December 2025 Edition
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December 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#1
What is the population of Kenya (2025 estimate)?
Explanation: Kenyaâs population is estimated at 55,100,586 in 2025, per the table.
#2
What is the population of Indonesia (2025 estimate)?
Explanation: Indonesiaâs population is estimated at 279,798,049 in 2025.
#3
What is the population of Italy (2025 estimate)?
Explanation: Italyâs population is estimated at 58,697,744 in 2025.
#4
What is the population of Greece (2025 estimate)?
Explanation: Greeceâs population is estimated at 10,341,277 in 2025.
#5
What is the population of Cuba (2025 estimate)?
Explanation: Cubaâs population is estimated at 11,181,595 in 2025.
#6
What is the population of Colombia (2025 estimate)?
Explanation: Colombiaâs population is estimated at 52,085,168 in 2025.
#7
What is the population of Fiji (2025 estimate)?
Explanation: Fijiâs population is estimated at 936,375 in 2025.
#8
Which French city on the Seine River is known for its transformed riverbanks in 2025?
(a) Paris
(b) Lyon
(c) Bordeaux
(d) Marseille
Explanation: Paris, on the Seine River, is famous for landmarks like Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower, with 2025 efforts continuing to transform its riverbanks into pedestrian-friendly zones, as noted in a web source. Lyon, Bordeaux, and Marseille are on other rivers, making Paris the correct choice.
#9
Which UK city had ancient human bones found along the Thames River in 2025?
(a) London
(b) Oxford
(c) Bristol
(d) Manchester
Explanation: London, on the Thames River, had dozens of human bones, thousands of years old, discovered along its banks in 2025, as reported in a web source. Oxford is also on the Thames, but Bristol and Manchester are on other rivers, making London the correct choice.
#10
Which Hungarian city, split by the Danube River, is a top river city in 2025?
(a) Budapest
(b) Debrecen
(c) Szeged
(d) Pécs
Explanation: Budapest, split into Buda and Pest by the Danube River, is celebrated as one of the world’s most beautiful river cities in a 2025 X post. Debrecen, Szeged, and Pécs are not on the Danube, making Budapest the correct choice.
#11
Which Iraqi city on the Tigris River was studied for urban development in 2025?
(a) Baghdad
(b) Mosul
(c) Basra
(d) Erbil
Explanation: Baghdad, on the Tigris River, was selected for a 2025 study on sustainable urban development along its riverbanks, as per a web source. Mosul and Basra are on other rivers, and Erbil lacks a major river, making Baghdad the correct choice.
#12
Which Chinese city, on the Yangtze River, is nicknamed the ‘River City’ in 2025?
(a) Wuhan
(b) Shanghai
(c) Nanjing
(d) Chongqing
Explanation: Wuhan, on the Yangtze River, is nicknamed the ‘River City’ for its historical and modern significance, as highlighted in a 2025 X post. Shanghai is coastal, Nanjing and Chongqing are also on the Yangtze but lack this nickname, making Wuhan the correct choice.
#13
Which Indian city, on the Yamuna River, had riverfront concerns in 2025?
(a) Delhi
(b) Agra
(c) Varanasi
(d) Lucknow
Explanation: Delhi, on the Yamuna River, faced 2025 concerns over its riverfront development, as noted in X posts. Agra is also on the Yamuna, Varanasi is on the Ganges, and Lucknow is on the Gomti, making Delhi the correct choice.
#14
Which Australian city, on the Swan River, is noted as a beautiful river city in 2025?
(a) Perth
(b) Sydney
(c) Melbourne
(d) Brisbane
Explanation: Perth, on the Swan River, is celebrated as one of the world’s most beautiful river cities in a 2025 X post. Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are on other rivers or harbors, making Perth the correct choice.
#15
Which Indian city, on the Ganges River, is a spiritual center with 2025 riverfront focus?
(a) Varanasi
(b) Kanpur
(c) Patna
(d) Haridwar
Explanation: Varanasi, on the Ganges River, is India’s spiritual center, with 2025 riverfront development focus, as per an X post. Kanpur and Patna are also on the Ganges, Haridwar is smaller, making Varanasi the correct choice.
#16
Which tunnel was under construction for a 2025 opening?
(a) Seikan
(b) Koralm
(c) Gotthard Base
(d) Brenner Base
Explanation: The Brenner Base Tunnel in Austria, at 56.000 km, is a railroad tunnel set to open in 2025, unlike Gotthard Base (opened 2016).
#17
Which country is the largest producer of coffee in 2025?
(a) a) Brazil
(b) b) Vietnam
(c) c) Colombia
(d) d) Indonesia
Explanation: Brazil leads global coffee production, contributing 38% of the world’s supply, with 66.4 million bags in 2025, driven by its ideal climate and vast plantations.
#18
Which country leads in crude oil production in 2025?
(a) a) United States
(b) b) Russia
(c) c) Saudi Arabia
(d) d) China
Explanation: The United States is the largest crude oil producer in 2025, producing 12.9 million barrels per day, driven by shale oil advancements, followed by Russia and Saudi Arabia.
#19
Which country leads in soybean production in 2025?
(a) a) Brazil
(b) b) United States
(c) c) Argentina
(d) d) China
Explanation: Brazil is the top soybean producer in 2025, surpassing the United States, with vast plantations in Mato Grosso, driven by global demand for animal feed.
#20
Which country is the largest producer of steel in 2025?
(a) a) China
(b) b) India
(c) c) Japan
(d) d) United States
Explanation: China leads global steel production, with companies like China Baowu Group producing 130.77 million tonnes in 2023, continuing its dominance into 2025.