1. Recently in news, Saranda Forest is located in which region?
(a) Santhal Pargana
(b) West Singhbhum
(c) Ranchi Plateau
(d) North Chotanagpur
2. With reference to the “Emission Gap Report”, consider the following statements:
1. It is released annually by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
2. It measures the difference between projected emissions under current policies and the emissions required to meet the Paris temperature goals.
3. It primarily focuses on methane but excludes emissions from land-use change.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
3. Ricin, recently in news, is best described as:
(a) A naturally occurring toxin that blocks cellular protein synthesis
(b) A synthetic nerve agent affecting neuromuscular junctions
(c) A radioactive isotope used in biological tracing
(d) A genetically modified fungal pathogen
4. Consider the following provisions of the Draft Seeds Bill, 2025:
1. All seed varieties, including farmer varieties, must undergo mandatory registration.
2. Minor offences under the Bill are decriminalised to promote ease of doing business.
3. The Bill permits import of unregistered seed varieties for research and trials.
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. In the context of India’s Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system, which of the following technologies are essential for its functioning?
1. FASTag-based RFID
2. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
3. Satellite-based toll imaging
4. High-performance RFID readers
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
6. Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY):
1. PMSBY provides accident insurance coverage of up to ₹2 lakh for accidental death or total disability.
2. The premium under PMSBY is ₹20 per annum, which is auto-debited from the beneficiary’s bank account.
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. Consider the following statements regarding Tamil Nadu’s climate action model:
1. Tamil Nadu created the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company (TNGCC) to coordinate the State’s climate missions.
2. Renewable energy forms about 60% of Tamil Nadu’s installed power capacity.
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
8. Consider the following statements about a U.S. federal government shutdown:
1. A shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass budget appropriations or a temporary funding bill.
2. Essential federal services, such as air traffic control and national security, continue to operate during a shutdown.
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
9. With reference to Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in India, consider the following statements:
1. An EVM consists of a Control Unit and a Ballot Unit connected by a cable.
2. VVPATs allow voters to physically take home the printed slip after voting.
3. EVMs used in India are not connected to any network.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in India is primarily used to measure:
(a) Wholesale market inflation
(b) Retail inflation
(c) Industrial production
(d) Agricultural output
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (14-11-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (a)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (c)
7. Answer: (c)
8. Answer: (c)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (b)
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