1. Which organization is responsible for implementing the Clean Plant Programme in India?
(a) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
(b) National Horticulture Board (NHB)
(c) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
(d) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
2. Consider the following statements regarding the National Security Act (NSA), 1980:
1. The Act empowers the government to detain individuals to prevent them from acting in any manner prejudicial to national security.
2. A person can be detained under the NSA for a maximum period of 12 months without obtaining the opinion of an Advisory Board.
3. The Act authorizes both the Central Government and the State Governments to issue preventive detention orders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. With reference to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), consider the following statements:
1. The UNSC is the only UN organ with the power to take binding decisions on member states.
2. A resolution in the UNSC requires the support of at least nine members, including the concurrence of all five permanent members.
3. India has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UNSC for eight terms so far.
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
4. With reference to the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. The Sixth Schedule is contained in Articles 244 and 275.
2. It deals with the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
3. The Governor has powers to modify or annul laws made by the District or Regional Councils under this Schedule.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
5. Consider the following statements regarding AstroSat:
1. AstroSat is India’s first multi-wavelength space observatory capable of observing in UV, visible, and X-ray regions simultaneously.
2. It was launched by the GSLV Mk III from Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
3. AstroSat carries five scientific payloads including UVIT, LAXPC, CZTI, SXT, and SSM.
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
6. Consider the following statements regarding BRICS:
1. BRICS is an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
2. The BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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
7. Which of the following Indian states share a border with Nepal?
1. Uttarakhand
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Bihar
4. West Bengal
5. Sikkim
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) All of the above
8. The Prime Minister of India must be a member of Parliament. If they are not, how long can they continue to hold office without being an MP?
(a) 3 months
(b) 6 months
(c) 1 year
(d) 9 months
9. Consider the following statements regarding inflation in India:
1. Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Wholesale Price Index (WPI) are the two main measures of inflation in India.
2. RBI’s monetary policy framework targets WPI-based inflation for maintaining price stability.
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
10. Consider the following statements regarding Green Crackers:
1. Green Crackers are firecrackers developed under the “Environment-friendly Firecrackers” initiative by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
2. These crackers aim to reduce particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) and harmful gaseous emissions during festivities.
3. Green Crackers are banned completely across India under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
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
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (29-09-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (d)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (c)
7. Answer: (d)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (a)
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