Q1. Gujarat was reinstated as a tiger-bearing state after 33 years based on confirmation by which authority?
A. Wildlife Institute of India
B. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
C. National Tiger Conservation Authority
D. Project Tiger Directorate
Answer: C
Explanation:
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) confirmed Gujarat’s reinstatement as a tiger-bearing state after a gap of 33 years.
Q2. India’s first national weapon database has been launched primarily to address which of the following?
A. Arms exports monitoring
B. Defence manufacturing
C. Terrorism and organised crime
D. Border infrastructure security
Answer: C
Explanation:
The national weapon database aims to strengthen internal security by combating terrorism, extremism, and organised crime through better tracking and intelligence integration.
Q3. NATGRID was recently linked with which database to enhance intelligence gathering and criminal investigations?
A. Aadhaar Database
B. National Population Register (NPR)
C. Crime and Criminal Tracking Network (CCTNS)
D. Passport Seva Database
Answer: B
Explanation:
Linking NATGRID with NPR enables deeper demographic intelligence integration to improve internal security and investigation capabilities.
Q4. Dhanu Yatra, known as the world’s largest open-air theatre festival, is held in which state?
A. West Bengal
B. Odisha
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Assam
Answer: B
Explanation:
Dhanu Yatra is held annually in Bargarh district of Odisha and is considered the world’s largest open-air theatre festival.
Q5. India became the world’s third-largest fuel retail market after crossing 1 lakh petrol pumps. Which two countries are ahead of India?
A. China and Russia
B. USA and Japan
C. USA and China
D. China and Germany
Answer: C
Explanation:
India now ranks 3rd globally in fuel retail outlets, behind the United States and China .
Q6. Which two airlines received No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the Ministry of Civil Aviation?
A. Akasa Air and Star Air
B. Al Hind Air and FlyExpress
C. AirAsia India and FlyBig
D. IndiaOne Air and Zoom Air
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Ministry of Civil Aviation granted NOCs to Al Hind Air and FlyExpress to commence airline operations.
Q7. SEBI increased the simplified documentation threshold for duplicate securities issuance from ₹5 lakh to:
A. ₹7.5 lakh
B. ₹8 lakh
C. ₹10 lakh
D. ₹12 lakh
Answer: C
Month: Current Affairs - December 29, 2025
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