1. With reference to UNCTAD (UN Trade and Development), consider the following statements:
1. It was established by the UN General Assembly in 1964.
2. It is headquartered in Geneva.
3. It publishes the World Investment Report.
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
2. Assertion (A):
The Government of India calculates Minimum Support Price (MSP) using the formula 1.5 × (A2 + FL).
Reason (R):
A2 + FL includes both the paid-out costs incurred by the farmer and the imputed value of unpaid family labour.
Which of the following options are Correct?
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation.
(c) A is correct but R is incorrect.
(d) A is incorrect but R is correct.
3. Which of the following correctly explains why Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPMs) are used in electric vehicles and wind turbines?
(a) They have low magnetic strength but are cheaper to produce.
(b) They retain magnetism only under very high temperatures.
(c) They provide very high magnetic strength and energy density in compact sizes.
(d) They do not use any rare earth elements and are environmentally neutral.
4. Which of the following are major reports published by UNCTAD?
1. World Economic Outlook
2. Trade and Development Report
3. Least Developed Countries Report
4. World Investment Report
Select the correct answer:
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
5. Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY):
1. PMGSY provides all-weather connectivity to eligible rural habitations defined as those having ≥300 population in plain areas, ≥250 in hill/NE/tribal areas, and ≥100 in LWE-affected districts.
2. Under PMGSY, the contractor is responsible for maintaining the constructed road for five years after completion.
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
6. Consider the following statements:
1. The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an Article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review.
2. The Supreme Court of India struck down the 99th Amendment to the Constitution of India as being violative of the independence of judiciary.
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
7. Consider the following statements regarding the President’s power to make a reference to the Supreme Court:
1. Under Article 143, the President may seek the Supreme Court’s opinion on questions of law or fact of public importance, and the Court’s opinion is binding on the President.
2. The Supreme Court may refuse to answer a Presidential Reference made under Article 143(1) if it considers the question inappropriate for judicial determination.
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 Commonwealth Games (CWG), consider the following statements:
1. India has hosted the Commonwealth Games only once before, prior to the 2030 Ahmedabad edition.
2. The Commonwealth Games immediately preceding the 2030 edition are scheduled to be held in Australia.
3. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is responsible for selecting host cities.
Which of the statements given above is/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 India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), consider the following statements:
1. India Stack is structured around three foundational layers: Identity, Payments, and Data Governance.
2. Platforms like Aadhaar and e-KYC fall under the Identity Layer, while UPI and Aadhaar Payment Bridge belong to the Payment Layer.
3. DigiLocker and the Account Aggregator framework are integral components of the Data Governance Layer of India’s DPI.
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
10. With reference to the Representation of the People Act, 1950, consider the following statements:
1. Under RPA 1950, only citizens of India who have attained the age of 18 years are eligible to be included in the electoral roll of a constituency.
2. Possession of Aadhaar can serve as sufficient proof of citizenship for getting one’s name included in the electoral roll under RPA 1950.
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 (27-11-2025):
1. Answer: (d)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (a)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (d)
10. Answer: (a)
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