1. Which of the following institutes is NOT a sub-sidiary of the United Nations General As-sembly (UNGA)?
(a) UNHCR
(b) UNICEF
(c) UNHRC
(d) ICJ
2. With reference to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), consider the following statements:
1. It is conducted by the National Statistical Office under MoSPI.
2. It provides quarterly employment data for both rural and urban areas.
3. The Current Weekly Status in PLFS con-siders the employment situation of the past 365 days.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Consider the following statements about Vyommitra:
1. Vyommitra is designed to assist astro-nauts in performing tasks in space.
2. It can operate both inside the spacecraft and in Low Earth Orbit.
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
4. Which of the following is not a function of the National Statistical Office (NSO)?
(a) Setting statistical standards and method-ologies
(b) Collecting, processing, and disseminating official statistics
(c) Formulating economic policies for the government
(d) Defining statistical concepts and classifi-cations
5. Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Electronic Voting Machines with VVPAT (EVMs with VVPAT):
1. The Election Commission of India is a con-stitutional body under Article 324 of the Constitution.
2. VVPAT system allows voters to verify their choice by displaying a paper slip for a few seconds before being deposited in a sealed box.
3. The use of EVMs with VVPATs in all Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections was made mandatory from 2019.
Which of the above statements is/are cor-rect?
(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 regarding the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC):
1. The NCBC was given constitutional status by the 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018.
2. It is vested with the powers of a Civil Court while investigating complaints of backward class inclusion or exclusion.
3. The President determines the Central List of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) on the advice of the NCBC.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Consider the following statements regarding the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) guidelines:
1. CRZ guidelines are issued under the Envi-ronment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. The Ministry of Shipping is responsible for administering the CRZ guidelines.
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. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of National Sample Survey (NSS):
1. It was established to collect reliable data on socio-economic and demographic as-pects of India.
2. It operates under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI).
3. Its surveys include topics like employ-ment, consumer expenditure, and health.
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
9. Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: PM POSHAN aims to provide mid-day meals to school children to improve nutri-tion and attendance.
Statement 2: The scheme is implemented un-der the Ministry of Education and covers all government and government-aided schools across India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and statement 2 explains state-ment 1
(b) Both statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct 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
10. How is Compressed Biogas (CBG) different from Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)?
(a) CBG has a higher calorific value than CNG
(b) CNG is produced from biomass, while CBG is a by-product of petroleum
(c) CBG is derived from biomass, while CNG is a by-product of petroleum
(d) CBG cannot be used as a transportation fuel like CNG
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (19-08-2025):
1. Answer: (d)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (a)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (d)
6. Answer: (d)
7. Answer: (a)
8. Answer: (d)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: C
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