Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz – 31 December 2025 (Govt Exams)

Question 1

Which Union Minister announced three major telecom security reforms in December 2025?

Accepted Answer

Jyotiraditya Scindia - As mentioned in the article, Jyotiraditya Scindia announced DoT’s telecom security reforms.

Question 2

The telecom security reforms were introduced through which body of DoT?

Accepted Answer

NCCS - The reforms were introduced through the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS).

Question 3

The Pro Tem Security Certification Scheme has been extended for how many years from Jan 2026?

Accepted Answer

2 years - The scheme was extended for two years starting 1 January 2026.

Question 4

Which devices received simplified ITSAR certification under the new reforms?

Accepted Answer

ONT devices - ITSAR certification for Optical Network Terminator (ONT) devices was simplified.

Question 5

Batadrava Than, redeveloped in Assam, is the birthplace of which saint?

Accepted Answer

Srimanta Sankardeva - Batadrava Than is the birthplace of Vaishnavite saint Srimanta Sankardeva.

Question 6

Batadrava Than redevelopment project cost is approximately:

Accepted Answer

₹222 crore - The project was completed at a cost of more than ₹222 crore.

Question 7

Which bank partnered with FITT (IIT Delhi) to launch the IGNITE program cohort?

Accepted Answer

IDFC First Bank - FITT partnered with IDFC First Bank for the IGNITE program.

Question 8

Under IGNITE, startups receive funding up to:

Accepted Answer

₹30 lakh - Each startup receives non-dilutive funding up to ₹30 lakh.

Question 9

National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 became effective from:

Accepted Answer

Dec 30, 2025 - NFAP-2025 came into effect on 30 December 2025.

Question 10

NFAP-2025 allocates spectrum in the range of:

Accepted Answer

8.3 kHz–3000 GHz - The article states NFAP-2025 covers 8.3 kHz to 3000 GHz.

Question 11

Which state approved India’s first AI Research Organisation (IAIRO)?

Accepted Answer

Gujarat - Gujarat approved the establishment of IAIRO at GIFT City.

Question 12

IAIRO will be established as what type of entity?

Accepted Answer

Section 8 non-profit - IAIRO will be a non-profit under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Question 13

Which minister announced zero-duty on 100% Australian tariff lines?

Accepted Answer

Piyush Goyal - Piyush Goyal announced zero-duty access for Indian exports.

Question 14

Zero-duty Australian tariff lines for Indian exports start from:

Accepted Answer

Jan 1, 2026 - The benefit applies from 1 January 2026.

Question 15

RBI released the “Trend and Progress of Banking in India” report under which Act?

Accepted Answer

Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - The report is released under Section 36(2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

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