1. With reference to the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), consider the following statements:
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. It provides financial assistance in cases of old age, widowhood, disability, and death of the primary breadwinner.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) none
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Vikram 32-bit processor launched at Semicon 2025:
1. It is India’s first fully indigenous 32-bit processor, designed and fabricated in India.
2. It has been qualified for use in harsh environmental conditions like defense and space.
3. It was developed in collaboration with ASML, a Dutch semiconductor company.
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
3. With reference to Foreigners Tribunals in India, consider the following:
1. They are quasi-judicial bodies established under the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964.
2. They are functional only in Assam, while in other States cases are decided directly under the Foreigners Act, 1946.
3. Their orders are advisory in nature and not binding on the government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following statements regarding the Public Accounts Committee (PAC):
1. It was first established in 1921 under the Government of India Act, 1919.
2. Its chairperson is always a member of the ruling party in the Lok Sabha.
3. It cannot question government policies, only their implementation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. With reference to Vice-Chancellor appointments in Indian universities:
1. In Central Universities, the final authority in VC appointments rests with the President of India as Visitor.
2. The Draft UGC Regulations 2025 propose a 3-member Search-cum-Selection Committee with UGC representation in all types of universities.
3. The process is uniform across Central, State, and Private universities under the 2025 draft regulations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
6. Consider the following statements regarding the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM):
1. It functions under the Ministry of Electronics & IT.
2. The Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme under ISM supports chip design startups and MSMEs.
3. It provides up to 100% financial support for setting up semiconductor fabs in India.
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
7. India has recently conducted the exercise Yudh Abhyas with which of the following countries:
(a) China
(b) Russia
(c) US
(d) Nepal
8. With reference to the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, consider the following statements:
1. The Act mandates free and compulsory education to all children in the age group of 6 to 14 years under Article 21A of the Constitution.
2. Minority educational institutions established under Article 30(1) are not bound by certain provisions of the RTE 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. Consider the following statements regarding the Collegium System in India:
1. The Collegium system is expressly mentioned in the Constitution of India.
2. It was established through Supreme Court judgments known as the “Judges Cases”.
3. The President is bound to appoint judges as recommended by the Collegium.
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
10. Consider the following with reference to countries that share a border with Afghanistan:
1. Iran
2. China
3. Uzbekistan
4. Turkmenistan
How many of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (03-09-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (d)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (c)
8. Answer: (c)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (d)
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