1. With reference to the GSAT-7R (CMS-03) satellite, consider the following statements:
1. It was launched aboard the LVM3 launch vehicle into a geosynchronous transfer orbit.
2. It is India’s first meteorological satellite designed for the Indian Ocean Region.
3. It will enhance the Indian Navy’s communication network using indigenous payloads.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Consider the following pairs:
| Wetland/Lake | Location |
| 1. Hokera Wetland | Punjab |
| 2. Renuka Wetland | Himachal Pradesh |
| 3. Rudrasagar Lake | Tripura |
| 4. Sasthamkotta Lake | Tamil Nadu |
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three pairs
(d) All four pairs
3. With reference to Exercise Trishul (2025), consider the following statements:
1. It is a tri-services exercise led by the Indian Air Force.
2. It focuses on jointness, cyber warfare, and electronic warfare operations.
3. It is conducted across the creek and desert sectors of Rajasthan and Gujarat extending into the Arabian Sea.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following statements regarding the Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL):
1. It operates under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways.
2. It functions as a consortium of four major ports.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. The International Aryan Summit 2025 is being held as part of which festival?
(a) Bharat Jyoti Festival
(b) Jyāna Jyoti Festival
(c) Arya Mahotsav
(d) Swadeshi Utsav
6. With reference to Cloud Seeding Technology, consider the following statements:
1. Cloud seeding involves the dispersion of substances like silver iodide or sodium chloride into the atmosphere to enhance precipitation.
2. It can be used both to increase rainfall and suppress hail formation.
3. In India, cloud seeding experiments have been conducted by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and various state governments.
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
7. With reference to Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), consider the following statements:
1. SMRs are nuclear reactors with a power output of up to 300 MWe and are designed for modular construction and installation.
2. Unlike large conventional reactors, SMRs cannot generate low-carbon electricity.
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
8. With reference to the “Naxal-Mukt Bharat” initiative, consider the following statements:
1. The Naxal-Mukt Bharat initiative aims to completely eliminate Left Wing Extremism (LWE) from India through coordinated security and development measures.
2. The initiative is implemented exclusively by the Ministry of Defence.
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
9. With reference to India’s Nuclear Policy, consider the following statements:
1. India follows a policy of No First Use (NFU) of nuclear weapons.
2. The authority to authorize the use of nuclear weapons lies with the Prime Minister of India through the Nuclear Command Authority (NCA).
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. With reference to the Emerging Science & Technology Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025, consider the following statements:
1. During the event, the Prime Minister launched a ₹1 Lakh Crore Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund to strengthen India’s private sector-led R&D ecosystem.
2. The ESTIC 2025 Conclave focuses only on space technology and quantum science as its two main thematic 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
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (03-11-2025):
1. Answer: (c)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (d)
7. Answer: (a)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (c)
10. Answer: (a)
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