1. Which vessel is representing India in the Exercise Pacific Reach 2025?
(a) INS Vikrant
(b) INS Nistar
(c) INS Chakra
(d) INS Arihant
2. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Abraham Accords?
1. The Abraham Accords were signed in 2020 to normalize diplomatic relations between Israel and some Arab nations.
2. The United States played a key mediating role in facilitating the Abraham Accords.
3. The Accords included commitments to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by establishing a Palestinian state.
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
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003:
1. It aims to ensure fiscal discipline by setting targets for reducing fiscal deficit, revenue deficit and overall government debt.
2. The Act can be suspended during periods of national security threats or natural calamities.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. With reference to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) 1267 Committee, consider the following statements:
1. It was established in 1999 to oversee sanctions against individuals and entities associated with Al-Qaida and ISIL (Da’esh).
2. Only permanent members of the UNSC are part of this Committee.
3. Decisions on listing or de-listing are adopted by consensus; even one member’s objection can block a proposal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
5. Consider the following statements:
Statement 1:
The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha has a role in the appointment of the Chief Information Commissioner.
Statement 2:
Any opposition party, irrespective of its strength, can have its leader recognized as the Leader of the Opposition.
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 statement 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
6. Consider the following statements:
Statement I:
The CBI is the premier investigating agency of India and functions under the supervision of the central government.
Statement II:
The CBI derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946.
Statement III:
The CBI operates completely independently of the central government and reports directly to the Prime Minister.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
(b) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
(d) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct
7. PM POSHAN contributes to which of the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
(a) SDG 2 – Zero Hunger
(b) SDG 3- Good Health and Well-being
(c) SDG 4- Quality Education
(d) All of the above
8. Consider the following statements:
1. The United Nations Security Council has 15 members, of which 5 are permanent members with veto power.
2. Decisions on procedural matters in the Security Council require the affirmative votes of at least 9 members, including all permanent members.
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
9. Aggregated Gross Revenue (AGR) issue in India’s telecom sector:
1. AGR includes all revenue earned by a telecom operator, including non-core sources such as rent, interest, and sale of assets.
2. The Supreme Court has ruled that only future revenues, and not past revenues, need to be adjusted for AGR dues.
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
10. With reference to voter deletion under the Representation of the People Act, 1950, considers the following:
1. An Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) can delete a voter’s name only if the person has died, ceased to be ordinarily resident, or is otherwise disqualified by law.
2. Before deleting a name, the ERO must mandatorily issue a notice to the concerned voter.
3. Voter deletion can be initiated only by the ERO and not by ordinary citizens.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (20-19-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (c)
6. Answer: (c)
7. Answer: (d)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (b)
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