1. Which of the following is the constitutional power of the Vice President of India?
(a) Rajya Sabha Chairman
(b) Summons Parliament
(c) Dissolves Lok Sabha
(d) Appoints Prime Minister
2. The Durand Cup, often seen in news, is associated with which of the following sports?
(a) Hockey
(b) Cricket
(c) Kabaddi
(d) Football
3. With reference to Article 143 of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. The President is constitutionally bound to act upon the advice tendered by the Supreme Court under Article 143.
2. The Supreme Court may decline to offer its opinion when a reference is made under Article 143(1).
3. The advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 143 applies to both questions of law and disputes arising from pre-constitutional treaties.
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
4. Consider the following statements regarding AdFalciVax, the indigenous malaria vaccine under development:
1. It targets only the pre-erythrocytic (liver) stage of the malaria parasite Plasmodium vivax.
2. It is a recombinant chimeric vaccine that targets multiple stages of Plasmodium falciparum.
3. The vaccine is being developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
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 the Paika Rebellion of 1817, consider the following statements:
1. The Paikas were a traditional militia class who held rent-free lands in exchange for military service.
2. The rebellion was led by Jayee Rajguru after the British dishonoured an agreement with Mukunda Deva II.
3. The rebellion marked the first-ever armed resistance to British rule in India.
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
6. Consider the following statements regarding the International Court of Justice (ICJ):
1. The ICJ’s judgments in contentious cases are final and binding, with no scope for appeal.
2. The ICJ is located at the Peace Palace in Geneva, Switzerland.
3. States that do not have a judge of their nationality on the ICJ bench may appoint an ad hoc judge for a specific case.
4. Advisory opinions of the ICJ are legally binding on UN member states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
7. Operation Desert Storm is associated with:
(a) The US-led invasion of Afghanistan following the 9/11 attacks
(b) The liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi occupation in 1991
(c) The capture of Saddam Hussein during the Iraq War in 2003
(d) The military campaign during the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s
8. Consider the following statements regarding the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020:
1. NEP 2020 replaces the 10+2 structure with a new 5+3+3+4 curricular frameworks.
2. It proposes the establishment of a National Educational Technology Forum (NETF) for enhancing digital learning.
3. It aims to achieve 100% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education by 2030.
4. It recommends teaching in the mother tongue preferably up to Grade 8.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
9. Consider the following statements regarding Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025):
1. The survey is conducted by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
2. It ranks States and Districts for their Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus status.
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 the PM-JANMAN Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
2. It adopts a one-size-fits-all model to ensure uniform delivery of benefits to all tribal communities.
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 (24-07-2025):
1. Answer: A. Rajya Sabha Chairman
2. Answer: d
3. Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
4. Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
5. Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
6. Answer: a) 1 and 3 only
7. Answer: b) The liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi occupation in 1991
8. Answer: a) 1, 2 and 4 only
9. Answer: c) Both 1 and 2
10. Answer: a) 1 only
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