Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 28th & 29th December 2025

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1) As of 2025, The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has simplified the procedure for issuance of duplicate securities by revising the monetary threshold for simplified documentation. What is the new threshold?

(a) ₹5 lakh

(b) ₹7.5 lakh

(d) ₹15 lakh

(e) ₹20 lakh

2) As of 2025, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has entered into a strategic collaboration to expand life insurance penetration in rural and semi-urban areas of India. Which company has LIC partnered with for this initiative?

(a) PayNearby Insurance Services Private Limited

(b) Sahaj Insurance Services Private Limited

(d) Tata Digital Insurance Services Limited

(e) Bajaj Finserv Direct Limited

3) The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) imposed a ₹1 crore penalty for regulatory violations on which insurance company?

(a) HDFC ERGO General Insurance

(b) ICICI Lombard General Insurance

(d) New India Assurance

(e) Reliance General Insurance

4) The Customs Clearance Facilitation Committee (CCFC) meeting at IGI Airport, New Delhi, was convened by which authority?

(a) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)

(b) Chief Commissioner of Customs, Delhi Zone

(d) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

(e) Airports Authority of India (AAI)

5) Which of the following banks were added to the BSE BANKEX after its reconstitution effective December 26, 2025?

(a) Canara Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India

(b) State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank

(d) Indian Bank, UCO Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Central Bank of India

(e) Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, Bandhan Bank, RBL Bank

6) Under the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), NUDGE (Non-Intrusive Usage of Data to Guide and Enable)campaign for Assessment Year (AY) 2025–26, which of the following issues is specifically flagged as a key risk area using data analytics?

(a) Delay in filing original Income-Tax Returns

(b) Incorrect GST return filings

(d) Bogus donations to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs)

(e) Failure to disclose agricultural income

7) Which company leads India’s fuel retail market with the highest number of petrol pump outlets, as India’s total fuel retail network crossed 1 lakh outlets?

(a) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)

(b) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)

(d) Reliance Industries Limited

(e) Nayara Energy

8) Who will chair the Fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries to be held in New Delhi under the theme “Human Capital for Viksit Bharat”?

(a) Amit Shah

(b) Nirmala Sitharaman

(d) Rajnath Singh

(e) Narendra Modi

9) Which state has been officially reinstated as a tiger-bearing state after 33 years, following confirmation by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)?

(a) Gujarat

(b) Madhya Pradesh

(d) Rajasthan

(e) Chhattisgarh

10) Which of the following airlines have been granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, clearing the way for their commercial launch in 2026?

(a) Shankh Air and Akasa Air

(b) Al Hind Air and FlyExpress

(d) Al Hind Air and AirAsia India

(e) Shankh Air and FlyExpress

11) Which of the following reforms has been announced by the Government of India to modernise the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)?

(a) Merger of EPFO with ESIC

(b) Introduction of a new universal pension scheme

(d) Complete privatisation of EPFO services

(e) Reduction in employer provident fund contributions

12) As of 2025, Dhanu Yatra, the world’s largest open-air theatre festival, is inaugurated in which district of Odisha?

(a) Puri

(b) Cuttack

(d) Bargarh

(e) Ganjam

13) As of 2025, India’s first-ever national weapon database, aimed at tracking lost, stolen, looted, and recovered firearms, has been launched under what name?

(a) National Firearm Repository (NFR)

(b) Lost, Looted and Recovered Firearm Database (LLRF)

(d) National Arms Information System (NAIS)

(e) Firearm Intelligence Database (FID)

14) As of 2025, President of India Droupadi Murmu presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 at a ceremonial function held in New Delhi. In that, Vaibhav Suryavanshi was recently recognised for his outstanding performance in which sport?

(a) Football

(b) Athletics

(d) Badminton

(e) Cricket

15) The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is awarded to children below 18 years for exceptional achievements in which of the following categories?

(a) Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art and Culture, Science and Technology

(b) Sports, Literature, Politics, Environment, Technology

(d) Art, Music, Drama, Sports, Politics

(e) Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM)

16) Who has been appointed as the first woman Chief Secretary of Odisha, effective 1 January 2026?

(a) Vasudev Devnani

(b) Manoj Ahuja

(d) Vishnu Deo Sai

(e) Anu Garg

17) Who among the following has been appointed as Additional Solicitors General (ASGs) of India for the Supreme Court of India?

