1. Consider the following:
1. Reporting stolen mobile phones
2. Blocking IMEI numbers
3. Verifying authenticity of mobile connections
4. Tracking SIM card portability status
Which of the above functions are performed by the Sanchar Saathi platform?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
2. The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) was negotiated under the aegis of which of the following?
(a) UN General Assembly
(b) Conference of the Committee on Disarmament
(c) WHO
(d) UN Security Council
3. In the context of India’s external sector
1. Reduce India’s exposure to exchange-rate volatility
2. Increase global demand for Indian rupee assets
3. Worsen India’s current account deficit
Which of the following effects can Masala Bonds generate?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Hornbill Species — State/Region Associated
1. Great Hornbill — Kerala
2. Narcondam Hornbill — Andaman Sea
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both
(d) None
5. Consider the following:
1. Demographic performance
2. Forest and ecology
3. Governance reforms
4. Stable government
5. Tax and fiscal efforts
For the horizontal tax devolution, the Fifteenth Finance Commission used how many of the above criteria other than population area and income distance?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) Only four
(d) All five
6. Which of the following correctly describes “Digital Arrest”?
(a) A court-ordered restriction that blocks a person’s access to the internet for cybercrime investigations.
(b) A method used by law enforcement agencies to electronically tag individuals using GPS-based surveillance.
(c) A cyber-fraud technique where scammers trick victims into believing that authorities have issued an online warrant, forcing them to stay isolated and transfer money.
(d) A government-approved remote-locking mechanism that disables a suspect’s mobile device during investigation.
7. Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
| Scheme | Core Focus |
| PMDDKY: Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana | District-level agricultural transformation |
| ADP: Aspirational Districts Programme | Insurance against yield losses |
| PMFBY: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana | Multi-sectoral development using composite indicators |
| PMKSY: Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana | Enhancing water-use efficiency |
Choose the correct code:
(a) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
(b) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
(c) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
(d) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
8. Which of the following correctly describes the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival?
(a) Festival celebrating Naga tribal dances
(b) Rhino conservation festival in Assam
(c) Community-led hornbill conservation festival in Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Festival promoting eco-tourism in Mizoram
9. Which of the following is/are considered part of India’s external debt?
1. Sovereign bonds issued in foreign currency
2. Masala Bonds issued by Indian companies
3. Rupee-denominated government securities held by non-residents
Select the Correct option:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. Consider the following statements regarding the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC):
1. It is the first multilateral treaty banning an entire class of Weapons of Mass Destruction.
2. It prohibits the use of biological weapons but allows stockpiling for defensive research.
3. Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) is a legally binding treaty.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (02-12-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (a)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (c)
6. Answer: (c)
7. Answer: (c)
8. Answer: (c)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (b)
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