1. Article 370, recently seen in the news, is an example of which type of federalism?
(a) Dual Federalism
(b) Cooperative Federalism
(c) Asymmetrical Federalism
(d) Symmetrical Federalism
2. Consider the following statements with reference to NATO:
1. Article 5 of NATO has been invoked multiple times during the Cold War.
2. India is a dialogue partner in NATO.
3. Finland is the latest country to join NATO.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. With reference to Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. It was a temporary provision that granted special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
2. Article 370 could only be abrogated with the consent of the Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir.
3. The Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019, was issued by the Supreme Court of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
4. With reference to the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), consider the following statements:
1. PETA is headquartered in Geneva and functions under the UN Environment Programme.
2. PETA opposes the use of animals in the food, fashion, and entertainment industries.
3. PETA was founded in 1980 and draws inspiration from Peter Singer’s book Animal Liberation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. With reference to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, consider the following statements:
1. The POCSO Act is gender-neutral and defines a child as any person below 18 years of age.
2. The Act allows for the identity of the victim to be revealed by police in exceptional cases.
3. The POCSO Act mandates reporting of sexual offences and criminalises non-reporting.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Which of the following countries share maritime boundaries with the Philippines?
1. Malaysia
2. Vietnam
3. China
4. Indonesia
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
7. With reference to flash floods, consider the following statements:
1. Flash floods typically occur within six hours of heavy rainfall or other water accumulation events.
2. In India, flash floods are commonly associated with slow-moving depressions but not with cloudbursts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
8. With reference to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, consider the following statements:
1. The Act provides for the setting up of Special Courts to try offences under it.
2. The court may grant bail under Section 45 of the Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
9. Which of the following are security measures adopted by UIDAI to ensure Aadhaar data protection?
1. Virtual ID
2. Masked Aadhaar
3. Tokenization
4. Multi-Factor Authentication using biometric and retina scan
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
10. Which of the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Kisan MaanDhan Yojana (PM-KMY) are correct?
1. It is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme managed by LIC.
2. Small and marginal farmers owning up to 2 hectares of land, aged 18 to 40, are eligible.
3. The government contributes twice the amount paid by the farmer towards the pension fund.
4. After the farmer’s death, the spouse is entitled to 50% of the pension as family pension.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (06-08-2025):
1. Answer: (c) Asymmetrical Federalism
2. Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
3. Answer: (a) 1 only
4. Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
5. Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
6. Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
7. Answer: (a) 1 only
8. Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
9. Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
10. Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
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