1. Navy Day in India is observed on 4 December primarily to commemorate which of the following?
(a) The commissioning of the Indian Navy as an independent force
(b) The victory of the Indian Navy in the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War
(c) Operation Trident, the 1971 missile attack on Karachi
(d) India’s first naval nuclear submarine becoming operational
2. With reference to DHRUVA, which of the following statements is not correct?
(a) It is an interoperable, standardised, UPI-like virtual address system by Department of Posts
(b) It is based on a geolocation code called DIGIPIN.
(c) DIGIPIN provides geolocation accuracy up to around 14 square metres.
(d) It replaces the traditional PIN code system across India.
3. With reference to the Gaganyaan Mission, consider the following statements:
1. It will send three astronauts to Low Earth Orbit for three days.
2. It uses a human-rated version of GSLV Mk-III (LVM3).
3. Its Crew Module is unpressurised for safety.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Which of the following international organisations coordinates the global observance of World Soil Day?
(a) UNEP
(b) UNESCO
(c) FAO
(d) UNCCD
5. Which of the following best explains why Kuno’s landscape is suitable for cheetahs?
(a) Dense evergreen forests offering high canopy cover
(b) Marshland ecology similar to African wetlands
(c) Open woodland–savannah mosaics supporting sprint hunting
(d) Alpine meadows with low predator presence
6. With reference to Kuno National Park, consider the following statements:
1. Its open woodland–savannah mosaics supporting sprint hunting
2. It is currently the main site for Project Cheetah.
3. It lies in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
7. With reference to India’s S-400 “Sudarshan Chakra” missile system, consider the following statements:
1. It is a long-range surface-to-air missile system developed by Russia’s Almaz-Antey.
2. S-400’s “shoot and scoot” capability refers to Simultaneously engaging land and air targets
3. India was the first country to purchase the S-400 from Russia.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) All three
(d) None
8. Consider the following pairs (Air Defence System – Country of Origin):
| Sl.no. | System | Country |
| 1. | S-400 | Russia |
| 2. | Patriot PAC-3 | China |
| 3. | HQ-9 | USA |
| 4. | THAAD | USA |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) All four
(d) None
9. With reference to the Assam Accord, consider the following statements:
1. Foreigners who entered Assam between 1966 and 1971 were to be detected and deported immediately.
2. Foreigners who entered Assam after 25 March 1971 were to be disenfranchised and deported.
3. Foreigners who entered Assam between 1 January 1966 and 24 March 1971 were to be detected, disenfranchised for 10 years, and then given citizenship.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) All three
(d) None
10. Which of the following institutions are eligible under PM–USHA for infrastructure and quality improvement?
1. State Government Universities
2. Private Deemed Universities
3. Government-aided Colleges
4. Central Universities
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (05-12-2025):
1. Answer: (c)
2. Answer: (d)
3. Answer: (a)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (c)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (a)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (b)
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