1. With reference to The Composition of National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), consider the following statements:
1. It consists of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and three Members.
2. All Members hold rank and pay of Secretary to Government of India.
3. Their tenure is fixed by the 102nd Constitutional Amendment.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All three
2. With reference to International IDEA (International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance), consider the following statements:
1. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India has taken over as the 2026 Chair of the International IDEA
2. India is a founding member of International IDEA.
3. International IDEA is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
3. Consider the following factors:
1. Higher domestic inflation relative to trading partners
2. Persistent current account deficit
3. Rising capital inflows
4. Increase in global interest rates
Which of the above factors generally contribute to depreciation of the Indian rupee?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. Samagra Shiksha Scheme was launched in 2018 by merging which of the following?
1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)
2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme
3. Teacher Education (TE)
4. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 3 and 4
5. With reference to National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), consider the following statements:
1. It was created as a constitutional body by the 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018.
2. Its members are appointed by the President through warrant under his hand and seal.
3. Its advice is binding on State Governments but not on the Union Government.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
6. The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana is implemented through which of the following bodies?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
(c) National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
(d) Labour Bureau
7. Match the following Indian space missions with their primary scientific focus:
| Mission | Focus Area |
| ASTROSAT | Solar corona and Lagrange Point observations |
| XPOSAT | Multi-wavelength astronomy (UV, X-ray, optical) |
| Aditya–L1 | X-ray polarimetry of cosmic sources |
Select the correct option:
(a) A-2, B-3, C-1
(b) A-3, B-1, C-2
(c) A-1, B-2, C-3
(d) A-2, B-1, C-3
8. The report titled “The State of Social Justice: A Work in Progress” was released by which of the following organisations?
(a) UNESCO
(b) International Labour Organization (ILO)
(c) UNDP
(d) World Bank
9. Which of the following indicators are used to calculate a country’s Global Hunger Index (GHI) score?
1. Undernourishment
2. Child stunting
3. Child wasting
4. Child mortality
5. Infant immunisation rate
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) All five
10. The 2025 World Conservation Congress, the highest decision-making body of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), was recently held in which country?
(a) Qatar
(b) United Arab Emirates
(c) Indonesia
(d) Switzerland
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (04-12-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (a)
4. Answer: (d)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (a)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (c)
10. Answer: (b)
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