1. Senna spectabilis has recently been in news in relation to:
(a) Illegal mining in Western Ghats
(b) Invasive alien species threatening native forests
(c) A newly discovered medicinal plant in Himalayas
(d) A critically endangered plant of the Nilgiri
2. Under the ABC Rules 2023, dogs living on the streets are officially referred to as:
(a) Stray dogs
(b) Feral animals
(c) Community animals
(d) Unregulated animals
3. With reference to China’s newly commissioned Aircraft Carrier ‘Fujian’, consider the following statements:
1. Fujian is China’s first aircraft carrier equipped with Electromagnetic Catapult Launch System (EMALS).
2. Fujian is China’s first aircraft carrier which is nuclear powered.
3. With Fujian’s induction, China becomes the second-largest aircraft carrier fleet operator after the United States.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following regarding Abraham Accords:
1. The Accords were first signed in Washington D.C. in 2020 to normalise relations between Israel and certain Arab states.
2. UAE and Bahrain were the only two signatories in 2020 and no other country joined later.
3. USA acted as a mediator in the Abraham Accords negotiations.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)?
1. It is a statutory body established under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. Prime Minister of India is the Chairperson of NBWL.
3. The Standing Committee of NBWL is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Select the correct 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
6. With reference to provisions of the Constitution of India regarding the Supreme Court, consider the following statements:
1. Article 124 deals with the establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court of India.
2. Article 137 empowers the Supreme Court to review its own judgements.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
7. Consider the following statements regarding Blockchain Technology:
1. Blockchain enables storage of data in decentralised distributed ledgers that are tamper-resistant.
2. Blockchain requires a central trusted authority to validate every transaction recorded in the chain.
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. Consider the following statements regarding the PM CARES for Children Scheme:
1. The scheme aims to provide long-term financial security, healthcare and educational continuity for children orphaned due to COVID-19.
2. The Ministry of Women & Child Development is the nodal ministry implementing this scheme.
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 “G2” in global geopolitics:
1. The idea of G2 refers to the world being led jointly by the United States and China as two dominant superpowers managing global issues.
2. G2 is a formal institutionalised body like G20 with a permanent secretariat and official summits.
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. Which of the following statements best describes South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP)?
(a) It is an online database on terrorism and internal security in South Asia, maintained by the Institute for Conflict Management (ICM).
(b) It is a UN-led international portal for tracking transnational terrorism financing in the South Asia region.
(c) It is a secure intelligence sharing platform between SAARC nations for counter-terror operations.
(d) It is a Ministry of Home Affairs initiative for compiling terrorism related statistics in India.
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (08-11-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (c)
3. Answer: (a)
4. Answer: (a)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (c)
7. Answer: (a)
8. Answer: (c)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (a)
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