Current Affairs MCQs 16 December 2025
Current Affairs MCQs 16 December 2025 are provided here with detailed answers and explanations. These questions are designed to help students preparing for APPSC and other competitive exams. Practice these daily current affairs quizzes to strengthen your exam preparation.
Q1. The Mutharaiyar dynasty acted as feudatories of which of the following dynasties?
A. Chola dynasty
B. Pandya dynasty
C. Pallava dynasty
D. Chera dynasty
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Answer: C. Pallava dynasty
Explanation: The Mutharaiyars functioned as feudatories under the Pallava dynasty and governed central Tamil Nadu regions such as Thanjavur and Tiruchirappalli. They provided military support to Pallava rulers, especially during the reign of Nandivarman II. Through effective administration, irrigation works, and temple patronage, they played a key role in maintaining political stability before the rise of the Cholas.
Q2. A commemorative postage stamp was recently released in honour of Emperor Perumbidugu II (Suvaran Maran). He belonged to which dynasty?
A. Pallava dynasty
B. Chola dynasty
C. Pandya dynasty
D. Mutharaiyar dynasty
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Answer: D. Mutharaiyar dynasty
Explanation: Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II, also known as Suvaran Maran, was a prominent ruler of the Mutharaiyar dynasty, which governed the central regions of Tamil Nadu between the 7th and 9th centuries CE.
Q3. With reference to the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in India, consider the following statements:
1. The office of the Leader of the Opposition is mentioned in the Constitution of India.
2. The recognition of the Leader of the Opposition depends on parliamentary conventions and the discretion of the Speaker or Chairman.
3. The requirement of securing at least 10% of seats to be recognised as the Opposition is a statutory rule.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 2 onlyB. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A. 2 only
Explanation: The office of the Leader of the Opposition is not mentioned in the Constitution of India; it is a statutory post recognised under the Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977. The Speaker or Chairman recognises the LoP based on numerical strength, parliamentary conventions, and precedents. The 10% seat requirement is only a convention, not a statutory rule.
Q4. With reference to methane emissions from landfills in India, consider the following statements:
1. Methane is about 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period.
2. Satellite observations suggest that emissions from some Indian landfills can be up to ten times higher than model-based estimates.
3. The waste sector contributes the largest share of India’s total methane emissions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Methane is around 84 times more potent than CO₂ over a 20-year horizon, and satellite data show that emissions from major Indian landfills can be far higher than traditional estimates. However, the waste sector contributes about 15% of India’s methane emissions, not the largest share, which mainly comes from agriculture.
Q5. ClimateTRACE and WasteMap, recently seen in the context of methane emissions in India, are best described as:
A. National programmes for solid waste management
B. Satellite-based platforms that track greenhouse gas emissions using advanced models
C. Regulatory bodies under the Ministry of Environment
D. Carbon trading exchanges for emission credits
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Answer: B. Satellite-based platforms that track greenhouse gas emissions using advanced models
Explanation: ClimateTRACE and WasteMap integrate satellite observations with modelling techniques to estimate greenhouse gas—especially methane—emissions at regional and site-specific levels, helping identify hotspots and improve emission inventories.
Q6. India won its maiden Squash World Cup title in 2025 by defeating which country in the final, and where was the final held?
A. Egypt – Mumbai
B. Hong Kong China– Mumbai
C. Hong Kong China – Chennai
D. Egypt – Chennai
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Answer: C. Hong Kong China – Chennai
Explanation: India defeated Hong Kong China in the final of the Squash World Cup 2025, held at Express Avenue Mall in Chennai, to win its first-ever World Cup title in squash.
Q7. Recently, on 13 December 2025, a Bill popularly referred to as the “SHANTI Bill” was introduced in the Parliament. This Bill belongs to which of the following sectors?
A. Internal security and counter-terrorism
B. Nuclear energy and atomic power governance
C. Space technology and satellite regulation
D. Renewable energy and carbon markets
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Answer: B. Nuclear energy and atomic power governance
Explanation: The SHANTI Bill stands for the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025. It deals with reforming India’s nuclear energy legal framework by replacing the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, with a single comprehensive law.
Q8. Which of the following States are involved in the Pennar (Somasila) – Cauvery (Grand Anicut) river interlinking project?
A. Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu only
B. Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu and Puducherry
C. Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka only
D. Tamil Nadu and Kerala only
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Answer: B. Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
Explanation: The Pennar (Somasila) – Cauvery (Grand Anicut) river interlinking project involves Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. It is part of the National River Linking Project aimed at transferring surplus water from the Pennar basin to the water-deficit Cauvery basin.
Q9. Which of the following railway stations received the National Energy Conservation Award, 2025 for outstanding energy efficiency measures?
A. Bina Railway Station
B. Miyana Railway Station
C. Itarsi Railway Station
D. Katni Junction
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Answer: B. Miyana Railway Station
Explanation: Miyana Railway Station in Guna district of Madhya Pradesh received the National Energy Conservation Award, 2025 for its effective use of LED lighting, BLDC fans and smart lighting systems, making it the Best Performing Railway Station in the Transport Category.
Q10. India’s first ‘table-top red marking’ on a National Highway, recently in the news, has been implemented on a road stretch passing through which protected area?
A. Kanha Tiger Reserve
B. Pench Tiger Reserve
C. Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve
D. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
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Answer: C. Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve
Explanation: The National Highways Authority of India implemented India’s first ‘table-top red marking’ on a highway stretch passing through the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh to enhance road safety while protecting wildlife.
Q11. Which of the following districts of Andhra Pradesh has been covered under the NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational training for Young Adolescent Girls) initiative?
A. Visakhapatnam
B. Srikakulam
C. Parvathipuram Manyam
D. Anantapur
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Answer: C. Parvathipuram Manyam
Explanation: Under the NAVYA initiative launched in June 2025, Parvathipuram Manyam district of Andhra Pradesh has been selected to empower adolescent girls aged 16–18 years through vocational training and holistic skill development.
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