1. With reference to the Great Indian Bustard (GIB), consider the following statements:
1. It is among the heaviest flying birds in the world.
2. It is listed as Endangered in the IUCN Red List.
3. It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Article 51A(g) of the Indian Constitution enjoins citizens to:
(a) Protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife
(b) Safeguard public property and abjure violence
(c) Promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood
(d) Develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry
3. With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India, consider the following statements:
1. CSR provisions are governed by Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
2. CSR activities and eligible areas are listed under Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013.
3. Allocate 2% of the average net profits of the immediately preceding three years for CSR
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. With reference to the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), consider the following statements:
1. The Bureau of Port Security is proposed to be constituted as a statutory body.
2. It functions under the aegis of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
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 Agnipath Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. Under the scheme, Agniveers are recruited annually for a short-term service of four years.
2. Only 25% of the Agniveers recruited each year are eligible to continue in service for another 15 years under permanent commission.
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 Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), consider the following statements:
1. It functions as an autonomous, single-window nodal agency in the Department of Space (DOS).
2. Its mandate includes promoting, enabling, authorizing, and supervising space activities of Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs).
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. The Ratle Hydroelectric Project, recently in the news, is located on which of the following rivers?
(a) Jhelum
(b) Chenab
(c) Ravi
(d) Beas
8. With reference to the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, consider the following statements:
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented during 2022–2027.
2. It is aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020.
3. It targets school-going children in the age group of 6–14 years.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. The Right to Information was held to be a part of which of the following fundamental rights by the Supreme Court of India?
(a) Right to Equality under Article 14
(b) Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression under Article 19(1)(a)
(c) Right to Life and Personal Liberty under Article 21
(d) Right against Exploitation under Article 23
10. Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005:
1. It allows Indian citizens to request any information from the Government or its institutions within 30 days, except 48 hours for matters involving life and liberty.
2. The Act replaced the Freedom of Information Act, 2002, which was never fully implemented.
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 (20-12-2025):
1. Answer: (a)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (d)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (c)
6. Answer: (c)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (c)
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