Daily Top Current Affairs MCQ of the Day for December 10, 2025
1. Why did the Food Corporation of India (FCI) increase rice offtake from Odisha?
A. To boost rice exports
B. To control market prices
C. To create storage space for CMR
D. To reduce MSP burden
Correct Answer: C. To create storage space for CMR
Explanation: FCI increased rice offtake to free district godowns for stocking Custom Milled Rice during procurement season.
2. CMR delivery to the central pool increased from 31.63 lakh tonnes to how much by December 12?
A. 42.10 lakh tonnes
B. 45.75 lakh tonnes
C. 49.89 lakh tonnes
D. 52.00 lakh tonnes
Correct Answer: C. 49.89 lakh tonnes
Explanation: The increase reflects faster rice evacuation and improved storage management.
3. India’s handicraft sector is significant mainly because it:
A. Contributes maximum tax revenue
B. Generates large-scale rural employment
C. Depends on foreign investment
D. Is fully mechanised
Correct Answer: B. Generates large-scale rural employment
Explanation: The handicraft sector is a major source of livelihood in rural and semi-urban India.
4. Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 will be the ____ edition of the programme.
A. 7th
B. 8th
C. 9th
D. 10th
Correct Answer: C. 9th
Explanation: PPC 2026 marks the ninth interactive session led by the Prime Minister.
5. Registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 are open on which portal?
A. DigiLocker
B. UMANG
C. MyGov
D. e-Pathshala
Correct Answer: C. MyGov
Explanation: MyGov portal is used for citizen participation in government initiatives.
6. DHRUVA assigns which of the following to physical addresses?
A. Aadhaar numbers
B. Geo-coordinates
C. Digital Address Identifiers (DAI)
D. PIN codes
Correct Answer: C. Digital Address Identifiers (DAI)
Explanation: DHRUVA simplifies address validation and digital governance.
7. DHRUVA will directly support governance in all EXCEPT:
A. Logistics
B. E-commerce
C. Public welfare schemes
D. Defence manufacturing
Correct Answer: D. Defence manufacturing
Explanation: DHRUVA focuses on address validation, not defence production.
8. Which IIT body launched India’s first incubator-linked deep-tech VC fund?
A. IIT Delhi – FITT
B. IIT Madras – RTBI
C. IIT Bombay – SINE
D. IIT Kanpur – SIIC
Correct Answer: C. IIT Bombay – SINE
Explanation: SINE launched the Y-Point Venture Capital Fund.
9. What is the total corpus of the Y-Point Venture Capital Fund?
A. ₹100 crore
B. ₹150 crore
C. ₹200 crore
D. ₹250 crore
Correct Answer: D. ₹250 crore
Explanation: The fund supports early-stage deep-tech startups.
10. Which minister reaffirmed India’s commitment to 6G innovation?
A. Ashwini Vaishnaw
B. Jyotiraditya Scindia
C. Rajeev Chandrasekhar
D. Piyush Goyal
Correct Answer: B. Jyotiraditya Scindia
Explanation: He emphasized India’s leadership in next-generation communication technologies.
11. India’s internet users reached 1.017 billion in which period?
A. Q4 FY25
B. Q1 FY26
C. Q2 FY26
D. Q3 FY26
Correct Answer: C. Q2 FY26
Explanation: Internet penetration continues to grow with broadband expansion.
12. Which ministry launched the Jal Shakti Hackathon 2025?
A. Ministry of Housing
B. Ministry of Environment
C. Ministry of Jal Shakti
D. Ministry of Science
Correct Answer: C. Ministry of Jal Shakti
Explanation: The hackathon promotes innovation in water resource management.
13. Microsoft announced a $17.5 billion investment mainly for:
A. Defence manufacturing
B. Semiconductor fabrication
C. AI and cloud infrastructure
D. Space technology
Correct Answer: C. AI and cloud infrastructure
Explanation: It is Microsoft’s largest-ever investment in Asia.
14. PaRRVA was launched by SEBI to:
A. Regulate crypto assets
B. Verify past performance claims
C. Monitor insider trading
D. Track FPI investments
Correct Answer: B. Verify past performance claims
Explanation: PaRRVA enhances investor protection and transparency.
15. Adani Group’s AI-powered green data centre will be set up in:
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Karnataka
D. Telangana
Correct Answer: D. Telangana
Explanation: The ₹2,500 crore project supports sustainable digital infrastructure.
16. Who was named PETA India’s Person of the Year 2025?
A. Dia Mirza
B. Raveena Tandon
C. Alia Bhatt
D. Anushka Sharma
Correct Answer: B. Raveena Tandon
Explanation: She is recognised for animal rights advocacy.
17. The Indian Navy Chief visited which country in December 2025?
A. France
B. Brazil
C. Australia
D. Japan
Correct Answer: B. Brazil
Explanation: The visit aims to strengthen maritime cooperation.
18. India and Bangladesh exchanged fishermen as part of:
A. Trade agreement
B. Defence pact
C. Humanitarian gesture
D. Fishing treaty
Correct Answer: C. Humanitarian gesture
Explanation: Fishermen and vessels were released on both sides.
19. TRaNJA initiative was launched by:
A. WTO
B. World Bank
C. CUTS International
D. UNCTAD
Correct Answer: C. CUTS International
Explanation: It focuses on reforming WTO and fair global trade.
🔥 Last-Minute Quick Revision Points
FCI: Rice offtake ↑, CMR delivery = 49.89 lakh tonnes
Handicrafts: Major rural & semi-urban employment
Pariksha Pe Charcha: 9th edition, Jan 2026, MyGov portal
DHRUVA: Digital Address Identifiers (DAI)
IIT Bombay: Y-Point VC Fund, ₹250 crore
6G: Govt commitment reaffirmed
Internet users: 1.017 billion (Q2 FY26)
Jal Shakti Hackathon 2025: Water innovation
Microsoft: $17.5 bn AI investment
SEBI PaRRVA: Performance verification
Adani Data Centre: Telangana, AI-powered
PETA Award: Raveena Tandon
Navy Chief: Brazil visit
India-Bangladesh: Fishermen exchange
TRaNJA: WTO reform initiative.
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