1. India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 aims to celebrate India’s journey towards which national goal?
(a) Swachh Bharat
(b) Digital India
(c) Aatmanirbhar Bharat
(d) Make in India
2. With reference to the Great Nicobar Island Project, consider the following statements:
1. Galathea Bay, a major site under this project, is an important nesting zone for Leatherback Turtles.
2. The project was conceived by NITI Aayog and the nodal implementation authority is ANIIDCO.
3. The settlement of forest rights under FRA 2006 for this project has already been judicially upheld and finalised.
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. Which of the following categories are prohibited under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025?
(a) E-Sports
(b) Skill based Social Games
(c) Online Money Games
(d) Educational Puzzle Games
4. ESTIC 2025 recently seen in news is primarily related to which of the following?
(a) Climate Resilience Index for Coastal India
(b) India’s new national platform shaping Science, Technology & Innovation (STI)ecosystem replacing Indian Science Congress
(c) A multilateral summit on Space Launch Vehicle Regulations
(d) India–EU Semiconductor Partnership Platform
5. The establishment of “India House” in UAE is aimed at primarily strengthening which of the following dimensions?
(a) Defence Cooperation
(b) Cultural and Academic Exchange
(c) Oil and Strategic Petroleum Trading Mechanism
(d) Space Mission Joint Launch Base
6. With reference to the UN High Seas Treaty (BBNJ), consider the following statements:
1. It is the first legally binding global treaty on conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
2. It mandates Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) even for activities whose impacts are likely to occur in international waters.
3. It deals only with Marine Protected Areas but excludes issues related to Marine Genetic Resources.
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
7. Afghanistan is highly prone to earthquakes mainly because:
(a) It lies on the Ring of Fire like Japan and Chile
(b) It is located in the Alpide Belt where Eurasian, Indian and Arabian plate interactions occur
(c) It sits on a stable interior shield region with no active faults
(d) It lies in the mid-Atlantic Ridge divergent boundary
8. With reference to the proposal for a Global No-First-Use (NFU) Treaty, consider the following statements:
1. A No-First-Use treaty means nuclear weapons would be used only in retaliation to a nuclear attack.
2. India and China both currently maintain official No-First-Use (NFU) nuclear doctrines.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) none
9. “An Indian way for G2”, what strategic course should India adopt amid the evolving US–China rivalry?
(a) Fully align with the United States to counter China
(b) Seek to isolate China through Quad and maritime alliances
(c) Follow a multi-alignment approach engaging the US, China, Asia, and Europe together
(d) Remain non-aligned and distant from both the US and China
10. Consider the following statements regarding the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC) Scheme:
1. The scheme aims to promote formal savings and financial inclusion among women and girls in India.
2. The scheme is administered by the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
Which of the above statements 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 (04-11-2025):
1. Answer: (c)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: C
9. Answer: (c)
10. Answer: (a)
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