1. Which of the following are elements of India’s Intangible Cultural Heritage recognised by UNESCO?
1. Vedic Chanting
2. Mudiyettu
3. Yoga
4. Garba
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. Which of the following best describes NATGRID?
(a) A national cyber-surveillance programme monitoring internet traffic
(b) A centralised intelligence data integration platform for authorised agencies
(c) A biometric identification system for police forces
(d) A government data-sharing portal for citizens
3. Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) is best described as:
(a) A certification-based organic farming model
(b) A chemical-intensive regenerative agriculture model
(c) A subset of Natural Farming emphasising almost zero external inputs
(d) A soil-testing framework under ICAR
4. Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme is implemented by which of the following agencies?
(a) Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
(b) Airports Authority of India (AAI)
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
5. Consider the following statements:
1. The UNESCO Convention for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) was adopted in 2003.
2. The 20th Session of the UNESCO ICH Committee was hosted by India.
3. ICH includes performing arts, rituals, and traditional craftsmanship.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
6. Consider the following statements about NATGRID:
1. It provides real-time access to integrated public and private databases.
2. Access to NATGRID requires registration of an FIR.
3. It was conceptualised after the 26/11 attacks.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
7. Which of the following correctly captures the distinction between Natural Farming and Organic Farming?
(a) Natural Farming avoids chemicals whereas Organic Farming uses them in limited quantities
(b) Natural Farming promotes on-farm bio-inputs, while Organic Farming may depend on externally certified inputs
(c) Organic Farming is cheaper than Natural Farming
(d) Natural Farming requires certification unlike Organic Farming
8. Which of the following conditions are generally characteristic of a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF)?
1. Oxygen-rich environment
2. Alkaline groundwater
3. High dissolved ion concentration
4. Anaerobic microbial niches
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
9. Consider the following statements regarding Wind Augmentation PurifYing Unit (WAYU):
1. It uses Titanium Dioxide–coated activated carbon to treat poisonous gases.
2. WAYU has filters for particulate matter (PM) removal.
3. WAYU (Wind Augmentation PurifYing Unit) was developed by CSIR–National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)
Which of the statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
10. With reference to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), consider the following statements:
1. It is the regulatory body for civil aviation in India, mainly dealing with safety issues.
2. It was accorded statutory status under the Aircraft (Amendment) Act, 2020.
3. Its headquarters is located in Mumbai.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (08-12-2025):
1. Answer: (d)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (c)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: (d)
9. Answer: (d)
10. Answer: D
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