1. Where was India’s first commercial electric truck battery swapping and charging station inaugurated?
(a) Gurugram, Haryana
(b) Panchi Gujran, Sonipat
(c) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
(d) Faridabad, Haryana
2. With reference to CHACE-2 (Chandra’s Atmospheric Composition Explorer-2), consider the following statements:
1. It detected, for the first time, the impact of a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) from the Sun on the Moon, leading to a rise in lunar exosphere pressure.
2. It was launched aboard Chandrayaan-2’s orbiter in 2019 to study the Moon’s surface mineral composition.
3. CHACE-2 is equipped to measure neutral gases, isotopic abundances, and noble gases such as Argon-40 in the lunar exosphere.
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. With reference to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), consider the following statements:
1. The ASEAN Secretariat is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.
2. India became a Full Dialogue Partner of ASEAN in 1996.
3. The ASEAN Chairmanship rotates annually in reverse alphabetical order of member states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
4. With reference to the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) implemented in Delhi-NCR, consider the following statements:
1. GRAP was established in 2017 under directives of the Supreme Court and provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. It prescribes uniform pollution control measures irrespective of the Air Quality Index (AQI) levels.
3. The plan was revised in 2024 to include predictive enforcement using IMD and IITM air quality forecasts.
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. The COP30 climate conference will be hosted in which of the following locations?
(a) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(b) Belém, Brazil
(c) Glasgow, United Kingdom
(d) Nairobi, Kenya
6. With reference to the PM SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to develop existing schools managed by Central, State, and UT governments as model schools for implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
2. The scheme is fully funded by the Central Government.
3. It focuses on providing green schools with solar energy, water conservation, and waste management systems.
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
7. With reference to the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), consider the following statements:
1. It is an informal strategic forum comprising India, Japan, the United States, and Australia.
2. The first in-person Leaders’ Summit of the Quad was hosted by India in New Delhi.
3. One of its major focuses is to ensure a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
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
8. With reference to BRICS, consider the following statements:
1. The New Development Bank (NDB) was established by BRICS in 2014 with its headquarters in Shanghai, China.
2. BRICS operates on the principle of consensus in decision-making.
3. Indonesia and Saudi Arabia are founding members of BRICS.
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
9. With reference to the Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), consider the following statements:
1. It is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. The species is classified as ‘Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List.
3. The Bishnoi community in Rajasthan is known for its traditional protection of Blackbucks.
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
10. With reference to the Rangarajan Line, consider the following statements:
1. It is a method to determine the extreme coastal high tide line for demarcating territorial waters.
2. It was recommended by the Rangarajan Committee on coastal regulation.
3. The line helps in implementing the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms in India.
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
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (21-10-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (c)
10. Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
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