1. The Raulane Festival, recently in news for its masked winter rituals and folklore, is celebrated in which region?
(a) Spiti
(b) Kinnaur
(c) Ladakh
(d) Uttarkashi
2. With reference to Dugong (Dugong dugon), consider the following statements:
1. Dugong is the only strictly marine herbivorous mammal found in India.
2. In India, the largest population of dugongs is found in the Gulf of Mannar region.
3. Dugong is listed as “Critically Endangered” under the IUCN Red List.
4. It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. With reference to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), consider the following statements:
1. The SCO was founded in Shanghai in 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
2. The SCO Secretariat is located in Beijing, while the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) is headquartered in Tashkent.
3. India and Pakistan became full members of the SCO in 2019.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), consider the following statements:
1. PMFBY is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
2. The scheme covers risks such as preventing sowing and post-harvest losses.
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
5. With reference to the 16th Finance Commission, consider the following statements:
1. It is tasked with recommending the tax devolution formula for the period 2026–31.
2. The 16th Finance Commission is chaired by Dr. Arvind Panagariya.
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
6. With reference to the Election Commission of India (ECI), consider the following statements:
1. The Election Commission is a constitutional body established under Article 324 of the Constitution.
2. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners have equal powers in all matters related to decisions of the Commission.
3. The Constitution prescribes the qualifications and tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. With reference to the Supreme Court of India, consider the following statements:
1. Article 124 deals with the establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court.
2. Article 136 allows the Supreme Court to grant special leave to appeal from any judgment of any court or tribunal in India.
3. Article 143 empowers the Supreme Court to review its own judgments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)?
(a) Assessing and accrediting higher education institutions
(b) Ensuring quality standards in higher education
(c) Conducting entrance examinations for universities
(d) Promoting quality-related research and training
9. With reference to the World Happiness Report 2025, consider the following statements:
1. Finland ranked as the happiest country in the world for the year 2025.
2. The World Happiness Report is published by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).
3. India’s rank improved compared to the 2024 report.
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
10. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of PM-KISAN?
1. PM-KISAN provides income support of ₹6,000 per year to all eligible farmer families, paid in three equal installments.
2. The scheme is fully funded by the Government of India.
3. Tenant farmers are automatically eligible for benefits under PM-KISAN.
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
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (19-11-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (a)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (c)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (a)
8. Answer: (c)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (a)
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