1. The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for 2024 was recently awarded to:
(a) Angela Merkel
(b) Michelle Bachelet
(c) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
(d) António Guterres
2. With reference to the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), consider the following statements:
1. NCDC functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2. It serves as the nodal agency for Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP).
3. NCDC is responsible for pandemic preparedness and field epidemiology training in India.
4. NCDC was originally established as the Malaria Institute of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Match the following Articles with their provisions related to the Governor:
| List I (Article) | List II (Provision) |
| A. Article 153 | Executive power of the Governor |
| B. Article 154 | Appointment of Governor |
| C. Article 155 | Qualifications for Governor |
| D. Article 157 | Governor for each State |
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
(b) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
(c) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
(d) A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
4. With reference to the formation of new states in India, consider the following statements:
1. A new state of India can be created by Parliament even if the concerned parent state does not give its consent to the reorganisation.
2. The President must refer the State Reorganisation Bill to the concerned State Legislature for its views, but Parliament is not bound to accept those views.
3. The creation of a new state necessarily requires a Constitutional Amendment under Article 368.
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
5. With reference to the G20, consider the following statements:
1. The G20 was established in 1999 as a forum for Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors.
2. The Presidency of the G20 rotates annually among the member countries.
3. The G20 has a permanent secretariat based in Geneva.
4. The African Union is now a permanent member of the G20.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
6. With reference to Natural Farming, consider the following statements:
1. It promotes the use of Jeevamrit and mulching.
2. Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati (BPKP) scheme supports Natural Farming.
3. Chemical fertilizers are permitted in small quantities.
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
7. With reference to the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021, consider the following statements:
1. The Act abolishes certain appellate tribunals and transfers their functions to existing courts.
2. It fixes the tenure of tribunal members at four years.
3. It empowers the Central Government to make rules regarding the qualifications and service conditions of tribunal members.
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
8. With reference to the PM-KISAN scheme, consider the following statements:
1. PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year to all landholding farmer families in three equal instalments through DBT.
2. Income-tax payees and government employees are eligible for benefits under PM-KISAN.
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 the Red Corridor in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Red Corridor refers to districts affected by Left-Wing Extremism (LWE).
2. The classification of Red Corridor districts is done by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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 Bills passed by the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
1. A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.
2. A Constitutional Amendment Bill requires a special majority in both Houses of Parliament.
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 (20-11-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (d)
3. Answer: (a)
4. Answer: (a)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (d)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (c)
10. Answer: (c)
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