1. With reference to the National Red List Assessment of Indian Flora and Fauna, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to assess extinction risks of around 11,000 species of plants and animals by 2030.
2. It will use a methodology different from that of the IUCN Red List to suit India’s unique biodiversity.
3. The initiative aligns with the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
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
2. Consider the following pairs:
Initiative Implementing Agency
1. National Red List Assessment Zoological and Botanical Survey of India
2. State of India’s Forest Report Wildlife Institute of India
3. National Biodiversity Atlas Zoological Survey of India
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, surrogacy in India is permitted when it is:
1. Commercial in nature
2. Altruistic in nature
3. For intending couples suffering from proven infertility
4. For producing children for sale or exploitation
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
4. Recently, in which state was the “Mhaje Ghar Yojana” launched?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Goa
(c) Karnataka
(d) Gujarat
5. Consider the following statements regarding the Nobel Prize in Literature:
1. The Nobel Prize in Literature was first awarded in 1901.
2. It was established according to Alfred Nobel’s will.
3. László Krasznahorkai is the first Hungarian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
4. Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize in 1913.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
6. Consider the following statements about soil formation:
1. Soil is formed by the physical and chemical weathering of rocks.
2. Climate, organisms, relief, parent material, and time are the five main factors of soil formation.
3. Soil fertility depends solely on the mineral content of the soil.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Consider the following statements regarding the geography of the United Kingdom (UK):
1. The UK consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
2. The River Thames flows through Scotland.
3. Loch Ness is a freshwater lake located in Scotland.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. Consider the following statements about the Nobel Prize:
1. It was established by the will of Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite.
2. The Nobel Prizes carry a medal, a diploma, and a cash award, the amount of which can vary each year.
3. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, whereas the other prizes are awarded by Swedish institutions.
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
9. Consider the following statements regarding India’s Foreign Trade Policy (FTP):
1. The Foreign Trade Policy is formulated by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and is valid for five years.
2. The policy aims to promote exports through schemes like Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) and Services Exports from India Scheme (SEIS).
3. Import substitution is a major objective of India’s current trade policy.
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
10. Consider the following statements regarding the Soil Health Card (SHC) scheme:
1. The SHC scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
2. It provides farmers with information on the nutrient status of their soil along with recommendations for fertilizers and soil amendments.
3. The SHC scheme also includes testing of soil for pesticide residues.
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
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (10-10-2025):
1. Answer: (a)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: (d)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (a)
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