1. The office of the Vice President of India is mentioned in which of the following Articles of the Constitution?
(a) Article 52
(b) Article 63
(c) Article 76
(d) Article 80
2. Haemophilia, recently in the news, is a:
(a) Genetic bleeding disorder
(b) Viral infection
(c) Autoimmune disease
(d) Vitamin deficiency
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB):
1. The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) functions under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
2. The headquarters of the CGWB is located at Bhujal Bhawan in Faridabad, Haryana.
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
4. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs):
1. PTAs involve reducing tariffs on selected goods among participating countries, but do not cover all trade sectors.
2. Unlike Free Trade Agreements, PTAs may not necessarily lead to complete elimination of trade barriers.
3. India has signed PTAs with multiple countries as a step towards broader trade liberalisation
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
5. Consider the following statements:
Statement 1:
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) defines the rights and responsibilities of nations in their use of the world’s oceans.
Statement 2:
UNCLOS establishes Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) extending up to 200 nautical miles from a country’s baseline, within which a state has special rights over marine resources.
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
6. The Representation of the People Act, 1950 applies to:
(a) Only Lok Sabha elections
(b) Only Rajya Sabha elections
(c) Elections to Parliament and State Legislatures
(d) Only Presidential elections
7. Consider the following statements:
1. The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) was signed in 2009 to liberalise and promote trade between ASEAN countries and India.
2. Under AITIGA, both India and ASEAN countries have eliminated tariffs on all goods traded between them.
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 Bonobos, consider the following statements
1. Bonobos are distinguished from common chimpanzees by relatively long limbs, pinker lips and longer hair on their heads.
2. Along with the common chimpanzee, the bonobo is the closest extant relative to humans.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I & II
(d) Neither I nor II
9. Which of the following statements is NOT CORRECT about Eco-sensitive Zones(ESZ)?
(a) Eco-Sensitive Areas are notified under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002
(b) Activities like organic farming and rainwater harvesting are permitted in ESAS
(c) Large hydroelectric projects and commercial mining are prohibited in ESAs.
(d) The concept of ESZs was first mentioned in the National Wildlife Action Plan (2002-2016)
10. Consider the following statements regarding Atal Bhujal Yojana:
1. It focuses mainly on water conservation in seven water-stressed states.
2. The scheme is funded equally by the Government of India and state governments.
3. It promotes groundwater recharge through large dam construction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (08-08-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (d)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (c)
7. Answer: (a)
8. Answer: (c)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (a)
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