MCQs on Current Affairs 24.12.2025

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Q1. Which of the following statements about Samudra Pratap is/are correct?

  1. It is the first indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessel of the Indian Coast Guard.
  2. It is equipped with Dynamic Positioning capability (DP-1).
  3. It is the first ship of the Indian Navy to receive FiFi-2 / FFV-2 certification.

Options:

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Option: 1. 1 and 2 only.
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Samudra Pratap is the first indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessel of the Indian Coast Guard.
• Statement 2 is correct: It is the first ICG vessel equipped with Dynamic Positioning (DP-1) capability.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The ship belongs to the Indian Coast Guard, not the Indian Navy. Hence, the statement is factually wrong.

Q2. Consider the following features of Samudra Pratap:

  1. Oil fingerprinting machine
  2. Gyro-stabilised standoff active chemical detector
  3. Integrated Bridge System
  4. Ballistic missile defence system

Which of the above are related to pollution control and environmental response operations?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 1, 2 and 3 only
  3. 2 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Option: 1. 1 and 2 only.
Explanation:
• Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Both systems are specifically designed for oil spill detection, chemical identification, and pollution response.
• Statement 3 is incorrect in this context: The Integrated Bridge System aids navigation and ship management, not pollution control.
• Statement 4 is incorrect: Samudra Pratap is a pollution control vessel and does not have any ballistic missile defence capability.

Q3. What is the primary purpose of NHAI launching the Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) as a Public InvIT?

  1. To privatize national highways permanently
  2. To unlock value from existing highway assets and raise funds for new infrastructure
  3. To provide short-term speculative returns to investors
  4. To reduce toll rates across national highways

Correct Option: 2. To unlock value from existing highway assets and raise funds for new infrastructure.
Explanation:
The main objective of RIIT is asset monetization. By transferring operational national highway assets into an InvIT, NHAI can unlock their value, raise long-term funds, and reinvest the proceeds into new highway development. It does not involve permanent privatization or short-term speculation.

Q4. How do investors primarily benefit from investing in Public InvITs like RIIT?

  1. Guaranteed returns backed by the Government of India
  2. High-risk, high-return trading opportunities
  3. Regular income from operational infrastructure assets with long-term growth potential
  4. Complete exemption from all forms of taxation

Correct Option: 3. Regular income from operational infrastructure assets with long-term growth potential
Explanation:
Public InvITs invest in revenue-generating infrastructure assets such as highways. These assets generate stable cash flows, a major portion of which is distributed regularly to investors. Additionally, investors may benefit from long-term capital appreciation. Returns are not guaranteed, and tax exemptions are subject to prevailing laws.

Q5. Which of the following best describes the governance model adopted under the PM-SETU scheme for upgrading ITIs?

  1. Fully government-owned and centrally administered ITIs
  2. Public–Private Partnership where government holds majority ownership
  3. Industry-led Special Purpose Vehicles with majority private ownership
  4. Autonomous ITIs managed entirely by State governments

Correct Option: 3. Industry-led Special Purpose Vehicles with majority private ownership
Explanation:
Under the PM-SETU scheme, each upgraded ITI is managed by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in which industry partners hold 51% ownership, while the government holds 49%. This structure ensures industry leadership in decision-making, aligning training with real job market needs, while maintaining public oversight.

Q6. Which of the following features correctly reflects the implementation strategy of the PM-SETU scheme?

  1. Upgrading only National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs)
  2. Adoption of a hub-and-spoke model to modernize Government ITIs
  3. Exclusive focus on rural and agricultural skills
  4. Complete private funding without government support

Correct Option: 2. Adoption of a hub-and-spoke model to modernize Government ITIs
Explanation:
The PM-SETU scheme plans to upgrade 1,000 Government ITIs using a hub-and-spoke model, where 200 hub ITIs equipped with advanced machinery support around four spoke ITIs each. This approach promotes resource sharing, efficiency, and scalable modernization, supported by significant government co-funding (up to 83%).

Q7. Where is the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant located?

  1. Hokkaido Prefecture
  2. Osaka Prefecture
  3. Fukushima Prefecture
  4. Niigata Prefecture

Correct Option: 4. Niigata Prefecture
Explanation:
The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant is located in Niigata Prefecture, on the northwest coast of Japan. It is one of the largest nuclear power plants in the world. Fukushima (3) is where the 2011 nuclear disaster occurred, Hokkaido (1) and Osaka (2) are in entirely different regions and do not host this plant.

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