1. The Strait of Malacca connects which of the following?
(a) Arabian Sea and Red Sea
(b) Bay of Bengal and South China Sea
(c) Persian Gulf and Mediterranean Sea
(d) Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
2. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT):
1. It is the second appellate authority under the GST law.
2. It deals with disputes arising between taxpayers and the tax department.
3. Its orders can be challenged before the High Courts and Supreme Court.
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 Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is a non-government, non-profit, industry-led organization.
Statement 2:
It was established by an Act of Parliament in 1895 to regulate and promote trade in India.
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 Finance Commission constitutional responsible recommending is a body for the distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States.
Statement II:
The Finance Commission is constituted by the President of India every five years under Article 280 of the Constitution.
Statement III:
The recommendations of the Finance Commission are binding on the Union Government and must be implemented without modification.
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 Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967:
1. UAPA was originally enacted in 1967 to curb secessionist activities.
2. The Act allows detention of an accused for up to 180 days without filing a chargesheet, with court approval.
3. UAPA cases can be investigated only by the National Investigation Agency (ΝΙΑ).
How many of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
6. The immediate cause of World War I was:
(a) The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary
(b) Germany’s invasion of Belgium
(c) The sinking of the Lusitania
(d) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
7. With reference to Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in India, consider the following statements:
1. According to the 2023 Sample Registration Survey, India’s IMR dropped from 40 deaths per 1,000 births in 2013 to 25 in 2023.
2. Kerala remains the only big state with a single-digit IMR.
3. Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, and Karnataka have recorded more than 50% reduction in IMR over the last decade.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) none
8. Consider the following statements regarding the Jhelum River:
1. The Jhelum originates from the Verinag Spring at the foot of the Pir Panjal range in Jammu & Kashmir.
2. It is the largest of all the Indus tributaries.
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
9. Consider the following statements regarding the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS):
1. BIS is the National Standards Body of India, functioning under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
2. BIS certification is voluntary in all cases and there is no provision for making it mandatory.
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. Consider the following statement regarding the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025:
1. It is released by Ministry of Human Resources.
2. Faculty-student ratio and the placements are one of the parameters used for ranking the institutions.
3. IIT Madras has topped the overall category since 2018.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All the three
(d) None]
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (05-09-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (d)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (d)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (b)
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