1. The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is classified under which category in the IUCN Red List?
(a) Endangered
(b) Vulnerable
(c) Critically Endangered
(d) Near Threatened
2. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Sir Creek:
1. Sir Creek is a 96-km long disputed tidal estuary on the India–Pakistan border, located in the Rann of Kutch.
2. The dispute between India and Pakistan over Sir Creek is mainly related to the interpretation of the maritime boundary.
3. The resolution of the Sir Creek dispute is crucial for determining the maritime Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of both countries.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is the principal human rights official of the United Nations.
Statement 2: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is appointed by the UN General Assembly on the recommendation of the UN Secretary-General.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and statement 2 explains statement 1
(b) Both statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and statement 2 does not explains statement 1
(c) Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect
(d) Statement 2 is correct, but Statement 1 is incorrect
4. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The RTE Act aims to provide free and compulsory education to all children in the age group of 6–14 years in India.
Statement II: The Act mandates neighborhood schooling, ensuring children have access to a school within a reasonable distance from their home.
Statement III: The Act requires private schools to reserve 25% of seats for children from economically weaker sections (EWS) and disadvantaged groups.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
(b) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
(d) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct
5. Consider the following with reference to Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA):
1. SSA is an integrated scheme for school education extending from pre-school to class 12.
2. It aims to improve the quality of education, infrastructure, and learning outcomes across India.
3. SSA is implemented solely by the central government without any involvement of state governments.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
6. Hydrogen gas produced by electrolysis is:
(a) Flammable and lighter than air
(b) Non-flammable and heavier than air
(c) Non-flammable and lighter than air
(d) Flammable and heavier than air
7. Which of the following is not the instrument of monetary policy used by the RBI?
(a) Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
(b) Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
(c) Repo and Reverse Repo rates
(d) Prudential regulation of banks
8. With reference to Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, consider the following statements:
1. He was an exponent of the Banaras gharana and specialized in Khayal and Purab Ang Thumri.
2. He received both Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awards.
3. He contributed to Hindustani classical music, particularly in the genres of Khayal & Thumri.
4. He was a prominent figure in the Kirana gharana and trained under Ustad Abdul Ghani Khan.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
9. With reference to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), consider the following statements:
1. NCAP aims to reduce particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) concentrations by 20–30% by 2024–25, using 2017 as the base year.
2. The programme is implemented under the aegis of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
3. NCAP is a statutory programme under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
10. Consider the following statements regarding the Tomahawk missile:
1. It is a subsonic cruise missile that can fly at low altitudes using terrain-following techniques.
2. It can be launched only from ground-based platforms.
3. It has a range of over 1,500 km and uses GPS and inertial navigation for precision strikes.
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
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (03-10-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (d)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (a)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (d)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (b)
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