1. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a:
(a) Constitutional body
(b) Statutory body
(c) Non-statutory body
(d) NGO under Wildlife Trust
2. Consider the following with reference to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989:
1. It provides special legal protection to members of SC and ST’s against atrocities and discrimination.
2. It allows for immediate arrest of the accused without prior approval from a higher authority.
3. The Act includes provisions for reservation in public employment and educational institutions.
How many of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
3. Which of the following best describes the Gaza Strip’s terrain?
(a) Mostly mountainous
(b) Flat coastal plain
(c) Desert with sand dunes only
(d) High plateaus
4. With reference to the Chief Justice of India (CJI), consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution explicitly mentions the procedure for the appointment of the CJI.
2. The CJI can be removed only by the President after Parliament passes a motion by special majority.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both
(d) None
5. With reference to Aadhaar, consider the following statements:
1. It is issued by UIDAI.
2. It is mandatory to avail all government subsidies.
3. Aadhaar number is proof of citizenship.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Consider the following matches with reference to LNG processing with their primary purposes
1. Acid gas removal – Prevent corrosion and freezing damage
2. Separation of LPG – Allow storage at low pres-sure
3. Liquefaction of CH, and Câ‚‚H – Create usable by-products
4. Mercury removal – Protect cryogenic equip-ment
How many of the above matches is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
7. The Northern Sea Route (NSR) passes through which strait in the east?
(a) Malacca Strait
(b) Bering Strait
(c) Strait of Gibraltar
(d) Hormuz Strait
8. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002:
1. The PMLA aims to prevent money laundering and provides for confiscation of property derived from proceeds of crime.
2. It applies only to financial institutions, and individuals cannot be prosecuted under this Act.
3. It allows for attachment and adjudication of properties related to money laundering.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. Which of the following correctly describes the Samudra Manthan Mission?
(a) A deep-sea mining project under the Ministry of Earth Sciences
(b) A petroleum exploration programme to boost offshore oil & gas production
(c) A renewable energy scheme for offshore wind farms
(d) A port-led infrastructure development project under Sagarmala
10. Consider the following statements regarding the Gyan Bharatam Mission:
1. It is a Central Sector initiative of the Union Ministry of Culture, implemented through the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA).
2. The mission aims to create a National Digital Repository of Indian Knowledge Systems.
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
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (22-08-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: c
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (c)
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