1. With reference to Vande Mataram, consider the following statements:
1. It appears in Bankim’s novel Anandamath, published in 1882.
2. It was originally written in a mix of Sanskrit and Bengali.
3. It was first sung publicly by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 INC Session.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
2. With reference to Consortium for Research on Agroecosystem Monitoring and Modelling from Space (CREAMS), consider the following statements:
1. It provides India’s official fire-count datasets used by the Environment Ministry.
2. It generates its own satellite imagery independent of foreign space agencies.
3. It relies on MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) and VIIRS (Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite) data for crop-residue burning assessment.
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. With reference to the UN’s Emergency Humanitarian Budget, consider the following statements:
1. It is a fixed annual budget approved by the UN General Assembly.
2. It finances urgent relief operations such as food, water, shelter and medical services.
3. It depends almost entirely on voluntary contributions from member states.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
4. Which of the following best describes the nature of the National Pension System (NPS) Vatsalya Scheme?
(a) A non-contributory social pension scheme for minors
(b) A contributory NPS account opened and operated by the guardian for a minor
(c) A life insurance-linked pension product
(d) A guaranteed-return pension scheme supported by the Central Government
5. Consider the following statements about Preah Vihear Temple:
1. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
2. It is situated atop the Dangrek mountain range.
3. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
6. With reference to DHRUVA, which of the following statements is not correct?
(a) It is an interoperable, standardised, UPI-like virtual address system by Department of Posts
(b) It is based on a geolocation code called DIGIPIN.
(c) DIGIPIN provides geolocation accuracy up to around 14 square metres.
(d) It replaces the traditional PIN code system across India.
7. Which of the following is/are true about the G20?
1. It includes both developed and developing economies.
2. The African Union is now a permanent member of the G20.
3. All G20 leaders’ summits are hosted on a rotational basis by alphabetical order of countries.
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. With reference to the membership of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), consider the following countries:
1. Iran
2. Kazakhstan
3. Turkey
4. Uzbekistan
How many of the above are full members of SCO?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) All four
(d) Only one
9. With reference to cesses and surcharges, consider the following statements:
1. Both cess and surcharge are levied under Article 271 of the Constitution.
2. Revenue from both cess and surcharge is not shared with States.
3. A cess is levied for a specific purpose, while a surcharge can be used for any purpose of the Union.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
10. The Mekong River flows through which of the following countries?
1. China
2. Laos
3. Cambodia
4. Thailand
How many of the above does the Mekong actually flow through?
(a) Four
(b) Five
(c) Six
(d) Three
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (09-12-2025):
1. Answer: (c) All three
2. Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
3. Answer: (b) Only two
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (c) All three
6. Answer: (d) It replaces the traditional PIN code system across India.
7. Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only
8. Answer: (b) Only three
9. Answer: (d) All three
10. Answer: (a) Four
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