1. The Impact RISE initiative, recently in news, has been launched by:
(a) IIT Madras
(b) IIT Kharagpur
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) Ministry of Education
2. Assertion (A):
A currency tends to depreciate when there are persistent capital outflows from the country.
Reason (R):
Investors often move funds toward assets considered safe havens during periods of global uncertainty.
Select the following correct option:
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct but R is incorrect
(d) A is incorrect but R is correct
3. In the context of India’s Balance of Payments, which of the following best defines the Current Account Deficit (CAD)?
(a) When a country’s capital inflows exceed its capital outflows
(b) When a country’s foreign exchange reserves decline below a threshold
(c) When a country’s imports of goods, services, and transfers exceed its exports
(d) When a country’s currency depreciates sharply due to external shocks
4. Consider the following statements:
1. PM SVANidhi provides working capital loans with an interest subsidy for timely repayment.
2. PM Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) is implemented by Ministry of Finance
3. It is a Central Sector Scheme
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
5. Consider the following statements regarding the The Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, commonly known as the POSH Act:
1. It mandates the constitution of Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) in workplaces employing 10 or more persons.
2. The Act applies only to organised sector establishments and excludes educational institutions.
3. The Act is based on the Vishaka Guidelines (1997) issued by the Supreme Court.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
6. Consider the following statements:
1. According to the Indian Patents Act, a biological process to create a seed can be patented in India.
2. In India, there is no Intellectual Property Appellate Board.
3. Plant Varieties are not eligible to the patented in India.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
7. Which of the following countries does not have a border with the sea?
(a) Somalia
(b) Eritrea
(c) Ethiopia
(d) Djibouti
8. With reference to Article 44 of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
1. Article 44 directs the State to endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens throughout the territory of India.
2. Article 44 is enforceable by courts.
3. The Uniform Civil Code under Article 44 forms part of the Directive Principles of State Policy.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
9. Under the POSH Act, 2013, which of the following provisions is/are correctly matched?
1. Coverage: Organised, unorganised, public and private sectors including educational institutions
2. Complaint filing timeline: Within 3 months of the incident
3. ICC requirement: Mandatory for all workplaces irrespective of employee strength
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. With reference to Fundamental Rights under the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. Article 23 prohibits employment of children below 14 years in hazardous occupations.
2. Article 24 prohibits human trafficking and forced labour.
3. Both Article 23 and Article 24 apply only against the State and not against private individuals.
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 (26-11-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (c)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (d)
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