{"id":6981,"date":"2025-12-12T17:07:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T17:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=6981"},"modified":"2025-12-12T17:07:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T17:07:43","slug":"mcqs-on-current-affairs-11-12-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=6981","title":{"rendered":"MCQs on Current Affairs 11.12.2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. What is the primary purpose of the PARAM Shavak system under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To provide a compact, indigenously developed supercomputing solution for students, researchers, and universities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To import advanced AI computing capabilities from foreign countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To replace all PARAM Rudra supercomputers in Tier-I cities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To serve as a high-capacity commercial supercomputer for industrial clients<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 1. To provide a compact, indigenously developed supercomputing solution for students, researchers, and universities. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> The PARAM Shavak is a \u201csupercomputing-in-a-box\u201d designed, developed, and manufactured in India to cater to the HPC and AI computing needs of students, researchers, and engineering colleges\/universities. It is a compact, indigenous system intended to widen access to supercomputing.\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. What is the primary purpose of the Sujalam Bharat App launched under Jal Jeevan Mission?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To provide financial assistance to rural households for drinking water projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To digitally monitor, manage, and ensure transparency in rural water supply schemes through geo-referencing and unique IDs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To replace all manual water supply systems with automated smart pumps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To collect water taxes from Gram Panchayats and VWSCs<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. To digitally monitor, manage, and ensure transparency in rural water supply schemes through geo-referencing and unique IDs <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; The Sujalam Bharat App is designed to transform rural drinking water governance by providing real-time information to both citizens and institutions.<br\/>\n\n&bull; It integrates data on water sources, infrastructure, supply reliability, water quality, and O&#038;M.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Each village or scheme is assigned a Sujal Gaon ID, allowing precise mapping of which scheme supplies water to which households.<br\/>\n\n&bull; The system also promotes transparency, accountability, and community oversight.\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. Which of the following correctly explains why the newly developed GlowCas9 allows real-time tracking of gene editing inside living cells?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">GlowCas9 uses fluorescent dyes that bind to DNA after cutting, emitting light during repair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">GlowCas9 contains a fused split nano-luciferase that reassembles and produces light only when Cas9 folds and functions properly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">GlowCas9 releases energy as heat during cutting, which is then converted to light through a thermal sensor protein.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">GlowCas9 continuously emits light regardless of its activity, allowing scientists to view cells without molecular interference.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. GlowCas9 contains a fused split nano-luciferase that reassembles and produces light only when Cas9 folds and functions properly. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; GlowCas9 is created by fusing Cas9 with two inactive halves of nano-luciferase, an enzyme originally derived from deep-sea shrimp.<br\/> &bull; \n\nThese two halves only reassemble when Cas9 folds correctly and becomes functional, restoring luciferase activity.<br\/> &bull; \n\nOnce reassembled, the luciferase enzyme emits bioluminescent light\u2014similar to a firefly glow.<br\/> &bull; \n\nThe glow directly indicates Cas9 activity, enabling scientists to track gene editing in real-time without destroying or fixing the cells.\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. Which of the following correctly describes the design feature of the newly commissioned DSC A20 that enhances its stability and operational performance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Monohull structure with deep-draft design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Catamaran hull form designed for superior stability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Hybrid hull made from composite-carbon material<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Trimaran design optimized for high-speed operations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Catamaran hull form designed for superior stability. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> DSC A20 is built with a catamaran hull design, which provides:<br\/>\n\n&bull; Greater stability in coastal waters<br\/>\n\n&bull; Larger deck area<br\/>\n\n&bull; Improved seakeeping characteristics<br\/>\n\nThis design is appropriate for diving operations, where stability during underwater deployment is crucial.\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. The DSC A20 Diving Support Craft represents India\u2019s progress in indigenous shipbuilding. Which of the following agencies played a key role in testing and validating its hydrodynamic performance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">DRDO \u2013 Defence Materials Research Laboratory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Indian Maritime University (IMU)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> The DSC A20 underwent hydrodynamic analysis and model testing at NSTL, ensuring optimum performance.