MCQs on Current Affairs 06.12.2025

Correct Option: 2. Russia adopting the Framework Agreement to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
Explanation: Russia has decided to adopt the Framework Agreement to join the IBCA, an India-led global coalition for the conservation of big cats.

Correct Option: 3. Ensuring export promotion of pulses to increase foreign exchange earnings
Explanation: The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–31) aims to boost domestic production and achieve self-sufficiency in pulses.
Its key objectives include:
• Increasing production of Tur, Urad, Masoor
• Promoting climate-resilient seeds
• Expanding the area under pulses cultivation
• Enhancing post-harvest storage and management technologies
• Improving soil health, sustainable crop rotations, and productive land use
• Supporting assured procurement under PSS (PM-AASHA)
Export promotion of pulses is not an objective. India is typically a net importer of pulses; hence the mission focuses on self-sufficiency, not exports.
Therefore, Option C is the only statement that does not align with the mission’s objectives.

Correct Option: 2. To ease industry burden by reducing frequent renewal requirements and ensure business continuity
Explanation: • The Pro Tem Security Certification was initially introduced in October 2024 to prevent business disruption for OEMs of IP Router and Wi-Fi CPE products that suddenly required mandatory security certification.
• It allowed OEMs to temporarily continue business by submitting a declaration of conformance, while the equipment underwent testing by a Telecom Security Testing Lab (TSTL).
• By extending the validity from 6 months to 2 years, the NCCS aims to reduce the administrative pressure of frequent renewals, making it easier for companies to maintain business continuity.
• The extension does not eliminate mandatory testing (eliminating Option 1) and is not specifically intended only for 5G products (ruling out Option 3).
• It also does not replace MTCTE (Option 4), which remains the overarching framework.
Thus, the correct answer is Option B, since the extension directly supports ease of doing business and uninterrupted industry operations.

Correct Option: 1. To create a cost-effective, trackable, and reliable logistics channel for low-value consignments
Explanation:
The ITPS agreement between India Post and Russia Post aims to strengthen cross-border postal cooperation and facilitate the growing e-commerce trade between India and Russia.
The service focuses on low-value consignments, which are common in MSME and individual exports, rather than high-value shipments.
Key features include:
• Electronic advance data transmission
• End-to-end tracking
• Delivery confirmation
Benefits for exporters include enhanced transparency, security, and easier customs clearance, as well as competitive logistics rates through preferential delivery tariffs.

Correct Option: 2. To identify, nurture, and scale soldier-driven innovations addressing operational, logistics, and training challenges
Explanation:
Inno-Yoddha is the Indian Army’s annual Idea & Innovation Competition and Seminar, aimed at encouraging soldiers to develop practical solutions for operational, logistical, and training challenges.
The initiative is soldier-driven, recognizing that personnel in the field have the best understanding of real-world challenges and can propose effective, innovative solutions.
Achievements of the platform include:
• 117 ideas selected over the past five years
• 47 products productised, 30 IPRs filed
• Transfer of technology to industry for mass production of key innovations
Innovations from Inno-Yoddha 2025–26 will be refined and deployed in the field, fostering Atmanirbhar Bharat and strengthening indigenous design and manufacturing.
Option A is incorrect because the focus is on soldier-led innovation, not fully outsourcing to industry.
Option C is incorrect because Inno-Yoddha supports both field deployment and potential industry transfer, not a blanket replacement of procurement.
Option D is incorrect because it is not about exhibiting imported technologies.
Thus, Option B accurately reflects the core purpose of the initiative.

Correct Option: 4. To jointly rehearse sub-conventional operations and enhance interoperability in counter-terrorist operations
Explanation:
Exercise Harimau Shakti is a bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and the Royal Malaysian Army, held in Rajasthan, India from 05–18 December 2025.
The exercise focuses on sub-conventional operations under Chapter VII of the UN Mandate, with an emphasis on:
• Counter-terrorist operations
• Tactical actions like cordon and search, destroy missions, and heliborne operations
• Casualty evacuation and securing helipads
Training also includes Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR), combat reflex shooting, and Yoga to enhance combat readiness.
The main objective is to increase interoperability, share best practices, and strengthen defence cooperation between the two countries.

Correct Option: 3. The State Waqf Tribunals
Explanation:
• The Minister of Minority Affairs clearly stated that while the government cannot extend the six-month deadline due to the Waqf Amendment Act and Supreme Court directions, Waqf Tribunals in the respective States do have the authority to grant an extension.
• These tribunals can extend the registration period by up to six additional months, making them the only competent authority for such extensions.

Correct Option: 2. UMEED
Explanation:
• The UMEED portal is the government’s centralised digital platform created specifically for real-time uploading, registration, verification, and monitoring of Waqf properties.
• WAMSI is a separate data management system, but the current mandatory registration process is carried out on UMEED.

Correct Option: 1. United states
Explanation: Till now, United states has not accepted the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) system. Rest all countries have accepted the UPI system.

Correct Option: 2. To install rooftop solar systems in one crore households, providing up to 300 units of free electricity per month
Explanation:
• The article clearly states that the PM Surya Ghar mission, launched on 13 February 2024, aims to provide rooftop solar systems to 1 crore households.
• Each participating household is expected to receive up to 300 units of free electricity every month, promoting adoption of renewable energy at the household level.
• The scheme has a total outlay of ₹ 75,021 crore and supports India’s net-zero and clean energy goals.
• As of December 2025, 23.9 lakh households have already installed rooftop solar systems, generating 7 GW of clean energy, and ₹ 13,464.6 crore in subsidies have been released.

Correct Option: 3. 500 GW
Explanation:
• The Panchamrit Framework, announced at COP26 in Glasgow (2021), provides a roadmap for India’s clean energy transition.
• One of its key targets is achieving 500 GW of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources (solar, wind, biomass, hydro, and nuclear) by 2030.
• This goal is part of India’s broader strategy to increase the share of clean energy, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and mitigate carbon emissions.