1. Consider the following statements about the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS):
1. It functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
2. It operates the Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC).
3. It has been designated as the National Oceanographic Data Centre by the IODE of UNESCO.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
2. With reference to the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan, consider the following statements:
1. The platform was launched by Russia to promote regional peace in Afghanistan.
2. India is a founding member of the Moscow Format.
3. The 2025 joint statement opposed the deployment of foreign military infrastructure in Afghanistan.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
3. In which state is the Mera Hou Chongba festival being celebrated?
(a) Assam
(b) Manipur
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Tripura
4. The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) is a ______ body.
(a) Government department
(b) Autonomous
(c) Private research
(d) Public-private partnership
5. Consider the following statements about the iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) scheme:
1. iDEX was launched in 2021 to promote innovation in defence and aerospace through startups, MSMEs, and innovators.
2. ADITI 2.0 under iDEX provides grants up to ₹10 crore for developing AI, quantum, and anti-drone technologies.
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. With reference to Quantum Technology, consider the following statements:
1. Quantum computers use qubits that can exist in superposition, unlike classical bits.
2. Quantum tunnelling allows particles to pass through barriers, which is exploited in Josephson junctions for superconducting qubits.
3. Quantum entanglement is used for secure communication and quantum key distribution (QKD).
4. Quantum computers can only perform calculations slower than classical computers.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 3, and 4 only
7. With reference to India-UK Vision 2035, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to double bilateral trade by 2030 and enhance economic cooperation in sectors like textiles, engineering goods, and IT.
2. It includes a Defence Industrial Roadmap for co-design and co-production of defence products, including jet engines.
3. It proposes mutual recognition of academic qualifications and encourages establishment of UK university campuses in India.
4. It is limited only to trade and defence cooperation between India and the UK.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
8. Match the following operations with their focus:
Operations Focus/Description
A. Operation Green Hunt 1. Counter-insurgency operation against Naxals in Chhattisgarh and adjoining states
B. Operation Prahar 2. Counter-insurgency and anti-terror operation in Jammu & Kashmir
C. Operation Black Forest 3. Joint anti-Maoist operation in dense forests of Bastar and Odisha region
Codes:
(a) A-1, B-2, C-3
(b) A-3, B-2, C-1
(c) A-1, B-3, C-2
(d) A-2, B-1, C-3
9. Consider the following statements about the COBRA Battalion:
1. It is a specialized counter-insurgency force under the CRPF for operations against Naxal/Maoist insurgents.
2. COBRA units are trained in jungle warfare, guerrilla tactics, and rapid deployment in left-wing extremism-affected areas.
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 about the SAMADHAN strategy:
1. It is a CRPF-led counter-insurgency strategy aimed at effectively neutralizing Naxal/Maoist threats in India.
2. The strategy focuses only on increasing the number of armed camps.
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 (08-10-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (c)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (c)
10. Answer: (a)
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