<br\/>\n\nNSTL, part of DRDO, specializes in naval hydrodynamics, underwater systems, and naval R&#038;D, making it the correct answer.<br\/>\n\nOther options are incorrect:<br\/>\n\n&bull; 1 (DMRL) focuses on materials research, not hydrodynamics.<br\/>\n\n&bull; 2 (NIOT) deals with deep-sea tech, not hydrodynamic testing of Navy vessels.<br\/>\n\n&bull; 4 (IMU) is an educational institution, not a testing facility.\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q6. Which of the following is a key objective of the e-Courts Project Phase-III?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Recruitment of additional judges for High Courts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Complete digitization of legacy and current court records to enable paperless courts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Construction of new court complexes in rural areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Development of a national portal for police investigations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Complete digitization of legacy and current court records to enable paperless courts. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> Phase-III of the e-Courts Project is the most advanced phase, aimed at transforming Indian courts into fully digital and paperless ecosystems.<br\/>\n\nA core objective is the digitization of both legacy and ongoing case records, enabling judges, lawyers, and litigants to access case files online through platforms like Digital Courts 2.1.<br\/>\n\nThis includes:<br\/>\n\n&bull; Digitizing crores of pages from court records<br\/>\n\n&bull; Creating a cloud-based national data repository<br\/>\n\n&bull; Implementing AI and OCR tools for document analysis and search<br\/>\n\n&bull; Making all court processes\u2014including filing, evidence, notices, and hearings\u2014digital\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q7. Which organisation will conduct the real-world evaluation of the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) under the newly launched pilot project?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">BHEL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">NTPC Green Energy Ltd.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">NISE (National Institute of Solar Energy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">CSIR\u2013NPL<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. NISE (National Institute of Solar Energy) <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> Under the MoU, NISE will undertake a two-year comprehensive assessment of the Toyota Mirai FCEV.<br\/>\n\nNISE will study the vehicle\u2019s performance under Indian climatic and road conditions such as:<br\/>\n\n&bull; Heat<br\/>\n\n&bull; Dust<br\/>\n\n&bull; Traffic congestion<br\/>\n\n&bull; Varied terrain<br\/>\n\nThis evaluation will help generate insights for hydrogen mobility scale-up, boost industry confidence, and support India\u2019s clean energy ecosystem.<br\/>\n\nOther options (BHEL, NTPC, CSIR) are significant institutions but not involved in this specific project.\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q8. What is the only emission produced by the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Carbon dioxide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Nitrogen oxides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Water vapour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Methane<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Water vapour <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> The Toyota Mirai FCEV uses hydrogen fuel-cell technology, where hydrogen reacts with oxygen inside the fuel cell.<br\/>\n\nThis chemical reaction generates electricity to power the motor.<br\/>\n\nThe only by-product of this reaction is pure water vapour, making Mirai a zero-emission vehicle.<br\/>\n\nThis is what makes FCEVs an inspiring future mobility solution\u2014they produce no air pollutants like:<br\/>\n\n&bull; CO\u2082 (carbon dioxide)<br\/>\n\n&bull; NOx (nitrogen oxides)<br\/>\n\n&bull; CH\u2084 (methane)<br\/>\n\nHence, water vapour is the only emission, reinforcing the environmental benefits of hydrogen mobility.\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q9. What type of fuel cell technology powers India\u2019s first fully indigenous hydrogen passenger vessel?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Alkaline Fuel Cell (AFC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell (PAFC)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> The vessel operates on Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology, which is widely used for transport applications due to its:<br\/>\n\n&bull; High efficiency<br\/>\n\n&bull; Quick start-up<br\/>\n\n&bull; Compact design suitable for urban vessels<br\/>\n\nThe PEM fuel cell converts stored hydrogen into electricity, producing only water as a byproduct, making it zero-emission and environmentally friendly.<br\/>\n\nOther fuel cell types like AFC, SOFC, and PAFC exist, but they are either less suited for small passenger vessels or operate at higher temperatures.\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q10. Which organisation built India\u2019s first fully indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Shipping Corporation of India (SCI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 1. Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; The vessel was built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL).<br\/>\n\n &bull; Ownership of the vessel belongs to IWAI, but CSL handled the construction and delivery of the vessel.<br\/>\n\n &bull; This project demonstrates indigenous manufacturing capability in India\u2019s maritime sector under the \u201cMake in India\u201d initiative.\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q1. What is the primary purpose of the PARAM Shavak system under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)? View Answer Correct Option: 1. To provide a compact, indigenously developed supercomputing solution for students, researchers, and universities. 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