1. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of International Solar Alliance (ISA):
1. ISA is an alliance of more than 120 countries initiated by India and France to promote solar energy.
2. Its primary focus is to finance and deploy solar projects only in Europe and North America.
3. The headquarters of ISA is located in Gurugram, India.
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
2. Consider the following statements:
Statement 1:
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organization that promotes the adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy worldwide.
Statement 2:
IRENA’s headquarters is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and it provides policy advice, technical assistance, and capacity-building support to its member countries.
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 explain statement 1
(c) Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect
(d) Statement 2 is correct, but Statement 1 is incorrect
3. Consider the following statements:
Statement I:
Katchatheevu Island has been a subject of territorial dispute between India and Sri Lanka.
Statement II:
The island was ceded to Sri Lanka by India through an agreement signed in 1974 between the two countries.
Statement III:
Katchatheevu Island is located in the Gulf of Mannar, west of Lakshadweep Islands.
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
4. Consider the following with reference to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization):
1. NATO originally had 12 founding member countries.
2. Finland and Sweden joined NATO before 2000.
3. NATO operates under a unified civilian Secretary General and military command structure.
How many of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
5. INS Nistar belongs to which type of vessel?
(a) Aircraft Carrier
(b) Destroyer
(c) Frigate
(d) Diving Support Vessel (DSV)
6. Consider the following statements regarding AQI:
Statement 1:
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is an effective tool to alert the public about health risks due to air pollution.
Statement 2:
AQI is calculated based on the concentration of multiple pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, SO₂, CO, and O₃, with each pollutant assigned a specific sub-index.
Which of the following options is correct?
(a) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true, and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1
(b) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true, but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation of Statement 1
(c) Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false
(d) Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true
7. With reference to the Aspirational Districts Programme in India, consider the following statements:
1. The program aims to improve agricultural productivity and farmer income in districts with poor socio-economic indicators.
2. Only districts in the North-Eastern states are included under the program.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
8. With reference to Minimum Support Price (MSP) in India, consider the following statements:
1. MSP is a price at which the government guarantees to purchase certain crops from farmers to protect them against price fluctuations.
2. MSP is fixed by the Ministry of Agriculture based solely on the recommendations of the Food Corporation of India (FCI).
3. MSP aims to ensure a minimum profit margin for farmers and incentivize the production of essential crops.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
9. With reference to Jane Goodall’s work in primatology, consider the following statements:
1. Jane Goodall was the first to observe that chimpanzees make and use tools in the wild.
2. Her studies showed that chimpanzees live in completely egalitarian societies without social hierarchies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
10. With reference to inflation measurement in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change in prices of goods and services at the retail level.
2. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) tracks price changes of goods at the producer level, and does not include services.
3. RBI primarily relies on WPI to formulate monetary policy and manage inflation targeting.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (04-10-2025):
1. Answer: (c)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (a)
5. Answer: (d)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (a)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (c)
10. Answer: (b)
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