(a) Vasudev Devnani, Shubham Awasthi, Ravi Deecee

(b) Manoj Ahuja, Anu Garg, Vishnu Deo Sai

(d) Davinder Pal Singh, Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar, Anil Kaushik

(e) Jayant Vishnu Narlikar, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vaka Lakshmi Pragnika

18) Which new soil-dwelling micro-arthropod species was recently discovered in Sikkim by scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)?

(a) Neelussikkimensis

(b) Sikkimophilus indicus

(d) Mandalussikkimensis

(e) Zsiellasikkimensis

19) Where will Japan conduct the world’s first continuous test mining of rare-earth mud from the deep seabed?

(a) Okinawa Island

(b) Minamitori Island

(d) Iwo Jima

(e) Kyushu Island

20) Which country received the first batch of India’s indigenously developed WhAP 8×8 vehicles from Tata Advanced Systems Limited?

(a) Saudi Arabia

(b) Egypt

(d) United Arab Emirates

(e) Oman

21) Which city will host India’s first manufacturing plant for Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)?

(a) Ludhiana

(b) Rajpura

(d) Amritsar

(e) Jalandhar

22) Which electric vehicle company received a ₹366.78 crore sanction under the PLI-Auto Scheme for FY 2024–25?

(a) Tata Motors

(b) Mahindra Electric

(d) Ashok Leyland

(e) Hero Electric

23) Which national intelligence platform has been linked with the National Population Register (NPR) to enhance intelligence gathering and internal security in India?

(a) National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)

(b) National Investigation Agency (NIA)

(d) Intelligence Bureau (IB)

(e) National Security Guard (NSG)

24) Who led Alpine SG Pipers to win the Global Chess League 2025 Season 3?

(a) Viswanathan Anand &Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu

(b) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa& Magnus Carlsen

(d) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa& Anish Giri

(e) Vidit Gujrathi& Anish Giri

25) Which Indian ride-hailing platform has begun pilot operations in Delhi and Gujarat, marking a cooperative model for cab services?

(a) Ola

(b) Uber

(d) Meru

(e) Bharat Taxi

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has simplified the procedure for issuance of duplicate securities by doubling the monetary threshold for simplified documentation from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh.

The decision follows a consultation paper issued in November 2025, focused on ease of investor services and uniformity in procedures.

Investors holding securities valued up to ₹10 lakh will now be required to submit fewer documents, simplifying recovery of lost or damaged securities.

All duplicate securities will be issued only in demat mode, promoting dematerialisation and stronger investor protection.

Detailed Explanation:

The decision follows a consultation paper issued in November 2025, focused on ease of investor services and uniformity in procedures.

Investors holding securities valued up to ₹10 lakh will now be required to submit fewer documents, simplifying recovery of lost or damaged securities.

All duplicate securities will be issued only in demat mode, promoting dematerialisation and stronger investor protection.

For securities above ₹10 lakh, SEBI has prescribed a standardised Affidavit-cum-Indemnity Bond format with rationalised documentation.

Securities up to ₹10,000: Investors can submit a simple undertaking on plain paper.

Securities above ₹10,000 and up to ₹10 lakh: Submission of only a standard Affidavit-cum-Indemnity Bond on appropriate non-judicial stamp paper is required.

Securities above ₹10 lakh: Investors must additionally submit a copy of FIR, police complaint, court order, or complaint containing full details of the securities.

For securities valued above ₹10 lakh, the listed company must publish an advertisement about the loss of securities in a widely circulated regional newspaper on a weekly basis.

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has entered into a strategic collaboration with Sahaj Insurance Services Private Limited to expand life insurance penetration in rural and semi-urban India..

Detailed Explanation:

The partnership aims to improve insurance access and awareness in underserved and low-literacy regions, supporting India’s broader goals of financial inclusion and social security.

Under the agreement, Sahaj’s assisted digital service network will enable citizens to understand, enrol in, and manage LIC life insurance policies, simplifying insurance processes at the last mile.

3) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) imposed a ₹1 crore monetary penalty on Reliance General Insurance for violation of regulatory norms.

IRDAI observed irregular payouts of ₹5.16 crore in FY19 made by the insurer to Glitterbug Technologies, the parent company of Coverfox Insurance Broking.

Detailed Explanation:

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) imposed a ₹1 crore monetary penalty on Reliance General Insurance for violation of regulatory norms.

IRDAI observed irregular payouts of ₹5.16 crore in FY19 made by the insurer to Glitterbug Technologies, the parent company of Coverfox Insurance Broking.

