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Daily-mcqs 13 Dec 2025
Q1:
With reference to DSC A20, consider the following statements: 1. It is the first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Craft of the Indian Navy. 2. It has been constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE). 3. It will be commissioned on 16 December 2025 at Kochi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 1 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: DSC A20 is first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Craft in India.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The vessel is being built by Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata, not GRSE.
Statement 3 is correct: The commissioning date and venue are 16 December 2025 at Kochi.
Q2:
With reference to the Italy–India Business Forum 2025, consider the following statements: 1. The Forum was held in New Delhi to mark the launch of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement. 2. It aimed to deepen bilateral trade, investment, and technology partnerships between India and Italy. 3. The Forum emphasised joint ventures, co-development projects, and R&D collaboration. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Forum was held in Mumbai, not New Delhi, and it did not mark the launch of the India–EU FTA.
Statement 2 is correct: A core objective was to enhance bilateral trade and investment ties.
Statement 3 is correct: The Forum encouraged joint ventures, co-development projects, and R&D collaborations.
Q3:
Consider the following statements regarding trade and economic integration between India and Italy: 1. Italy aims to increase its annual trade with India to €20 billion by 2029. 2. Italy is India’s largest trading partner within the European Union. 3. Bilateral trade between the two countries exceeded $15 billion in 2023–24. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Italy has set a target of €20 billion annual trade by 2029.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Italy is India’s 4th largest trading partner in the EU, not the largest.
Statement 3 is correct: Bilateral trade in 2023–24 exceeded $15 billion, indicating strong economic engagement.
Q4:
With reference to India–Italy relations, consider the following statements: 1. Diplomatic relations between India and Italy were established in 1947. 2. India and Italy announced a Strategic Partnership in March 2023. 3. Italy is part of the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: D
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Diplomatic relations were established in 1947, soon after India’s independence.
Statement 2 is correct: A Strategic Partnership was announced in March 2023 during PM Giorgia Meloni’s visit.
Statement 3 is correct: Italy’s inclusion in IMEEC enhances multilateral economic and energy cooperation.
Q5:
With reference to the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, consider the following statements: 1. Karnataka is the first Indian state to introduce a dedicated law specifically defining hate speech. 2. The Bill was introduced because the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 explicitly not defines “hate speech”. 3. The Bill aims to prevent hatred and social disharmony through a specific legal framework. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: D
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Karnataka became the first Indian state to table a law dedicated to defining and addressing hate speech.
Statement 2 is correct: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 does not explicitly define hate speech, which necessitated the state-level legislation.
Statement 3 is correct: The primary objective is to prevent the spread of hatred and disharmony.
Q6:
With reference to the recent performance of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in India, consider the following statements: 1. Between FY21 and FY25, more than 450 SEZ units have shut down across major SEZs. 2. Employment in SEZs witnessed a sharp increase during FY25 due to post-pandemic recovery. 3. Despite unit closures, SEZ exports increased significantly during the same period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: 466 SEZ units shut down between FY21 and FY25, as per data shared in Lok Sabha.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Employment marginally declined from 31.94 lakh (FY24) to 31.77 lakh (FY25).
Statement 3 is correct: SEZ exports nearly doubled from ₹7.59 lakh crore (FY21) to ₹14.63 lakh crore (FY25).
Q7:
With reference to the evolution of SEZs in India, consider the following statements: 1. India’s first Export Processing Zone was established at Kandla in 1965. 2. The SEZ Policy was introduced in 2000, converting EPZs into SEZs. 3. The SEZ Act, 2005 came into force in February 2006. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: D
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Kandla EPZ (1965) was Asia’s first EPZ.
Statement 2 is correct: The SEZ Policy (2000) converted all eight EPZs into SEZs.
Statement 3 is correct: The SEZ Act, 2005 became operational on 10 February 2006.
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