1. Consider the following conditions that are essential for coral reef formation:
1. Water temperature between 23°C and 29°C
2. High sedimentation and turbidity
3. Shallow waters below 50 meters
4. Freshwater influx from rivers
Which of the above conditions support coral reef formation?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA):
1. The UN General Assembly has the power to adopt legally binding resolutions on all member states.
2. The President of the UNGA is elected annually and cannot be re-elected.
3. Each member state in the UNGA has one vote regardless of its population or economic size.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Consider the following with reference to the President’s Rule under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution:
1. The President’s Rule can be imposed if the Governor reports that the machinery in a state has failed constitutionally.
2. President’s Rule cannot continue beyond three years in normal cases.
3. During President’s Rule, the President can directly make laws for the state through ordinances.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
4. Consider the following statements:
Statement 1:
NAMASTE scheme aims to eliminate hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks by promoting mechanised sanitation
Statement 2:
Under NAMASTE, sanitation workers are to be provided with safety equipment, skill development, and livelihood support.
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
5. Consider the following statements regarding North American Free Trade Agreement
Statement I:
NAFTA was created to promote free trade among the United States, Canada, and Mexico by reducing trade barriers.
Statement II:
NAFTA eliminated most tariffs on goods traded between the three countries, encouraging cross-border trade and investment.
Statement III:
NAFTA aimed to form a single currency and political union like the European Union among the member countries.
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
(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
6. Consider the following with reference to the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020:
1. The regulations mandate front-of-pack labelling for packaged foods high in sugar, salt, and fat to help consumers make informed choices.
2. Food service establishments with central licences and more than 10 outlets must display nutritional information on menus.
3. These regulations are issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
How many of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
7. Which of the following is/are mode of acquiring Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955?
(a) By descent
(b) By registration
(c) By naturalisation
(d) All the Above
8. Consider the following statements with reference to Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
1. It is a Free Trade Agreement between India and US
2. Key sectors such as IT, services, and education will see enhanced access to US markets, particularly benefiting Indian talent.
3. Under it, India has allowed US firms to participate in government tenders, offering them Class Two status under ‘Make in India’ rules.
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. Consider the following statements
Statement 1:
A Double Contribution Convention agreement is a type of social security agreement between India and the UK.
Statement 2:
The pact would help avoid double contribution to social security funds by Indian professionals working for a limited period in Britain.
Statement 3:
India has social security agreements with countries like Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, France, Denmark, South Korea, and the Netherlands.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) All three statements are correct and Statement 2 explains Statement 1
(b) All three statements are correct and Statement 2 does not explain Statement 1
(c) Statement 1 is incorrect, but Statements 2 and 3 are correct
(d) All the statements are correct and none explain each other
10. With reference to the Atal Bhujal Yojana, consider the following statements:
1. It was launched in 2019 with the objective of improving groundwater management in water-stressed areas.
2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and funded entirely by the World Bank.
3. The scheme covers gram panchayats in seven Indian states, including Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (25-07-2025):
1. Answer: (a)
2. Answer: (c)
3. Answer: (a)
4. Answer: (a)
5. Answer: (c)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (d)
8. Answer: (d)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (b)
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