
D. Yes Bank
Answer: B
Explanation: Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd was penalised for regulatory non-compliance.
Q14. Which ship was commissioned by the Indian Coast Guard on 19 December 2025 at Goa?
A. ICGS Saksham
B. ICGS Shaurya
C. ICGS Amulya
D. ICGS Samarth
Answer: C
Explanation: ICG Ship ‘Amulya’ was commissioned at Goa on 19 December 2025.
Q15. National Mathematics Day is observed on 22 December to mark the birth anniversary of:
A. Aryabhata
B. Bhaskara I
C. Srinivasa Ramanujan
Month: Current Affairs - December 22, 2025
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