Current Affairs
Date: 09-12-2025
CURRENT AFFAIRS
1. Google Launches New Gemini 3 Deep Think Feature
Google has officially launched Gemini 3 Deep Think Mode, an advanced version of the Gemini 3 AI model, for its AI Ultra subscribers. This new feature has been specifically developed to enhance reasoning, scientific analysis, and problem-solving abilities.
2. Amit Shah Inaugurates EARTH Summit 2025 in Gandhinagar
On December 5, 2025, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the second edition of EARTH Summit 2025 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. On this occasion, he launched over 13 new digital services and products under "Sahakar Sarathi," a joint digital initiative of NABARD and the Ministry of Cooperation.
3. Dr. Renuka Iyer Appointed Chief Medical Officer of NCCN
Dr. Renuka Iyer has been appointed as the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), effective February 26, 2026. This move signals a significant change in the global leadership of the organization renowned worldwide for developing and standardizing cancer treatment guidelines.
4. RBI Grants In-Principle Approval to Fino Payments Bank for Conversion into an SFB
In a landmark move in the Indian banking system, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted in-principle approval to Fino Payments Bank for its conversion into a Small Finance Bank (SFB). This announcement was made on December 5, 2025, making Fino the first payments bank in the country to receive this permission.
5. Netflix Announces Purchase of Warner Bros. Studios
In a landmark shift in the global entertainment industry, Netflix has agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's TV and film studios, as well as its streaming platform, HBO Max, for $72 billion. The announcement, made on December 5, 2025, is considered the largest acquisition deal in Netflix's history.
6. DRDO hands over seven indigenous technologies to the Armed Forces
On December 2, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over seven indigenous technologies to the Indian Armed Forces, strengthening India's defence self-reliance. All these technologies were developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme.
7. Retail CBDC in India saw over 120 million transactions, worth ₹28,000 crore: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) digital currency initiative achieved a major milestone on December 5, 2025, when Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar announced that retail Central Bank Digital Currency (e₹-R) or digital rupee transactions had exceeded 120 million (120 million) with a total value of ₹28,000 crore.
8. International Anti-Corruption Day
International Anti-Corruption Day is observed every year on December 9th. It was established by the United Nations (UN) in 2003 to raise global awareness against corruption, promote transparency, and strengthen honest governance. The day is administered by UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime).
QUIZ (With Explanation)
1. What technology is Deep Think Mode based on?
A - Quantum Parallel Thinking
B - Sequential Logic
C - Advanced Parallel Reasoning
D - Hybrid Neural Sync
Explanation:
Google has launched Gemini 3 Deep Think Mode for its AI Ultra subscribers, an advanced version of the Gemini 3 AI model. This feature is based on "Advanced Parallel Reasoning" technology, which allows the AI to analyze multiple potential solutions simultaneously and provide accurate answers.
2. Where was the second edition of the EARTH Summit 2025 held?
A - Delhi
B - Mumbai
C - Gandhinagar
D - Bhopal
Explanation:
On December 5, 2025, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the second edition of the EARTH Summit 2025 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. On this occasion, more than 13 new digital services and products were launched under "Sahakar Sarathi," a joint digital initiative of NABARD and the Ministry of Cooperation.
3. Dr. Renuka Iyer has been appointed as the Chief Medical Officer of which organization?
A - WHO
B - NCCN
C - ICMR
D - NIH
Explanation:
Dr. Renuka Iyer has been appointed as the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), effective February 26, 2026. This organization is a non-profit alliance of leading cancer centers in the United States that publishes more than 90 clinical practice guidelines.
4. Which payments bank became the first in the country to receive permission to convert into an SFB?
A - Airtel Payments Bank
B - India Post Payments Bank
C - Fino Payments Bank
D - Paytm Payments Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted in-principle approval to Fino Payments Bank to convert into a Small Finance Bank (SFB), making Fino the first payments bank in the country to receive this permission. This decision was taken on December 5, 2025, and was granted under the RBI's "on-tap" Small Finance Bank licensing framework.
5. For how much did Netflix acquire Warner Bros Discovery?
A - $52 billion
B - $61 billion
C - $72 billion
D - $80 billion
Explanation:
Netflix announced on December 5, 2025, the acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery's TV and film studios and its streaming platform HBO Max for $72 billion, considered the largest acquisition deal in the company's history. This deal gives Netflix ownership of world-renowned franchises such as Harry Potter.
6. How many indigenous technologies did DRDO hand over to the Indian Armed Forces on December 2, 2025?
A - Five
B - Seven
C - Ten
D - Twelve
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over seven indigenous technologies to the Indian Armed Forces on December 2, 2025, strengthening India's defense self-reliance. These technologies were developed under the 'Technology Development Fund (TDF)' scheme.
7. By December 5, 2025, the total value of retail CBDC (Digital Rupee) transactions had exceeded approximately how much?
A - ₹12,000 crore
B - ₹20,000 crore
C - ₹28,000 crore
D - ₹35,000 crore
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) retail Central Bank Digital Currency (e₹-R) initiative achieved a major milestone on December 5, 2025, with over 12 crore transactions totaling more than ₹28,000 crore. This digital rupee is a digital form of physical cash and legal tender, launched as a pilot project for the general public on December 1, 2022.
8. What rank did India secure among 180 countries in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2024 released by Transparency International?
A - 80th
B - 93rd
C - 105th
D - 120th
Explanation:
Every year, December 9th is observed as "International Anti-Corruption Day," which was initiated by the United Nations (UN) in 2003 under the auspices of UNODC. Its main objective is to raise global awareness against corruption and strengthen honest governance.
ONE LINER
Under which scheme did DRDO hand over seven indigenous technologies to the Indian Armed Forces, which provides funding up to ₹50 crore to MSMEs and startups? – Technology Development Fund (TDF)
What is the innovative concept of CBDC that allows currency to be spent under predetermined purposes or conditions? – Programmable Digital Rupee
What is the number of retail CBDC (Digital Rupee) transactions that have crossed as of December 5, 2025? – 12 crore (120 million)
Which payments bank has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to convert into a Small Finance Bank (SFB)? – Fino Payments Bank
On which date is "International Anti-Corruption Day" celebrated annually? – December 9
What is the name of the advanced Gemini 3 feature launched by Google for its AI Ultra subscribers, which enhances reasoning and problem-solving capabilities? – Deep Think Mode
What is the name of the services and products launched under the joint digital initiative of NABARD and the Ministry of Cooperation at the EARTH Summit 2025? – Sahakar Sarathi
Netflix has agreed to acquire which media group's TV and film studios, along with its streaming platform HBO Max, for $72 billion? – Warner Bros Discovery
In which city did Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurate the EARTH Summit 2025 on December 5, 2025? – Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)? – Dr. Renuka Iyer