The regulator also flagged arbitrary payments made to an individual agent of Oriental Insurance Company, amounting to ₹1.14 crore (FY19), ₹27 lakh (FY20) and ₹28.67 lakh (FY21).

IRDAI directed Reliance General Insurance to place the penalty order before its Board, submit the Board meeting minutes, and file an Action Taken Report (ATR) within 90 days.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Customs Clearance Facilitation Committee (CCFC) meeting was convened by Delhi Customs at the Kalpana Chawla Conference Hall, IGI Airport, under the chairmanship of the Chief Commissioner of Customs, Delhi Zone.

Detailed Explanation:

The meeting brought together partner Government agencies including the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Plant Quarantine, and the Drug Controller, highlighting inter-agency coordination in customs clearance.

Trade associations such as the Customs Broker Fraternity, ASSOCHAM, and the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) participated along with custodians, importers, exporters, and departmental officers, reflecting the entire EXIM ecosystem.

5) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) has implemented the reconstitution of the BSE BANKEX index effective December 26, 2025, as part of its periodic index review.

Canara Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, Punjab National Bank (PNB), and Union Bank of India have been added to the BSE BANKEX.

Detailed Explanation:

BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) has implemented the reconstitution of the BSE BANKEX index effective December 26, 2025, as part of its periodic index review.

Canara Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, Punjab National Bank (PNB), and Union Bank of India have been added to the BSE BANKEX.

No constituent was removed, and the BSE BANKEX now includes 14 banking stocks.

A revised weighting structure has been introduced, capping the combined weight of the top three stocks at 45% and the top five stocks at 60% to improve diversification and reduce concentration risk.

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) under the Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched the NUDGE (Non-Intrusive Usage of Data to Guide and Enable) campaign for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26 to improve voluntary tax compliance.

Key risk areas flagged include bogus donations to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs), ineligible deductions or exemptions, incorrect or invalid Permanent Account Numbers (PANs), and errors in claimed deduction amounts.

Detailed Explanation:

The campaign uses advanced risk analytics and data matching to identify potential discrepancies in filedIncome-Tax Returns (ITRs).

Revised ITRs can be filed up to 31 December 2025 to avoid scrutiny, enquiries, or demand notices.

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) leads the Indian fuel retail market with 41,664 outlets, making it one of the largest fuel retailers globally.

IOCL’s outlet count significantly exceeds that of China’s largest fuel retailer, Sinopec, which operates just over 30,000 stations.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s petrol pump network has crossed 1 lakh fuel retail outlets, nearly doubling over the last decade, making India the third-largest fuel retail market in the world after the United States and China.

The rapid expansion has been driven mainly by state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs), improving fuel accessibility in rural and remote regions.

Rural petrol pumps now account for 29% of India’s total fuel retail network, rising from 22% a decade ago, reflecting increased focus on rural infrastructure development.

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) leads the Indian fuel retail market with 41,664 outlets, making it one of the largest fuel retailers globally.

IOCL’s outlet count significantly exceeds that of China’s largest fuel retailer, Sinopec, which operates just over 30,000 stations.

8) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the Fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in New Delhi.

The conference will be organised under the theme “Human Capital for Viksit Bharat”, reflecting the government’s focus on transforming India’s population into skilled, productive and future-ready human capital to achieve the goal of a developed nation.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the Fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in New Delhi.

The event seeks to strengthen structured Centre–State collaboration on critical development priorities.

Deliberations will focus on early childhood education, school education, skilling, higher education, and sports and extracurricular activities, with emphasis on inclusive, sustainable and people-centric growth.

9) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Gujarat has been officially reinstated as a tiger-bearing state after 33 years, following confirmation by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).

The decision allows Gujarat’s inclusion in the All India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2026, marking its return to India’s official tiger map under Project Tiger.

Detailed Explanation:

Gujarat has been officially reinstated as a tiger-bearing state after 33 years, following confirmation by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).

The decision allows Gujarat’s inclusion in the All India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2026, marking its return to India’s official tiger map under Project Tiger.

The move strengthens India’s wildlife conservation framework and reflects sustained evidence of tiger presence in the state.

Gujarat was last included in the national tiger census in 1989, when pugmarks were recorded but no confirmed photographic or physical evidence was established.

Due to the absence of confirmed sightings, the state was excluded from the 1992 tiger census.

