Daily Top Current Affairs MCQ of the Day for 13th December 2025
1. Census of India 2027 will be which census since Independence?
A. 6th
B. 7th
C. 8th
D. 9th
Correct Answer: C. 8th
Explanation: Census 2027 will be the 16th overall census and the 8th after Independence.
2. What is the approved budget for conducting Census 2027?
A. ₹8,500 crore
B. ₹10,200 crore
C. ₹11,700 crore
D. ₹13,000 crore
Correct Answer: C. ₹11,700 crore
Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved over ₹11,700 crore for Census operations.
3. The MSP for copra for the 2026 season has been increased by:
A. ₹250 per quintal
B. ₹350 per quintal
C. ₹400 per quintal
D. ₹445 per quintal
Correct Answer: D. ₹445 per quintal
Explanation: The Cabinet approved a ₹445 hike to support coconut farmers.
4. CoalSETU reforms are related to which sector?
A. Renewable energy
B. Coal linkage policy
C. Petroleum pricing
D. Power transmission
Correct Answer: B. Coal linkage policy
Explanation: CoalSETU reforms aim to improve efficiency and transparency in coal aallocation.
5. The ‘Made-in-India aircraft’ programme is associated with which ministry?
A. Defence
B. Heavy Industries
C. Civil Aviation
D. Commerce
Correct Answer: C. Civil Aviation
Explanation: The Civil Aviation Minister announced plans to manufacture aircraft in India.
6. Sikkim Legislative Assembly granted Scheduled Tribe status to how many communities?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 15
Correct Answer: C. 12
Explanation: The move aims to promote social justice and welfare access.
7. Soil Lake inaugurated in Meghalaya is located in which district?
A. West Khasi Hills
B. East Garo Hills
C. South Garo Hills
D. Ri-Bhoi
Correct Answer: B. East Garo Hills
Explanation: Soil Lake was inaugurated at Williamnagar under the Nengsang River Valley Project.
8. Kopra Reservoir, declared a Ramsar Site, is located in:
A. Odisha
B. Jharkhand
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Chhattisgarh
Correct Answer: D. Chhattisgarh
Explanation: It became Chhattisgarh’s first Ramsar Site.
9. The 20th session of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee was held at:
A. Vigyan Bhavan
B. Red Fort
C. Bharat Mandapam
D. Rashtrapati Bhavan
Correct Answer: B. Red Fort
Explanation: The session concluded in New Delhi at the Red Fort.
10. MGNREGA has been renamed as:
A. Gram Rozgar Abhiyan
B. Bapu Rozgar Yojana
C. Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Yojana
D. Antyodaya Rozgar Yojana
Correct Answer: C. Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Yojana
Explanation: The scheme was renamed and expanded to strengthen rural employment.
11. Under the revised PBGRGY, guaranteed employment days increased to:
A. 110 days
B. 120 days
C. 125 days
D. 150 days
Correct Answer: C. 125 days
Explanation: Employment guarantee increased from 100 to 125 days.
12. The expert committee to tackle vehicular pollution in Delhi-NCR was formed by:
A. CPCB
B. NITI Aayog
C. CAQM
D. MoEFCC
Correct Answer: C. CAQM
Explanation: CAQM constituted the panel under an IIT Madras professor.
13. How many hospitals were de-empanelled under Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY for fraud?
A. 950
B. 1,050
C. 1,184
D. 1,320
Correct Answer: C. 1,184
Explanation: Penalties of over ₹231 crore were also imposed.
14. Virupaksha AESA Radar is being upgraded primarily to detect:
A. Drones
B. Ballistic missiles
C. Stealth aircraft
D. Cruise missiles
Correct Answer: C. Stealth aircraft
Explanation: The radar can detect stealth fighters from up to 250 km.
15. Which country imposed tariffs of up to 50% on select Indian exports?
A. USA
B. Canada
C. Mexico
D. Brazil
Correct Answer: C. Mexico
Explanation: The move impacts countries without trade agreements.
16. ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 began in:
A. Colombo
B. Dubai
C. Abu Dhabi
D. Sharjah
Correct Answer: B. Dubai
Explanation: India defeated UAE by 234 runs in the opening match.
17. Which university won the Khelo India University Games title for two consecutive years.
A. Punjab University
B. Delhi University
C. Chandigarh University
D. LPU
Correct Answer: C. Chandigarh University
Explanation: It won 67 medals at KIUG 2025.
18. Ashalata Devi was nominated for which honour?
A. FIFA Best Player
B. AFC Women’s Asian Cup Dream XI
C. Arjuna Award
D. Padma Shri
Correct Answer: B. AFC Women’s Asian Cup Dream XI
Explanation: She was nominated in the defenders’ category.
🔥 Last-Minute Quick Revision Points
Census 2027: ₹11,700 crore | 8th since Independence
Copra MSP: +₹445 per quintal
CoalSETU: Coal linkage reforms
Made-in-India Aircraft: Civil Aviation push
Sikkim: 12 communities granted ST status
Meghalaya: Soil Lake – East Garo Hills
Chhattisgarh: Kopra Reservoir – 1st Ramsar Site
MGNREGA → PBGRGY: 125 days | ₹240 wage
CAQM: Vehicular pollution panel
Ayushman Bharat: 1,184 hospitals de-empanelled
Virupaksha Radar: 250 km stealth detection
Mexico tariffs: Up to 50%
U-19 Asia Cup: Dubai | India beat UAE
KIUG 2025: Chandigarh University winner
Sports honour: Ashalata Devi – AFC Dream XI
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