1. The PM E-DRIVE Scheme is implemented by which Ministry?
(a) Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
(b) Ministry of Power
(c) Ministry of Heavy Industries
(d) Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
2. The Low Level Light Weight Radar – Improved (LLLR-I) being procured by the Indian Army is designed to:
1. Detect and track aerial targets including low-RCS drones within 50 km.
2. Work only in high-altitude mountainous areas.
3. Track up to 100 targets simultaneously.
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Crude Birth Rate (CBR)?
1. CBR measures the number of live births per 1,000 population in a year.
2. CBR is influenced by fertility rate, contraceptive use, and cultural practices.
3. CBR takes into account the age structure of the population.
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
4. With reference to building climate-resilient cities in India, consider the following statements:
1. Nature-based solutions such as increasing tree canopies and creating water-absorbing zones can help mitigate both urban floods and extreme heat.
2. The urban heat island effect refers to higher temperatures in cities compared to surrounding rural areas, largely due to land use changes and human activities.
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
5. With reference to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) in India, which statements are incorrect?
1. FPI involves management control; FDI is short-term capital without control.
2. FDI is more volatile than FPI.
3. Both FDI and FPI are under the capital account of BOP.
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
6. With reference to Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India, consider the following statements:
1. Inverted duty occurs when input tax > output tax, causing unutilized ITC.
2. 12% and 18% GST slabs merged into 15%.
3. Ride-hailing and food delivery now attract 18% GST like e-commerce.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. The term “Ghost bat” often seen in news refers to:
(a) The magic wand used to perform black magic in Vajrayan Buddhism
(b) It is the fossil of an ancient animal belonging to Pleistocene epoch
(c) It is newly discovered bat species in Western Ghats
(d) The drone system built by Australia with the war capabilities
8. With reference to tea cultivation in India, consider the following statements:
1. Tea requires a humid and tropical climate with well-distributed rainfall throughout the year.
2. Assam and West Bengal together account for more than half of India’s total tea production.
3. India is the largest exporter of tea in the world.
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. Which of the following activities is generally prohibited in Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ-I) areas?
(a) Traditional fishing
(b) Small-scale community livelihoods
(c) Large-scale industrial construction
(d) Eco-tourism initiatives
10. Consider the following statements:
Statement I:
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is responsible for safeguarding the rights and interests of STs in India.
Statement II:
The NCST was first established as a statutory body in 2004 through a constitutional amendment.
Statement III:
The Commission can investigate and monitor all matters relating to the safeguards provided to Scheduled Tribes under the Constitution or under any law.
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
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (08-09-2025):
1. Answer: (c)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (a)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (d)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (c)
10.        Answer: (a)
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