1. The year 2025 marks the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’. It was first published in which of the following?
(a) Anandamath (1882)
(b) Bharati Monthly Journal (1873)
(c) Bangadarshan journal (1875)
(d) The Bande Mataram newspaper (1907)
2. With reference to the G20 grouping, consider the following statements:
1. The G20 is an informal forum and its decisions are not legally binding.
2. The United States will take over the G20 Presidency after South Africa in 2026.
3. The G20 was upgraded to Heads of State summit level after the Global Financial Crisis.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. In India, the “right to vote” flows from which of the following sources?
(a) It is explicitly a Fundamental Right under Article 19
(b) It is a Constitutional Right under Article 326
(c) It is purely a Statutory Right under RP Act
(d) It is a Common Law Right recognised in jurisprudence
4. Consider the following statements regarding Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG):
1. The expenses of the CAG are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
2. Removal of CAG is similar to removal of a Supreme Court Judge.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Which of the following is correct regarding PSLV?
(a) It is India’s first launch vehicle that used cryogenic upper stage
(b) It is mainly used to place remote sensing satellites in SSO
(c) PSLV uses only solid propulsion in all stages
(d) PSLV is designed for launching only communication satellites into GTO
6. With reference to the “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan”, consider the following statements:
1. The Abhiyaan aims to improve preventive primary healthcare access for women and children through nationwide health camps.
2. The initiative is being implemented solely by the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
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
7. Consider the following statements regarding Sudan:
1. Sudan is bordered by the Red Sea towards its northeast.
2. South Sudan is located directly to the south of Sudan.
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 the Representation of the People Act, 1951, consider the following statements:
1. The Act provides for the conduct of elections to the Parliament and State Legislatures.
2. The Act contains provisions for disqualification of candidates on grounds such as corrupt practices and offences like bribery.
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 concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI):
1. Under UBI, every citizen receives a fixed unconditional cash transfer from the State.
2. The Economic Survey 2016-17 discussed UBI as an alternative to existing subsidies and welfare schemes in India.
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 Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in India, consider the following statements:
1. Under DBT, subsidies and benefits are transferred directly into the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.
2. DBT aims to reduce leakages, delays and corruption in welfare delivery.
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
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (07-11-2025):
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (c)
8. Answer: (c)
9. Answer: (c)
10. Answer: (c)
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