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to two new airlines, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress.

These approvals clear the way for their commercial launch in 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to two new airlines, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress.

These approvals clear the way for their commercial launch in 2026.

Another new carrier, Shankh Air, which has already secured its NOC earlier, is also expected to begin operations next year.

Together, these developments indicate increased activity and competition in India’s domestic aviation sector.

Granting of an NOC is the first major regulatory step for launching an airline in India.

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Government of India announced major reforms to modernise the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and expand social security coverage.

Modern technology-enabled EPFO offices will be developed across the country on the lines of Passport Seva Kendras, functioning as single-window service centres.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India announced major reforms to modernise the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and expand social security coverage.

The initiatives were announced by Union Minister for Labour and Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya while inaugurating the Bhavishya Nidhi Bhawan of EPFO at Vatva, Gujarat.

The reforms aim to make EPFO services technology-driven, citizen-centric and easily accessible, while ensuring financial security for workers.

Modern technology-enabled EPFO offices will be developed across the country on the lines of Passport Seva Kendras, functioning as single-window service centres.

A pilot project has already started in Delhi to test this model.

12) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Dhanu Yatra, the world’s largest open-air theatre festival, was inaugurated in Bargarh district of Odisha.

It is an eleven-day cultural festival that celebrates Indian mythology, tradition, and folk performance, attracting thousands of visitors from across Odisha and other parts of India.

Detailed Explanation:

Dhanu Yatra, the world’s largest open-air theatre festival, was inaugurated in Bargarh district of Odisha.

It is an eleven-day cultural festival that celebrates Indian mythology, tradition, and folk performance, attracting thousands of visitors from across Odisha and other parts of India.

The festival is based on the mythological re-enactment of the life of Lord Krishna, starting from his birth and culminating in the death of King Kansa, his demon uncle.

A unique feature of Dhanu Yatra is that the entire town of Bargarh is transformed into the mythical city of Mathura.

13) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Union Government has launched India’s first-ever national weapon database to strengthen the fight against terrorism, organised crime, and extremism.

The Lost, Looted and Recovered Firearm Database is a centralised digital repository of government-owned weapons that are lost, stolen, looted, or recovered.

Detailed Explanation:

The Union Government has launched India’s first-ever national weapon database to strengthen the fight against terrorism, organised crime, and extremism.

The database aims to track lost, stolen, looted, and recovered government firearms and improve coordination among law enforcement agencies.

The Lost, Looted and Recovered Firearm Database is a centralised digital repository of government-owned weapons that are lost, stolen, looted, or recovered.

It includes firearms belonging to State Police Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).

14) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old emerging cricket prodigy, was awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by the President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu for his outstanding achievements in domestic and Under-19 cricket.

Detailed Explanation:

The President noted that Vaibhav has set multiple records at a very young age, establishing himself in the highly competitive cricketing arena.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) praised him as an “explosive young batter”, highlighting his growing stature in Indian cricket.

The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is India’s highest civilian honour for children aged 5 to 18 years.

It is awarded annually in six categories: Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art and Culture, and Science and Technology.

15) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

President of India Droupadi Murmu presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 at a ceremonial function held in New Delhi.

It is awarded in six categories: Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art and Culture, and Science and Technology.

Detailed Explanation:

President of India Droupadi Murmu presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 at a ceremonial function held in New Delhi.

The award recognises children below 18 years for exceptional achievements, bravery and exemplary conduct, highlighting the role of youth in shaping India’s future.

The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is India’s highest civilian honour for children.

It is awarded in six categories: Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art and Culture, and Science and Technology.

The scheme replaced the earlier National Bravery Awards and aims to encourage, inspire and recognise young role models whose actions positively impact society.

16) Answer: E

The Government of Odisha has appointed Anu Garg, a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, as the Chief Secretary (CS) of Odisha, making her the first woman to hold the state’s top bureaucratic post.

The appointment of Anu Garg will come into effect on 1 January 2026, following the retirement of incumbent Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on 31 December 2025.

17) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the appointment of Davinder Pal Singh, Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar, and Anil Kaushik as Additional Solicitors General (ASGs) for India in the Supreme Court of India (SCI).

Detailed Explanation:

The appointments of the new Additional Solicitors General are valid for a period of three years from the date of assuming office, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Additional Solicitors General (ASGs) assist the Attorney General of India (AGI) and the Solicitor General of India (SGI) in representing the Government of India (GoI) before the Supreme Court of India.

18) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new soil-dwelling micro-arthropod species named ‘Neelussikkimensis’ in the high-altitude regions of Sikkim.

Detailed Explanation:

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new soil-dwelling micro-arthropod species named ‘Neelussikkimensis’ in the high-altitude regions of Sikkim.

This discovery marks the first-ever record of the genus Neelus in India, representing a significant addition to Indian biodiversity documentation.

The findings were published in the Journal of the Entomological Research Society, lending scientific validation to the discovery.

The research was conducted by the Apterygota Section of the ZSI, led by Dr Guru Pada Mandal, with scientist Kusumendra Kumar Suman as a key member of the research team.

19) Answer: B

Japan will conduct a test mining operation of rare-earth mud from the deep seabed at a depth of about 6,000 metres, marking the world’s first continuous attempt to lift such material directly onto a vessel.

The test mining will be carried out off Minamitori Island, located around 1,900 km southeast of Tokyo, between January and February 2026, under a government-backed project.

The mining system is designed to extract and lift up to 350 metric tonnes per day of rare-earth mud, demonstrating the technical feasibility of deep-sea mineral extraction.

20) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has delivered the first batch of indigenously developed Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8 vehicles to the Royal Moroccan Army (RMA) of the Kingdom of Morocco.

Detailed Explanation:

The delivery is part of India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make with Friends / Make for the World initiatives, strengthening defence exports and strategic partnerships.

A total of 150 WhAP 8×8 vehicles were contracted in September 2024, with deliveries planned over three years, and a production capacity of up to 100 units per year.

The WhAP (Kestrel) has been jointly developed by DRDO and TASL, showcasing India’s growing indigenous defence manufacturing capability.

The vehicle is powered by a 600 hp turbocharged diesel engine, achieving a top speed of 100–104 km/h on roads and offering high mobility in difficult terrains.

21) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Rajpura (Punjab) will host India’s first manufacturing plant for Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE), advancing import substitution in the chemicals sector.

The facility will be set up by ShivtekSpechemi Industries Ltd, which signed an MoU with Bodal Chemicals Ltd to acquire 8 acres of land with an investment of ₹50 crore.

Detailed Explanation:

Rajpura (Punjab) will host India’s first manufacturing plant for Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE), advancing import substitution in the chemicals sector.

The facility will be set up by ShivtekSpechemi Industries Ltd, which signed an MoU with Bodal Chemicals Ltd to acquire 8 acres of land with an investment of ₹50 crore.

India currently has no domestic CPE production and imports about 2,000 metric tonnes annually, largely from China, which dominates global CPE output.

Rajpura’s proximity to Bodal Chemicals’ chlorine facility allows direct pipeline supply, resulting in lower logistics costs and reduced carbon emissions.

22) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Ola Electric has received a sanction order of ₹366.78 crore from the Ministry of Heavy Industries under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components (PLI-Auto).

Detailed Explanation:

The sanctioned incentive pertains to FY 2024–25 and is issued under the Demand Incentive for Determined Sales Value component of the scheme.

The incentive amount will be disbursed through IFCI Limited, which acts as the designated financial institution for implementing the PLI-Auto Scheme.

The PLI-Auto Scheme is aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing, encouraging advanced automotive technologies, and enhancing global competitiveness of India’s automobile and auto components sector.

23) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Government of India has linked the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) with the National Population Register (NPR) to strengthen intelligence gathering, improve criminal investigations, and enhance internal security.

Detailed Explanation:

This integration enables authorised agencies to access verified demographic and family-linked data, helping in identifying suspects, their networks, and movement patterns more efficiently.

National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) is a real-time intelligence and data access platform developed after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks (2008) to address gaps in intelligence coordination.

It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and serves as a secure backbone for information sharing among authorised law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

24) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Alpine SG Pipers, led by Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri, won the Global Chess League 2025 Season 3, defeating defending champions Triveni Continental Kings in the finals held in Mumbai.

Detailed Explanation:

This victory marked the first-ever Global Chess League title for Alpine SG Pipers and highlighted India’s growing dominance in international chess, with Indian players excelling in high-pressure global team formats.

The finals were played in a two-match format, where overall consistency and team strength were decisive.

25) Answer: E

Bharat Taxi, India’s ambitious cooperative ride-hailing platform, has begun pilot operations in Delhi and Gujarat, marking a disruptive shift in how cab services are structured in the country.

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