1. What is the name of the first ever Tri-Service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition in September 2025?
(a) Navika Sagar Parikrama-II
(b) Samudra Pradakshina
(c) Mission Shakti Samudra
(d) Triveni Sagar Yatra
2. Consider the following statements about India’s National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025):
1. It allows 100% FDI in geothermal projects.
2. It mandates all projects to be located within Himalayan states only.
3. It promotes the reuse of abandoned oil & gas wells for geothermal purposes.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 & 2 only
(b) 1 & 3 only
(c) 2 & 3 only
(d) 1, 2 & 3
3. “Theaterisation” in Indian defence reforms refers to:
(a) Expanding military theatres abroad
(b) Integration of Army, Navy & Air Force as-sets under unified theatre commands
(c) Establishment of cultural centres in defence stations
(d) Joint training in civil theatres for morale boosting
4. Consider the following statements about Hyderabad Liberation Day:
1. It is observed on 17 September to com-memorate Hyderabad’s accession to India in 1948.
2. The Nizam of Hyderabad voluntarily signed the Instrument of Accession in 1948.
3. Operation Polo was the code name of the Indian Army’s action to integrate Hydera-bad.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025?
1. The Act caps non-Muslim representation in the Central Waqf Council to four members and in State Waqf Boards to three mem-bers.
2. It allows only Muslims practising for five years to create waqf properties.
3. The Act mandates that the CEOs of Waqf Boards should preferably be Muslims.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The IAEA is responsible for promot-ing safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear ener-gy worldwide.
Statement 2: The IAEA directly enforces sanc-tions on countries that violate nuclear non-proliferation norms.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both statement 1 & Statement 2 are cor-rect and statement 2 explains statement 1
(b) Both statement 1 & Statement 2 are cor-rect and statement 2 does not explains statement 1
(c) Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect
(d) Statement 2 is correct, but Statement 1 is incorrect
7. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The SCO aims to strengthen regional stability and counterterrorism.
Statement II: SCO has a charter that promotes peaceful settlement of disputes among members.
Statement III: SCO primarily functions as a mili-tary alliance like NATO.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement II and Statement III are cor-rect and both of them explain Statement I
(b) Both Statement II and Statement III are cor-rect but only one of them explains State-ment
(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is cor-rect and that explains Statement I
(d) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct
8. The Punchhi Commission suggested that Governors should be removed:
(a) By the State Legislature
(b) By the President only after consulting the Chief Minister
(c) By the Prime Minister directly
(d) By the Supreme Court
9. Consider the following statements about Venezuela:
1. It shares a border with Colombia, Brazil, and Guyana.
2. It has a maritime boundary with Trinidad and Tobago.
3. It shares a land border with Suriname.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. Consider the following statements about the EU-India Strategic Roadmap (2025):
1. The roadmap aims to strengthen coopera-tion in trade, technology, defence, connec-tivity, and climate action between India and the EU.
2. It proposes a Security of Information Agreement to facilitate exchange of classified information and defence-industrial collaboration.
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
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (18-09-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (a)
5. Answer: (c)
6. Answer: (c)
7. Answer: (c)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (c)
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