1. Consider the following statements regarding the MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF):
1. The MiG-21 was the first supersonic fighter aircraft inducted by the IAF.
2. The MiG-21 Bison is a variant originally designed and manufactured in India.
3. All MiG-21 squadrons in India have been phased out as of July 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
2. The Yarlung Zangbo River, known as the Brahmaputra in India, flows through which of the following countries in the correct sequence from source to mouth?
(a) China → Nepal → India → Bangladesh
(b) China → India → Bangladesh
(c) Nepal → China → India → Bangladesh
(d) China → Bhutan → India → Bangladesh
3. With reference to the Kanwar Yatra, consider the following statements:
1. The Kanwar Yatra is undertaken to collect Ganga water and offer it to Lord Shiva during the month of Shravan.
2. Kanvarias often carry the water barefoot and are prohibited from using any vehicle or assistance.
3. The Supreme Court recently ruled that only vegetarian food can be served to Kanvarias along the route.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
4. Consider the following statements regarding the Devadasi system:
1. The ritual of Pottukattu involves the dedication of a girl to a temple deity.
2. The Devadasi system is constitutionally recognized for preserving classical dance forms.
3. The Karnataka government is proposing a new law to allow paternity tests and grant property rights to children of Devadasis.
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
5. With reference to UNESCO, consider the following statements:
1. UNESCO’s headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
2. India currently has more UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserves than World Heritage Sites.
3. The United States has exited UNESCO multiple times citing policy differences.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Consider the following statements regarding the Apache AH-64E helicopters:
1. The AH-64E Apache helicopters are being inducted into both the Indian Air Force and Indian Army.
2. These helicopters are equipped to carry air-to-air missiles, anti-tank missiles, and unguided rockets.
3. The Apache helicopter fleet is entirely indigenously manufactured in India under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
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
7. With reference to the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, consider the following statements:
1. The Act applies only to Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains, but not to Sikhs.
2. A valid Hindu marriage requires the consent of both parties, provided they are of sound mind and of legal age.
3. The Act provides for both restitutions of conjugal rights and judicial separation as legal remedies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. Consider the following statements regarding biostimulants:
1. Biostimulants are substances or microorganisms that enhance plant growth and productivity without being fertilizers or pesticides.
2. As per Indian regulations, biostimulants must be registered under the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO), 1985.
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. Consider the following statements regarding Buddhism:
1. The earliest Buddhist texts were written in Pali.
2. The concept of Anatta in Buddhism denies the existence of a permanent self or soul.
3. Mahayana Buddhism introduced the idea of Bodhisattvas who postpone their own nirvana for the benefit of others.
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. Consider the following statements regarding the PM E-DRIVE Scheme:
1. It provides for Aadhaar-authenticated direct demand incentives to EV buyers through e-vouchers.
2. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is the nodal agency for implementing EV charging infrastructure.
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 (23-07-2025):
1. Answer: (a) 1 only
2. Answer: (b) China → India → Bangladesh
3. Answer: (a) 1 only
4. Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
5. Answer: (a) 3 only
6. Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
7. Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
8. Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
9. Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
10. Answer: (a) 1 only
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