{"id":7214,"date":"2025-12-27T16:00:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T16:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=7214"},"modified":"2025-12-27T16:00:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T16:00:31","slug":"mcqs-on-current-affairs-23-12-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=7214","title":{"rendered":"MCQs on Current Affairs 23.12.2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. Which of the following features distinguishes the Akash-NG missile system from earlier versions of the Akash missile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Use of liquid fuel propulsion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) seeker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Capability limited to low-altitude targets only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Dependence on imported radar systems<\/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. Indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) seeker. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Akash-NG is equipped with an indigenous RF seeker, which significantly improves target acquisition, tracking accuracy, and engagement capability.<br\/>\n\nEarlier Akash variants relied more on command guidance; the RF seeker provides greater autonomy and precision.\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. INSV Kaundinya is considered unique primarily because it:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Is India\u2019s first nuclear-powered sailing vessel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Is constructed using ancient stitched-plank shipbuilding techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Is designed exclusively for combat operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Uses modern metal fasteners and synthetic materials<\/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. Is constructed using ancient stitched-plank shipbuilding techniques. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/>INSV Kaundinya has been built using the stitched-plank technique, an ancient Indian shipbuilding method in which wooden planks are stitched together using coconut coir rope rather than metal nails or rivets.<br\/>\n\nThe seams are sealed with natural resins, making the vessel flexible and suitable for long-distance ocean voyages.<br\/>\n\nThis method reflects the indigenous maritime technology once widely used along India\u2019s coasts and across the Indian Ocean, enabling Indian mariners to travel to West Asia, Africa, and Southeast Asia.\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. The primary objective of organizing the PESA Mahotsav is to:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Strengthen participatory governance and empower Gram Sabhas in Scheduled Areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Provide employment opportunities in urban centres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Popularise modern sports among tribal communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Promote tourism along coastal areas<\/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. Strengthen participatory governance and empower Gram Sabhas in Scheduled Areas <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/>The PESA Mahotsav is organised to commemorate and promote the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA).<br\/>\n\nPESA aims to empower Gram Sabhas in Scheduled Areas by giving them authority over:<br\/>\n\n&bull; Management of community resources<br\/>\n\n&bull; Protection of tribal land and minor forest produce<br\/>\n\n&bull; Preservation of customs, traditions, and cultural identity<br\/>\n\nActivities such as Gram Sabha meetings, technical sessions, cultural events, and public outreach (like the PESA Run) reinforce the idea of grassroots democracy and participatory governance.\n<\/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 statements correctly describe the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHP)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It is India\u2019s largest hydropower project in the North-East.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It is designed as a Run-of-the-River scheme with small pondage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Its total installed capacity is 2,000 MW.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It uses nuclear energy to generate electricity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1, 2, and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1 and 4 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">2 and 4 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">All of the above<\/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, 2, and 3 only <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; Statement 1: Correct. SLHP is the largest hydropower project in North-East India.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 2: Correct. It is a Run-of-the-River (RoR) scheme with small pondage, meaning it diverts water without creating a large reservoir, reducing environmental impact.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 3: Correct. Total installed capacity is 2,000 MW (8 \u00d7 250 MW units).<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 4: Incorrect. SLHP generates electricity through hydropower, not nuclear energy.\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. Which of the following engineering features are part of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">India\u2019s heaviest hydro generator rotors and largest stators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">First use of Rotec\u2019s Tower Belt for dam concreting in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Eight Head Race Tunnels (HRTs) for water diversion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Nuclear-fueled turbines for higher efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1, 2, and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1 and 4 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">2 and 4 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">All of the above<\/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, 2, and 3 only <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; Feature 1: Correct. SLHP has India\u2019s heaviest hydro generator rotors and largest stators, reflecting advanced hydropower engineering.<br\/> &bull; \n\nFeature 2: Correct. The project is the first in India to use Rotec\u2019s Tower Belt for dam concreting, ensuring structural efficiency.<br\/> &bull; \n\nFeature 3: Correct. Water is diverted through 8 Head Race Tunnels (HRTs) to the powerhouse.<br\/> &bull; \n\nFeature 4: Incorrect. The project uses hydropower turbines, not nuclear-fueled turbines.\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q1. Which of the following features distinguishes the Akash-NG missile system from earlier versions of the Akash missile? View Answer Correct Option: 2. Indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) seeker. Explanation: Akash-NG is equipped with an indigenous RF seeker, which significantly improves target acquisition, tracking accuracy, and engagement capability. 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