{"id":7151,"date":"2025-12-21T18:44:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T18:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=7151"},"modified":"2025-12-21T18:44:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T18:44:12","slug":"mcqs-on-current-affairs-19-12-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=7151","title":{"rendered":"MCQs on Current Affairs 19.12.2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. With reference to the India\u2013Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), consider the following statements:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Oman has offered duty-free access to over 98% of its tariff lines covering more than 99% of India\u2019s exports to Oman.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">India has agreed to eliminate tariffs on all labour-intensive products to promote employment generation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The agreement is Oman\u2019s first bilateral trade agreement with any country since 2006.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1 and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1 and 2 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">2 and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1, 2 and 3<\/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. 1 and 3 only <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; Statement 1 is correct:<br\/> \n\nOman has granted duty-free access on 98.08% of tariff lines, covering 99.38% of India\u2019s exports, giving Indian goods near-total market access.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 2 is incorrect:<br\/> \n\nIndia has not eliminated tariffs on all labour-intensive products.<br\/> \n\nSeveral sensitive labour-intensive sectors such as footwear and sports goods have been kept out of the agreement to protect domestic industries.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 3 is correct:<br\/> \n\nThis is Oman\u2019s first bilateral trade agreement since its FTA with the U.S. in 2006.\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. DHRUV64-bit, dual-core processor with moderate clock speed is most suitable for which of the following applications?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">High-end gaming laptops requiring advanced graphics acceleration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Industrial control systems that prioritise reliability and long operational life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Consumer smartphones focused on peak performance and energy efficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Cryptocurrency mining systems requiring massive parallel computation<\/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. Industrial control systems that prioritise reliability and long operational life <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; Option A is incorrect because gaming laptops require high-performance CPUs and powerful GPUs, which such processors typically do not include.<br\/> &bull; \n\nOption B is correct since processors with moderate performance are well-suited for industrial and embedded environments where stability, predictability, and long-term support matter more than peak speed.<br\/> &bull; \n\nOption C is incorrect because consumer smartphones demand highly optimised, high-performance, and energy-efficient processors with specialised accelerators.<br\/> &bull; \n\nOption D is incorrect as cryptocurrency mining relies on extreme parallelism and specialised hardware, not general-purpose embedded processors.<br\/>\n\n\ud83d\udc49 Thus, such processors are best aligned with industrial and infrastructure-focused use cases rather than consumer or compute-intensive applications.\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 best captures the regulatory shift introduced by the proposed Securities Market Code Bill?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Expanding criminal liability for all securities law violations to strengthen deterrence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Consolidating multiple securities laws while moving minor violations to a civil penalty framework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Reducing the powers and size of the securities regulator to avoid regulatory overreach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Removing time limits on investigations to improve enforcement efficiency<\/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. Consolidating multiple securities laws while moving minor violations to a civil penalty framework <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; The core reform involves unifying three major securities laws into a single code and shifting less serious contraventions to civil penalties, aiming to improve regulatory clarity and ease of doing business.\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 best explains the strategic importance of the India\u2013Netherlands Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It fosters resilient supply chains, enhances bilateral trade, promotes investment, and encourages sustainable economic growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It centralizes all private-sector negotiations under government control to maximize profits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It functions as a diplomatic forum primarily for cultural exchange and tourism promotion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It allows both countries to monitor each other\u2019s domestic policies and enforce compliance.<\/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. It fosters resilient supply chains, enhances bilateral trade, promotes investment, and encourages sustainable economic growth. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; The committee\u2019s objectives include strengthening economic cooperation, facilitating trade and investment, supporting MSMEs, and building resilient and diversified supply chains, all contributing to sustainable growth.\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. How does the Geographical Indication (GI) status of Indi Lime contribute to its success in international markets?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">By allowing unrestricted exports without quality inspections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">By highlighting unique regional qualities and enabling access to premium global markets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">By eliminating competition from other citrus fruits globally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">By fixing international prices for the product<\/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. By highlighting unique regional qualities and enabling access to premium global markets <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; GI tagging certifies region-specific qualities such as aroma, juice content, and shelf life, helping the product gain recognition and premium pricing abroad.\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q6. The decision to base ICG Ship <em>Amulya<\/em> at Paradip, Odisha, primarily reflects which strategic consideration?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Reducing operational costs by stationing vessels closer to shipyards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Strengthening maritime surveillance and response capabilities along India\u2019s eastern seaboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Supporting inland water transport development in eastern India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Enabling long-range blue-water operations beyond India\u2019s maritime zones<\/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. Strengthening maritime surveillance and response capabilities along India\u2019s eastern seaboard <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> Paradip is a strategically important port on the eastern coast, and basing Amulya there enhances the Indian Coast Guard\u2019s ability to conduct surveillance, interdiction, and rapid-response missions in the eastern maritime region.\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. With reference to the India\u2013Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? 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