Daily Top Current Affairs MCQ of the Day for 13th December 2025
1. Cabinet Approves ₹11,700 Crore for Census 2027. The Union Government approved a budget of over ₹11,700 crore for conducting Census of India 2027. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the census will be conducted in two phases. Census 2027 will be the 16th census overall and the 8th since Independence.
2. Cabinet Hikes MSP for Copra for 2026 Season. The Union Cabinet approved an increase of ₹445 per quintal in the Minimum Support Price of copra for the 2026 season. The Cabinet also cleared reforms in coal linkage policy through the CoalSETU initiative to improve efficiency and transparency.
3. Government Pushes for Made-in-India Aircraft. Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu announced a new programme to manufacture aircraft in India. He stressed the need for Made-in-India planes to meet rising domestic aviation demand and strengthen India’s aerospace manufacturing ecosystem.
4. Sikkim Assembly Grants ST Status to 12 Communities. The Sikkim Legislative Assembly granted Scheduled Tribe status to twelve communities. The move aims to ensure social justice, preserve cultural identity, and improve access to welfare schemes.
5. Meghalaya Inaugurates Soil Lake for Eco-Restoration. Meghalaya inaugurated Soil Lake at Williamnagar in East Garo Hills under the Nengsang River Valley Project. The initiative focuses on waterbody rejuvenation, eco-tourism promotion, and strengthening climate resilience.
6. Chhattisgarh Declares First Ramsar Site. Chhattisgarh declared Kopra Reservoir in Bilaspur district as its first Ramsar Site. The recognition highlights the state’s commitment to wetland conservation, biodiversity protection, and sustainable water management.
7. UNESCO Intangible Heritage Committee Session Concludes. The 20th session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage concluded at the Red Fort, New Delhi. The session highlighted India’s cultural leadership at the global level.
8. MGNREGA Renamed and Expanded. The government approved renaming MGNREGA as Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (PBGRGY). Guaranteed employment days increased from 100 to 125, and daily wages rose from ₹205 to ₹240, strengthening rural livelihood support.
9. CAQM Forms Expert Panel on Vehicular Pollution. The Commission for Air Quality Management formed an expert committee under an IIT Madras professor to design a roadmap to reduce vehicular emissions in Delhi-NCR. The panel will suggest multi-sector pollution control strategies.
10. Over 1,180 Hospitals De-Empanelled under Ayushman Bharat. The government de-empanelled 1,184 hospitals under Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY for fraudulent practices. Penalties worth over ₹231 crore were imposed to strengthen accountability and protect public health funds.
11. DRDO Enhances Virupaksha AESA Radar Capability. DRDO engineers are upgrading the Virupaksha AESA radar to improve detection of stealth aircraft. The radar will allow SU-30 aircraft to detect targets from 250 km and launch long-range missiles from safe distances.
12. Mexico Imposes Up to 50% Tariffs on Indian Exports. Mexico imposed tariffs of up to 50% on select imports from India and other Asian countries lacking trade agreements. The move could affect nearly $1 billion worth of Indian exports.
13. ACC U-19 Asia Cup 2025 Begins in Dubai. The ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 began in Dubai. India defeated the UAE by 234 runs in the opening match, showcasing a dominant performance.
14. Chandigarh University Wins KIUG Title Again. Chandigarh University became the first university to win the Khelo India University Games title for two consecutive years. At KIUG 2025 in Rajasthan, the university won 67 medals, including 42 gold.
15. Indian Sports Achievements Recognised. Prime Minister Modi congratulated the Men’s Junior Hockey Team for winning the FIH Junior World Cup 2025. Footballer Ashalata Devi was nominated for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup All-Time Dream XI as a defender.
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