Keeping up with general knowledge and current affairs is essential for success in competitive exams. These sections test not just memory, but awareness of ongoing developments, analytical thinking, and decision-making abilities. Regularly following the news, revising key topics, and practising quizzes strengthen your understanding and boost confidence — whether in written tests, interviews, or group discussions.
Here’s today’s GK Quiz for 29 December 2025 — focused on the latest national and global developments. Attempt these questions to sharpen your knowledge and evaluate your readiness for upcoming exams.
1️⃣ Which premier academic institute runs the ATMAN 3.0 accelerator programme, aimed at driving research-based HealthTech innovation and preparing startups for success?
🔹 [A] IIT Delhi
🔹 [B] IISc Bengaluru
🔹 [C] IIT Madras
🔹 [D] IIT Bombay
2️⃣ What is the main goal of the nationwide BharatNet Project launched by the Government of India?
🔹 [A] To provide free smartphones to rural households
🔹 [B] To establish satellite communication only in metropolitan cities
🔹 [C] To build railway lines in rural India
🔹 [D] To bring broadband connectivity to every Gram Panchayat
3️⃣ Which institute is responsible for operating the ATMAN 3.0 accelerator initiative, focusing on commercialising HealthTech research and improving startup readiness?
🔹 [A] IIT Delhi
🔹 [B] IISc Bengaluru
🔹 [C] IIT Madras
🔹 [D] IIT Bombay
4️⃣ The indigenous railway safety system known as Kavach has been developed by which Indian organisation?
🔹 [A] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
🔹 [B] Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO)
🔹 [C] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
🔹 [D] Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
5️⃣ Which global banking institution was honored as the Global Bank of the Year 2025 by The Banker for its excellence in digital innovation and financial leadership?
🔹 [A] HSBC
🔹 [B] DBS
🔹 [C] Standard Chartered
🔹 [D] Citibank
Before you check your responses, here are the correct answers from yesterday’s quiz:
D) IIT Bombay
D) To provide broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats
D) IIT Bombay
B) Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO)
B) DBS
Competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, State PSCs, Banking, and MBA entrance tests often include general awareness and current affairs. Practising daily quizzes:
✅ Enhances retention of key facts
✅ Improves exam speed and accuracy
✅ Builds confidence for interviews and group discussions
✅ Helps you anticipate unpredictable questions
Let’s break down what you’ve learned from today’s set:
🔹 ATMAN 3.0 Accelerator Programme — A prestigious initiative supporting HealthTech startups and research. Institutions like IIT Bombay play a crucial role in fostering innovation in the health technology space.
🔹 BharatNet Project — A flagship initiative by the Indian government to expand high-speed broadband connectivity across rural India, connecting Gram Panchayats and enabling digitisation and economic growth.
🔹 Kavach System — India’s indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system developed by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), aimed at enhancing railway safety and reducing accidents.
🔹 Global Bank of the Year 2025 — DBS Bank was recognized globally for leadership in digital banking innovation, reflecting a shift toward robust financial technologies and customer-centric services.
Always read news updates from reliable sources and regularly revise your notes. Link current affairs with static GK topics (like government schemes, institutions, science & tech, and economic policies) to strengthen your conceptual clarity.
