Daily Top Current Affairs MCQ of the Day for 19th December 2025
1. Parliament passed the SHANTI Bill, 2025, related to which sector?
A. Renewable energy
B. Defence manufacturing
C. Nuclear energy
D. Space technology
Correct Answer: C. Nuclear energy
Explanation: The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill opens the nuclear power sector to private participation.
2. The SHANTI Bill primarily aims to:
A. Reduce nuclear capacity
B. Ban private companies
C. Promote nuclear power and radiation use
D. Transfer nuclear control to states
Correct Answer: C. Promote nuclear power and radiation use
Explanation: The Bill supports nuclear power generation and peaceful applications of ionising radiation.
3. The Viksit Bharat – G RAM G Bill, 2025 will replace:
A. PM Awas Yojana
B. National Rural Livelihood Mission
C. MGNREGA, 2005
D. PM-KISAN
Correct Answer: C. MGNREGA, 2005
Explanation: The Bill replaces the 20-year-old rural employment guarantee law.
4. The objective of the Viksit Bharat – G RAM G Bill is aligned with:
A. Digital India
B. Make in India
C. Viksit Bharat @ 2047
D. Startup India
Correct Answer: C. Viksit Bharat @ 2047
Explanation: The Bill aims to create a long-term rural development framework.
5. The new logo unveiled for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) symbolises:
A. Banking reforms
B. Financial inclusion only
C. Progress, nurture and enlightenment
D. Digital banking
Correct Answer: C. Progress, nurture and enlightenment
Explanation: The logo reflects RRBs’ role in rural development.
6. Ram Vanji Sutar, who passed away recently, was famous for designing:
A. Taj Trapezium memorial
B. India Gate canopy
C. Statue of Unity
D. Jallianwala Bagh memorial
Correct Answer: C. Statue of Unity
Explanation: The Statue of Unity (182 metres) is the world’s tallest statue.
7. Ram Vanji Sutar was honoured with which awards?
A. Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan
B. Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan
C. Bharat Ratna
D. Sahitya Akademi Award
Correct Answer: A. Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan
Explanation: He received Padma Shri (1999) and Padma Bhushan (2016).
8. The Joint Parliamentary Committee on ‘One Nation One Election’ is chaired by:
A. Amit Shah
B. P P Chaudhary
C. Om Birla
D. Rajnath Singh
Correct Answer: B. P P Chaudhary
Explanation: BJP MP P P Chaudhary chairs the JPC.
9. Jammu & Kashmir’s first Gen Z Post Office was inaugurated at:
A. Srinagar
B. Jammu University
C. AIIMS Vijaypur
D. SKUAST
Correct Answer: C. AIIMS Vijaypur
Explanation: The post office targets youth-friendly, tech-enabled services.
10. The Securities Markets Code Bill, 2025 was introduced by:
A. SEBI Chairperson
B. Finance Secretary
C. Union Finance Minister
D. RBI Governor
Correct Answer: C. Union Finance Minister
Explanation: Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Bill in Lok Sabha.
11. The Securities Markets Code Bill seeks to:
A. Create a new regulator
B. Ban derivatives
C. Consolidate securities market laws
D. Privatise stock exchanges
Correct Answer: C. Consolidate securities market laws
Explanation: The Bill merges and modernises securities legislation.
12. From 2029, the Oscars will be streamed globally on:
A. Netflix
B. Amazon Prime
C. Disney+
D. YouTube
Correct Answer: D. YouTube
Explanation: YouTube secured exclusive global streaming rights till 2033.
13. The Oscars move marks the end of which broadcaster’s long association?
A. NBC
B. CBS
C. ABC
D. Fox
Correct Answer: C. ABC
Explanation: ABC had broadcast the Oscars for nearly 50 years.
14. Amnesty International urged Bangladesh to release which journalist?
A. Shahidul Alam
B. Anis Alamgir
C. Taslima Nasreen
D. Zulkarnain Saer
Correct Answer: B. Anis Alamgir
Explanation: He was arrested under Bangladesh’s Anti-Terrorism Act.
15. Israel signed a $35 billion gas deal with which country?
A. Jordan
B. Turkey
C. Egypt
D. Greece
Correct Answer: C. Egypt
Explanation: The deal strengthens regional energy cooperation.
🔥 Last-Minute Quick Revision Points
SHANTI Bill 2025: Nuclear energy | Private participation
Viksit Bharat G RAM G: Replaces MGNREGA | Rural framework
RRB Logo: Progress, nurture, enlightenment
Ram Vanji Sutar: Statue of Unity | Padma Shri (1999), Padma Bhushan (2016)
One Nation One Election: JPC Chair – P P Chaudhary
Gen Z Post Office: AIIMS Vijaypur (J&K)
Securities Markets Code Bill: Consolidates securities laws
Oscars Streaming: YouTube (2029–2033)
Human Rights: Amnesty on Bangladesh journalist
Energy Diplomacy: Israel–Egypt $35 bn gas deal
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