Daily Top Current Affairs MCQ of the Day for 20th December 2025
1. Who inaugurated the National Conference of Chairpersons of State Public Service Commissions in Hyderabad?
A. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
B. PM Narendra Modi
C. President Droupadi Murmu
D. Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Correct Answer: C. President Droupadi Murmu
Explanation: The President inaugurated the two-day conference to strengthen transparency and best practices in PSCs.
2. The Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system aims to be fully implemented by:
A. 2025
B. 2026
C. 2027
D. 2030
Correct Answer: B. 2026
Explanation: The government plans nationwide rollout by the end of 2026 using AI-based tolling.
3. What is the key benefit of the MLFF tolling system?
A. Manual toll collection
B. Toll-free highways
C. Elimination of toll plaza waiting time
D. Higher toll charges
Correct Answer: C. Elimination of toll plaza waiting time
Explanation: MLFF allows vehicles to pass without stopping, improving travel efficiency.
4. Indian Railways clarified that unreserved e-tickets:
A. Must be printed compulsorily
B. Can be shown on any phone
C. Can be shown on the same booking phone
D. Are not valid digitally
Correct Answer: C. Can be shown on the same booking phone
Explanation: No physical printout is required if shown on the booking device.
5. How many voters were removed from Tamil Nadu’s electoral roll after SIR exercise?
A. 45.2 lakh
B. 72.6 lakh
C. 97.4 lakh
D. 1.2 crore
Correct Answer: C. 97.4 lakh
Explanation: The revision improved accuracy of the voter list.
6. The updated voter count in Tamil Nadu stands at approximately:
A. 4.8 crore
B. 5.1 crore
C. 5.43 crore
D. 6 crore
Correct Answer: C. 5.43 crore
Explanation: Announced by the Chief Electoral Officer.
7. The Kerala High Court denied bail in a case related to:
A. Temple land dispute
B. Sabarimala gold loss
C. Temple entry issue
D. Donation misappropriation
Correct Answer: B. Sabarimala gold loss
Explanation: Bail was denied to former Travancore Devaswom Board president and others.
8. Who was appointed MD & CEO of Bharti Airtel India from 1 January 2026?
A. Gopal Vittal
B. Sunil Mittal
C. Shashwat Sharma
D. Eiesha Momin
Correct Answer: C. Shashwat Sharma
Explanation: The appointment ensures leadership continuity at Airtel India.
9. Under revised NPS rules, private sector subscribers can withdraw up to:
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 80%
Correct Answer: D. 80%
Explanation: PFRDA increased the withdrawal cap from 60% to 80%.
10. Oman has increased the employment cap for Indian nationals to:
A. 30%
B. 40%
C. 50%
D. 60%
Correct Answer: C. 50%
Explanation: The earlier cap was 20%, now significantly raised.
11. India’s LVM-3 rocket will launch a commercial satellite for which country?
A. France
B. Japan
C. United States
D. UAE
Correct Answer: C. United States
Explanation: The mission will be executed by NewSpace India Limited.
12. Who handed over the BRICS Presidency to India for 2026?
A. China
B. Russia
C. South Africa
D. Brazil
Correct Answer: D. Brazil
Explanation: The handover occurred during the 4th Sherpas Meeting.
13. India defeated South Africa by how many runs in the 5th T20I?
A. 15 runs
B. 22 runs
C. 30 runs
D. 45 runs
Correct Answer: C. 30 runs
Explanation: India scored 231/5, SA scored 201/8.
14. Who was named Player of the Match in the 5th T20I vs South Africa?
A. Rohit Sharma
B. Hardik Pandya
C. Varun Chakaravarthy
D. Suryakumar Yadav
Correct Answer: B. Hardik Pandya
Explanation: His all-round performance secured the win.
15. Which team won their first Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title in 2025-26?
A. Haryana
B. Vidarbha
C. Punjab
D. Jharkhand
Correct Answer: D. Jharkhand
Explanation: Jharkhand defeated Haryana in the final at Pune.
🔥 Last-Minute Quick Revision Points
PSC Conference: Hyderabad | President Murmu
MLFF Tolling: AI-based | Full rollout by 2026
Railways: Digital unreserved ticket valid on phone
TN Voter Roll: 97.4 lakh removed | 5.43 crore voters
Kerala HC: Bail denied in Sabarimala gold case
Airtel CEO: Shashwat Sharma (from Jan 2026)
NPS Rule: 80% withdrawal for private subscribers
Oman Labour: 50% Indian workforce cap
LVM-3: US commercial satellite | NSIL
BRICS 2026: India President
Cricket: India beat SA by 30 runs
SMAT: Jharkhand’s first title
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