Current Affairs Quiz — 31 December 2025
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What is the length of the Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot greenfield corridor approved by the Cabinet on 31 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 374 km
PIB (CCEA): the six-lane greenfield corridor has a project length of 374 km and a capital cost of ₹19,142 crore.
Under which mode will the Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot corridor be built?
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Correct answer: C — BOT (Toll)
PIB (CCEA): the corridor will be built on BOT (Toll) mode.
Consider the following statements about the Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot corridor approved in December 2025: 1. It will connect with the Samruddhi Mahamarg at Pangri near Nashik. 2. It will reduce overall travel time from 31 hours to about 17 hours. 3. It has a design speed of 120 km/h. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB (CCEA): the corridor links the Samruddhi Mahamarg at Pangri and cuts travel time from 31 hours to about 17 hours. Its design speed is 100 km/h, so statement 3 is wrong.
India's broadband subscriber base crossed which milestone in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 1 billion
PIB (Communications): the broadband subscriber base crossed the 1 billion (100 crore) mark in November 2025, reaching 100.37 crore.
By how much has India's broadband subscriber base grown between November 2015 and November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — More than six times
PIB (Communications): the base grew from 13.15 crore in November 2015 to 100.37 crore in November 2025 — more than six times.
The NH-326 upgrade approved by the Cabinet in December 2025 will mainly benefit which districts of southern Odisha?
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Correct answer: A — Gajapati, Rayagada and Koraput
PIB (Cabinet): the upgrade of NH-326 will particularly benefit the districts of Gajapati, Rayagada and Koraput.
What is the total capital cost of the NH-326 Mohana–Koraput upgrade approved by the Cabinet on 31 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,526.21 crore
PIB (Cabinet): total capital cost is ₹1,526.21 crore, including civil construction cost of ₹966.79 crore.
Pralay, of which DRDO conducted a salvo launch on 31 December 2025, is best described as a:
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Correct answer: B — Solid-propellant quasi-ballistic missile
PIB (MoD): Pralay is an indigenously developed solid propellant quasi-ballistic missile capable of carrying multiple types of warheads.
Which DRDO laboratory led the development of the Pralay missile?
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Correct answer: A — Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad
PIB (MoD): Pralay has been developed by Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad, in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories such as DRDL, ASL and ARDE.
Consider the following statements about the Pralay salvo test of 31 December 2025: 1. Two missiles were launched in quick succession from the same launcher. 2. The test was part of user evaluation trials. 3. Tracking was done by the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MoD): two Pralay missiles were launched in quick succession from the same launcher as part of user evaluation trials, and their trajectories were confirmed by sensors of ITR Chandipur. All three are correct.
PRAGATI, whose 50th meeting PM Modi chaired on 31 December 2025, was built on the experience of which platform he launched as Gujarat Chief Minister?
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Correct answer: C — SWAGAT
PIB (PMO): the PM recalled that as Gujarat Chief Minister he launched the SWAGAT platform (State Wide Attention on Grievances by Application of Technology), which he later expanded nationally through PRAGATI.
In the 50th PRAGATI meeting on 31 December 2025, the PM reviewed five infrastructure projects with a cumulative cost of more than:
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Correct answer: A — ₹40,000 crore
PIB (PMO): the PM reviewed five critical infrastructure projects spanning five states with a cumulative cost of more than ₹40,000 crore.
Consider the following statements about the 50th PRAGATI meeting (31 December 2025): 1. The PM's mantra for the next phase was 'Reform to Simplify, Perform to Deliver, Transform to Impact'. 2. Around 94% of issues identified in projects reviewed under PRAGATI since 2014 have been resolved. 3. The PM asked states to set up PRAGATI-like mechanisms, especially for the social sector, at the Chief Secretary level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (PMO): the mantra was 'Reform to Simplify, Perform to Deliver, Transform to Impact'; 2,958 of 3,162 issues (about 94%) were resolved; and the PM encouraged states to institutionalise PRAGATI-like mechanisms for the social sector at Chief Secretary level. All three are correct.
From which date did select provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025 come into force, as notified on 31 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 1 January 2026
PIB (Sports): the Central Government appointed 1 January 2026 as the date for select provisions; the Act itself was notified in the Gazette on 18 August 2025.
Consider the following statements about the National Sports Governance Act, 2025: 1. It was notified in the Official Gazette on 18 August 2025. 2. Its section 1(2) allows different dates to be appointed for different provisions. 3. The provisions brought into force from 1 January 2026 include the constitution of the National Sports Board. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (Sports): the Act was gazetted on 18 August 2025; section 1(2) permits different dates for different provisions; and the provisions in force from 1 January 2026 include the constitution of the National Sports Board. All three are correct.
How many new Regional Directorates and Registrar of Companies offices will the Ministry of Corporate Affairs open from 16 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 3 RDs and 6 RoCs
PIB (MCA): MCA will open 3 Regional Directorates and 6 Registrar of Companies offices with effect from 16 February 2026.
Under which sub-scheme of the Export Promotion Mission is the Market Access Support intervention, launched on 31 December 2025, implemented?
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Correct answer: C — NIRYAT DISHA
PIB (Commerce): the MAS intervention is being implemented under the NIRYAT DISHA sub-scheme of the Export Promotion Mission.
What minimum share of MSME participation has been mandated for events supported under the Market Access Support intervention?
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Correct answer: A — 35 per cent
PIB (Commerce): a minimum participation of 35 per cent MSMEs has been mandated for supported events.
On which railway section did the Vande Bharat Sleeper train reach 180 kmph during its final CRS high-speed trial (December 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — Kota–Nagda
PIB (Railways): the final CRS high-speed trial was conducted on the Kota–Nagda section, where the train reached 180 kmph.
The Vande Bharat Sleeper trial in December 2025 was conducted under the supervision of which authority?
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Correct answer: C — Commissioner of Railway Safety
PIB (Railways): the final high-speed trial was conducted under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS).
Which company is providing ₹60 crore of CSR support for the High Performance Centre at SAI NSSC Bengaluru, whose foundation was laid in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
PIB (Sports): the ₹75 crore HPC will be developed with ₹60 crore in CSR support from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
What is the outlay of the PM E-DRIVE scheme, whose e-3W (L5) target was achieved in December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹10,900 crore
PIB (Heavy Industries): PM E-DRIVE was notified on 29 September 2024 with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore.
What is the estimated EV penetration in the e-3W (L5) segment, as stated by the Ministry of Heavy Industries in December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — About 32%
PIB (Heavy Industries): EV penetration within the e-3W (L5) segment is now estimated at ~32%.
Which ministry releases the XV Finance Commission grants for rural local bodies after recommendation by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation?
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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Finance
PIB (Panchayati Raj): MoPR and DDWS recommend release of XV-FC grants to states for rural local bodies, which are then released by the Ministry of Finance.
The ₹224.58 crore XV Finance Commission grant released to Chhattisgarh in December 2025 is meant for how many eligible Gram Panchayats?
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Correct answer: C — 11,279
PIB (Panchayati Raj): the funds are for 11,279 eligible Gram Panchayats, 138 Block Panchayats and 26 District Panchayats.
Registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 crossed which record figure by 30 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 3 crore
PIB (Education): registrations crossed a historic milestone of over 3 crore from students, parents and teachers as of 30 December 2025.