✅ MCQs: Current Affairs – 12 December 2025
1. Mission Punarutthan, recently launched by Nagaland, focuses on:
A. Forest conservation
B. Urban water supply
C. Watershed and spring rejuvenation
D. River interlinking
Correct Answer: C. Watershed and spring rejuvenation
Explanation: Mission Punarutthan aims to restore traditional water bodies, revive springs, and strengthen watershed systems through community participation.
2. Mission Punarutthan was launched during:
A. Jal Jeevan Mission event
B. National Water Week
C. Watershed Mahotsav 2025
D. Green India Summit
Correct Answer: C. Watershed Mahotsav 2025
Explanation: The initiative was announced during Watershed Mahotsav to promote sustainable water management.
3. India will host the first-ever Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship in:
A. 2025
B. 2026
C. 2027
D. 2028
Correct Answer: B. 2026
Explanation: The championship will be held from March 9–14, 2026.
4. How many countries are expected to participate in the Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship?
A. 12
B. 16
C. 20
D. Over 24
Correct Answer: D. Over 24
Explanation: More than 24 Commonwealth nations will participate, giving global recognition to Kho Kho.
5. RBI approved SBI and Bank of Baroda to set up a Section 8 company for:
A. Digital lending
B. Cyber insurance
C. Digital payments fraud intelligence
D. Blockchain banking
Correct Answer: C. Digital payments fraud intelligence
Explanation: The platform will help detect fraud and improve security in public sector banks.
6. India’s first fully electric green tug is associated with which sector?
A. Railways
B. Aviation
C. Maritime ports
D. Inland waterways
Correct Answer: C. Maritime ports
Explanation: The electric tug supports clean and sustainable port operations.
7. The steel-cutting ceremony for India’s first electric green tug was launched by:
A. Nitin Gadkari
B. Sarbananda Sonowal
C. Ashwini Vaishnaw
D. Piyush Goyal
Correct Answer: B. Sarbananda Sonowal
Explanation: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched the project.
8. Google for Startups Hub was inaugurated at which innovation centre?
A. Startup India Hub
B. Kerala Startup Mission
C. T-Hub, Hyderabad
D. iCreate, Gujarat
Correct Answer: C. T-Hub, Hyderabad
Explanation: The hub will support AI-first startups with mentorship and global access.
9. DRDO’s Project VEDA is primarily related to:
A. Hypersonic missiles
B. Nuclear submarines
C. Wartime satellite replacement
D. Space tourism
Correct Answer: C. Wartime satellite replacement
Explanation: Project VEDA is a rapid-response rocket system to replace lost satellites during conflict.
10. Which new Oscar category will be introduced for the first time in 2026?
A. Stunt Design
B. Sound Mixing
C. Casting
D. Animation Direction
Correct Answer: C. Casting
Explanation: Oscars 2026 will recognise casting professionals for the first time.
11. The supercar rally under ‘Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan’ will be hosted by:
A. Ladakh
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Sikkim
D. Uttarakhand
Correct Answer: C. Sikkim
Explanation: The rally promotes border and battlefield tourism.
12. Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan is an initiative of which ministry?
A. Ministry of Tourism
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Defence
D. Ministry of Culture
Correct Answer: C. Ministry of Defence
Explanation: The initiative highlights military heritage and strategic locations.
13. Assistant Commandant Ram Krishan Wadhwa was honoured for his bravery during:
A. Kargil War
B. Indo-China War
C. 1965 War
D. 1971 War
Correct Answer: D. 1971 War
Explanation: He was a Maha Vir Chakra awardee of the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
14. Hanoi recently became the world’s ______ most polluted city.
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
Correct Answer: B. Second
Explanation: Dense smog caused hazardous air quality in Vietnam’s capital.
15. India won how many medals at the 2025 FEI Asian Equestrian Championships?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
Correct Answer: C. Five
Explanation: The championships were held in Pattaya, Thailand.
🔥 Last-Minute Quick Revision Points
Mission Punarutthan: Water bodies & springs – Nagaland
Kho Kho: First Commonwealth Championship – March 2026
RBI: Digital fraud intelligence platform (Section 8 company)
Green Tug: First fully electric tug – ports sector
Google Hub: AI startups – T-Hub Hyderabad
Project VEDA: Wartime satellite backup – DRDO
Oscars 2026: New Casting category
Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan: Defence tourism
1971 War: BSF hero Ram Krishan Wadhwa
Pollution: Hanoi – 2nd most polluted city
Sports: India – 5 medals in Asian Equestrian Championships
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