1. With reference to the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter recently inducted by the Indian Navy, consider the following statements:
1. MH-60R Seahawk helicopters are primarily designed for anti-submarine warfare.
2. These helicopters can operate only from shore-based naval air stations.
3. They are equipped with sensors such as sonar and sonobuoys.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. With reference to thalassemia, consider the following statements:
1. Thalassemia is a contagious disease transmitted through blood transfusion.
2. Thalassemia major patients require repeated blood transfusions throughout life.
3. Bone marrow or stem cell transplant is the only permanent cure for thalassemia.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Patients suffering from thalassemia are at a higher risk of contracting HIV or Hepatitis primarily due to:
(a) Genetic mutation affecting immunity
(b) Repeated exposure to donor blood
(c) Iron chelation therapy
(d) Malnutrition
4. With reference to Kavach, consider the following statements:
1. Kavach is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection system.
2. Kavach replaces the existing railway signalling system.
3. Kavach can automatically apply brakes in case of signal violation or overspeeding.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Kavach is effective in preventing which of the following types of railway accidents?
1. Train-to-train collisions
2. Overspeeding-related accidents
3. Derailments caused by track fractures
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. The “Goldilocks phase” in an economy refers to which of the following conditions?
(a) High growth with high inflation
(b) Low growth with deflation
(c) Balanced growth with low and stable inflation
(d) Growth driven only by fiscal expansion
7. With reference to the marital rape exception in Indian criminal law, consider the following statements:
1. The marital rape exception is retained in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
2. The Justice Verma Committee (2013) recommended retaining the marital rape exception to prevent misuse of law.
3. The marital rape exception is based on the assumption that marriage implies irrevocable consent.
4. India’s obligations under CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women) require the elimination of discrimination against women in marriage and family relations.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
8. With reference to the SHANTI Bill, 2025 on nuclear energy, consider the following statements:
1. The Bill allows private sector participation in operating civil nuclear power plants.
2. The Bill removes all forms of liability on nuclear plant operators in case of accidents.
3. The Bill limits operator liability with reference to the capacity of nuclear plants.
4. Nuclear waste management continues to remain under government control.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
9. With reference to internal migration and electoral roll management in India, consider the following statements:
1. Internal migration can lead to duplicate entries in electoral rolls if voters register at the destination without deletion at the place of origin.
2. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is aimed at addressing electoral roll distortions arising from population mobility.
3. Indian electoral law currently allows a voter to be registered simultaneously at more than one place of residence.
4. The right to vote in India is linked to ordinary residence rather than place of birth.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
10. The functional logic of Kavach in the Indian Railways is closest to which one of the following?
(a) Preventing all forms of railway accidents through centralized traffic control
(b) Acting as a fail-safe layer that intervenes only when human response is inadequate
(c) Replacing manual signalling with fully automated train operations
(d) Predicting derailments by continuous monitoring of track integrity
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (18-12-2025):
1. Answer: B
2. Answer: C
3. Answer: B
4. Answer: B
5. Answer: B
6. Answer: C
7. Answer: C
8. Answer: C
9. Answer: C
10. Answer: B
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