Current Affairs Quiz - 10th December 2025

Current Affairs - Science, Defense & Economy

Welcome to our latest collection of important multiple-choice questions regarding Current Affairs. These questions are curated for aspirants of APPSC, TSPSC, SSC, and other competitive exams. Understanding these developments in Nuclear Energy, Defense, and Banking is crucial for the General Awareness section. Below, we have compiled 30 high-value questions with detailed explanations to help you prepare.

1. By which year does the Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat target to achieve 100 GW of nuclear power generation?

• A) 2032
• B) 2050
• C) 2047
• D) 2070

Correct Answer: C) 2047

Explanation: The Nuclear Energy Mission aims for 100 GW by 2047.

2. What is India’s current nuclear power capacity mentioned in the text?

• A) 9,480 MW
• B) 8,780 MW
• C) 13,480 MW
• D) 21,880 MW

Correct Answer: B) 8,780 MW

Explanation: The document states India’s current capacity as 8,780 MW.

3. What is the target nuclear capacity by FY26 (March 31, 2026)?

• A) 21,880 MW
• B) 9,480 MW
• C) 13,480 MW
• D) 100 GW

Correct Answer: B) 9,480 MW

Explanation: The target for FY26 is 9,480 MW.

4. How many 700 MW PHWRs does the government plan to set up as part of its strategy?

• A) 5
• B) 8
• C) 10
• D) 12

Correct Answer: C) 10

Explanation: The plan includes setting up ten 700 MW PHWRs.

5. Which locations will host the proposed 700 MW PHWRs (as listed)?

• A) Kaiga, Chutka, Gorakhpur, Mahi Banswara
• B) Kaiga, Kakrapar, Tarapur, Kalpakkam
• C) Kaiga, Chutka, Gorakhpur, Mahi Banswara
• D) Kaiga, Kudankulam, Narora, Mahi Banswara

Correct Answer: C) Kaiga, Chutka, Gorakhpur, Mahi Banswara

Explanation: The text lists two each at Kaiga, Chutka, Gorakhpur and four at Mahi Banswara.

6. Which small modular reactor design mentioned is a 200 MW model?

• A) SMR-55
• B) HTGR-5
• C) BSMR-200
• D) Mini-5

Correct Answer: C) BSMR-200

Explanation: BARC is developing the 200 MW Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR-200).

7. The up to 5 MW thermal reactor being designed is primarily intended for what purpose?

• A) Desalination
• B) Electricity for cities
• C) Hydrogen production
• D) Space heating

Correct Answer: C) Hydrogen production

Explanation: The 5 MW thermal high-temperature gas-cooled reactor is designed for hydrogen production.

8. For which industries are SMRs intended to be deployed as captive power plants?

• A) Textile and Pharmaceuticals
• B) Aluminium, Steel and Metal
• C) IT and Telecom
• D) Food Processing and Fisheries

Correct Answer: B) Aluminium, Steel and Metal

Explanation: SMRs will serve energy-intensive industries like Aluminium, Steel and Metal.

9. Who founded the Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (AEET), later renamed BARC?

• A) Vikram Sarabhai
• B) Homi Bhabha
• C) Dr. Homi J. Bhabha
• D) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Correct Answer: C) Dr. Homi J. Bhabha

Explanation: Dr. Homi J. Bhabha founded AEET, later renamed BARC.

10. Where is the headquarters of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)?

• A) New Delhi
• B) Kolkata
• C) Mumbai, Maharashtra
• D) Hyderabad

Correct Answer: C) Mumbai, Maharashtra

Explanation: BARC’s headquarters is in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

11. How much LNG per year will JERA supply to Torrent Power under their 10-year deal?

• A) 0.50 MMTPA
• B) 0.27 MMTPA
• C) 1.0 MMTPA
• D) 2.7 MMTPA

Correct Answer: B) 0.27 MMTPA

Explanation: The deal supplies 0.27 MMTPA (4 cargoes annually).

12. From which year will JERA’s LNG supply to Torrent Power commence?

• A) 2025
• B) 2026
• C) 2027
• D) 2028

Correct Answer: C) 2027

Explanation: The supply is set to begin from 2027 for 10 years.

13. Torrent Power will use the LNG to fuel which capacity of combined-cycle gas-based power plants?

• A) 1,500 MW
• B) 2,000 MW
• C) 2,730 MW
• D) 3,500 MW

Correct Answer: C) 2,730 MW

Explanation: The LNG will operate 2,730 MW combined-cycle GBPPs.

14. Under the JERA–Torrent agreement, the city gas distribution arm (TGL) will be able to sell LNG to which of the following?

• A) Only industries
• B) Only households
• C) Households, CNG vehicles and commercial & industrial consumers
• D) None of the above

Correct Answer: C) Households, CNG vehicles and commercial & industrial consumers

Explanation: Torrent Gas Ltd (TGL) can sell LNG to households, CNG vehicles and commercial & industrial consumers.

