1. With reference to the Trump Gold Card Programme, consider the following:
1. It is intended to reduce visa outflow of high-skilled students from countries like India and China.
2. It replaces the H-1B visa category.
3. It allows corporations to sponsor foreign talent through a higher-fee route.
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
2. Consider the following statements regarding the role of the Governor in State Universities:
1. The Governor, as Chancellor, acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.
2. By virtue of Article 254(1), when any provision of a State University Act is repugnant to the UGC Regulations, 2018, the UGC Regulations shall prevail.
3. In most states, the Governor is the ex-officio Chancellor of state universities.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
3. Consider the following statements regarding NOTTO (National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation):
1. It functions under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
2. It serves as the apex coordinating body for organ procurement and allocation in India.
3. It operates under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
4. Consider the following statements regarding PM–SURYA GHAR: Muft Bijli Yojana:
1. It is under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
2. It aims to install 1 crore residential rooftop solar systems by 2026–27.
3. Deploy 30 GW residential rooftop solar capacity.
4. It is a Central Sponsored Scheme.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) None
5. In the context of the Karnataka Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill, 2025, which of the following most accurately reflects the scope of Article 17 of the Constitution?
(a) Article 17 prohibits untouchability and any form of caste-based exclusion, but only when it is enforced by the State.
(b) Article 17 abolishes untouchability and invalidates caste-based social exclusion even when imposed by private bodies such as caste panchayats.
(c) Article 17 abolishes untouchability but does not extend to social ostracism arising from customary or community practices.
(d) Article 17 prohibits untouchability only when it results in denial of access to public places notified by law.
6. Consider the following statements:
1. Under Net Metering, the consumer is billed based on the net difference between electricity imported from the grid and electricity exported to the grid.
2. Under Virtual Net Metering (VNM), consumers who cannot install rooftop solar can receive energy credits from an off-site shared solar plant.
3. Under Net Billing, exported solar energy is credited at the same retail tariff at which the consumer imports electricity.
4. Under Gross Metering, the consumer self-consumes part of the generated solar electricity and exports only the surplus to the grid.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
7. Article 21A was inserted into the Constitution by which of the following Constitutional Amendments?
(a) 72nd Amendment
(b) 83rd Amendment
(c) 86th Amendment
(d) 93rd Amendment
8. In external trade, what does a country typically achieve through a weaker domestic currency?
(a) Higher export competitiveness
(b) Increased purchasing power for imported goods
(c) Lower inflation in domestic markets
(d) Reduction in its current account surplus
9. With reference to the evolution of the Collegium system, which of the following correctly matches the contribution of each “Judges Case”?
1. First Judges Case (1981) — Gave primacy to the executive in judicial appointments
2. Second Judges Case (1993) — Established judicial primacy and introduced the Collegium system
3. Third Judges Case (1998) — Expanded the Collegium and clarified consultation norms
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
10. Match the element with its recognition as Basic Structure:
| List-I (Element) | List-II (Case) |
| Judicial Review | Kesavananda Bharati Case |
| Rule of Law | Indira Gandhi Election Case |
| Free & Fair Elections | Minerva Mills Case |
Choose the correct match:
(a) A–1, B–3, C–2
(b) A–2, B–1, C–3
(c) A–1, B–2, C–3
(d) A–3, B–1, C–2
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (12-12-2025):
1. Answer: (c)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (c)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (c)
10. Answer: (a)
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