{"id":7375,"date":"2026-01-08T09:45:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T09:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=7375"},"modified":"2026-01-08T09:45:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T09:45:34","slug":"mcqs-on-current-affairs-01-01-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=7375","title":{"rendered":"MCQs on Current Affairs 01.01.2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. Exercise DESERT CYCLONE\u2013II was primarily aimed at which of the following?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Conducting high-altitude warfare training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Enhancing interoperability and operational synergy in urban sub-conventional operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Testing joint naval combat readiness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Practising strategic missile deployment under UN command<\/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. Enhancing interoperability and operational synergy in urban sub-conventional operations <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; DESERT CYCLONE\u2013II focused on urban warfare and sub-conventional operations, particularly those conducted under a United Nations mandate.<br\/> &bull; \n\nThe exercise emphasised interoperability, mutual trust, and operational synergy between the Indian Army and UAE Land Forces.\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. With reference to Exercise DESERT CYCLONE\u2013II, consider the following statements:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The exercise included heliborne and air assault operations in built-up areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The Indian Army contingent was drawn primarily from the Mechanised Infantry Regiment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The exercise was conducted in India as part of reciprocal military training.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\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 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 2 only <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; Statement 1 is correct:<br\/>The exercise featured heliborne operations, air assault missions, and building clearance drills in urban environments.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 2 is correct:<br\/> The Indian contingent consisted of 45 personnel primarily from the Mechanised Infantry Regiment.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 3 is incorrect:<br\/> The exercise was held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, not in India.\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. Which of the following statements about BSNL VoWiFi is TRUE?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">VoWiFi calls are chargeable and billed separately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">VoWiFi works only with BSNL Bharat Fiber connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">VoWiFi uses the customer\u2019s existing mobile number and supports seamless network handover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">VoWiFi is available only in selected telecom circles<\/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. VoWiFi uses the customer\u2019s existing mobile number and supports seamless network handover <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> BSNL\u2019s VoWiFi is an IMS-based service that allows customers to use their existing mobile number and default phone dialer for calls. It also supports seamless handover between Wi-Fi and mobile networks, ensuring uninterrupted calls. The service is free of cost, works with any stable Wi-Fi connection (not limited to Bharat Fiber), and has been launched nationwide across all telecom circles.\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 describes the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It provides direct subsidies to exporters for reducing logistics costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It offers collateral-free credit guarantee support of up to \u20b920,000 crore to exporter MSMEs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It is implemented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry through EXIM Bank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It is a permanent scheme with no sunset clause<\/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. It offers collateral-free credit guarantee support of up to \u20b920,000 crore to exporter MSMEs <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> The CGSE is designed to provide additional collateral-free credit support to direct and indirect exporter MSMEs, with a total guarantee coverage of up to \u20b920,000 crore. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC). It is a time-bound scheme, open until 31 March 2026 or until the guarantee limit is exhausted, and does not involve direct subsidies.\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. With reference to the Annual Regulatory Fee (ARF) under the National Pension System (NPS), consider the following statements:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Pension Funds pay an ARF of <strong>0.015% of Assets Under Management (AUM)<\/strong> to PFRDA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">A portion of the ARF is allocated to the <strong>Association of NPS Intermediaries (ANI)<\/strong> for awareness and financial literacy initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The ARF has been revised upward as part of the recent PFRDA reforms.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\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 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 2 only <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Annual Regulatory Fee (ARF) payable by Pension Funds to PFRDA remains unchanged at 0.015% of AUM. Out of this, 0.0025% of AUM is passed on to the Association of NPS Intermediaries (ANI) to support coordinated awareness, outreach, and financial literacy initiatives under PFRDA\u2019s guidance. Statement 3 is incorrect because the ARF has not been increased under the recent reforms.\n<\/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 passenger-centric features are included in the first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Region-specific cuisine and ergonomic sleeper berths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Disinfectant technology and aerosol-based fire detection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Special arrangements for Divyangjans and CCTV in all coaches<\/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> 4. All of the above <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> The first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train is designed to provide a comfortable, safe, and culturally rich travel experience. Key passenger-centric features include:<br\/>\n\n&bull; Region-specific cuisine (Assamese for Guwahati-origin, Bengali for Kolkata-origin) and ergonomically designed berths.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Disinfectant technology for sanitation and aerosol-based fire detection and suppression systems in electrical cabinets and lavatories.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Special arrangements for Divyangjans and CCTV in all coaches for safety and security.<br\/>\n\nThus, all the above features are included, making option 4 correct.\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q1. Exercise DESERT CYCLONE\u2013II was primarily aimed at which of the following? View Answer Correct Option: 2. 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