1. Recently in news, India’s first Vulture Conservation Portal was launched in which state?
(a) Kerala
(b) Assam
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Maharashtra
2. With reference to the Border Wing Home Guards (BWHG), consider the following statements:
1. They are a Central Armed Police Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. They are recruited through the UPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandants) Examination.
3. They function as a volunteer auxiliary force supporting the Border Security Force.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
3. With reference to the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP), consider the following statements:
1. It provides immigration clearance to registered Indian citizens and OCI cardholders through biometric e-Gates.
2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in partnership with the Airports Authority of India.
3. The programme was first launched at Delhi airport in 2024.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. With reference to NASA’s Perseverance Rover mission, recently in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It landed in the Gale Crater of Mars in 2021 to explore present-day microbial life.
2. The rock “Cheyava Falls” analysed by the rover showed potential biosignatures, but further confirmation is required.
3. Perseverance has been collecting and caching Martian samples for possible return to Earth.
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
5. Consider the following statements about NASA’s Perseverance Rover and the rock “Cheyava Falls”:
1. Cheyava Falls was discovered by the Curiosity rover in Gale Crater.
2. SHERLOC instrument on Perseverance detected organic molecules in Cheyava Falls.
3. Perseverance is powered by a Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. With reference to ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, consider the following statements:
1. It targets adults aged 15+ with focus on literacy and life skills.
2. It is implemented only through government teachers.
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
7. With reference to the drug Semaglutide, recently in news, considers the following statements:
1. It belongs to the class of GLP-1 receptor agonists and was originally developed for the treatment of diabetes.
2. It is currently being promoted as a weight-loss drug because it slows digestion and reduces appetite.
3. In India, it is indigenously manufactured at low cost and is widely used in government-run obesity control programmes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. With reference to “Green Skill Development” in India, consider the following statements:
1. Green Skill Training aims to develop workforce competencies in environment-friendly sectors such as waste management, renewable energy, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable agriculture.
2. Wayanad in Kerala is the first district in the country to launch “Green Skill Training” programmes for students.
3. The initiative is implemented under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship exclusively.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. Which of the following best describes a Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP)?
(a) An investment product with no insurance component
(b) A plan that offers both insurance protection and investment opportunities
(c) A form of term insurance only
(d) A policy providing health insurance coverage
10. With reference to the island nation of Mauritius, consider the following statements:
1. It is located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar.
2. The capital city, Port Louis, is situated on the western coast of the island.
3. Mauritius shares a maritime border with Seychelles.
Identify the correct statements:
(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 (12-09-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (a)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (a)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (a)
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