1. Chiron, a celestial body in our solar system, is a:
(a) Dwarf planet
(b) Centaur
(c) Kuiper Belt Object
(d) Moon of Saturn
2. Consider the following statements regarding POCSO Act, 2012:
1. The Act is gender-neutral in nature.
2. The Act mandates establishment of Special Courts for trial under POCSO.
3. POCSO overrides other laws in case of inconsistency.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. With reference to BRICS, consider the following statements:
1. BRICS initially consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
2. The New Development Bank (NDB) established by BRICS is headquartered in Shanghai.
3. All BRICS member countries are part of G20.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one statement
(b) Only two statements
(c) All three statements
(d) None of the above
4. With reference to Surrogacy in India, consider the following statements:
1. Only altruistic surrogacy is permitted under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021.
2. Surrogacy for monetary compensation beyond basic medical expenses is not permitted.
3. A foreign couple residing in India for more than 3 years is also eligible for availing surrogacy.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one statement
(b) Only two statements
(c) All three statements
(d) None of the above
5. With reference to the National Mission for a Green India (Green India Mission), consider the following statements:
1. It is one of the missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).
2. The mission aims to enhance carbon sinks through afforestation only on government forest lands.
3. Mangroves and wetlands are also considered priority ecosystems under this mission for ecosystem restoration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. With reference to India’s Anti-Naxalism strategy, consider the following statements:
1. Operation SAMADHAN-Prahar is the current overarching strategy of the Union Government to deal with Left Wing Extremism (LWE).
2. Greyhounds – an elite anti-naxal commando force — was first raised by the Union Home Ministry under CAPFs.
3. The Aspirational Districts Programme helps in weakening LWE by prioritising development interventions in critical LWE-affected districts.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. With reference to the Digital India Mission, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to provide universal access to mobile connectivity and digital infrastructure as a core objective.
2. MyGov platform and BharatNet project are initiatives aligned under the Digital India Mission.
3. The mission is implemented by the Ministry of Communications exclusively.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. With reference to the Vijayanagara Empire, consider the following statements:
1. The city of Vijayanagara was located on the banks of the river Tungabhadra.
2. Krishnadevaraya belonged to the Tuluva dynasty of Vijayanagara.
3. The main source about the city’s prosperity is the account of Domingo Paes, a Portuguese traveller.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. A Currency Swap agreement between two central banks primarily enables them to:
(a) Increase gold reserves
(b) Exchange local currencies to support liquidity during BoP stress
(c) Peg their exchange rates to US Dollar
(d) Fix long-term interest rates permanently
10. In global financial transactions, SWIFT primarily refers to:
(a) A global cryptocurrency settlement mechanism
(b) A messaging network used by banks for secure international fund transfer communication
(c) A platform of IMF for emergency forex lending
(d) An AI based risk scoring system for cross-border trade
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (05-11-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (d)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (c)
7. Answer: (a)
8. Answer: (d)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (b)
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