1. Consider the following:
1. Pyroclastic debris
2. Sulphur compounds
3. Nitrogen compounds
4. Water vapour
How many of the above are typically released during volcanic eruptions?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) All four
(d) Only one
2. Consider the following statements:
1. Basic lava has low silica content and generally results in gentle, effusive eruptions.
2. Acidic lava is highly viscous and tends to trap gases, causing explosive eruptions.
3. Stratovolcanoes are typically associated with acidic to intermediate magma.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Consider the following statements:
1. Mount Semeru is a stratovolcano located at a convergent plate boundary.
2. Its eruptions are highly explosive mainly because it contains low-viscosity magma.
3. Indonesia lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a tectonically active region.
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
4. What is BIRSA-101, recently seen in the news?
(a) A CRISPR-based gene therapy developed using India’s indigenous genome-editing platform
(b) A welfare scheme launched for the socio-economic development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
(c) A digital archive project documenting the cultural heritage of Birsa Munda and tribal freedom fighters
(d) A Pan-India training programme for tribal health workers under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs
5. Consider the following statements regarding “off-targeting” in gene editing:
1. It refers to unintended edits occurring at genomic sites other than the target sequence.
2. It is a major safety concern in CRISPR technology.
3. Off-target edits occur mainly because the guide RNA binds non-specifically to similar DNA sequences.
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
6. Consider the following countries:
1. Sri Lanka
2. Bangladesh
3. Mauritius
4. Seychelles
How many of the above are full members of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) All four
(d) Only one
7. Consider the following statements:
1. CSC is a regional mechanism aimed at enhancing security cooperation among Indian Ocean Region countries.
2. CSC was originally formed as a trilateral maritime security initiative among India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
3. CSC’s cooperation includes joint work on cyber security and protection of critical digital infrastructure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. Consider the following statements:
1. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay authored Anandamath, where the song Vande Mataram first appears.
2. He was one of the earliest Indian members of the Imperial Civil Service.
3. His novel Anandamath is based on the events of the Sanyasi Rebellion.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
9. Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) in India are constituted under which of the following Acts?
(a) Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
(b) Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
(c) Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
(d) Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
10. With reference to Article 143 (Presidential Reference), consider the following statements:
1. The Supreme Court’s advisory opinion under Article 143 is not binding.
2. Article 143 can be used for questions of law or fact of public importance.
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 (21-11-2025):
1. Answer: (c) All four
2. Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
4. Answer: (a)
5. Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Answer: (c) All four
7. Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
8. Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (c)
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