1. With reference to the Rock Eagle Owl (Bubo bengalensis), consider the following statements:
1. It is listed as Schedule I under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
2. It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
3. It typically nests on cliffs and rocky ledges.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
2. With reference to the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), consider the following statements:
1. It aims to provide 55 litres per capita per day of potable water to every rural household.
2. It is implemented entirely by the Union Government with 100% central funding for all States.
3. It mandates women’s representation in Village Water & Sanitation Committees.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
3. With reference to the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), consider the following statements:
1. It uses a central portal to match applicants with companies.
2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Labour & Employment.
3. The primary objective of the scheme is to enhance industry exposure and youth employability.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
4. Which of the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is/are correct?
1. Applicant must be an adult woman (≥18 years)
2. PMUY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme
3. The nodal ministry for PMUY is the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. The nodal ministry responsible for implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is:
(a) Ministry of Rural Development
(b) Ministry of Jal Shakti
(c) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
(d) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
6. With reference to the World Health Organisation (WHO), consider the following statements:
1. WHO became a specialised agency of the United Nations in 1948.
2. The headquarters of WHO is in Geneva, Switzerland.
3. The WHO South-East Asia Regional office is based in New Delhi, India.
4. World Health Assembly is held annually in Geneva, Switzerland, and is attended by all Member States delegations.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
7. With reference to the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), consider the following statements:
1. CSC was originally formed as a trilateral maritime security cooperation framework.
2. Recently, Seychelles has become member of the CSC.
3. The Secretariat of CSC is in New Delhi.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
8. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Census is conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner.
2. The legal framework for conducting the Census is provided by an Act passed in 1948.
3. Census organisation was set up under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. In which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20?
(a) Argentina, Mexico, South Africa, and Turkey
(b) Australia, Canada, Malaysia, and New Zealand
(c) Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam
(d) Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea
10. India is a member of which of the following?
1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
2. Association of South-East Asian Nations
3. East Asia Summit
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) India is a member of none of them
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (03-12-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (d)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (b)
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