1. Which area in Bengaluru has recently been declared a Biodiversity Heritage Site?
(a) Cantonment Railway Colony
(b) Gandhi Krishi Vigyan Kendra (GKVK)
(c) Lalbagh Botanical Garden
(d) Bannerghatta National Park
2. Which of the following would reduce India’s trade deficit?
1. Increase in gold imports
2. Rupee appreciation against USD
3. Surge in petroleum exports
4. Weak global demand for Indian textiles
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 & 4 only
(b) 2 & 3 only
(c) 1, 2 & 3
(d) 2, 3 & 4
3. With reference to the International Seabed Authority (ISA), consider the following statements:
1. It is an organ of the United Nations headquartered in Geneva.
2. It regulates mineral-related activities in seabed areas beyond national jurisdiction.
3. All parties to UNCLOS are automatically members of the ISA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following statements about the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS):
1. It is conducted by the Labour Bureau under the Ministry of Labour & Employment.
2. It provides annual estimates of employment & unemployment under both Usual Status and Current Weekly Status.
3. The survey introduced a rotational panel sample design from January 2025.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. With references to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, consider the following statements:
1. The Act mandates digitization and centralized registration of all Waqf properties to ensure transparency and accountability.
2. It allows any individual, including non-Muslims, to declare government land as Waqf property without prior approval.
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
6. Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A):
Himachal Pradesh is the leading apple-producing state in India.
Reason (R):
Apples require a temperate climate with chilling hours and well-drained soil for optimal growth.
Which of the following options is correct?
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
7. Which organization serves as the nodal agency for administrative and logistical support to the EAC-PM?
(a) Reserve Bank of India
(b) NITI Aayog
(c) Ministry of Finance
(d) Planning Commission
8. Cheetah is ecologically significant because they:
(a) Regulate herbivore populations in grassland ecosystems
(b) Increase prey base for other large carnivores
(c) Help in maintaining forest regeneration
(d) Reduce the spread of zoonotic diseases
9. With reference to the 77th Emmy Awards, consider the following statements:
1. The Studio won a record number of Emmys this year.
2. The Pitt won the award for Best Drama Series.
3. Fifteen-year-old Owen Cooper became the youngest Emmy winner in 40 years.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
10. Consider the following with reference to Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB):
1. TDB is a statutory body constituted by the Government of Kerala to manage and administer temples in the Travancore region.
2. TDB is responsible for the maintenance of temple properties, rituals, and welfare of priests and staff.
3. TDB functions under the direct control of the central government and follows the Central Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act.
How many of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (16-09-2025):
1. Answer: (a)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (c)
10. Answer: (b)
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