1. Dharmadam constituency, recently in news, is associated with:
(a) India’s first digital village
(b) Kerala’s first extreme poverty-free constituency
(c) India’s first solar-powered panchayat
(d) Kerala’s first gender-neutral constituency
2. Under Section 79 of the IT Act, 2000, the “safe harbour” provision applies to which of the following?
1. Social media intermediaries
2. Online marketplaces
3. Government departments posting content online
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
3. “ChatGPT Atlas,” recently seen in the news, refers to:
(a) A new AI model by OpenAI for image generation
(b) An AI-powered web browser integrating ChatGPT
(c) A generative AI chipset for robotics
(d) A large language dataset used for AI training
4. With reference to Iran’s recent decision to join the UN Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), consider the following statements:
1. The ratification aims to bring Iran into compliance with FATF standards and facilitate its reintegration into the global banking system.
2. Iran was removed from the FATF blacklist after ratifying the CFT.
3. The move has faced opposition from conservative factions fearing exposure of Iran’s financial and military data.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Consider the following statements about Kerala’s initiative to eradicate extreme poverty:
1. Dharmadam constituency became the first in India to be declared “Extreme Poverty-Free”, under Kerala’s mission to eliminate extreme poverty by 2025.
2. The identification of extremely poor households was based on four key indicators — food, healthcare, income, and housing.
3. Kerala currently uses the Rangarajan Committee’s poverty line for official assessments.
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
6. With reference to Article 371 and its sub-clauses (A–J), consider the following statements:
1. Article 371 series aims to address regional imbalances and protect cultural and social practices of certain states.
2. The special powers under Article 371(A) prevent Parliament from legislating on Naga customary laws without the consent of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly.
3. Article 371J provides for the establishment of a separate legislature for Kalyana Karnataka region in Karnataka.
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
7. With reference to solar flares, consider the following statements:
1. Solar flares are sudden explosions of energy caused by the tangling, crossing, or reorganizing of magnetic field lines near sunspots.
2. They emit radiation across the entire electromagnetic spectrum, including X-rays and gamma rays.
3. Solar flares directly cause geomagnetic storms on Earth by interacting with the ionosphere.
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. With reference to the L1 Lagrange Point, often mentioned in space missions like ISRO’s Aditya-L1, consider the following statements:
1. The L1 point lies between the Earth and the Sun where the gravitational forces of both bodies balance the centrifugal force on a satellite.
2. A spacecraft positioned at L1 can continuously observe the Sun without being affected by Earth’s shadow.
3. L1 is located at a distance of about 1.5 million kilometres from Earth towards the Sun.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 only
9. Multilateralism refers to:
(a) Cooperation among three or more countries on a given issue or in pursuit of a common goal through international institutions or agreements.
(b) Direct bilateral engagement between two countries to resolve disputes.
(c) A country’s independent policy decisions without consulting others.
(d) Economic cooperation limited to regional trade blocs only.
10. Consider the following statements about the PM Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana:
1. It provides financial assistance and skill development training to traditional artisans, including women and marginalized communities.
2. It is implemented exclusively by the central government without collaboration with state governments.
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 (23-10-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (a)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (a)
8. Answer: (c)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (a)
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