1. Consider the following statements about the Right to Information (Amendment) Act, 2019 in relation to the Central Information Commission (CIC):
1. The Amendment vested the Central Government with power to determine the tenure of the CIC and ICs.
2. The Amendment made the Central Information Commissioner’s salary equivalent to the Chief Election Commissioner.
3. After the Amendment, the CIC became eligible for reappointment.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
2. Consider the following statements about the Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023:
1. It prescribes that the Select Committee recommending names for CEC/ECs is chaired by the Prime Minister.
2. The Search Committee is chaired by the Home Minister of India.
3. The Select Committee includes the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All three
3. Which country became the first in the world to ban children under 16 from using major social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube?
(a) Canada
(b) Australia
(c) United Kingdom
(d) New Zealand
4. Consider the following statements about SEZs in India:
1. SEZs are treated as territory outside the customs jurisdiction of India for authorised operations.
2. SEZ units must maintain Positive Net Foreign Exchange (NFE) over a 10-year period.
3. Supplies from Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) to SEZs are treated as zero-rated under the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) Act, 2017.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) All three
(d) None
5. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY), consider the following statements:
1. PMKKKY is implemented using funds collected by District Mineral Foundations (DMFs).
2. DMFs are statutory, non-profit trusts established under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.
3. DMFs are chaired by the District Magistrate/ Collector.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
6. Which of the following are elements of India’s Intangible Cultural Heritage recognised by UNESCO?
1. Deepavali
2. Kumbh Mela
3. Chhau Dance
4. Ramlila
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
7. The Darfur Plateau, recently in the news, is located in which country?
(a) Ethiopia
(b) Sudan
(c) Egypt
(d) Kenya
8. Consider the following statements regarding Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Domestic Tariff Area (DTA)
1. Supplies from SEZ to DTA are considered exports.
2. Supplies from DTA to SEZ are considered exports.
3. Sales from SEZ to DTA require payment of duties equivalent to import duties.
Which statements are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) All three
9. Which of the following bodies are administered by the Election Commission of India (ECI)?
1. Elections to the Lok Sabha
2. Elections to the offices of President and Vice-President
3. Elections to Panchayats
4. Elections to State Legislative Assemblies
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All four
10. Consider the following:
1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
2. Missile Technology Control Regime
3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
India is a member of which of the above?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (11-12-2025):
1. Answer: (a)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (c)
6. Answer: (d)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (d)
La Excellence IAS Academy, the best IAS coaching in Hyderabad, known for delivering quality content and conceptual clarity for UPSC 2025 preparation.
FOLLOW US ON:
â—‰ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@CivilsPrepTeam
â—‰ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaExcellenceIAS
â—‰ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laexcellenceiasacademy/
GET IN TOUCH:
Contact us at info@laex.in, https://laex.in/contact-us/
or Call us @ +91 9052 29 2929, +91 9052 99 2929, +91 9154 24 2140
OUR BRANCHES:
Head Office: H No: 1-10-225A, Beside AEVA Fertility Center, Ashok Nagar Extension, VV Giri Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad, 500020
Madhapur: Flat no: 301, survey no 58-60, Guttala begumpet Madhapur metro pillar: 1524, Rangareddy Hyderabad, Telangana 500081
Bangalore: Plot No: 99, 2nd floor, 80 Feet Road, Beside Poorvika Mobiles, Chandra Layout, Attiguppe, Near Vijaya Nagara, Bengaluru, 560040