Daily Top Current Affairs MCQ of the day for 9th December 2025
1. The number of student suicides in India increased by what percentage between 2013 and 2023?
A. 35%
B. 50%
C. 65%
D. 80%
Correct Answer: C. 65%
Explanation: Student suicides rose from 8,423 (2013) to 13,892 (2023), showing a 65% spike, signalling a growing mental-health crisis among youth.
2. The RBI recently cut the repo rate by how many basis points?
A. 10 bps
B. 15 bps
C. 25 bps
D. 40 bps
Correct Answer: C. 25 bps
Explanation: RBI reduced the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% to support growth and improve liquidity.
3. India’s foreign exchange reserves stood closest to which figure as of November-end 2025?
A. $550 billion
B. $686 billion
C. $720 billion
D. $800 billion
Correct Answer: B. $686 billion
Explanation: Forex reserves remained strong at approximately $686 billion, providing around 11 months of import cover.
4. NATGRID is associated with which of the following areas?
A. Agricultural monitoring
B. National intelligence and security
C. Space navigation
D. Cyber-insurance
Correct Answer: B. National intelligence and security
Explanation: NATGRID integrates databases to strengthen real-time intelligence for internal security.
5. BRO inaugurated how many infrastructure projects across India recently?
A. 50
B. 75
C. 100
D. 125
Correct Answer: D. 125
Explanation: These projects include the strategic Shyok Tunnel and enhance connectivity in border regions.
6. How many Waqf properties were registered before the central portal closed its upload window?
A. 1 lakh
B. 2 lakh
C. 3 lakh
D. Over 5 lakh
Correct Answer: D. Over 5 lakh
Explanation: More than 5 lakh properties were registered, improving transparency in Waqf management.
7. The Lok Sabha conducted a special discussion to mark the 150th anniversary of which patriotic song?
A. Sare Jahan Se Achcha
B. Vande Mataram
C. Jana Gana Mana
D. Subh Sukh Chain
Correct Answer: B. Vande Mataram
Explanation: The PM opened the full-day debate honouring the song’s role in India’s independence movement.
8. The vision document by NITI Aayog and IBM aims to make India a top-3 quantum-technology economy by which year?
A. 2035
B. 2040
C. 2047
D. 2050
Correct Answer: C. 2047
Explanation: The roadmap targets India’s global leadership in quantum research and industry by 2047.
9. Sanctuary Wildlife Awards 2025 highlight which national priority?
A. Urban planning
B. Defence reforms
C. Biodiversity conservation
D. Cryptocurrency regulation
Correct Answer: C. Biodiversity conservation
Explanation: These awards promote wildlife protection and environmental awareness.
10. Which sector benefits significantly from BRO’s newly inaugurated infrastructure projects?
A. Manufacturing
B. Tourism
C. Defence and border security
D. Banking
Correct Answer: C. Defence and border security
Explanation: The new roads and tunnels strengthen logistics and access in strategic border regions.
🔥 Last-Minute Quick Revision Points
Student Suicide Trend
65% rise from 2013–2023
Major national mental-health concern
RBI Repo Rate
Cut by 25 bps
Repo rate now 5.25%
Aimed at boosting growth
Forex Reserves
Around $686 billion
Strong external stability
NATGRID
Integrated intelligence grid
Enhances internal security
BRO Projects
125 projects inaugurated
Includes Shyok Tunnel
Improves border connectivity
Waqf Properties Portal
Over 5 lakh properties registered
Enhances transparency
Vande Mataram @ 150 Years
Special LS discussion
PM inaugurated session
Quantum Vision 2047
NITI Aayog + IBM collaboration
Aim: top-3 quantum-tech economy
Sanctuary Wildlife Awards
Emphasise biodiversity protection
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