1. What is the long-term vision alignment of the NAVYA initiative?
(a) Digital Bharat 2030
(b) Startup India
(c) Smart City Mission
(d) Viksit Bharat@2047
2. With reference to the Gorkhaland demand, consider the following statements:
1. It is based on the cultural identity of the Nepali-speaking population.
2. The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration was created under the Sixth Schedule.
3. The movement gained momentum under Subhash Ghisingh in the 1980s.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Consider the following statements regarding the geo-graphical location of Venezuela:
1. It is bordered by Colombia to the west and Brazil to the south.
2. The Caribbean Sea lies to its north.
3. The Orinoco River flows mainly along its western bor-der with Colombia.
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
4. With reference to the Rotavac vaccine, consider the following statements:
1. It is India’s first indigenously developed vaccine against rotavirus.
2. Rotavirus mainly causes severe diarrhoea in infants and young children.
3. Rotavac is administered as an injectable vaccine under India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP).
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
5. Consider the following statements regarding the town of Deoband:
1. It is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
2. Deoband lies in the Doab region between the Ganga and Yamuna rivers.
3. It is situated close to the border with Nepal.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can the President declare a community as a Scheduled Tribe (ST)?
(a) Article 341
(b) Article 342
(c) Article 350
(d) Article 366
7. Which of the following gases are considered major green-house gases contributing to global warming?
1. Carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚)
2. Methane (CHâ‚„)
3. Nitrous oxide (Nâ‚‚O)
4. Nitrogen (Nâ‚‚)
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
8. Consider the following statements regarding the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO):
1. It is a regional intergovernmental organization focused on political, economic, and security-related coopera-tion in Eurasia.
2. India became a full member of the SCO in 2017.
3. The SCO has a permanent military alliance similar to NATO.
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
9. Consider the following statements regarding the G20:
1. It is a forum of 19 countries and the European Union aimed at international economic cooperation.
2. India is a permanent member of the G20.
3. The G20 has a permanent secretariat headquartered in New York.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. Consider the following statements regarding the Narcot-ics Control Bureau (NCB) of India:
1. It is the chief law enforcement and intelligence agency responsible for combating drug trafficking and substance abuse in India.
2. NCB functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
3. It has the authority to investigate cases under both domestic laws and international conventions on nar-cotic drugs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (18-10-2025):
1. Answer: (d)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (a)
4. Answer: (a)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (a)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (d)
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