Daily Top Current Affairs MCQ of the Day for 17th December 2025
1. The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 seeks to replace:
A. PM-KISAN
B. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana
C. MGNREGA, 2005
D. National Rural Livelihood Mission
Correct Answer: C. MGNREGA, 2005
Explanation: The new Bill proposes replacing the 20-year-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
2. The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025 repeals how many Acts?
A. 45
B. 58
C. 65
D. 71
Correct Answer: D. 71
Explanation: The Bill repeals 71 obsolete Acts to simplify the statute book.
3. Which of the following Acts is repealed under the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025?
A. Indian Contract Act, 1872
B. Indian Tramways Act, 1886
C. Companies Act, 2013
D. IT Act, 2000
Correct Answer: B. Indian Tramways Act, 1886
Explanation: The Indian Tramways Act is among the repealed outdated laws.
4. The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill, 2025 amends which of the following Acts?
A.Insurance Act, 1938
B. LIC Act, 1956
C. IRDA Act, 1999
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
Explanation: The Bill amends all three to modernise insurance regulation.
5. The Appropriation (No. 4) Bill, 2025 authorises spending from:
A. Contingency Fund
B. Public Account
C. Consolidated Fund of India
D. National Investment Fund
Correct Answer: C. Consolidated Fund of India
Explanation: Appropriation Bills allow government expenditure from the Consolidated Fund.
6. India has signed bilateral agreements to combat drug trafficking with how many countries?
A. 19
B. 21
C. 27
D. 36
Correct Answer: C. 27
Explanation: India has agreements with 27 countries and MoUs with 19 others.
7. Total amount disbursed under PM-KISAN since inception is approximately:
A. ₹3.25 lakh crore
B. ₹3.75 lakh crore
C. ₹4.09 lakh crore
D. ₹4.75 lakh crore
Correct Answer: C. ₹4.09 lakh crore
Explanation: The amount was disbursed through 21 instalments.
8. India’s first AI-driven community screening programme targets early detection of:
A. Tuberculosis
B. Cervical cancer
C. Diabetic Retinopathy
D. Glaucoma
Correct Answer: C. Diabetic Retinopathy
Explanation: The programme uses AI for early detection of diabetic eye disease.
9. India’s first wildlife-safe road has been introduced on which National Highway?
A. NH-7
B. NH-44
C. NH-45
D. NH-27
Correct Answer: C. NH-45
Explanation: The road is designed to reduce animal-vehicle collisions in MP.
10. Who was sworn in as the Chief Information Commissioner in December 2025?
A. Ashok Lavasa
B. Raj Kumar Goyal
C. Sudhir Bhargava
D. Alok Rawat
Correct Answer: B. Raj Kumar Goyal
Explanation: Retired IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal took oath as CIC.
11. Which species was imported by Bannerghatta Biological Park from South Africa?
A. Golden lion tamarin
B. Capuchin monkey
C. Black-capped capuchin monkey
D. Spider monkey
Correct Answer: C. Black-capped capuchin monkey
Explanation: The move aims to improve genetic diversity.
12. Sagar Defence is setting up India’s first autonomous maritime shipyard in:
A. Kochi
B. Visakhapatnam
C. Nellore
D. Tuticorin
Correct Answer: C. Nellore
Explanation: The ₹45-crore facility will produce unmanned vessels.
13. Param Vir Dirgha inaugurated at Rashtrapati Bhavan displays portraits of:
A. Ashok Chakra awardees
B. Maha Vir Chakra awardees
C. Param Vir Chakra awardees
D. Gallantry award winners
Correct Answer: C. Param Vir Chakra awardees
Explanation: Portraits of all 21 PVC recipients are displayed.
14. PM Narendra Modi received Ethiopia’s highest civilian honour named:
A. Order of the Star of Ethiopia
B. Nishan-e-Ethiopia
C. Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia
D. Ethiopian National Merit
Correct Answer: C. Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia
Explanation: Modi is the first global leader to receive this honour.
15. Which team won its first Tennis Premier League title in Season 7?
A. Yash Mumbai Eagles
B. Gujarat Panthers
C. Bengaluru SG Mavericks
D. GS Delhi Aces
Correct Answer: D. GS Delhi Aces
Explanation: They defeated Yash Mumbai Eagles in the final.
🔥 Last-Minute Quick Revision Points
VB-G Ram G Bill: Replaces MGNREGA
Repealing Bill: 71 Acts repealed
Sabka Bima Bill: Insurance law reforms
Appropriation Bill: From Consolidated Fund
Drug Trafficking: 27 agreements + 19 MoUs
PM-KISAN: ₹4.09 lakh crore disbursed
AI Health: Diabetic Retinopathy screening
Wildlife-Safe Road: NH-45, Madhya Pradesh
CIC: Raj Kumar Goyal
Autonomous Shipyard: Nellore
Param Vir Dirgha: 21 PVC awardees
Ethiopia Honour: Great Honour Nishan
Jordan Visit: 75 years of ties
Oman Visit: Final leg of 3-nation tour
Tennis Premier League: GS Delhi Aces
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