1. Consider the following statements regarding the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA):
1. The Prime Minister of India serves as the ex-officio Chairperson of the NTCA.
2. Project Tiger was launched on 1 April 1973 by the Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand.
3. It provides statutory backing to ‘Project Tiger’, ensuring legal enforceability of tiger conservation plans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. With reference to the ‘Tiger State’ status, consider the following statements:
1. A state is recognized as a ‘Tiger State’ only if it has a breeding population of tigers within a designated Tiger Reserve.
2. The presence of a resident tiger was confirmed in the Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
3. Which of the following statements best describes the public health challenge posed by Anopheles stephensi in India?
(a) It is a rural vector that primarily breeds in paddy fields and large water bodies.
(b) It is an invasive species that thrives in urban environments by breeding in artificial containers.
(c) It is the vector responsible for over 80% of the total malaria burden in hilly and forested regions.
(d) It is the only vector in India capable of transmitting Plasmodium vivax.
4. Consider the following pairs:
| Place (Region/Site) | Country |
| Sokoto Region | Ethiopia |
| Afar Region | Nigeria |
| Ditwah Island (Lagoon) | Yemen |
| Preah Vihear Temple | Cambodia |
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three pairs
(d) All four pairs
5. Consider the following statements regarding the geological and ecological significance of the Aravallis:
1. They are among the oldest fold mountain systems in the world, originating during the Proterozoic eon.
2. It passes through the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and the Union Territory of Delhi only.
3. Guru Shikhar is the highest peak in the range.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
6. The ‘PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement’ (PM E-DRIVE) scheme is implemented by which Union Ministry?
(a) Ministry of Power
(b) Ministry of Heavy Industries
(c) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
(d) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
7. With reference to the ‘Small Business Spotlight Report’ recently seen in the news, which of the following organizations is/are responsible for its publication?
1. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
2. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
3. CRIF High Mark
4. NITI Aayog
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
8. With reference to the ‘Bharat 22 ETF’ and ‘CPSE ETF’ in India, consider the following statements:
1. ETF is a basket of securities that tracks an underlying index but trades on a stock exchange like an individual stock.
2. They are managed by the Reserve Bank of India to control liquidity in the market.
3. They track indices consisting of shares of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and other government holdings.
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
9. Which of the following can be considered a practical application of the ‘Polluter Pays Principle’?
1. A “Carbon Tax” on industries based on their COâ‚‚ emissions.
2. The “Extended Producer Responsibility” (EPR) in Plastic Waste Management Rules.
3. The “Green Tax” levied on old transport vehicles.
4. “Superfund” taxes used to clean up hazardous waste sites.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3, and 4 only
(c) 1, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
10. The ‘Agreement on Agriculture’ (AoA) of the WTO is built on three pillars. Which of the following is NOT one of those pillars?
(a) Domestic Support
(b) Export Competition
(c) Market Access
(d) Environmental Protection
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (27-12-2025):
1. Answer: (c)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (c)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (c)
8. Answer: (c)
9. Answer: (d)
10. Answer: (d)
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