Daily Top Current Affairs MCQ for 14th December 2025
1. The Atomic Energy Bill approved by the Union Cabinet mainly aims to:
A. Privatise nuclear fuel production
B. Allow private sector participation in nuclear power
C. Reduce nuclear power capacity
D. Transfer control to states
✅ Correct Answer: B. Allow private sector participation in nuclear power
📝 Explanation: The Bill amends the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 to open nuclear power generation to private players.
2. The Insurance Amendment Bill approved by the Cabinet raises FDI limit in insurance sector to:
A. 74%
B. 80%
C. 90%
D. 100%
✅ Correct Answer: D. 100%
📝 Explanation: The move supports the vision of Insurance for All by 2047 and boosts foreign investment.
3. The central scheme for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) has been extended till:
A. 2028
B. 2029
C. 2030
D. 2031
✅ Correct Answer: D. 2031
📝 Explanation: The scheme was extended for five years (2026–31) to strengthen farmer collectives.
4. Which state won the National Energy Conservation Award for the fourth consecutive year?
A. Gujarat
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Karnataka
✅ Correct Answer: C. Andhra Pradesh
📝 Explanation: Andhra Pradesh remains a national leader in energy efficiency initiatives.
5. The Centre aims to make Bastar the most developed tribal region within:
A. 3 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
D. 10 years
✅ Correct Answer: B. 5 years
📝 Explanation: The announcement was made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Chhattisgarh.
6. India’s first fully indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel began operations at:
A. Kochi
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. Varanasi
✅ Correct Answer: D. Varanasi
📝 Explanation: The vessel operates from Namo Ghat and marks a green maritime milestone.
7. The hydrogen passenger vessel was flagged off by:
A. Nitin Gadkari
B. Sarbananda Sonowal
C. Ashwini Vaishnaw
D. Piyush Goyal
✅ Correct Answer: B. Sarbananda Sonowal
📝 Explanation: He is the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
8. The MoU between India Post and BSE aims to promote:
A. Digital payments
B. Insurance coverage
C. Mutual fund distribution
D. Postal banking
✅ Correct Answer: C. Mutual fund distribution
📝 Explanation: It enhances last-mile financial inclusion through India Post’s network.
9. The statue of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was unveiled in:
A. Mumbai
B. Pune
C. Port Blair
D. Beodnabad, Andaman & Nicobar
✅ Correct Answer: D. Beodnabad, Andaman & Nicobar
📝 Explanation: The event marked 115 years of Savarkar’s poetry collection.
10. In Kerala local body elections, which alliance made gains across the state?
A. NDA
B. LDF
C. UDF
D. Left Democratic Front
✅ Correct Answer: C. UDF
📝 Explanation: Congress-led UDF improved its performance; NDA also gained in urban areas.
11. Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 is conducted between India and:
A. Thailand
B. Indonesia
C. Malaysia
D. Singapore
✅ Correct Answer: C. Malaysia
📝 Explanation: The joint exercise is underway in Rajasthan.
12. Exercise Ekuverin 2025 is a bilateral military exercise between India and:
A. Sri Lanka
B. Bangladesh
C. Maldives
D. Myanmar
✅ Correct Answer: C. Maldives
📝 Explanation: It focuses on regional security in the Indian Ocean Region.
13. Who was appointed as the new MD & CEO of PNB Housing Finance?
A. Sanjay Agarwal
B. Ajai Kumar Shukla
C. Atul Kumar Goel
D. Ramesh Iyer
✅ Correct Answer: B. Ajai Kumar Shukla
📝 Explanation: His appointment marks a leadership transition in the housing finance sector.
14. India assured a gold medal at Odisha Masters 2025 in:
A. Men’s singles badminton
B. Women’s singles badminton
C. Mixed doubles badminton
D. Women’s doubles badminton
✅ Correct Answer: B. Women’s singles badminton
📝 Explanation: Unnati Hooda and Isharani Baruah reached the final.
15. The 2027 ISSF World Cup in New Delhi is significant because it:
A. Is India’s first shooting event
B. Is a junior-only event
C. Is an Olympic quota event for LA 2028
D. Is women-only competition
✅ Correct Answer: C. Is an Olympic quota event for LA 2028
📝 Explanation: Indian shooters will get home advantage for Olympic qualification.
🔥 Last-Minute Quick Revision Points (Must Remember)
Atomic Energy Bill: Private sector allowed in nuclear power
Insurance FDI: Increased to 100%
FPO Scheme: Extended till 2031
Energy Award: Andhra Pradesh (4th time)
Bastar Plan: Developed tribal region by 2026–30
Hydrogen Vessel: First indigenous, Varanasi
India Post + BSE: Mutual fund distribution
Savarkar Statue: Andaman & Nicobar
Kerala Polls: UDF gains, NDA improves
Harimau Shakti: India–Malaysia
Ekuverin: India–Maldives
PNB Housing: Ajai Kumar Shukla
Badminton: Odisha Masters – Women’s Singles
ISSF 2027: Olympic quota event in India
Humanitarian Aid: India → Peru (saline bottles)
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