15. Zen Technologies’ Rs. 120 crore contract will establish India’s first Combat Training Node at which location?

• A) Army War College, Mhow
• B) Infantry School, Mhow
• C) IMA Dehradun
• D) NDA Pune

Correct Answer: B) Infantry School, Mhow

Explanation: The CTN is to be set up at the Infantry School, Mhow.

16. The Combat Training Node (CTN) will feature approximately how many simulators?

• A) 20+
• B) 40+
• C) 60+
• D) 100+

Correct Answer: C) 60+

Explanation: CTN will be a simulation ecosystem with 60+ simulators.

17. Which simulation framework will the CTN use?

• A) Virtual-Only
• B) Constructive-Only
• C) Live–Virtual–Constructive (LVC)
• D) Augmented-Reality

Correct Answer: C) Live–Virtual–Constructive (LVC)

Explanation: CTN operates on the LVC framework combining live, virtual and constructive elements.

18. What is the planned total investment for the India–Israel JV ‘Semiophore Ltd.’?

• A) USD 1 million
• B) USD 5 million
• C) USD 10 million
• D) USD 50 million

Correct Answer: C) USD 10 million

Explanation: The JV entails a planned investment of USD 10 million.

19. How many Indian-developed pheromone technologies will the JV take to global markets?

• A) 5
• B) 10
• C) 18
• D) 25

Correct Answer: C) 18

Explanation: The JV will commercialise 18 Indian technologies internationally.

20. The Semiophore JV aims to reduce insecticide usage by approximately what percentage?

• A) 20%
• B) 50%
• C) Over 80%
• D) 100%

Correct Answer: C) Over 80%

Explanation: The JV’s technologies aim to reduce insecticide use by over 80%.

21. Under DoT’s Telecom Cybersecurity Amendment Rules, apps must remain continuously linked to what?

• A) User’s email ID
• B) User’s active India-based SIM
• C) Device IMEI only
• D) Browser token

Correct Answer: B) User’s active India-based SIM

Explanation: DoT mandates continuous SIM-linking to an active India-based SIM.

22. Within how many days must companies implement DoT’s measures?

• A) 30 days
• B) 60 days
• C) 90 days
• D) 180 days

Correct Answer: C) 90 days

Explanation: Companies were given 90 days to implement the measures.

23. By when must companies submit compliance reports to the DoT?

• A) 60 days
• B) 90 days
• C) 120 days
• D) 180 days

Correct Answer: C) 120 days

Explanation: Compliance reports must be submitted within 120 days.

24. Under SEBI’s new merchant banker rules, what is the minimum net worth for Category II MBs?

• A) Rs 5 crore
• B) Rs 10 crore
• C) Rs 25 crore
• D) Rs 50 crore

Correct Answer: B) Rs 10 crore

Explanation: Category II MBs must maintain at least Rs 10 crore net worth.

25. SEBI requires merchant bankers to hold liquid net worth equal to what percentage of their minimum required net worth?

• A) 10%
• B) 50%
• C) 25%
• D) 75%

Correct Answer: C) 25%

Explanation: Liquid NW must be 25% of the minimum required net worth.

26. What is the cap on underwriting obligations relative to liquid net worth for merchant bankers?

• A) 10 times liquid NW
• B) 20 times liquid NW
• C) 5 times liquid NW
• D) 30 times liquid NW

Correct Answer: B) 20 times liquid NW

Explanation: Underwriting obligations are capped at 20 times the liquid NW.

27. What cumulative revenue must Category I merchant bankers have over the three preceding financial years?

• A) Rs 2.5 crore
• B) Rs 5 crore
• C) Rs 12.5 crore
• D) Rs 50 crore

Correct Answer: C) Rs 12.5 crore

Explanation: Category I MBs must have Rs 12.5 crore cumulative revenue over the prior three years.

28. For what contravention was J&K Bank penalised by the RBI?

• A) Foreign exchange irregularities only
• B) Cybersecurity breach only
• C) Non-compliance with Section 26A and RBI directions on Internal Ombudsman Scheme, Customer Service, and KYC
• D) Tax evasion

Correct Answer: C) Non-compliance with Section 26A and RBI directions on Internal Ombudsman Scheme, Customer Service, and KYC

Explanation: The penalty related to Section 26A and non-compliance with RBI directions on grievance handling and KYC.

29. What is the joining fee (including GST) for IDFC First Bank’s FIRST WOW! Black Credit Card (waived from 2nd year on condition)?

• A) Rs 500
• B) Rs 750
• C) Rs 1,000
• D) Rs 1,500

Correct Answer: B) Rs 750

Explanation: The joining and annual fee is Rs 750 (incl. GST), waived from 2nd year on meeting spend criteria.

30. Airpay projects cross-border payment volumes to increase by what percent over the next 6–12 months?

• A) 10–15%
• B) 20–25%
• C) 30–40%
• D) 50–60%

Correct Answer: C) 30–40%

Explanation: Airpay projects a 30–40% rise in cross-border payment volumes in the next 6–12 months.

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