1. Consider the following statements regarding the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN):
1. IUCN maintains the Red List, which classifies species based on their risk of extinction.
2. India is a founding member of IUCN and its headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
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
2. Consider the following statements regarding ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations):
1. ASEAN was established in 1967 through the Bangkok Declaration by five founding member countries.
2. The headquarters of ASEAN is located in Bangkok, Thailand.
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
3. With reference to East Timor’s ASEAN membership (2025), consider the following statements:
1. East Timor became ASEAN’s 11th member at the Kuala Lumpur Summit in 2025.
2. It was a former Dutch colony that gained independence in 2002 after UN intervention.
3. East Timor’s President Jose Ramos-Horta is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
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
4. Consider the following statements regarding the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar:
1. It is India’s highest civilian award in the field of science and technology.
2. The Vigyan Yuva – Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar category is meant for young scientists showing exceptional potential.
3. The award is administered by the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. With reference to Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, consider the following statements:
1. It commemorates the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, leader of the Ulgulan movement.
2. The PM-Janman Abhiyan launched on this day focuses exclusively on Scheduled Tribe education.
3. The state of Jharkhand was created on Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary in 2000.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Consider the following statements regarding the BSF’s indigenous dog initiative (2025):
1. The initiative aims to train Indian breeds like Mudhol and Rampur Hounds for security and detection roles.
2. It is being coordinated by the BSF under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
3. Both breeds perform optimally in cold, high-altitude regions.
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. Consider the following statements regarding Cyclone Montha:
1. The name “Montha” was suggested by Myanmar under the WMO’s rotating list for the North Indian Ocean.
2. It formed over the Arabian Sea during the pre-monsoon season.
3. IMD, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, issues cyclone warnings and maintains RSMC New Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0:
1. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with an interest subsidy component under the Central Sector.
2. A major objective of the scheme is to ensure “Housing for All” through construction and rental support for urban poor and middle-class families.
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. Which of the following countries has recently become the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?
(a) Papua New Guinea
(b) East Timor (Timor-Leste)
(c) Fiji
(d) Sri Lanka
10. Consider the following countries:
1. Azerbaijan
2. Kyrgyzstan
3. Tajikistan
4. Turkmenistan
5. Uzbekistan
How many of the above countries share a land border with Afghanistan?
(a) Only three
(b) Only four
(c) All five
(d) Only two
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (27-10-2025):
1. Answer: (a) 1 only
2. Answer: (a) 1 only
3. Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
4. Answer: (b) 2 only
5. Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
6. Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
7. Answer: (b) 3 only
8. Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
9. Answer: (b) East Timor (Timor-Leste)
10. Answer: A
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