1. Where is India’s first Equine Disease-Free Compartment (EDFC), officially recognized by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), located?
(a) Jaipur
(b) Pune
(c) Meerut
(d) Hyderabad
2. Which of the following institutions is NOT involved in implementing the National ‘Red List’ Assessment Initiative?
(a) Botanical Survey of India (BSI)
(b) Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
(c) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
(d) Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
3. With reference to the Commonwealth Games, consider the following statements:
1. The first Commonwealth Games were held in London in 1930.
2. India last hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010.
3. The Commonwealth Games are organized every two years among member countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
4. With reference to the Tomahawk Missile, consider the following statements:
1. It is a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by the USA and UK.
2. It can be launched from both ships and submarines.
3. It has a range exceeding 2,000 km.
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) 3 only
5. With reference to the “Sustainable Aquaculture in Mangrove Ecosystems (SAIME)” initiative, consider the following statements:
1. It was developed by the Nature Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS) in the Sundarbans region.
2. It ensures mangrove plantation covering at least 50% of aquaculture ponds.
3. The model has been recognized globally by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
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
6. Which of the following statements about Rare Earth Elements (REEs) is/are correct?
1. Rare Earth Elements are primarily composed of the 15 lanthanides along with scandium and yttrium.
2. China is the largest producer and exporter of Rare Earth Elements in the world.
3. REEs are called “rare” because they are extremely scarce in the Earth’s crust.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Which of the following statements about Green Crackers is/are correct?
1. Green Crackers are fireworks made using less harmful chemicals to reduce air pollution.
2. They are promoted under the “Star Rating” system by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC).
3. Green Crackers completely eliminate the emission of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10).
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. Which of the following statements about the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is/are correct?
1. IMEC was launched at the G20 Summit in New Delhi in September 2023.
2. The corridor aims to connect India with Europe via the Middle East, including countries like Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Greece.
3. IMEC is primarily focused on enhancing digital connectivity through the establishment of new fiber-optic cables and cross-border digital infrastructure.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. With reference to the Pakistan-Afghanistan boundary shown in the map, consider the following statements:
1. The Durand Line, drawn in 1893, serves as the de facto boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
2. The boundary traverses the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan in Pakistan.
3. The boundary is entirely defined by natural features like rivers and mountains.
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. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), consider the following statements:
1. The scheme aims to correct regional imbalances in tertiary healthcare and augment medical education infrastructure.
2. Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN) is a non-lapsable fund created from Health and Education Cess
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 (16-10-2025):
1. Answer: (c)
2. Answer: (c)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (a)
8. Answer: (d)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (c)
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