1. Which organization constructed the new road to Lipulekh Pass to reduce travel time for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra?
(a) Border Roads Organisation
(b) Indo-Tibetan Border Police
(c) Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam
(d) Sashastra Seema Bal
2. Consider the following statements about the Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme:
1. The SHC provides data on pH, organic carbon, macronutrients, and micronutrients.
2. The SHC Scheme has resulted in reduced fertilizer use and improved crop yields.
3. The School Soil Health Programme under SHC focuses only on soil sample collection.
4. SHC has been merged with Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY).
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Consider the following statements regarding the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI):
1. NEERI is a constituent laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
2. NEERI’s primary focus areas include water supply, sewage disposal, and pollution control in India.
3. NEERI is headquartered at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
4. NEERI has contributed to the development of air and water quality monitoring systems in India.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. Consider the following with reference to the Public Interest Litigation (PIL):
1. PIL allows any individual or group to approach the court in the interest of the public, even if they are not directly affected.
2. The concept of PIL originated in India through constitutional amendments in the 1980s.
3. PILs can only be filed in the Supreme Court and not in High Courts.
How many of the above are not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
5. Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The UN Security Council is the only UN body with the authority to impose binding decisions on member states.
Statement 2: UNSC has the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security under the UN Charter.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and statement 2 explains statement 1
(b) Both statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and statement 2 does not explains statement 1
(c) Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect
(d) Statement 2 is correct, but Statement 1 is incorrect
6. Consider the following with reference to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO):
1. ICAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for setting international standards for aviation safety.
2. India is not a permanent member of the ICAO Council
3. ICAO is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
How many of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
7. A judge of a High Court can be removed from office by:
(a) The Chief Justice of India
(b) The Governor of the State
(c) The President, after a motion passed by Parliament
(d) The Supreme Court
8. Which of the following statements about PM2.5 is/are correct?
1. PM2.5 refers to particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 millimetres or less.
2. PM2.5 particles can penetrate deep into the lungs and even enter the bloodstream.
3. Sources of PM2.5 include combustion of fossil fuels, dust storms, and industrial processes.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. Consider the following statements regarding the Parliament of India:
1. The Rajya Sabha cannot initiate a Money Bill.
2. A Joint Sitting of Parliament is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
3. The Constitution provides a fixed number of maximum sittings for Parliament in a year.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. With reference to Edge Computing, consider the following statements:
1. Edge computing reduces latency by processing data closer to the source of generation.
2. It eliminates the need for cloud computing by handling all computations at the local edge.
3. Edge computing is particularly useful in applications requiring real-time data processing, such as autonomous vehicles and smart grids.
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
Answers for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (21-07-2025):
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (a)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (c)
7. Answer: (c)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (a)
10.  Answer: (b)
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